Play Therapy

Helping Children Heal Through Play

At Blueprint Mental Health, we know that kids don’t always have the words to express what they’re feeling. Play therapy gives children a safe and supportive space to explore their emotions, practice new skills, and communicate in a way that feels natural to them. Through play, children can process big feelings, reduce anxiety, improve behavior, and build self-confidence.

Our trained child therapists use play therapy techniques to connect with kids on their level. Whether it’s through art, games, storytelling, or imaginative play, therapy sessions are designed to help your child feel comfortable while working through challenges.

Why Play Therapy Works

  • A language kids understand – Play helps children express what they can’t yet say out loud.
  • Safe emotional release – Kids learn to manage big emotions like anger, sadness, or worry.
  • Skill-building – Play therapy encourages problem-solving, communication, and coping strategies.
  • Strengthened relationships – As children grow in confidence, they connect better with family and peers.

What We Help With

Play therapy can be especially helpful for children who are experiencing:

  • Anxiety or worries
  • Behavioral challenges
  • ADHD or trouble focusing
  • Social skills struggles
  • Grief, loss, or big life changes
  • Trauma or stressful experiences

Learn more about our Child Therapy services, including Individual Child Therapy and Group Child Therapy. Each option is designed to give your child the right support, whether they thrive one-on-one or in a group setting with peers.

Support for Parents Too

When a child is in therapy, parents often wonder how they can help at home. That’s why we also offer Parent Coaching for Children. Coaching gives parents tools to better understand their child’s emotions, improve communication, and create strategies that reinforce what’s happening in therapy sessions. Working together, we can support your child’s growth both inside and outside of the therapy room.

Our Approach

At Blueprint, we see therapy as a team effort. We work closely with parents to understand your child’s needs while protecting your child’s privacy. Play therapy sessions are designed to feel safe, comfortable, and engaging—never clinical or intimidating.

We believe that when kids feel understood, they thrive. Play therapy helps lay the foundation for healthier emotional development, stronger relationships, and a more confident future.

Ready to Get Started?

If you think your child could benefit from play therapy, we’re here to help. Schedule a free consult call with our team to learn more about how we can support your family.

BOOK A FREE CONSULT CALL TO ANSWER ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS

If you would like to get started or have questions you would like answered, please schedule a free consult call below. You will be contacted at the time you choose by one of our client relations reps, Deonna, Nikki, Olivia or Jenny. All of these guys know our practice inside and out and will be able to answer all of your questions and pair you with the clinician on OUR TEAM who is the most clinically appropriate for your needs. For more detailed information on what to expect, please visit our How to Get Started page.

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CONTACT & MORE INFORMATION

Trusted Mental Health Counseling Across Central New Jersey

Blueprint Mental Health has earned a reputation as one of the most sought-after mental health practices in New Jersey. We provide the highest quality clinical care in a way that feels welcoming, personal, and anything but clinical. Our therapists offer individual and group counseling for children, teens, young adults, adulting adults, parents, couples, and families.

We offer both in-person sessions at our Somerville location and virtual therapy appointments statewide. For those seeking in-person care, we’re located within a 30-minute drive of many towns across Central and Northern New Jersey, including Chatham, Madison, Morristown, Princeton, Edison, Highland Park, North Brunswick, New Brunswick, Piscataway, South Plainfield, Clark, Cranford, Scotch Plains, Summit, Springfield, and more.

Comprehensive Therapy Services in Somerset County

We're proud to support clients from Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Bound Brook, Branchburg, Manville, Raritan, Somerset, Bedminster, Bernardsville, Far Hills, Peapack, and Martinsville. Our Somerset County location serves as a central hub for families and individuals seeking high-quality mental health support.

Individual and Family Counseling in Union County

Our in-person services are convenient for residents of Scotch Plains, Westfield, Summit, Springfield, Cranford, Clark, Garwood, Fanwood, New Providence, Mountainside, Rahway, Roselle Park, and Plainfield. We work with children, teens, and adults throughout Union County to address anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and more.

Therapy and Coaching Services in Middlesex County

We frequently work with individuals and families from Edison, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Highland Park, Metuchen, Milltown, Piscataway, Dunellen, South Plainfield, Kendall Park, and Middlesex. Our clinicians provide accessible care for both short-term challenges and long-term growth.

Supportive Mental Health Care in Hunterdon County

Many of our clients travel from Clinton, Flemington, Readington Township, Lebanon, High Bridge, and Whitehouse Station for in-person support. We also offer virtual sessions for added flexibility throughout Hunterdon County and beyond.

Compassionate Therapy for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, parenting challenges, or family conflict, Blueprint Mental Health offers compassionate and effective care tailored to your needs. Our young but experienced team of clinicians takes a proactive, relational approach that resonates with today’s children, teens, and adults.

We provide services including Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Couples Therapy, Trauma Treatment, OCD Therapy, Drop-In Consults, and more.

If you want to understand what sets us apart, explore Our Approach.

Phone: 908-256-6965
Email: clientrelations@blueprintmentalhealth.com

Blueprint Mental Health
73 West End Ave,
Somerville, NJ 08876 [Map]