About
They also provide adolescent, sibling, and group therapy. Additionally, they offer daycare observations and parenting support. Their goal is to create a casual and play-focused environment where children and their families can grow and thrive. They utilize a variety of approaches, including Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to support children impacted by trauma or adversities. Their team of registered play therapists, including Emily Gislason, PhD, LPC-MH, RPT-S, NCC, QMHP, and others, are dedicated to providing individualized support to each child and their family. With a focus on child development, they strive to create a supportive and nurturing environment for all their clients.
Insurance & payment
Sprout Play Therapy and Counseling Services accepts Aetna, Avera Health Plans, BlueCross and BlueShield, HealthPartners of MN and WI, Medicaid, Optum, Sanford Health Plan, and TRICARE.
- Aetna
- Avera Health Plans
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Medicaid
- Optum
- Sanford Health Plan
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Individual Play Therapy/ Individual Counseling
A developmentally appropriate therapeutic model, tailored to fit each child, and their unique needs.
Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
A therapy approach for children impacted by trauma or adversities, targeting the brain's information processing system.
Sibling Therapy
An opportunity for siblings to work on various challenges that may exist in their family relationship.
Caregiver Support
Focused on supporting each caregiver, throughout the process, with individualized resources along the way.
Adoption and Foster Care Support
Provided by Vanessa Hoogendoorn, MA, LPC-MH, RPT, QMHP, who is also Vice Chair with the Foster Network board of directors.
EMDR for Trauma
Provided by Vanessa Hoogendoorn, MA, LPC-MH, RPT, QMHP, who is also an EMDR Consultant and Certified Synergetic Play Therapist.