Service
Child and Play Therapy in Boca Raton
Najla Sallum, LCSW, Florida license SW19846, at Aurora Counseling and Wellness Center provides child and play therapy for children navigating anxiety, grief, family changes and early trauma. Care is available at 9825 Marina Boulevard, Suite 500, Boca Raton, or by telehealth anywhere in Florida, in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Structured, trauma-informed play helps children process experiences they do not yet have words for.
What's included
- Anxiety and school refusal
- Big feelings and emotional regulation
- Divorce, separation, and blended family adjustment
- Grief and loss
- Early trauma processing
- Bilingual and bicultural children
How it works
- STEP 1Parent consult
First session is with parents — history, concerns, goals.
- STEP 2Child sessions
Play-based, developmentally appropriate, safe pace.
- STEP 3Parent updates
Regular parent check-ins and practical home strategies.
Frequently asked
What ages?
Child and play therapy is for children roughly ages 5 to 12. For teens, see individual therapy.
In-person only?
Play therapy is strongest in person. Sessions take place at the Boca Raton office, with limited telehealth for older kids.
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ExploreClinician: Najla Sallum, LCSW (Florida license SW19846). Page last updated: October 2026.