Play Therapy Omaha

05/05/2026

✨ NEW SUMMER GROUP ✨

We’re so excited to introduce Connected Families — a unique group experience designed for both caregivers and their children 💛

This parallel group allows caregivers and kids to grow side-by-side (in separate spaces), building skills that strengthen connection at home.

👨‍👩‍👧 Caregivers will:
• Learn practical, proactive parenting strategies
• Strengthen attachment with their child
• Gain tools to reduce challenging behaviors

🧠 Kids (ages 5–8) will:
• Better understand their emotions
• Build skills to regulate big feelings
• Grow confidence in expressing themselves

🌱 Six weekly sessions
📅 June 16, 23, 30 & July 14, 21, 28
🕒 3:30 or 5:00 PM options

💡 Kid’s group is FREE with caregiver participation

This is a beautiful opportunity to invest in your family’s connection, growth, and well-being.

📩 Questions or ready to register?
Call (402) 709-8338
Email alexis@playtherapyomaha.com

Spots are limited—reach out today!

Expert coaching services designed to support both children and parents through life's challenges.

03/31/2026

🏳️‍⚧️Transgender Day of Visibility🏳️‍⚧️
Today we pause to recognize the courage it takes to live authentically!
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Visibility is more than being seen — it’s about being affirmed, respected, and valued without conditions. Today, and everyday, we honor the fullness of gender diverse and transgender individuals and the strength it takes to show up as yourself

Authenticity is powerful. 💪🏽 And it deserves to be celebrated! 👏🏼

03/24/2026

We are so excited to offer Brain Builders: ADHD Skill Lab and Social Group this April! 🧠✨

This free psychoeducational group is designed for elementary-aged kids to help them better understand how their amazing brains work — and to build real, practical tools they can use at home and school.

Day 1: How My Brain Works — helping kids explore ADHD in a way that feels empowering and strengths-based.
Day 2: My Brain Builders Toolbox — learning hands-on skills to support focus, emotional regulation, and confidence.

If you have a child who would benefit from understanding their brain in a supportive, playful environment, we would love to have them join! 💛

Inquire in the link here: https://www.playtherapyomaha.com/specialofferings.html
Or email alexis@playtherapyomaha.com for more information!

Expert coaching services designed to support both children and parents through life's challenges.

03/24/2026

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A child’s behavior is often a reflection of how full (or empty) their emotional cup feels.
Connection, validation, and encouragement go a long way. 💛 🥤
Filling their cup doesn’t take big moments, just small, consistent ones.
The way we listen, validate, and connect becomes their inner voice.

03/19/2026

☕️ Conversations with a Therapist ☕️

This month in honor of World Teen Mental Wellness we asked our provider Eric Depue his thoughts on teen voice, visibility, and empowerment in the therapy room. Here are his thoughts!

🎙️ Q: How does visibility and voice relate to teen wellness?
💛 A: "Teen voice and visibility are essential themes in every young person’s growth and identity development. Throughout my professional career working primarily with children and adolescents, I’ve come to deeply understand how important it is for teens to feel seen, heard, and respected. Adolescence is a complex and often overwhelming stage of life. Teens discover who they are, navigate peer relationships, manage school, experience rapid physical and emotional changes, and often feel the constant pressures of expectations from the adults around them. It’s no surprise that many struggle to find and use their voice."

🎙️ Q: How do you empower teens to find their voice?
💛 A: "When I first begin working with a teenage client, my first priority is creating a safe, open environment where they feel free to be fully themselves, whatever that looks like. From the start, I make it clear that I work for them. I meet them where they are, without judgment, and honor their perspective as valid and important. I also intentionally incorporate appropriate humor and light sarcasm when it fits the client’s personality. This helps reduce pressure, build rapport, and create a space that feels genuine rather than clinical. I am transparent about the importance of trust in our relationship. I tell each client directly that I will do everything in my power to build and maintain that trust, and then I follow through consistently. Trust isn’t just stated; it’s demonstrated through reliability, honesty, and clear expectations.

Helping teens find their voice starts with giving them a space where their voice truly matters!"

03/17/2026

🍀 We are feeling extra lucky today as we celebrate our social workers! 🍀 You're beacons of hope, shining bright in darkest moments. We celebrate your tireless efforts, dedication & love. You're change-makers, game-changers & hope-bringers, making a profound impact daily!

We see you. We value you. We appreciate you. 🩵

Thank you for the compassion you extend, the boundaries you hold, and the hope you help cultivate.

03/11/2026

Spring break can be a fun shift in routine—and a tricky one for kids who thrive on structure.

A little planning can go a long way! Try keeping a loose daily rhythm, talking ahead of time about what to expect, and building in moments for movement, rest, and connection.

Remember, big changes in routine can bring big feelings—and that’s okay. With flexibility, predictability, and a little extra patience, spring break can be a time for both fun and regulation. 🌼

03/08/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and stories of women everywhere. ✨

To the women learning to use their voice.
To the women healing.
To the women setting boundaries.
To the women raising the next generation.
To the women redefining what “strong” looks like.

Your story matters. Your voice matters. You matter.

03/02/2026

Today is World Teen Mental Wellness Day 💚

To every teen reading this:
Being a teenager is not easy! You don’t have to have everything figured out right now. It’s okay to ask questions, change your mind, and take things one step at a time. Your feelings are valid. You are not “too much.” And you don’t have to handle everything alone.

To parents and caregivers:
Parenting a teen can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope. You don’t have to have all the right words — your steady presence, willingness to listen, and openness to learn mean more than you think!

Mental health matters — at every age and every stage of life.

03/01/2026

Have to feel it to heal it 🤍

Dr Vanessa Lapointe 🩷

02/25/2026

Cultural sensitivity in therapy isn't a checklist - it's a way of being.

As therapists, our work isn’t just to support individual coping — it’s also to acknowledge the larger contexts impacting our clients’ lives. Cultural humility is ongoing. It requires listening, learning, and being willing to adjust. It means recognizing that distress doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Culture shapes meaning and systems shape experience. And healing must make space for both.

02/24/2026