Are you seeking a space to build a deeper connection and understanding with your child?
You’re in the right place.
Our mission is to create a warm, compassionate environment where our clients can feel seen, heard, and valued. We strive to help children, teens, and their families feel more connected through the use of the therapeutic powers of play and attachment-based therapeutic approaches. Carolina Counseling and Play Therapy, PLLC is here to support you/your child/your family on your journey towards healing.
Child-Centered Play Therapy
Synergetic Play Therapy® (SPT)
Adolescent/Teen Therapy
Parent/Caregiver Consultations
Art Interventions
Attachment-Based Interventions
Our Team
Hannah Edwardson LCMHC, NCC, RPT
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Owner + Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
WAITLIST ONLY at this time
Children (4+) | Teens | Young Adults | Adults
Play Therapy | ADHD | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Anxiety | Nervous System Regulation | Parenting | Life Transitions | Stress Management | School and Family Transitions | Behavioral Challenges
Kristina Vaher LCMHCA, NCC
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Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (JANUARY 2026)
Available Consult Times Coming Soon!
Children (3+) | Teens | Young Adults | Adults
Play-based therapy | Grief and Loss | Chronic Illness| Medical Trauma | ADHD | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Anxiety | Nervous System Regulation | Parenting | Life Transitions | Stress Management | School and Family Transitions | Behavioral Challenges
How your family will be supported in our office
Synergetic Play Therapy® (SPT)
Synergetic Play Therapy® (SPT) blends the power of play with nervous-system regulation to help children heal at a deeper, body-based level. In SPT, the therapist mindfully connects with the child, modeling ways to stay attuned to their body’s needs and responses while supporting the child’s authentic emotional expression. Through play, movement, and relationship, children learn to understand their feelings, stay connected to themselves during big emotions, and develop a stronger sense of self. SPT is especially helpful for challenges like anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral struggles, offering a grounded, neuroscience-informed path toward resilience and connection.
Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)
Child-Centered Play Therapy is a gentle, effective approach that helps children express and process their feelings through play - their natural language. In a supportive playroom, the child leads the play while the therapist offers warmth, understanding, and structure. Through this freedom and guidance, children work through challenges such as anxiety, behavior issues, trauma, grief, or family changes. CCPT helps children build confidence, emotional regulation, and healthy coping skills in a way that feels safe, empowering, and uniquely their own.
Parent/Caregiver Consultations
Parent/caregiver consultations offer supportive, collaborative guidance to help you better understand your child’s behavior and strengthen your connection at home. In these sessions, we discuss your child’s needs, explore what’s working and what’s not, and develop practical, developmentally informed strategies you can use right away. Parent consultations are a space for clarity, reassurance, and skill-building so you feel more confident, supported, and equipped to help your child thrive.
A word from Hannah…
Founder of Carolina Counseling and Play Therapy
My name is Hannah and I founded this practice with one intention at heart: to provide compassionate, evidence-based support for children, teens, and families in the Triangle. Whether you’re seeking support for behavioral concerns, emotional dysregulation, family stress, or simply wanting to strengthen connection at home, you deserve a place where you feel seen, supported, and understood.
As a team of therapists specializing in child therapy, teen counseling, play therapy and parent/caregiver support, we believe healing happens through relationships - both the ones we build in the therapy room and the ones you nurture at home. Our goal at CCPT is to create a warm, grounded, and inclusive space where children, teens, and families can explore their emotions, grow in confidence, and develop the tools they need to navigate life with resilience.
We care deeply about partnering with families, not just treating symptoms. Whether we’re engaging in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Synergetic Play Therapy, teen therapy, or parent/caregiver consultations, our team tailors the process to your child’s developmental needs and your family’s unique story. Every step of the way, we want you to feel supported, informed, and empowered.
Choosing a therapist is a big decision. If you’re reading this, you’re already taking a meaningful step toward change and our team is honored to walk alongside you. If you want to explore whether our team would be a good fit for you and your family, we warmly invite you to reach out using our contact form. Our team is ready to welcome you in!
Warmly,
