At Cord of 3, we believe that children often express what they cannot yet put into words. Play is a child’s natural language, and through it, they are able to communicate their thoughts, emotions, fears, and experiences in a safe and meaningful way. Play Therapy can also be a tool to help adults explore adverse childhood experiences in a non-threatening way.
Our Play Therapy Program is designed to meet children and adults where they are, providing a structured and nurturing environment where healing can take place through intentional, therapeutic play.
Your counselor has recommended Play Therapy because it is the most effective and developmentally appropriate approach for your current needs. Children process experiences differently than adults, and traditional talk therapy is often not sufficient for helping them work through deeper emotional or behavioral challenges. Many teens and adults have also expressed success in processing difficult life experiences through various playful or artistic methods.
This recommendation reflects our commitment to providing our clients with the best possible care, that is tailored specifially to how they communicate and heal.
Play Therapy is not simply “playing.” It is a highly specialized form of counseling that requires advanced training and intentional structure.
In this program, clients will:
Our counselors who provide Play Therapy have:
Because Play Therapy requires specialized training, certification, and ongoing professional development, and play therapy art supplies and materials, sessions in this program are billed at:
$150 per hour for session (self-pay). We are able to file some insurances.
This rate reflects the level of expertise required to provide this type of care and ensures that we can continue offering high-quality services to children and families.
We Understand the Financial Impact
We recognize that this cost can feel like a significant investment for your family. Please know that we do not take this lightly.
If this rate creates a financial hardship, we are committed to working with you. Payment plans are available to help make this care more manageable and assessible.
We encourage you to reach out to our team so we can support you in finding a path forward. Our office # is 912-282-0992 or you can email at info@cotcs.org if you have any questions.
It is a privilege to care for our clients and to partner with your family during this season. We believe that God cares deeply about the hearts of children and families and that healing, growth, and restoration are possible.
“Let the little children come to Me… for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Being a Christian, who was called into the counseling field, I realized early on that a person’s spiritual growth is the most important piece of recovery and healing through therapy. After several years of working in the field, I felt a need to be able to address this component freely, which I could not do in the secular field. I work with females and children covering topics such as trauma, grief, adoption/foster concerns, behavioral issues and emotional wellness. I see clients in Baxley, Douglas, and via google meet.
We are a homeschooling family of four who enjoy gardening, spending time with wonderful friends, playing games at home, or finding a good hiking trail.
My favorite Bible verse is Lamentations 3:21-24
“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: Great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”
I serve in the Equine Specialty Program in partnership with Hooves to Freedom, where I work with children ages 7-12 navigating anxiety, grief, and trauma. I also support teen girls and women facing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. You can find me both at the main office in Blackshear and at the Hooves to Freedom facility in Blackshear.
I have two horses: Solomon, a red roan American Quarter Horse gelding, and Zara, a bay Mustang mare from Devil’s Garden, California. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my horses through training and trail riding, as well as traveling, staying active, reading, and paddle boarding.
My favorite Bible verse is Psalm 34:3-5
“O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto him, and were radiant: And their faces were not ashamed.
Here at Cord of 3, I work with children, teens and women in the Blackshear and Douglas offices and via Google meet. I’ve had training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, sand tray, and Play God’s Way and enjoy using this with my clients.
I’ve been married for almost three years to my husband, Austin. We serve at church, as youth pastor and worship leader. I enjoy reading and playing music. I love quality time with my friends and family, even if its just playing a game or going out to eat.
My favorite Bible verse is Joshua 1:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersover thou goest.”
As a Christian and a counselor, I see the importance of addressing the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of a client. I believe that God has led me to this profession. I work with adult women and children/teens that struggle in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I view it as a ministry and I thank God for allowing me the opportunity to serve as a mental health provider.
Raye has been married to her husband, Phil for 29 years. They have three children, Madison, Mary Beth and Jack. Raye, Phil and Jack currently live in SouthEast, GA. Madison is married to her college sweetheart Mason and they live in Colorado. Mary Beth works and lives in Colorado as well. Raye enjoys time with family and friends and traveling. Her happy place is the beach.
My favorite Bible verse is Psalm 143:8
“Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust: Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; For I lift up my soul unto thee.”
