In person & online · Folsom & El Dorado Hills
When a kid is struggling, they usually show it before they can say it. Outbursts, worry, shutting down. We give children a way to make sense of what they're carrying using play, art, and sand tray.
Free 20-minute consult by phone or video. In person in El Dorado Hills and Folsom, or virtual anywhere in California.
Kids often show their feelings through behavior, not only words. We meet them where they are and help you support them in the process.
Play therapy is an evidence-based modality that helps regulate a child's nervous system. A trained therapist uses sand tray, art, puppets, and therapeutic games to give a child a way to show and process what they are feeling. It reaches what talk therapy often can’t. And honestly, it’s also more fun. Snacks and slime included.
Externalizes hard feelings: It moves abstract worries or mixed emotions out of a child's mind and into a concrete world that feels more manageable.
Guides the therapist: It gives our therapists a clear window into the child's internal perspective so they know how best to help.
Reduces pressure: Kids do not have to sit and answer direct, intimidating questions.
Trauma-informed: Choosing colors and materials gives children a sense of agency and safety when dealing with difficult experiences.
Increases resilience: Feeling comfortable with an imperfect process teaches kids that hard things are worth doing anyway.
Engages visual learners: When something is hard to describe, images remove barriers and can help express complex feelings.
Extra bandwidth: Having a professionals viewpoint can help alleviate parenting anxiety and give you a sense of direction for supporting your child.
Care coordination: ongoing check-ins, plus things to try at home and, if needed, recommendations for school support.
Mindfulness. Relationships. Creativity. Woven together for your child's wellbeing.
We've created an intentional space based on Child-Centered Play Therapy principles so your child can find what they need.
The Woven team
Miniatures, sand, and no instructions. Kids build their worlds for us to witness.
Paint, clay, slime, scissors. Mess is allowed here. So is starting over.
Cushions, weighted blankets, fidgets. Somewhere to go when a big feeling shows up.
Your child doesn’t have to sit still, perform, or explain themselves. They get to show up as they are.
Book My Free 20-Min ConsultFour clinicians, one model. Not sure who fits best? Book a consult with anyone, and we’ll help you find the right fit on the call.
License #91570
Founder & Clinical Director
Best forTrauma, chronic illness, adoption, and high-conflict.
“The simplest solutions, applied consistently, can be the most profound.”
10+ years in child, youth and family mental health · attachment and somatic approaches · EMDR Levels 1 & 2 · Brainspotting Levels 1 & 2 · 96+ hours of hands-on somatic training · Perinatal Mental Health Certified · has trained and mentored 40+ clinicians
60 min — $220
Book with RachelRegistered Associate #17373
Clinician
Best forSchool-aged kids and teens; school-related struggles; grief and loss; crisis support.
“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a collaboration, not a prescription.”
M.S. Counselor Education, Sacramento State · PPS credential (school counseling) · trauma-informed · works under the clinical supervision of Rachel Ruiz, LCSW
60 min — $160
Book with Brooke
Registered Associate #119358
Clinician
Best forNeurodivergent and gifted kids; kids of divorce; children who’ve experienced or witnessed violence or abuse.
“I will never tell you what you ‘should’ do, only try to help you explore what’s possible.”
PhD, system-level interventions for relationship violence · sandtray and expressive arts · EMDR trained · autism, ADHD, and trauma experience · English–Spanish experience with bilingual, bicultural families · works under the clinical supervision of Rachel Ruiz, LCSW
60 min — $150
Book with LauraRegistered Associate #146079
Clinician
Best forBehavioral challenges and what’s underneath them; trauma and attachment disruption; ADHD; family conflict.
“I believe it is the relationship that heals. Not a technique.”
Nearly a decade in community mental health with kids and families · play, drawing, and building with younger kids · Trauma-Focused CBT · ASIST suicide intervention · psychodynamic and relational lens · works under the clinical supervision of Rachel Ruiz, LCSW
60 min — $170
Book with JohnYou talk, we listen, and we tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit.
The room is ready before they walk in — sand tray, art materials, sensory tools, games. Some sessions we follow their lead entirely; some we’re more directive.
Ongoing check-ins on what we’re seeing and what to try at home, as it is helpful and appropriate for your child.
A note on ages. Generally we use play therapy for children ages 2-12. Around age 11, we start transitioning to talk therapy or other trauma modalities like EMDR.
| Rate |
$150 with Laura · $160 with Brooke · $170 with John · $220 with Rachel Ruiz, LCSW — 60 minutes
Brooke, John, and Laura are registered associates practicing under Rachel’s clinical supervision — same model, same training, lower rate. |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Private pay. Rachel is in-network with Medicare only. We’re out of network for all other insurance plans, but we provide Superbills. Reimbursement depends on your plan and isn’t guaranteed. |
| Good Faith Estimate | Provided under the No Surprises Act: an estimate of anticipated 12-month costs. Not an invoice, and not a commitment to a course of treatment. |
| Ages served | Generally 3–11 for play therapy. We see older kids and teens too! We'll find the right fit on our consult call. |
| Flexibility | No minimum number of sessions. If cost is a barrier, say so on the call — we can often adjust frequency or session length to something sustainable. |
| Locations | 1192 Suncast Ln, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 13405 Folsom Blvd, Suite 220, Folsom, CA 95630 |
| Virtual | Anywhere in California |
| Hours | Monday–Friday 9am–6pm · Saturday on request |
| Availability | Currently accepting new clients |
We publish our rates because you shouldn’t have to get on a call to find out whether this is possible for your family. Being private pay is also what lets us build treatment around what your child actually needs, rather than around what a plan will authorize.
Yes. It’s a distinct clinical modality with a substantial evidence base — not supervised free play. The therapist is doing real clinical work the whole time.
Your child will have access to a range of materials and will be supported in play with directive and non-directive approaches. The therapist uses observations, reflections, and limit-setting as needed.
We’ll share observations and themes with parents regularly without breaking your child’s therapeutic trust. The balance of privacy and inclusion is something we’ll discuss together.
It varies by child and presenting concerns. We’ll provide an assessment after a few sessions and revisit it as we go.
Around age 11, we focus on talk therapy or other trauma modalities like EMDR. We'll use the consult to talk about the right fit for your child.
Rachel is in-network with Medicare only. Otherwise, we’re private pay and provide Superbills. Reimbursement depends on your plan and is not guaranteed.
Yes. Complex needs are what we’re built for.
Read the four short profiles above and go with your gut. If you are not sure, book with anyone and we’ll sort out the fit on the call.
Book a free 20-minute call with Rachel, Brooke, John, or Laura. Tell us what you’re seeing, ask whatever you want about how this works, and we’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit. If we’re not, we’ll tell you and help you find someone who is.
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