Child and Family Art Therapy Center
Therapy In Philadelphia, PA and the Main Line.
More Play.
More Growth.
More Smiles.
We help kids, teens, adults, and families untangle tough stuff with art, play, and verbal therapy. In-person therapy, parent support, & social skills groups in Philadelphia, Philly's suburbs, and online.
Child & Teen Specialists
Highly trained child & adolescent therapy professionals Philadelphia families can rely on.
Flexible Appointments
Daytime, after-school, evening, & weekend sessions that fit real family schedules.
4 Convenient Locations
In-person therapy in Haverford, Paoli, Plymouth Meeting, & Center City Philadelphia.
When words are hard, creativity becomes your language.
Sometimes the feelings are huge, and the words just aren’t there yet.
That’s true for kids, teens, and honestly, adults too. You or your child might want to talk, but instead it comes out as tears, frustration, silence, or “I don’t know.”
Art and play give those feelings a safe place to land. No pressure. Just a natural way to let it out, make sense of it, and start building real coping skills.
At four Child and Family Art Therapy Centers around Philadelphia, PA, we use playful, creative techniques to help your family grow, thrive, and feel confident.
Child and Family Art Therapy Center | Therapy in Philadelphia, PA
Our Philadelphia Area Therapy & Parent Support Services
At Child and Family Art Therapy Center, we believe that creativity opens the door, and confidence grows from there! That’s why we provide engaging treatment and guidance for growing humans and their grown-ups.
Individual Therapy for Kids & Tweens
Individual Therapy
for Teens
Individual Therapy for College Students & Young Adults
Individual Therapy
for Adults
Neurodiversity Support & Social Skills Groups
Children with autism and ADHD don’t need to be “fixed”. They just need the right space to practice, belong, and shine.
Through the nationally renowned Art of Friendship Social-Coping Program and Camp Pegasus, we help kids build social skills, coping tools, and confidence. Our friendly, success-oriented groups are where strengths are celebrated and friendships grow.
Free Neurodiversity Support Seminars for Parents and Professionals
Grab a coffee, bring your curiosity, and leave with tools you can use today!
If you’ve been trying everything and still thinking, “There has to be a better way,” you’re in the right place. Led by Mike Fogel, these free sessions support parents, educators, and professionals working with neurodivergent kids with autism, ADHD, and learning differences. Join live or watch the recording later. Either way, you’ll leave feeling more confident!
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The Stuff We Help With
We follow you or your child’s lead through art and play, then turn those “aha” moments into tools that can be used daily.
Trauma
Helping kids work through past experiences so they can feel safe again, one small brave step at a time.
Anxiety
Turning “what if” worries and panic into calmer days and higher confidence at school and home.
Anger & Family Conflict
Less blow-up energy, fewer power struggles, and more teamwork between parents, kids, and siblings.
Behavioral Challenges
Understanding what’s underneath the behavior, then building skills that make life smoother.
Family Transitions
Support through moves, school changes, divorce, loss, or a sibling’s medical or developmental needs.
Academic & School Challenges
Helping kids feel steadier at school so focus, organization, coping, and confidence grows.
Open the door to “we did it” moments.
Whether it’s support for you, your child or both, it can be hard to know where to start. Book a free 30-minute consultation to begin.
Meet Our Team
Connect With a Therapist in Philadelphia, PA and its Suburbs
Our therapists wrap support around the whole family.
We mix creativity, warmth, and real clinical skill, helping progress feel doable as you find the sweet spot between love and limits.
Board Certified Registered Art TherapistSM, Licensed Professional Counselor
Board Certified Registered Art TherapistSM, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Registered Art TherapistSM
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, Provisional Registered Art Therapist
Board Certified Registered Art TherapistSM, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Registered Art TherapistSM
Board Certified Registered Art TherapistSM, Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Founder, Executive, & Clinical Director
Child and Family Art Therapy Center
Meet Mike, our founder!
Parents call him Mike. Kids fondly call him Mr. Mike and he’s proudly kept that title for 30 years.
As a board-certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor, plus an author and frequent podcast guest, Mike shares practical, hopeful tools for families. His favorite place is still the therapy room, helping people feel less stuck and more confident at home. And while Mike is only one guy, he has built a team to speak to these truths through their own expertise and experience.
