EP #221 How A Registered Play Therapist Helps Kids Heal In Fredericksburg

Your child shuts down when you ask, “How are you feeling?” Now imagine a kind of counseling where they don’t have to explain everything with words first. We’re talking with Kim Anderson from Intrinseq Counseling in Fredericksburg, VA, a mental health counselor who focuses on women and children and specializes as a registered play therapist. Kim breaks down what play therapy actually looks like, why it works for kids ages three to fourteen, and how the playroom can reveal what a child can’t yet say out loud. We also get practical about choosing the right therapist for your family. Kim shares the questions parents should feel empowered to ask, including a therapist’s comfort with kids, the age groups they truly work with, and whether the office is set up for children at all. If you’re searching for child therapy in Fredericksburg or trying to find counseling that feels like a real fit, this part is a must-listen. Kim’s story goes beyond clinical work. After years as a homemaker and military wife, she returned to her career around age 50, completed Virginia’s residency requirements, and built Intrinseq Counseling into the kind of practice she wished existed. We talk about fighting fear, starting a small business with intention, and creating a “home-ish” space that feels warm rather than sterile. She even shares how walk therapy and outdoor sessions can help teens and kids open up more naturally. If you want more grounded, local conversations about Fredericksburg small businesses and the people behind them, subscribe to the podcast, share this episode with a parent or caregiver, and leave a quick review so more neighbors can find us. Kim Anderson Intrinseq Counseling intrinseq-counseling.com kanderson@intrinseq-counseling.com 540-699-0606 150 Riverside Parkway, Suite 107, Fredericksburg, VA