Play Therapy of the Pines, PLLC

12/16/2025

This past Friday, I graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and I’m still taking in what it meant to me and my practice.

This program stretched me in all the right ways. It sharpened my understanding of financials, SOPs, my vision and leadership; and it challenged how I see myself as a business owner. I walked in wearing every hat, carrying every responsibility, and questioning whether I was doing “enough.” I walked out with clarity, confidence, and a renewed vision for my purpose.

What made this experience extraordinary wasn’t just the curriculum, it was the connection with community. Being in rooms with other founders who are bold, brilliant, and deeply committed to building something that matters, reminded me that growth doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when we learn together, challenge each other, and tell the truth about how hard and meaningful this work really is.

I had to bring my daughter to the closing face-to-face module last week because life, being a mom and a business owner don’t pause for anything. Instead of judgment, I was met with encouragement and affirmation. It was a reminder that building a business and being a present parent are not competing identities; they can coexist, and they should because we are the role models for our children.

I’m leaving 10KSB with stronger systems, a clearer vision, and a deeper belief in what’s possible for the future not just for my practice, but for the families and communities it serves. I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and for the reminder that investing in yourself is never a detour; it’s the strategy.

I am so blessed with amazing people in my life who supported me on this journey; my friends who have nodded and smiled at every outer space idea I’ve presented to them, and my children for always being my biggest cheerleaders.

And to the Goldman Sachs 10KSB team and cohort of the amazing 36 small business owners in North Carolina: thank you for raising the bar and reminding me why I started in the first place.

12/02/2025

Staff Spotlight: Meet Kayla! 🌟
Kayla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over six years of experience supporting children and families through trauma, loss, and major life transitions. With a special passion for youth in foster care, she brings a compassionate, creative, and trauma-informed approach to her work.

As a registered play and sand therapist, Kayla integrates expressive and evidence-based methods like Sandtray, TF-CBT, Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy, and Synergetic Play Therapy, meeting each client exactly where they are. She also has extensive experience guiding divorced and blended families toward healthier communication, connection, and coping.

As a military spouse, Kayla deeply understands the unique challenges faced by military-connected families and provides a safe, supportive space to process, heal, and grow. 💛

✨ Fun Facts About Kayla:
• Plant-and-dog-loving Swiftie 🌱🐶
• Grew up on a farm in rural Vermont 🚜
• Starts every day with a song based on her mood 🎶
• Would 100% eat tacos for every meal 🌮

Help us give Kayla some love in the comments! 💬💛

10/17/2025

As part of offering our new Autism and PDA evaluations and assessments, all of the clinicians will be level 1 PDA trained by the end of the year! Then we’ll complete the level 2 training in January 🤗

10/15/2025

Big news — we’ll begin offering Autism and developmental assessments starting in November!

Reach out to schedule your evaluation appointment today!

10/15/2025

So grateful to be sharing these moments with some amazing ladies who are not only my colleagues, but also my friends 💚

📸: Jessica April Photography

09/23/2025

💬 “I am Groot.”
If you’ve ever watched Guardians of the Galaxy, you know that Groot only says three little words… but Rocket always understands exactly what he means.

Parenting a neurodivergent child can feel the same way. Your child is communicating — through play, behaviors, and body language — but sometimes it feels like you’re not speaking the same language. That’s where this workshop comes in. 🌱🚀

Join us for Be the Rocket to Your Groot, a 2-hour interactive workshop for parents of neurodivergent kids.

Together we’ll:
🌟 Explore how the neurodivergent brain works differently (and brilliantly).
🌟 Learn why demands don’t always work and what to do instead.
🌟 Understand masking and the toll it takes on kids.
🌟 Practice “Rocket responses” that help you connect, co-regulate, and support your child in ways that truly land.

Your child doesn’t need to change who they are — they need you to become their Rocket. 💚

📍 Virtual workshop offered at two different times 9-11am or 1-3pm on Oct. 18
📝 https://forms.gle/LuY7hQuvc44ABJW49

09/16/2025

08/25/2025

I have exciting news! I've been accepted into the 10,000 Small Businesses program! As the owner of Play Therapy of the Pines, I'm thrilled to embark on this journey! I can't wait to dive into financial management and leadership development, as well as connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Here's to making our small businesses BIG! Learn more about this amazing opportunity: https://10ksbapply.com/

07/02/2025

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06/22/2025

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