Play Therapy of the Pines, PLLC

05/06/2026

Time perception, sleep concerns, and more.

05/06/2026

We are so excited to introduce GrowSEL — a Social Emotional Learning home practice platform Dr. Megan built specifically for the children and families we work with every day.

As play therapists, we kept asking ourselves: what happens to the growth we create in session when kids go home? So we built the answer.

GrowSEL alllows therapists to create personalized daily skill plans for children to practice at home with their families — building real emotional skills between sessions, not just during them.

✨ What makes GrowSEL different:
🧠 6 SEL focus areas designed for ages 6-12
🌲 Family skills for siblings and parent-child connection
🎖️ Specialized support for military families
🏡 Support for divorced families
😊 Daily mood check-ins and progress tracking
🏅 Badges and rewards kids actually love
📊 Weekly PDF progress reports for therapists

For $14.99/month Therapists can have up to 30 clients in their dashboard. And for $2.99/month clients can have access to personalized SEL plans and progress tracking in-between sessions.

Therapists invite clients - so ask your therapist about GrowSEL today!

We are continuing to improve and expand the focus areas and skill sections as well!

Pro tip: On your iPhone open GrowSEL in Safari, tap three dots at the bottom, click Share button ↑, and tap ‘Add to Home Screen’ — it works just like a real app!

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Social Emotional Learning home practice platform for children ages 6-12

04/25/2026

Now offering Autism Services 💚

We’re excited to introduce play-based, child-centered ABA services at Play Therapy of the Pines! Our approach focuses on connection first—using each child’s natural interests to build communication, independence, and confidence in ways that feel meaningful and engaging.

Contact us to join our waitlist or learn more:
📧 katie@playtherapyofthepines.com
📞 910.965.1128

04/02/2026

03/10/2026

This is incredible (and explains a lot)!

03/09/2026

✨ Big news… we’re growing!

You have trusted us with the most important work there is — supporting the emotional wellbeing of your children and families. Because of that trust, our schedule is consistently full and our waitlist continues to grow.

We believe that when kids get the support they need early, it changes the trajectory of their lives. That’s why we’re exploring opening an additional location so more children and families can access play therapy and mental health services.

But before we make any decisions, we want to hear from you — the community we serve.

If we expanded, where would it help families the most?

📍 Vote in the poll below!

Where should we expand next?
⬜ Sanford
⬜ Fayetteville
⬜ Raeford
⬜ Other (comment below!)

Your feedback will help guide our next steps. Thank you for being part of a community that believes in supporting kids and their mental health. 💛

02/02/2026

This week we celebrate International Play Therapy Week 🧸✨

Through play therapy, children are given a safe, supportive space to express what they may not yet have words for.

01/29/2026

01/15/2026

🌟Staff Highlight: Dr. Megan Numbers🌟

Dr. Megan is a counselor educator, child whisperer, and founder of Play Therapy of the Pines, a creative mental health practice where play, connection, and a little bit of magic fuel the work we do. She has over 15 years of experience in the mental health field and as a Registered Play Therapist™, she helps kids make sense of their world using miniatures, stories, play, and imagination. Dr. Megan believes that healing happens when children feel understood, caregivers feel supported, and everyone in the room gets permission to be fully human.

Outside the playroom, Dr. Megan teaches future counselors how to trust their intuition, use their voice, and show up authentically with clients. At her core, she’s someone who believes that connection changes everything, laughter belongs in therapy, and kids often teach us more than we teach them.

Dr. Megan uses a variety of expressive interventions to include: sandplay therapy, art therapy, music therapy, Theraplay, TF-CBT, Internal Family Systems, clinical pediatric hypnotherapy and so much more!

✨Fun Facts About Megan:
🏔️ Colorado native who once climbed a 14,000-ft mountain with a sprained ankle (because apparently she doesn’t know how to quit).

💃 She’s danced with Bill Murray and Emma Stone - still waiting for her official Hollywood break.

🎤 She loves to sing—Disney, country, musicals, and Backstreet Boys. Yes, there are office concerts.

🧠💛 Big believer in joy + connection—whether that’s through play, laughter, or a perfectly timed sing-along.

12/30/2025

✨5217 Sessions
✨429 Clients Served
✨Bought a property and moved
✨Hired an Office Manager, 2 Billers, and another Therapist
✨Opened our Charlotte branch

2025 was a year filled with play, growth, healing, and so much trust. We are endlessly grateful to every child, family, and community member who allowed us to be part of their journey. We can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store!

12/20/2025

✨It’s official - I’m running for the Board of Education✨

When I’m elected, my focus will be on student mental health and well-being as a foundation for learning.

When students feel safe, supported, and emotionally regulated, they’re better able to focus, engage, and grow. Strong academics and student well-being go hand in hand.

I’m committed to strengthening connection in our schools, supporting educators, and ensuring students have access to environments that help them build resilience and confidence. That means listening to students, collaborating with families and teachers, and prioritizing practices that support the whole child.

Healthy minds help students learn.
Supported students help schools thrive.

🌱 Rooted in connection
📚 Growing through education
🔥 Rising with resilience

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