Laura Van Camp, LMFT, RPT-S

10/01/2026

09/02/2026

I genuinely geek out over toys, books, and little things that give kids another way to express themselves, get curious about their feelings, feel brave, and work through the hard stuff.

Because sometimes a kid doesn’t want to talk about what’s going on.

Sometimes they need to build it.
Draw it.
Move it.
Play it out.
Or put on Hulk hands and get some of that BIG energy out. 💚

That’s why I love creating a playroom that feels cozy, safe, fun, and full of possibilities. My little clients’ reviews mean EVERYTHING to me!!

And yes… I will probably continue finding reasons to buy new toys for the playroom forever. 😂

📍 Find us in East Boca
🧸 Counseling for Children & teens ages 3–18

08/10/2026

Happy Back to School Season! ✏️✂️📚

Here’s to the best new year ahead! 🤗

Henry the Beardie is ready for therapy appointments by request to help with all your positive mindset needs! 🤪🦎

02/05/2026

Play is how children communicate.
Play is how they heal.
I sometimes can’t even believe I am so blessed to be able to do this work.
And it is an honor to protect, teach, and pass on this work to the next generation of therapists.

Happy Play Therapy Week! 💛

02/04/2026

It’s International Play Therapy Week and we are celebrating!! 🥳

To an adult, this looks like play.
To a child’s nervous system, this is where healing happens.

In play therapy, children don’t have to explain what they feel before they’re ready.
They show us—through stories, symbols, movement, and connection.

🧠 The dollhouse becomes a way to process experiences
🌊 The sand tray helps regulate the nervous system
🗣️ Puppet play metaphor helps a child find their voice
🫟 Creating develops perseverance, problem solving, and frustration tolerance
✨ Play builds confidence, safety, and emotional resilience

This isn’t “just playing.”
It’s developmentally appropriate therapy—meeting children where they are, not where we wish they could be.

If your child struggles with big emotions, anxiety, aggression, or shutting down… this is why play therapy works.

06/20/2024

This!! 🗣️

There's a very important difference between "surprises" (like a birthday party or holiday gift) and the "don't tell your mom/dad" secret. The latter triangulates/confuses a child's loyalty and contributes to grooming. Know the difference.

There are seemingly small and simple phrases we use as parents that either empower or disempower children. Our words matter, and this is one of many reasons why shifting from punishment to positive parenting is so impactful.

To learn 14 other common parenting phrases to avoid, and why, join our email list here:

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02/16/2024

Your kids trigger you too?? Watch this!!! 🙌🏼

02/05/2024

Meet Andrew!

It would be nice if kids came this easy to understand ..

But since they communicate through behavior, we know that play is the best way to access their brains!

Happy Play Therapy Week!

10/25/2023

Children are not miniature adults... And their therapy works best when it’s tailored to their specific needs. 🤗