# Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing Center

## Pages
- [ Directions and Location](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/services-2): Get directions to Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing Center in Bethesda, MD. Conveniently located with easy metro access and on-site parking.

- [Home page](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/): Play therapy and counseling in Bethesda MD for children, teens, adults, & families. Help with anxiety, trauma, behavior, mood, school & life transitions. 
- [Appointment Request](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/appointment-request): Ready to get started? Schedule therapy in Bethesda, MD for children, adults, teens, and families. Request an appointment today.
- [Rates & Insurance](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/rates-insurance): View current session rates & insurance info for counseling with Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing Center. Call now for affordable therapy in Maryland.
- [Meet Our Team](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/meet-our-team): Meet our team of therapists in Bethesda, MD dedicated to supporting children, teens, adults, and families. We provide play therapy and counseling in a creative, compassionate, and collaborative environment.
- [Services](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/services): Play therapy and counseling in Bethesda, MD for children, teens, adults, and families. Support for trauma, anxiety, mood, behavior, and life transitions.
- [Blog](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/blog): Read the latest blog posts written by the therapists at Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing Center. Contact them for therapy and counseling in Maryland.
- [Client Portal](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/client-portal)
- [Contact](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/contact): Contact Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing Center in Bethesda, MD to get started with therapy for children, teens, adults, and families.
- [Individual Therapy for Adults](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/individual-therapy-for-adults)
- [SPACE Treatment (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/space): SPACE treatment in Bethesda, MD helps parents support children with anxiety, OCD, and related challenges using a parent-based approach.
- [Somatic Embodiment](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/somatic-embodiment): Somatic therapy in Bethesda, MD for children, teens, and adults. A mind-body approach to support trauma, anxiety, and emotional regulation.
- [Animal-Assisted Play Therapy®](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/animal-assisted-play-therapy): Animal-assisted play therapy in Bethesda, MD supports children with anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges through connection with therapy animals.
- [Teen Therapy](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/teen-therapy): Teen therapy in Bethesda, MD using talk, creative, and expressive approaches to support anxiety, mood, stress, and behavior in adolescents.
- [AutPlay® Therapy ](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/autplay-therapy-): AutPlay® Therapy is a specialized, neurodiversity-affirming approach designed to support children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental differences. 

## Posts
- [Supporting Your Child Through Anxiety](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/supporting-your-child-through-anxiety): Learn how to support a child with anxiety using simple, research-based strategies. A practical guide for parents to help kids feel calm and confident.
- [Celebrating Children's Mental Health Awareness Week](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/celebrating-childrens-mental-health-week): Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week: supporting Bethesda families with education, resources, stigma reduction, and community conversations.

## Services
- [Play Therapy](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/play-therapy): Play therapy in Bethesda, MD to help children with anxiety, behavior, trauma, mood, and emotional challenges. Support for growth, coping, and confidence.
- [Child Therapy](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/child-adolescent-therapy): Child therapy in Bethesda, MD for social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Play therapy helps children build skills, confidence, and resilience.
- [Parent Coaching/Consultation](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/parenting-coaching-2)
- [Family Counseling and Parent Coaching ](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/family-counseling): Family counseling and parent coaching in Bethesda, MD to improve communication, reduce conflict, and support stronger family relationships.
- [Clinical Supervision, Play Therapy Supervision, and EMDR Consultation](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/supervision): Clinical supervision in Maryland, with play therapy supervision and EMDR consultation available beyond Maryland for therapists seeking growth and support.

## Staff
- [Niki Picogna, Psy.D., M.S., LCPC, LPC, LMHC, RPT-S™](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/staff/niki-picogna): Niki Picogna, PsyD, LCPC is a play therapist in Bethesda, MD offering therapy for children, teens, and families with support for anxiety, trauma & growth.
- [Stephanie Lerma, M.A., LCPC](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/staff/stephanie-lerma-lgpc): Stephanie is a child, play, and EMDR therapist in Bethesda, MD offering therapy for children, adults, and families, with services available in Spanish.
- [Alondra Perez, M.S., LCPC](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/staff/alondra-perez): Spanish-speaking therapist in Bethesda, MD offering therapy for children, teens, and adults with anxiety, trauma, and emotional dysregulation.
- [Lulu (Therapy Dog)](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/staff/lulu-therapy-dog): Lulu is a certified therapy dog in Bethesda, MD who works with Dr. Niki in Animal-Assisted Play Therapy™, offering comfort and support to clients.
- [Bryonna Davis, M.S., LCPC](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/staff/bryonna-davis-lgpc-coming-soon): Bryonna is a play therapist in Maryland who works with children, teens, and adults using creative, brain-body, culturally and trauma-informed approaches.
- [Wendy Baber, M.S.S., LCSW-C](https://bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com/staff/wendy-baber-lcsw-c): Wendy Baber, LCSW-C offers child therapy in Bethesda MD using play therapy to support anxiety, mood, behavior challenges, and social emotional development.