TRSAZ’s Pediatric Clinic in Arizona
A safe place for your child to heal, play, and feel like themselves again.
In-person play therapy for children ages 5–12 in Phoenix. Culturally grounded, trauma-informed care for families navigating stress, loss, and big life changes.
TRSAZ is Indigenous woman-owned and committed to serving Arizona’s BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and veteran communities.
Strengthening ties. Reconnecting broken threads.
Kids show stress in a lot of ways.
...tummy aches, big feelings, shutting down, acting out, clinging, or “I don’t know.” If your child has faced loss, moves, school changes, family shifts, or scary experiences, you’re not alone.
Children don’t always have the words for what they’re carrying. They show us through behavior, play, and connection. And when a child is hurting, the whole family feels it.
Your child deserves care that understands their world.
TRSAZ Trauma Care Statistics
Why Culturally & Trauma-Informed Care Matters
Children from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) backgrounds often face disproportionate exposure to traumatic experiences and systemic racism. Research shows:
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61% of African American youth experience at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), compared to 40% of White children (Laura Danforth et al., 2024).
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Traumatic experiences are more common among minority youth due to historical/generational trauma, discrimination, and community violence (A. Pumariega et al., 2022).
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Vulnerabilities for BIPOC youth are magnified by structural, interpersonal, and internalized racism (Eric Rafla-Yuan et al., 2022).
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Race, ethnicity, and culture significantly influence both trauma frequency and children’s reactions (T. Harris et al., 2010).
Specialized care is crucial for addressing these complex, intersecting challenges and supporting healthy child development.
What We Offer
In-Person Play Therapy
Creative, child-centered sessions in a safe, welcoming environment
Culturally Grounded Approach
Providers are trained in trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care
Family Support
Guidance for parents/caregivers to strengthen family ties and promote healing at home
Accessible Services
Serving families across Arizona, with a focus on BIPOC and underserved communities
Play Therapy in Arizona
How play therapy works
Consult & fit
15-minute call to understand your goals and answer questions.
First sessions
Gentle assessment through play; safety and trust come first.
Care plan
Clear goals you can see and feel at home and school.
Family support
Caregiver check-ins with practical tools that measure progress.