About Counseling & Play Therapy Center
Counseling and Play Therapy Center provides counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults in Sheridan, Gillette, and Buffalo, Wyoming. Our skilled clinicians offer a variety of therapeutic approaches to support each individual on their journey toward healing and healthier well-being.
Our Story
Counseling and Play Therapy Center grew out of my passion for supporting children and families through a different kind of therapeutic experience. Early in my career, I was drawn to Experiential Play Therapy. Because children’s language skills are still developing, play provides a natural way to express complex emotions and experiences that are difficult to put into words.
My dream was to create a safe space where therapy honors each person’s unique way of communicating, growing, and healing. That vision became our foundation and continues to guide us today.
As the practice has expanded across Northeast Wyoming, so have our therapeutic approaches. Our clinicians are trained in a wide range of evidence-informed and experiential models—including Jungian/Kalffian Sandplay, EMDR, Brainspotting, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and humanistic approaches. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, we tailor therapy to each client's individual needs.
I carefully select therapists who share this vision: clinicians who are compassionate, curious, committed to growth, and ready to meet clients where they are. Together, we provide thoughtful, individualized care for children, adolescents, and adults across rural Wyoming.
Though we’ve grown, our core commitment remains unchanged: to provide a safe, respectful space, meet people where they are, and honor their capacity for healing and change.
Heal • Grow • Connect • Heal • Grow • Connect
Heal • Grow • Connect • Heal • Grow • Connect
Our Apprach to Care
At Counseling and Play Therapy Center, it all starts with you.
We understand that every person comes to counseling with different experiences, needs, challenges, and goals. Our clinicians utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to provide care based on the individual needs of each client.
Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of the care we provide. Whether working with a child through play, supporting an adolescent, or helping an adult navigate life's challenges, our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for healing and healthier well-being.
Culturally Competent & Comprehensive Care
Counseling and Play Therapy Center is committed to providing culturally competent, comprehensive care to the individuals we serve.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) are employed by all members of Counseling and Play Therapy Center at every point of contact. Our clinicians recognize the importance of cultural competency and cultural humility in providing effective, equitable care.
We strive to understand and respect each individual's beliefs, preferred language, health literacy, communication needs, and cultural experiences as part of the therapeutic process.
Our goal is to provide a safe, effective, patient-centered, and equitable environment for every individual who seeks care at Counseling and Play Therapy Center.
Specialized Experience in Play Therapy
Experiential Play Therapy has been an important part of Counseling and Play Therapy Center since its beginning. It is a proven model for trauma-based therapy with children 2-12.
Our play therapists receive specialized education, training, experience, and clinical supervision in working therapeutically with children. Our Experiential Play Therapy model allows children to lead and direct their play within a trusting therapeutic relationship.
In addition to providing counseling services, Counseling and Play Therapy Center is committed to supporting the continued education and development of mental health professionals through play therapy training, consultation, and supervision.
Fees, Insurance & Client Resources
Fees & Payments
We believe all people deserve access to counseling services across the lifespan, regardless of their ability to pay.
We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and HSA cards for payment. Clients will complete a Fee Agreement outlining the cost of services.
No one will be denied services for inability to pay. We offer a sliding fee scale, and you will be guaranteed counseling services you can afford.
Insurance
Counseling and Play Therapy Center works with a variety of insurance providers, including:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare / UMR
GEHA
Aetna
TRICARE
CHAMPVA
Wyoming Medicare
Wyoming Medicaid
Wyoming Kid Care CHIP
Cigna: Counseling and Play Therapy Center is out-of-network with Cigna but can file claims with Cigna on behalf of clients.
Insurance participation and coverage can change. Contact our team and your insurance provider to verify your individual benefits.
Sliding Fee
We believe everyone deserves access to counseling services, regardless of their ability to pay. Counseling and Play Therapy Center offers a discounted sliding-fee program based on family size and income for individuals who qualify.
If cost is a concern, we encourage you to contact our office to learn more about available options.
Good Faith Estimate
Clients who do not have insurance or who choose not to use insurance have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining the expected cost of their care.
Out-of-Office Referrals
In some cases, a client may need services that extend beyond their clinician’s scope of practice. When appropriate, our clinicians may refer clients to outside healthcare or community professionals and assist with coordinating care.
Non-discrimination Statement
Counseling and Play Therapy Center is committed to providing services without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status.