The Sandtray Corner

The Sandtray Corner Therapists exploring the power of sandtray therapy with clients of all ages! Hi! I'm a clinical social worker and play therapist in the Kansas City metro.

I was first introduced to sandtray therapy when I was an intern therapist in 2016, and have been offering sandtray therapy in my practice ever since. I have implemented sandtray therapy with clients of many ages and backgrounds, and continue to be amazed at the power it has to transcend the cognitive process, engage the creative side of the brain, and help people understand themselves on a deeper

level. I am the owner of Hope Esperanza Counseling, LLC. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and specialize in perinatal mental health, trauma, and depression/anxiety. Although I'm a play therapist, I often find my spark when working with teens and adults, often weaving in the sandtray or other experiential techniques.

New in person sandtray training in Olathe Kansas!
02/19/2026

New in person sandtray training in Olathe Kansas!

There are a lot of ways to process a sandtray that a client creates - and the way you process may be driven by your theo...
06/24/2024

There are a lot of ways to process a sandtray that a client creates - and the way you process may be driven by your theoretical orientation as a therapist. Here are just a few universal prompts that can spark some insight.

The power of the turn! Do you do this in your sandtray sessions? What impact has it had on the processing of the tray? ...
06/12/2024

The power of the turn!

Do you do this in your sandtray sessions? What impact has it had on the processing of the tray?

Once you start collecting sandtray miniatures, you start to see them everywhere you go! Where have you found your favori...
06/06/2024

Once you start collecting sandtray miniatures, you start to see them everywhere you go!
Where have you found your favorite miniatures?

Sandtray Miniature Tip: as you're collecting miniatures, don't stress that they are all in proportion to each other! Hav...
06/05/2024

Sandtray Miniature Tip: as you're collecting miniatures, don't stress that they are all in proportion to each other! Having a variety of sizes to choose from can be powerful for a client as they represent how big that thing feels in their world.

It's spring and it's almost my birthday - so I decided to offer my biggest discount yet on my online 3-CE course, Incorp...
03/18/2024

It's spring and it's almost my birthday - so I decided to offer my biggest discount yet on my online 3-CE course, Incorporating the Sandtray Into Therapy Work with Teens and Adults.

Use code YAYFORSPRING at checkout now through April 5 to get $25 off the course! It's a great time to get some CEUs and get some new ideas with sandtray!

Check out these adorable little nests I just scored from my local Buy Nothing Group! I can't wait to add them to my sand...
03/18/2024

Check out these adorable little nests I just scored from my local Buy Nothing Group! I can't wait to add them to my sandtray collection.

When I think nests, I think of spring, new life, home, safety. What comes up for you?

Therapy often involves helping clients clarify their own values and find ways to live authentically with those values. W...
02/08/2024

Therapy often involves helping clients clarify their own values and find ways to live authentically with those values.

What better way to explore this than in the sandtray?

If a client is unsure what values they hold, you can do a value sorting activity to help them narrow down their top ones - then pick one to explore further in the tray.

Create a tray around that value, then reflect -

In what ways are they already living congruently with their value?
What changes do they want to make to live in a way that better aligns with this value? What would that look like?

Some of the most powerful sandtray therapy sessions I have conducted throughout my career have been with teens and adult...
01/22/2024

Some of the most powerful sandtray therapy sessions I have conducted throughout my career have been with teens and adults. Therapists without a background in play therapy might automatically assume sand and miniatures are for child sessions. In reality, sandtray therapy might just be the perfect companion to other therapeutic modalities in the right situation. Sandtray therapy is another tool that can be pulled out to help some clients get closer to their goals.
Here are just a few reasons why I love using sandtray with teens and adults!

As we come up on the end of 2023, the sandtray provides a great avenue to reflect on the past year and set intentions fo...
12/06/2023

As we come up on the end of 2023, the sandtray provides a great avenue to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year to come. I invite you to create a tray yourself, and prompt clients to create trays in the upcoming weeks!

11/19/2023

I'm running a Black Friday deal on my sandtray therapy courses! I currently have 2 on-demand courses available:

Incorporating the Sandtray Into Therapy Work With Teens and Adults (*approved for 3 continuing education credits!)

Enhancing Resourcing With the Sandtray

Use code SANDTRAYBLACKFRIDAY through November 27 to get 20% off!

Sign up here: https://leah-s-sandtray-training.teachable.com/courses/

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