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  • Our Therapists
    • Matt Frasca, Founder of First Line & LCPC
    • Natalie Gwin, Psy.D. 
    • Talia Gimeno, LCSW-C
    • Daniel Seger, PsyD & LGPC
    • Candace Pearson, LCPC
    • Britt Bailey, LMSW
    • Lisa Castillo, LCSW-C
    • Mariah Covington, LMSW
    • Casey Frederick, LGPC & LGPAT
    • Kathleen Carter, LMSW
    • Rebecca Hansen, LMSW
  • Services
    • Children Ages 4-11
    • Teens 12-18
    • First Responders, Military, and Veterans
    • Dungeons and Dragons Group and Individual Therapy
    • Other Services Provided
      • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
      • Counseling for Anxiety
      • Couples Counseling
      • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
      • Play Therapy
      • Therapy for Depression
      • Telehealth
  • New Clients
    • FAQs
    • Hours, Fees and Insurance
    • Client Forms
  • Resources
    • Mental Health Links
    • Physical Health Links
  • Contact Us
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Status on 8/8/22: We have availability for individual counseling for ages 16+. Please use our "Contact Us" tab to reach out. All of our team accepts BCBS and CIGNA.

Play Therapy

Play therapy makes a difference. Play is an enjoyable, fun activity that elevates our spirits and brightens our outlook on life. Play relieves feelings of stress and boredom and, most importantly, helps us express ourselves.

What is Play Therapy?

Play therapy refers to a large number of treatment methods, all applying the therapeutic benefits of play. Play therapy helps children to address and resolve their own problems, and builds on the natural way that children learn about themselves and their relationships in the world around them.

APT defines play therapy as the “systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development.”

What does Play Therapy help?

  • Become more responsible for their behaviors and develop more successful strategies
  • Develop new and creative solutions to problems
  • Develop respect and acceptance of self and others
  • Learn to experience and express emotion
  • Cultivate empathy and respect for thoughts and feelings of others
  • Learn new social skills and relational skills with family
  • Develop self-efficacy and a better assuredness about their abilities

Play therapy aims to help a child’s growth and development. The practice of play therapy requires extensive, specialized education, training and experience. With my knowledge and background, I am confident that you and I can set your child up for success.

If you’re interested in learning more about play therapy and how it can help your child grow, contact us.

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Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877

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First Line Counseling, established in 2018, offers our clients Telehealth sessions and a conveniently located in-person office in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

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