Sand Tray Therapy
Sometimes, words just aren’t enough.
​When life feels overwhelming or emotions become tangled and hard to name, a different kind of expression can open the door to healing—one that speaks in images, not sentences.
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Sand tray therapy offers adults a creative, nonverbal way to connect with their inner world. Like dreamwork, it bypasses language and logic, inviting the right brain—our emotional and intuitive side—to take the lead.
​Using a tray of sand and a wide variety of miniature figures, you’ll select the objects that speak to you and arrange them freely. There’s no need to plan or explain. As we explore the scene together, meaningful insights often emerge naturally—sometimes in surprising ways.
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This symbolic process can help you:
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Access deeper emotions when words feel limiting
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Uncover and shift long-held patterns or inner conflicts
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Gently process grief, trauma, or transitions
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Strengthen self-awareness and compassion
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Create a visible, felt sense of growth and movement
You don’t have to be creative or know what to say. The sand, the figures, and your intuition guide the process. As your therapist, I’ll be there beside you—offering a grounded, supportive presence as you explore, heal, and grow.
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If you're ready for a new kind of therapy experience, sand tray work might be a powerful next step. It’s often surprising how such a simple practice can offer such deep understanding.
Interested in learning more or scheduling a session?
Feel free to reach out to schedule your 75 minute sand tray session.
If you're curious but not sure if you're interested, I'm happy to show you a bit more the next time we meet.
Please reach out to my assistant with questions or to find a time to meet:
Assistant.KimPhilippiMD@gmail.com
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