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Youth & Teen Services

We provide comprehensive counseling services designed specifically for children aged 2 through their teenage years. Our skilled therapists offer age-appropriate interventions and support to address a wide range of developmental and emotional needs. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where children can express themselves and thrive.

Our providers have completed, or are completing, rigorous training and supervision to achieve certification as Registered Play Therapists (RPT). Our utmost focus is on utilizing developmentally appropriate and evidence-based play therapy strategies in the treatment of children.  We take pride in offering the highest level of expertise among our counselors, ensuring the utmost professionalism in our services. We are committed to providing this exceptional quality at the most affordable rates.  It our our priority to make mental health support accessible to all children and families.

Our philosophy regarding counseling for teens centers on a holistic approach that acknowledges and respects their developmental stage. We understand that teens have a crucial need for play and exploration, which we integrate into our therapeutic framework to facilitate expression and growth. Simultaneously, we believe in treating teens as capable individuals, fostering autonomy and responsibility in their mental health journey. By balancing their need for play with the recognition of their evolving maturity, we aim to create a supportive environment where teens feel understood, empowered, and equipped to navigate life's challenges.

To learn more about how Play Therapy can offer relief for children's symptoms, explore the Association for Play Therapy's Parent Corner.

Meet our providers

Emily Osborn - Fuquay-Varina

Emily Osborn - Fuquay-Varina

Intern

Toddler through Teens, Play & Art Therapy Strategies

Lauren Busic - Cary

Lauren Busic - Cary

MSW, LCSWA

Toddler through Teens, Play & Art Therapy Strategies

Erin Howard- Fuquay-Varina

Erin Howard- Fuquay-Varina

LCMHC-A

Preschool through Teens
Adults
Child Centered Play Therapy

Amy Vorenkamp - Cary

Amy Vorenkamp - Cary

MSW, LCSWA

Preschool through Teens &
Adults
Play Therapy

Terry Harbolick - Cary

Terry Harbolick - Cary

MA, LCMHCA, NCC, NCSC

Teens and Support for Parenting Teens/Young Adults

McClaren Hipp - Cary

McClaren Hipp - Cary

MSW, LCSW

Preschool through Teens
Play and Art Therapy

Clare Smith - Cary

Clare Smith - Cary

MSW, LCSW

Children through Teens
Adults
EMDR
Play and Art Therapy
AutPlay Certified

Christy Sullivan- Founder

Christy Sullivan- Founder

Co-founder, LCMHCS, RPTS

Play Therapy Supervisor
Children & Teens
Adults
Families

Sara Baker - Cary

Sara Baker - Cary

MSW, LCSWA

Toddler through teens, Autism, Grief, & ADHD

Katie Corbin - Cary

Katie Corbin - Cary

LCMHC-A

Preschool through Teens
Adults
Play and Art Therapy

Caroline Tuttle- Fuquay-Varina

Caroline Tuttle- Fuquay-Varina

MSW, LCSWA

Preschool through Pre-Teens

Erin Moncure- Founder

Erin Moncure- Founder

Co-founder, LCMHC, LMFT

Children
Individuals
Couples
Families

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