Fox Child & Family Therapy offers play therapy for children at our Liberty, MO office, 9200 NE Barry Road, Suite 110, near Barry Road and North Oak Trafficway. Play therapy helps young children work through worry, big emotions, family changes and trauma using toys, art and games, the way kids naturally communicate. Call 913-229-5691 to schedule.

What is play therapy?

Play therapy is a form of therapy that uses play activities to help children explore and process their emotions, experiences and thoughts. In a safe playroom with a trained therapist, a child can say with a sand tray, puppets or a drawing what they can't yet say in words.

It works at your child's developmental level, and it builds connection between your child and you. Learn more on our main play therapy page.

Who play therapy helps

Northland parents often reach out when their child is:

• Struggling with emotional regulation, meltdowns or frustration
• Anxious, fearful or having trouble separating
• Affected by a scary event, a loss or a hard experience
• Going through a move, a divorce or a change in who lives at home
• Dealing with sensory processing or executive functioning challenges, or a developmental delay

It's especially helpful for toddlers and young children, and for kids of any age with trauma, attachment struggles or trouble putting feelings into words.

Play therapy after something hard

When a child has lived through something frightening or painful, it can show up as nightmares, clinginess, anger or acting younger than their age. Play therapy gives your child a sense of safety and control, with a place to practice choices, problem-solving and calming down.

If you're wondering about trauma-focused care such as EMDR, our intake team can talk through which office and therapist is the best fit for your child.

What sessions look like

Your first appointment is a parent intake, where we learn about your child and build a plan together. Sessions are 50 minutes after that. Your child may build, draw, role-play or use the sand tray, while the therapist guides the play toward skills like naming feelings, deep breathing and grounding. You'll be kept in the loop, may be invited into sessions and will get ideas to use at home. How long therapy lasts depends on your child, and your therapist will share an estimate after the first assessment.

Why families near Liberty, MO choose Fox

• A Northland office, so you don't have to cross the river for weekly sessions.
• Children, teens and families are all we do.
• Play therapy at this office, with a playful, parent-involved approach.
• Quick to reach. We're on the west side of the Central Bank building on NE Barry Road, with quick access from I-29, I-35, US-169 and Highway 152. From Liberty, MO, take Highway 152 west and continue onto NE Barry Road toward North Oak Trafficway.
• Telehealth for Missouri and Kansas families when the week gets full.

Nearby areas we serve

Our Liberty, MO office is convenient for families in Liberty, MO, Kansas City North (the Northland), Pleasant Valley, Parkville and Smithville. Step-by-step directions are on our Liberty, MO office page.

Insurance for play therapy in Liberty, MO

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 Liberty, MO?

Yes. Fox Child & Family Therapy offers play therapy at 9200 NE Barry Road, Suite 110, Liberty, MO 64157, near Barry Road and North Oak Trafficway. Call 913-229-5691 to schedule.

Can play therapy help a child after trauma?

Play therapy can help children process hard experiences at their own pace, and if you're wondering about trauma-focused care such as EMDR, our intake team can help you find the right fit.

Does Missouri Medicaid cover play therapy in Liberty, MO?

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.

What ages do you see at the Liberty, MO office?

We work with children, teens and their families. Play therapy is especially helpful for toddlers and young children.

Which Northland communities does the Liberty, MO office serve?

Families come from Liberty, MO, the Northland, Pleasant Valley, Parkville and Smithville. Telehealth is also available.

Ready to get started?

Call 913-229-5691 or contact us to request an appointment at our Liberty, MO 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 Liberty, MO office page, or read about child therapy in Liberty, MO.