Mental Health Services in Columbia, MO | Kindred Collective

Play therapy helps children express feelings they don’t yet have words for. Through play, kids work through big emotions, build coping skills, and grow confidence in a safe, supportive space. Caregivers are included along the way, with practical tools to support children beyond the therapy room.

AutPlay® is a play-based approach designed to support neurodivergent children and their families. It blends play therapy with cognitive and behavioral strategies to build emotional regulation, social skills, and connection in a way that feels supportive.

Supervision and consultation offer a collaborative space for reflection, growth, and support in clinical work. At Kindred, providing ongoing supervision, consultation, and training is a core part of our practice. We’re committed to supporting therapists through thoughtful, relationship-centered guidance - whether through ongoing supervision, consultation, or continuing education opportunities.

Individual therapy offers a supportive, one-on-one space to explore emotions, work through challenges, and build skills for everyday life. It’s a place to feel heard, gain clarity, and grow at a pace that feels right for you.

Parenting support offers a space to feel understood, supported, and less alone. Caregivers gain practical tools, emotional insight, and real-life strategies for navigating big feelings, behavior challenges, and everyday stress. It’s support that meets you where you are and grows with your family. Kindred offers parenting support in a group format from time to time, creating space for connection, learning, and shared experience. 

At Kindred Collective, we are dedicated to spreading awareness about the transformative power of play therapy and the profound ways in which play can facilitate healing. As part of this mission, we offer a variety of presentations and workshops tailored to diverse audiences, ranging from professional groups to community organizations.

Our sessions focus on providing essential psychoeducation regarding topics ranging from childhood development, trauma-informed care, or emotional regulation. We aim to equip participants with a deeper understanding of how play-based interventions can support mental health and well-being.