Play Therapy in Gladstone, MO
Fox Child & Family Therapy offers play therapy for children at our Gladstone office, 2900 NE 60th Street, Suite 206, Gladstone, MO 64119, near North Oak Trafficway. Play therapy helps kids handle tantrums, big emotions, worry and hard changes through toys, art and games, with parents involved along the way. Call 913-229-5691 to schedule.
What is play therapy?
Kids don't always have the words for what they feel, but they can show it. Play therapy uses toys, art, sand trays and games with a purpose. A trained therapist follows and guides your child's play to help them express feelings, calm their bodies and practice new skills. Learn more on our main play therapy page.
Who play therapy helps
Gladstone parents often call when their child is:
- Having frequent tantrums or meltdowns, or a short fuse
- Struggling to share, take turns or handle losing a game
- Worried, fearful or clingy
- Adjusting to a family change or the loss of someone important
- Showing signs of stress after a hard experience
Help with tantrums and big emotions
Some meltdowns are just part of growing up. But when they're happening every day, or they're bigger than you can manage, play therapy can help. Through play, children practice emotional regulation skills like deep breathing, grounding and naming feelings, and social skills like turn-taking and working out conflicts. You'll learn what's behind the behavior and how to respond in a way that helps your child settle. Read more about our help for anger, tantrums and meltdowns.
What sessions look like
You'll start with a parent intake, where we learn about your child and build a plan together. Sessions after that are 50 minutes. Your therapist will keep you informed, may invite you into sessions and will share strategies for home. The length of therapy depends on your child, and you'll get an estimate after the first assessment.
Why Gladstone families choose Fox
- Children, teens and families are all we do.
- Parents are partners in every step.
- A neighborhood feel in an established Northland community.
- Easy to reach. From I-29, take the NW 64th Street / Waukomis Drive exit toward North Oak Trafficway. From I-35, take the Vivion Road exit and head west to North Oak. NE 60th Street runs east from North Oak to our building.
Nearby areas we serve
Our Gladstone office is convenient for families in Gladstone, Briarcliff, Pleasant Valley and North Kansas City. Directions are on our Gladstone office page.
Insurance for play therapy in Gladstone
Missouri Medicaid is accepted at this office. We're in network with Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) plans, including Home State Health and Healthy Blue Missouri, and we also accept Aetna and Ambetter. For most children with active Medicaid coverage there is no copay. Call 913-229-5691 with your child's insurance card and our intake team will check your benefits before the first visit. If you're paying on your own or have a plan we're not in network with, our pricing and insurance page lists current rates, and we can provide a superbill you can send to your insurance company.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer play therapy in Gladstone, MO?
Yes. Fox Child & Family Therapy offers play therapy at 2900 NE 60th Street, Suite 206, Gladstone, MO 64119, near North Oak Trafficway. Call 913-229-5691 to schedule.
Can play therapy help with tantrums?
Play therapy can help children practice calming skills and handling frustration, and parents learn what's behind the behavior and how to respond at home.
Does Missouri Medicaid cover play therapy in Gladstone?
We are in network with MO HealthNet plans, including Home State Health and Healthy Blue Missouri. For most children with active Medicaid coverage there is no copay. We also accept Aetna and Ambetter.
Which areas does the Gladstone office serve?
Families come from Gladstone, Briarcliff, Pleasant Valley and North Kansas City. Telehealth is also available in Missouri and Kansas.
Ready to get started?
Call 913-229-5691 or contact us to request an appointment at our Gladstone office. Our intake team will check your child's insurance and match you with a therapist. You can also learn more about play therapy, find directions on our Gladstone office page, or read about child therapy in Gladstone.