Therapy is more effective in your natural language. That’s why Play Therapy works.

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Contact Us for Play Therapy Services

Randall Obsidian Marriage & Family Therapists support children aged 2.5 to 12 years with issues like:

  • Attachment-Related Problems

  • Divorce

  • Blended Families

  • Neurodivergence (Autism)

  • Aggression

  • Academic Motivation

  • Tantrums

  • Anxiety

  • Oppositional Defiance

  • Trauma

  • School Refusal

  • OCD

  • Sibling Conflict

  • Frustration Tolerance

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Play Therapy

Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate approach for children aged 2.5 to 12 years that allows them to express themselves through play, their natural language. The therapist creates a safe and supportive environment where play becomes a pathway for exploring emotions, working through challenges, and building resilience. Our therapists use child-centered play therapy, Gestalt Play methods, expressive arts, TraumaPlay™️, and TheraPlay™️ based methods.


Play Therapy meets your child where they are, helping them make sense of big feelings and life experiences in ways that feel safe and familiar. Play therapy is the most effective therapeutic support for young children who experience tantrums or show signs of anxiety, trauma, stress, depression, autism, and ADHD. It can increase emotional growth, improve behavior, and strengthen your child’s ability to cope with everyday challenges.

If you are looking for Play Therapy in Oakland or virtually in California, reach out for a free consultation.

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Filial Play Therapy

Filial Play Therapy is an evidence-based approach that involves caregivers as active participants in the therapeutic process. With guidance and support, caregivers learn to use play intentionally to deepen connection with their child while helping them thrive at home and beyond. The therapist actively consults with the caregiver throughout the process.

Filial Therapy is often used with a virtual format, making it one of the most accessible play therapy modalities! Studies have shown Filial Therapy is just as effective, if not more effective, than traditional play therapy for your child. Caregivers share that the experience impacts them just as much as their child.

If you are looking for Filial Play Therapy in Oakland or virtually in California, reach out for a free consultation.

More Of Our Services

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Couples + Families
Individual Therapy

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