If you asked Mr. Mike what he’d give his whole heart to, it’s this: delivering love to a world that needs it, making this the best place for a child or teen to get therapy, and the easiest place for parents to feel supported and trained.
Child and Family Art Therapy Center
Therapy in Philadelphia, PA and its Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child needs therapy?
It’s not always easy to know when a child needs therapy, but there are some helpful signs to guide you. Often, kids show they’re struggling through behaviour: big emotions, persistent worries, intense reactions, or changes that feel out of character or hard to manage. Some children and teens struggle with friendships, confidence, or social situations, while others withdraw or seem overwhelmed by everyday demands. When these patterns stick around or start getting in the way of daily life, therapy can help.
At our practice, children learn coping skills to feel and function better, and caregivers learn practical, individualized ways to support them at home. You don’t need a formal diagnosis. Trusting your instincts as a caregiver is more than enough to take the next step. If you’re unsure, we’re always happy to talk it through with you.
Do you accept insurance? What are your fees?
Individual therapy sessions range from $200–$220, and group sessions are $90, with a limited number of sliding-scale openings available through our BetterWorld Accessible Therapy Program. Payment is due at each session, and we accept credit/debit cards and secure online payments.
We are an out-of-network (OON) practice, but many insurance plans reimburse 50–90% of session costs. For example, a $200 session may ultimately cost $20–$100 after reimbursement. We provide all required documentation to make the process as simple as possible. Our goal is to keep therapy in Haverford, PA, Paoli, PA, Plymouth Meeting, and Center City, Philadelphia accessible and low-stress, so your energy can stay focused on growth and connection.
How do I start services with you?
The easiest way to get started is by completing our secure, HIPAA-compliant appointment request form. It takes about 2–5 minutes and helps us understand your child’s needs and your preferred schedule and Philadelphia-area location.
Once we receive your form, we respond within 12–24 hours to connect you with an available therapist and answer questions. We also offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation call to help you feel confident about next steps.
If you’d rather speak with someone first, you can reach our Client Relations Coordinator, Katy O’Gara, at connect@childandfamilyarttherapycenter.com or (610) 649-1080 x1.
For your convenience, here are the direct links to our forms:
- Art of Friendship Social Skills Groups Appointment Request Form
- Individual Therapy Appointment Request Form
We’re here to make starting therapy as simple, supportive, and welcoming as possible, so you can focus on helping your child grow, thrive, and feel confident.
How does art therapy and play therapy work?
For most kids, the idea of “therapy” sounds intimidating. Talking about big feelings with a stranger? No thanks. That’s where art and play come in.
Art and play are a child’s natural language. In a safe, supportive relationship with a trained therapist in Philadelphia, children use drawing, building, pretend play, or sandtray work to express what’s hard to say out loud. Through symbols and creativity, kids release stuck emotions, practice coping skills, build problem-solving abilities, and strengthen self-control, often while having fun.
No artistic skill is required. Art therapy isn’t about making something “good,” it’s about communication, connection, and growth. This approach meets children exactly where they are and helps them feel understood, capable, and supported.
Who can benefit from a social skills group?
Many children benefit from social skills groups; not just those with formal diagnoses. Kids with Autism, ADHD, or social communication challenges often find these groups especially helpful, but children without diagnoses can benefit too. Some need support with friendships, conversation, confidence, or navigating group dynamics.
The pandemic reminded us that social skills are for everyone. Our Philadelphia programs focus on building confidence, connection, and real-world social success in a supportive peer environment. We’ll help you find the group that’s the best fit for your child.
Do you offer art therapy or verbal therapy for adults?
Yes. While “Child” is in our name, we’ve always supported adults of all ages, including college students and young adults. Art therapy for adults in Philadelphia, PA can focus on relaxation, emotional processing, or deeper reflection, sometimes alongside verbal therapy, sometimes through imagery alone.
No art experience is needed. The creative process helps make complex or overwhelming experiences more manageable and meaningful. Many adults find that art offers fresh insight, clarity, and a gentler way to explore life transitions, relationships, and personal growth. With the guidance of a skilled art therapist, you can better understand where you are, and imagine where you want to go next.
Child and Family Art Therapy Center
How To Get Started
When you’re ready to help yourself or your child feel steadier and shine more, we’re ready too.
Here are a few easy ways to begin:
Use the contact form or complete our Individual Therapy Appointment Request Form to book your free 30-minute consultation as the first step.
Call us or send us an email with your questions and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
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