by Brenna Hicks | Jan 19, 2017
One of the most common questions that I receive from parents in my consultations is how to tell their child about coming to therapy for the first time. Most of the questions sound something like this: How do I describe what you do? What do I explain about why they...
by Brenna Hicks | Jan 12, 2017
Many parents who meet with me have never had their kids in counseling. They have never gone through the process of selecting a therapist. Never had to look at all of the options and determine what might be the best fit for their child and their situation. In fact,...
by Brenna Hicks | Dec 12, 2016
One of the most commonly asked questions when I meet with parents is, “Do you accept insurance?” And, my simple answer is no. But, it is much more complicated than that and requires more of an explanation. As a play therapist who specializes only in...
by Brenna Hicks | Nov 29, 2016
I often talk to parents who hear about play therapy, but think that their ten to fifteen year olds are too mature for it. Although play therapy is traditionally offered to children up to ten years old, the foundational principles that underlie the approach are...
by Brenna Hicks | Oct 28, 2016
As I meet with families weekly who are currently experiencing or have experienced a separation/divorce, I am made aware of the unique situations that arise out of joint and shared custody arrangements. If one parent decides to seek therapy for a child, what are the...
