Play Therapy in Altoona, Iowa
Where kids discover just how capable they really are.Watch Your Child Come Back to Themselves
Imagine watching your child walk into a room with confidence. Handling big emotions without shutting down or melting down. Making friends more easily, communicating more openly, and feeling genuinely good about who they are. That's what play therapy at Healing Rock Counseling is designed to help your child reach.
Our licensed child therapists in Altoona, Iowa use play — the most natural language of childhood — to help kids ages 3–12 build emotional skills, process difficult experiences, and grow into the version of themselves that's always been there waiting. It's not about fixing your child. It's about giving them the space and support to shine.
What to Expect
Starting play therapy is a big step — and we want it to feel as easy as possible for both you and your child. Here's what the process looks like at Healing Rock:
Your child's first session is all about getting comfortable. There's no pressure to talk, share, or perform — just space to explore and settle in at their own pace. Your therapist will observe and engage through play, building trust and connection that makes the real work possible. As a parent, you'll always know what's happening and how your child is progressing.
Sessions run 45–55 minutes and are scheduled at a frequency that works for your family.
Your Child Already Has Everything They Need to Thrive
Play therapy in Altoona, Iowa gives them the space to discover it. That first conversation is free — and it could change everything for your family.
What Makes Healing Rock Different
Play therapy is a specialty — and at Healing Rock Counseling, our child therapists bring focused training and genuine passion for working with young people. Our Altoona, Iowa practice is one of the few in the area offering dedicated play therapy services for children as young as three, with therapists who understand how to partner with parents and caregivers every step of the way.
Because we believe healing doesn't just happen in the therapy room — it happens at home too. We'll keep you informed, involved, and equipped to support your child's growth between sessions.
What People Are Saying
"They are kind, empathetic, and thorough in the services that they provide. I am consistently referring friends and family to them — I am so confident that they will be well taken care of."
— Madison Sweet, Google Review
Who Family Therapy Is For
Our child therapists in Altoona, Iowa work with kids ages 3–12 who are experiencing:
Anxiety and excessive worry
Behavioral challenges at home or school
Grief and loss
Trauma and difficult life experiences
Adjustment challenges after major life changes
Social struggles and difficulty with friendships
Low self-esteem and confidence
Autism spectrum and neurodivergent needs
ADHD and emotional regulation difficulties
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
Therapy is a collaborative process. We’ll meet you where you are and help you take the next steps toward healing, clarity, and connection.