True healing happens
in community.
And the family unit is the first community many of us will know.
At Ensemble Therapy, we support caregivers and children to amplify the healing potential within each family.
At Ensemble, supporting children, caregivers, and families isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. Our licensed clinicians and Registered Play Therapists are passionate about helping families rewrite the stories that shape a child’s world. We know that many of the challenges adults carry began with experiences in childhood. What if we could step in earlier—before those stories become fixed—and create space for healing, resilience, and growth?
That’s the heart of our work. With the child at the center, we invite the entire circle of support—parents, teachers, extended family, and community mentors—to come together. Because every child deserves a village, and it truly takes an ensemble of caring adults to help each one flourish.
Why we chose the name “Ensemble” Therapy
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Why we chose the name “Ensemble” Therapy ♡
Parents and caregivers are among the most powerful influences in a child’s life—alongside teachers, friends, mentors, and coaches. Because adults contribute so much to how children feel, behave, and grow, including you in therapy is essential. Research shows parental involvement is one of the strongest predictors of a child’s mental health and emotional well-being: higher parental engagement is linked with lower risks of depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and better overall resilience. We know that adults have a significant impact on children’s development, thus it is crucial to include you in the therapy process.
family
Active parent involvement during therapy not only helps positive changes occur within the family system but also has proven to create long-standing transformations.
friends
We, as social beings, all have a desire to connect with others. Improving social skills, navigating conflict resolution, and examining peer pressure are vital to healthy communication throughout our lives.
School
Some children struggle more with relationships and situations at home, while others experience the majority of their problems at school. Teachers and counselors are included in the process to reinforce skills throughout the school day.
Mentors/coaches
Isn’t it funny how someone else can ask the same thing of your child and they comply with ease? In addition to helping your child improve their self-esteem and enhance their ability to make responsible decisions, mentors can support positive changes in their interactions.
Ensemble (noun)
en·sem·ble
the entire costume of an individual, especially when all the parts are in harmony
a group of people or things making up a complete unit
all the parts of a thing taken together, so that each part is considered only in relation to the whole
emphasizing the roles of all performers as a whole
a group producing a single effect
When many of our clients come to us, they are merely surviving. Our intention is to equip your child and your child’s ensemble support cast with the tools they need to interact, engage, and uplift that child to the best of their abilities. Through our process that is distinctly tailored (and research-backed!) for your child, you will begin to step out of survival mode and witness your child thrive.
When all supports are working together as one, incredible transformations are possible.
Get to Know Us!
There’s a lot to explore here.
We recommend starting with one of these ⇣
Get a feel for our procesS
The process of therapy looks a little different for children and adolescents than it does for adults. Learn more about our approach and why it really works.
Explore our philosophy
We believe in a holistic approach to nurture the whole child, so we are committed to providing a variety of services to support the unique needs of each child and their family.
Understand why Play Therapy works
“Play” is to play therapy as “talk” is to talk therapy. We give our child clients the opportunity to “talk” through their use of play in a developmentally appropriate way that they understand and that is helpful to them.
Skill Up with the
Ensemble Learning Center
Healing doesn’t just happen in the play therapy room. Take a skill-building or topic-specific learning opportunity for caregivers, a continuing education workshop, or a professional development training for therapeutic professionals.
Get to know our team
We all believe that children need a safe, accepting environment where they can learn about themselves and work through the feelings they are having. Parenting/Caregiving might not have turned out exactly how you thought it would be, but we're here to add tips to your toolbox for family success.
tour our spaces
Take a tour around our facilities to see the various treatment rooms we have for children of all ages. While it may look like a room full of toys, each has an express therapeutic intention.
Learn about Whole Child. Whole City.
We recognize that families on the margins of society often experience significant barriers to quality mental health. In efforts to offer equal access to mental health to more children and families on the margins in Austin, we would like to invite you to support our Whole Child. Whole City. initiative.
