Pediatric Therapy in St. Louis

No parent wants to hear that there’s something wrong with their child - which is why we would never say that.

At Bud to Bloom Play Therapy, we believe that big behaviors are a child’s way of telling us what they really need - especially when they don’t have a way to tell us in words.

Your child isn’t “broken,” and neither are you.  But hard times are, well, hard - and we’re here to support your family through it.

The Power of Play

Play provides an avenue for children to communicate with us in their own language - which makes it a powerful processing tool for pretty much anything they’re going through.

Through play, children can communicate experiences and emotions that might be difficult to describe with words, leading to healing and emotional growth.

Play therapy also gives your family strategies and insights to support your child at home, and a healthier family life.

Play Therapy Can Help With…

Moving Through Big Feelings & Behaviors

Processing Childhood Trauma

Navigating Foster & Adoptive Family Dynamics

Navigating Life Transitions

Therapy Fees

In order to ensure the most focused care for our families through a smaller caseload for each provider, we are not in-network commercial insurance plans. 

We accept credit cards, debit cards, HSA/FSA, and Home State Health Medicaid. Many of our families have success with applying for out–of-network reimbursement for our services! Learn more here.

For information about Good Faith Estimates, click here.

Intake Session | 60 minutes

$175 PER SESSION
Our first session includes you as the parent or caregiver and your child. We’ll spend 60 minutes together talking through your child’s and family’s struggles, and begin developing a plan that supports your whole family.

Continuing Care | 45 minutes

$150 PER SESSION
Follow-up sessions focus on working directly with your child, you, or your whole family to address specific needs and challenges. We also provide pediatric therapy strategies for parents or caregivers to support ongoing progress at home, ensuring a holistic approach to your child’s development and emotional well-being.

Counseling for Kids in St. Louis

Everyone belongs.
Everyone can bloom.

We want to help you feel confident in supporting your child without the fear that you’re contributing to their distress.

Families formed through adoption or foster care often face unique challenges, and at Bud to Bloom, we provide specialized support to help these families thrive. Our pediatric play therapy services are designed to address issues such as attachment, identity, and trauma, creating a safe space for children and teens to express themselves and heal. 

For Children

Pediatric therapy can help your child:

  • Build trust in new relationships

  • Navigate their racial identity in the context of their foster/adoptive family

  • Express their emotions in safe and healthy ways

For Parents

We also provide support for you as a parent or caregiver, so you can:

  • Overcome the overwhelming, conflicting information you may get about supporting your child

  • Use tangible skills to create a smoother transition for you and your child

  • Let go of the pressure to make every interaction with your child “perfect”

Often, our foster and adoptive families are concerned that the idea of therapy may make their child feel punished, rejected, or left out - and it can make asking for help nearly impossible. We want to assure you that pediatric therapy instead creates opportunities for deeper connection, a playful bonding experience, and belonging for all.

Our compassionate approach ensures that every child and family member feels valued and supported on their journey to emotional well-being.

Book an Appointment

To get started with pediatric play therapy and counseling for kids in St. Louis, reach out below and our Intake Coordinator will guide you along the process!