Business Details
12 Years
experience
Empowering Families Through Play Therapy in Boulder
Founded in 2014, The Bridge Center for Play Therapy specializes in child-centered therapeutic approaches that empower families to navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. Our team of licensed therapists brings decades of combined experience in play-based interventions, trauma-informed care, and family systems work. We prioritize equipping parents with practical strategies while fostering self-regulation and emotional growth in children aged 2-13.Our services integrate somatic awareness, creative arts, and evidence-based frameworks to address diagnoses like ADHD, anxiety, and autism, alongside non-clinical behavioral concerns. With locations in Boulder and Westminster, we offer in-home intensives across North America and virtual sessions to support modern families seeking sustainable solutions.
Services
Play Therapy
Parent Coaching
Teen Counseling
In-Home Intensives
Individual Therapy for Moms
Family Therapy
Child Behavioral Support
Emotional Regulation Training
Autism Spectrum Therapy
Sibling Rivalry Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Therapists with 10+ years of specialized play therapy experience
- Integrates somatic and creative arts approaches for holistic healing
- Offers in-home intensives for rapid behavioral transformation
- Focuses on equipping parents with sustainable coping strategies
- Trauma-informed care for children aged 2-18
What people say
Transformative results
Empathetic therapists
Effective strategies
Genuine connection
Lasting improvements
Services
Play Therapy
Our play therapy sessions use child-directed techniques to address emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, and developmental challenges. Therapists create safe spaces for children aged 2-13 to process trauma, build coping skills, and develop self-awareness through structured play activities. This evidence-based approach helps reduce symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders while strengthening parent-child bonds.
Parent Coaching
Personalized coaching sessions equip parents with practical tools for managing behavioral challenges and improving family communication. Our therapists help caregivers establish consistent discipline strategies, navigate co-parenting dynamics, and rebuild trust through values-based parenting frameworks that align with individual family needs and cultural backgrounds.
Teen Counseling
Play-based interventions for teens aged 9-18 focus on identity development, emotional regulation, and social skills. Therapists use creative arts and interactive activities to address anxiety, depression, and peer relationship challenges while helping adolescents build resilience and self-confidence through age-appropriate therapeutic techniques.
In-Home Intensives
Four-day in-home therapy programs provide immersive support for families facing acute behavioral challenges. Our specialists deliver direct interventions in the family's natural environment, combining play therapy with real-time parenting guidance to create rapid, sustainable improvements in household dynamics and emotional well-being.
Individual Therapy for Moms
Specialized counseling for mothers addresses postpartum challenges, parenting stress, and self-care needs. Therapists help clients navigate identity transitions, reduce burnout, and build emotional resilience through somatic awareness practices and trauma-informed care tailored to maternal mental health concerns.
People
Bridget Borsdorf
Founder & Director
Licensed Professional Counselor with 15+ years of experience in child mental health. Developed the center's 20-hour Transformative Therapy Program and specializes in play-based interventions for children with complex behavioral needs.
Kait Keeley
Lead Therapist
Somatic therapist integrating body awareness into play therapy. Trained in trauma-informed care and child-parent relationship therapy, with 12 years of experience supporting children's emotional regulation and family connection.
Erin Sommer
Social Emotional Specialist
Specializes in adolescent mental health with expertise in play-based techniques for anxiety and depression. Combines evidence-based practices with creative interventions to build coping skills in teens and young adults.
Erica Rutherford
Therapist
Trauma-informed clinician with 17 years of experience in family systems work. Focuses on creating safe therapeutic spaces for children to develop emotional awareness and strengthen family relationships through play-based interventions.
Shannon Bailey
Intern Therapist
Somatic counselor specializing in dance/movement therapy. Brings 10+ years of experience using creative arts to support emotional expression and connection in children through play-based therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What age range do you serve for play therapy?
We specialize in serving children aged 2-13 through our play therapy programs.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide virtual therapy options for families in Colorado and beyond.
How do parent coaching sessions work?
Coaching sessions combine personalized guidance with practical strategies to improve family communication and discipline approaches.
What makes your in-home intensives unique?
Our 4-day programs deliver direct interventions in your home environment with real-time parenting support.
Do you accept insurance for therapy services?
We operate as an out-of-network provider and provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement.
How long does typical therapy last?
Most families complete therapy within 12-16 sessions, with progress tracked through collaborative goal setting.
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