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Nurturing Your Child’s Mental Health

Building Resilient Mind and Spirit

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Creating a Safe Space to Grow

Providing a safe environment that meet the needs of our clients

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Providing Empathetic Support for Caregivers

Providing Support to Parents in Today’s Challenging World

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Training Counselors in the Science and Art Child-Based Therapy

Developing the Next Generation of Licensed Clinicians and Certified Play Therapists

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Providing Evidence-Based Treatment and Support for Adults

Working with Adults to Process Trauma with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

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Providing Creative Play Therapy for Children and their Parents

At Kids At Heart Metrowest, we are dedicated to providing creative play therapy for children in Massachusetts. We are here to support their growth and overall well-being. Rita Vatcher, our passionate and highly qualified practitioner, is committed to helping children achieve their goals and flourish. Rita holds multiple certifications as a licensed mental health counselor, registered play therapist, foundational Theraplay® practitioner, and EMDR-certified therapist for children. She practices in Massachusetts and New York, offering compassionate care to children in need through creative and engaging therapeutic techniques. 

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Services Offered

Rita specializes in providing effective behavioral therapy for children by focusing on cognitive and emotional development. Our services include:

  • Service Coordination
  • Assessments
  • Individualized Treatment Plans
  • Play Therapy and Evidence-based Interventions
  • Positive Parent Support Treatment Plans

Rita’s Professional Background

Rita Vatcher previously worked as a Registered Play Therapist at Advocates Community Counseling in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Advocates is a trauma-informed agency dedicated to helping individuals achieve their hopes and dreams within their communities through mental health counseling, including as a mental health counselor for children. 

Specialized Services

EMDR Consultation is available for licensed mental health professionals interested in pursuing EMDR Certification or enhancing their skills in EMDR therapy.

Play therapy supervision is offered by licensed professionals working toward their registered play therapist certification. Creative play therapy for children is a key focus of this supervision, ensuring that therapists can effectively support their young clients. Rita is a registered play therapy supervisor, providing individualized supervision and support.

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Let us help your kids reach their full potential.

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For mental health professionals who envision themselves becoming experts with children, adolescents, and families, find the coaching expertise you need. With over 10,000 hours of combined, successful play therapy and EMDR experience, you can learn how to diagnose, plan, and treat all of the challenges that face kids today. You can build a career that you love and find deeply satisfying!

For parents who want their children to grow into their best possible selves, as well as:

  • Reach Their Full Potential
  • Develop Resilience
  • Turn Their “Issues” into Superpowers
  • Create a Growth Mindset
  • Find Positivity
  • Learn Social Skills

 

For counselors, parents, and teachers who want to build the foundation for spiritual connection and meaning, learn the building blocks for creating soundness and strength.

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Join us at Kids At Heart Metrowest, where Rita Vatcher is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space for children to explore their potential and embark on a journey toward holistic well-being. Please connect with us today to learn more about our mental health counseling and therapy services.

42 Washington St. Wellesley Hills, MA 02481