Christian Child & Family Counseling in Washington, Missouri

When children struggle emotionally or behaviorally, it can leave parents feeling worried, overwhelmed, or unsure how to help. Children often express stress, trauma, and unmet needs through behavior rather than words—and they need a safe, supportive space to process their experiences.

At Full Bloom Counseling, we provide Christian child counseling and play therapy that supports healing, emotional regulation, and healthy development. Grounded in Biblical truth and guided by attachment-focused, trauma-informed practices, we help children and families grow in connection, resilience, and hope.

Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approach that allows children to express thoughts and emotions through play rather than verbal conversation alone. Play is a child’s natural language, and within a safe therapeutic relationship, it becomes a powerful tool for healing.

Our counselors are trained in play therapy and expressive interventions, using activities such as creative play, art, storytelling, and movement to help children process emotions, build coping skills, and experience emotional safety.

Play therapy and child counseling can be helpful for children and teens experiencing:

Anxiety or excessive worry

Emotional regulation difficulties

Behavioral challenges

Trauma or attachment-related concerns

Family transitions (divorce, loss, relocation)

Grief or loss

Social or relational struggles

Stress related to school or life changes

Our approach focuses on understanding the underlying emotional needs behind behavior, rather than simply managing symptoms.

Children thrive when they feel safe, understood, and connected. Trauma, stress, or disrupted attachment can interfere with a child’s ability to regulate emotions and trust relationships.

Our counselors use attachment-focused and trauma-informed approaches to help children rebuild emotional safety, develop healthy coping skills, and strengthen their capacity for connection. We work gently and intentionally, respecting each child’s pace and unique story.

Healing for children happens best when parents and caregivers are involved. We believe in partnering closely with families, offering guidance, support, and insight to help caregivers understand their child’s emotional world.

Parent involvement may include:

Regular caregiver check-ins

Attachment-informed parenting support

Guidance on responding to behaviors with connection

Collaboration to support family-wide healing

Our goal is to strengthen not only the child, but the family system as a whole.

Full Bloom Counseling is a Christian counseling practice grounded in Biblical truth and Christ-centered care. We welcome children and families from all backgrounds and value transparency and informed consent. Families are free to integrate their faith into counseling or determine whether our approach is the right fit for their child.

If your child is struggling emotionally or behaviorally, help and hope are available. Through Christian child counseling and play therapy, we support children and families as they move toward healing, connection, and growth.

Contact Full Bloom Counseling to learn more or schedule child or play therapy services in Washington, Missouri.