Kristen Thomas
Salt Lake City, UT Therapist
Idaho Telehealth Therapist
Discover Healing
Through Play Therapy
Seeing your child struggle can be heartbreaking—and as a parent, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, unsure how to support them while managing your own emotional challenges. I offer play therapy for children, providing a safe, developmentally appropriate space where they can express themselves, process big emotions, and build resilience. I also work with adults navigating relationship recovery, miscarriage or infant loss, parenting stress, grief and loss, and disability acceptance. Healing is a journey for the whole family, and I'm here to support both you and your child every step of the way.
Specialized Services
At Playful Minds PLLC, I offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. Areas of expertise include:
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Play Therapy for Children
Play therapy sessions provide a safe and nurturing space for children to express themselves and explore their emotions. By engaging in play, they can process their feelings and develop essential coping skills and resilience. This therapeutic approach encourages creativity and helps children build confidence as they navigate their experiences.
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Parent Consultation and/or Family Therapy
Healthy parent-child relationships are essential for strengthening family bonds and improving communication. Parents and the counselor can collaborate to support the child’s progress outside of sessions. Family sessions can also be arranged as needed to foster understanding and harmony within the family.
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The unique challenges faced by adolescents during this formative stage of life are well documented. Counseling services are dedicated to empowering young individuals to navigate these obstacles with confidence. By creating a supportive environment, adolescents can build resilience and healthy coping strategies, enhancing overall emotional well-being. This approach equips them with the tools to thrive personally and academically.
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Grief and Loss Counseling
In a supportive environment, grief therapy provides clients the opportunity to express their feelings and experiences surrounding loss. During sessions, clients explore the complicated feelings associated with grief and leave with the tools needed to support their healing journey.
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Adult Therapy
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adults facing the emotional weight of life’s hardest moments. Whether you’re healing from an abusive relationship, grieving a miscarriage or early infant loss, or feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting, you deserve support. In our work together, you’ll find a safe, nonjudgmental space to process your pain, reconnect with yourself, and begin to heal. My goal is to help you move forward with greater clarity, strength, and hope.
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Disability Diagnosis Acceptance & Advocacy
Adjusting to a new diagnosis can be challenging and overwhelming. The months after a diagnosis are filled with big emotions and even bigger uncertainties. As a therapist who is hard of hearing with cochlear implants, I can provide valuable guidance and support to clients post-diagnosis. I can help you navigate this new chapter of your life, providing methods to handle challenges and develop strength, empowering you to face the future with greater confidence.
Meet Kristen Thomas, CMHC
As the founder of Playful Minds PLLC, I am committed to establishing a supportive environment where individuals can constructively explore their thoughts and emotions through play therapy and expressive arts. I employ a variety of modalities, including solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, sand tray therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. With over a decade of experience in mental health counseling and school counseling, as well as extensive expertise in play therapy, I am dedicated to empowering my clients to achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives.
