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THERAPY THAT FEELS LIKE PLAY

Helping Children, Teens, and Adults Grow in
Connection, Confidence, and Resilience.

Play-based therapy, counseling, and assessments, in person in Gainesville, or virtually anywhere in Florida.

What We Offer

While we specialize in supporting children, teens, and their families, we also work with adults seeking evaluations or support related to neurodivergence, trauma, parenting, or challenging life experiences. To learn more about the care we offer, view our specialized services overview.

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Our mission is to help everyone grow in connection, confidence, and resilience.

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Kids do their most important work through play. Evidence-based therapy for ages 2-12, with you as the partner in it.

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Support for the parents and families holding it together. PCIT, family therapy, and parent support under one roof.

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Support for teens (12-17) and adults, each matched to a therapist who fits. One hour a week that's fully yours.

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Growth happens alongside peers who get it. Skills, connection, and confidence, in groups for kids, teens, and parents.

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Neurodiversity-affirming ADHD and autism assessments for children, teens, and adults. Clarity without the clipboard.

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Therapists, we see you too. Clinical and play therapy supervision and consultations from a team that never stopped growing.

WHO WE HELP

At Play and Wellness Center,
we know...

Adulting isn’t always easy.
And neither is growing up!​​​

Your child is struggling with big emotions.

Your teen is navigating stress and anxiety.

You’re seeking support for yourself.

You feel like you've  tried it all   and nothing's working.​​​​

We’re here to help! 

We help you understand the communication behind behaviors, support regulation for everyone, and build relationships that hold.

Better days are ahead!​​

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Everyone Deserves Support. We Are Here When You Are Ready.

In Person Services in Gainesville, Alachua, High Springs, Newberry, and surrounding areas in Florida | Virtual Therapy Statewide In Florida

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OUR TEAM

Match With a Therapist

Not Sure Where to Start? We'll match you with the therapist who best fits your needs.

No waitlist and convenient evening appointments

Quality care with evidence- based approaches

Therapy completely tailored to your needs​​

In person or virtual in Florida​​

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Kristina Chance

LMHC, QS-FL, RPT-S

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Full Bio​

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Alea Wise

LMHC, QS-FL, LPCC, NCC, RPT

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Full Bio​

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We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything than when we are playing.

- Charles Schaefer, Father of Play Therapy

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