Play Therapy in Overland Park, KS

Fox Child & Family Therapy offers play therapy for children in Overland Park, KS, at our office at 7223 W. 95th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212, along the 95th Street corridor near Metcalf Avenue. Play therapy uses toys, art and games, a child's natural language, to help kids work through big feelings, worry, family changes and hard experiences. Call 913-229-5691 to schedule.

What is play therapy?

Young children usually can't sit on a couch and explain what's bothering them. They show us instead, through the stories they build, the games they choose and the way they play. Play therapy is a form of therapy that uses that natural language on purpose. In the playroom, a trained therapist uses toys, art, sand trays and games to help your child express feelings, make sense of what has happened to them and practice new skills at their own developmental level. Learn more on our main play therapy page.

Who play therapy helps

Overland Park parents often call us when their child is:

• Having meltdowns, tantrums or outbursts that seem bigger than the situation
• Worried a lot, clingy at drop-off or struggling with sleep
• Adjusting to a move, a new sibling, a divorce or the loss of someone they love
• Still affected by a scary or painful experience

Play therapy is especially helpful for toddlers and younger children, and for kids of any age who have trouble putting thoughts and feelings into words.

What sessions look like

Your first appointment is a parent intake. You meet with the therapist to talk about what you're seeing at home and school, and together you build a plan for your child. Sessions after that are 50 minutes.

In the playroom, your child might use puppets, a dollhouse, blocks, art supplies or a sand tray to create scenes and stories. The therapist guides the play toward skills like naming feelings and calming down.

You're part of the work. Your therapist keeps you informed, may invite you into sessions and shares strategies you can use at home between visits. How long therapy lasts depends on your child, and your therapist will give you an estimate after the initial assessment.

Why Overland Park families choose Fox

• We only work with children, teens and families. Child development is our whole focus.
• Parents have a seat at the table. We see you as the expert on your child.
• An easy-to-reach office. We're on the north side of W. 95th Street on the second floor, with parking in front of and behind the building and stairs or an elevator up. It's a quick drive from I-435, US-69 and Antioch Road.
• Telehealth when you need it. Telehealth is also available.

Nearby areas we serve

Our Overland Park office is close to home for families in central Overland Park, Prairie Village, Leawood, Lenexa, Merriam and Shawnee. Directions from I-435 and Metcalf, US-69, downtown Overland Park and Antioch Road are on our Overland Park office page.

Insurance for play therapy in Overland Park

Overland Park families can use their Kansas plan for play therapy here. We're in network with Kansas Medicaid (KanCare), including Sunflower Health Plan, Healthy Blue and UHC Community Plan, 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 Overland Park, KS?

Yes. Fox Child & Family Therapy offers play therapy at 7223 W. 95th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212, near 95th Street and Metcalf Avenue. Call 913-229-5691 to schedule.

What ages is play therapy for?

Play therapy is especially helpful for toddlers and young children, and it also works for older kids and teens who have a hard time putting feelings into words.

Will I be part of my child's play therapy?

Yes. You start with a parent intake, your therapist keeps you informed and may invite you into sessions, and you get strategies to use at home.

Does Kansas Medicaid cover play therapy in Overland Park?

We are in network with Kansas Medicaid (KanCare), including Sunflower Health Plan, Healthy Blue and UHC Community Plan. For most children with active Medicaid coverage there is no copay. We also accept Aetna and Ambetter.

Which areas does the Overland Park office serve?

Families come from central Overland Park, Prairie Village, Leawood, Lenexa, Merriam and Shawnee. Telehealth is also available for families in Kansas and Missouri.

Ready to get started?

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