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Training Center Coordinator, and Director of Play God’s Way, a Christ-centered Play Therapy Model that integrates faith into play therapy interventions. I see clients two days a week in the Douglas office and on Google Meets, but my primary focus is training counselors to serve families through evidence-based, faith integrated approaches. I supervise interns and master’s level counselors seeking licensure, and provide workshops for counselors to sharpen their counseling skills. I also teach part-time for Cairn University and Walden University.
I have been married to John for 30 years. I have 3 children: Micah (Madison), Mikaela, and Rachel. I am triple blessed with 3 grandchildren: Kai,Versie Kate, and Elias. My hobbies include kayaking, biking, hiking, and reading.
My favorite Bible verse is Psalm 145:8-9
“The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.”
I have been a counselor for roughly 15 years. I have been certified in STAR and TF-CBT, and am working on a certification in EMDR. I work in the emotional wholeness program dealing with anxiety, depression, and grief. I work in the trauma program using STAR, TF-CBT, and EMDR, and find a lot of fulfillment working with this special population. I see clients in the Blackshear main office and also through google meet.
I have been married for over 13 years to my husband Jordan. He and I have three sweet boys: Eli, David Grey, and Titus. I love being a boy mom. Being with Jordan and my boys is where I am most content. We enjoy doing outdoor activities of almost any kind. I love to ride bikes, hike, kayak, boat, vacation, and try new things. Things I enjoy doing alone are running and going shopping. I am thankful to be a part of the ministry of Cord of Three and see how God is the true source of all healing.
My favorite Bible verse is Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart faileth: But God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
I am a Clinical Counselor here at Cord of 3. I work in the Vidalia and Blackshear offices. I work with a variety of individuals of all ages with anxiety, depression, and grief. I also work with couples who desire to repair or strengthen their marriage.
I love spending time with my family, which almost always includes playing games. I also have the most amazing church family that I enjoy being around every chance I get. I don’t travel as often as I would like, but it is something I have developed a passion for. Experiencing new things and taking in new sights will never get old. I do love being surrounded by people, but when I feel the need for a moment to myself, I enjoy things like watching a movie, doing a puzzle, or reading a book.
My favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
The Trauma Therapy Program has been designed for individuals who have multiple sources of trauma or a single source of trauma that has occured over a long period of time.
Our Nonprofit Alliance Program is dedicated to empowering other nonprofits to thrive through Kingdom-focused principles, guiding them toward sustainability and growth in Program Development, Strategic Planning, Advancement, Financial Accounting, and Capital Campaign management. We offer tiered service levels to meet nonprofits at their stage of development and growth goals.
The Cord of 3 training and discipleship program serves the community by offering educational seminars on various mental health and related topics (parenting subjects, coping with loss, warning signs of addiction) as well as conferences, retreats, and seminars for area churches on matters that pertain to God’s design for the family.
Cord of 3’s Counselor education and supervision program is deigned to support interns who are completing their master’s degree, counselors who are working toward licensure, and professionals who are working to integrate their Chritian faith into their clinical practice.
Cord of 3’s equine therapy program is designed for individuals ages 7 and up as well as women ages 13+ and families. Equine therapy can help individuals and families overcome challenges, cuiltivate healthy relational skills, build trust, improve interpersonal and behavioral functioning, and create positive self-concept and identity in Christ.
A Christ-centered play therapy model to meet the spiritual, emotional, and mental health needs of children. Through play therapy, children learn to accept responsibility for behavior, engage in healthy coping strategies, acquire problem-solving skills, develop empathy for others, and gain an understanding of identity in Christ.
Addictions always originate in pain… The question is never ‘why the addiction?,’ but rather ‘why the pain?’” (Dr. Gabor Maté). Counselors can help those struggling with addictions address underlying painful issues and then break the addictive patterns.
Behavioral issues at home or in school often have an underlying cause, such as trauma, depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions. The experienced staff at Cord of 3 meets each child with love, builds trust, and applies effective treatment that approaches the root cause of the behavior.
Every person will at some point have at least one potentially traumatic experience, but this doesn’t impact everyone in the same ways. When struggling to process and move on from negative life experiences, therapy offers a powerful method of finding support and healing.
Individual counseling can help overcome the sometimes overwhelming fear and hopelessness by helping you better understand the conditions that led to the emotional brokenness you are experiencing, and applying healthy coping skills against them.
