04/22/2026
, LMHC-D RPT-S, shares a clinical story about a young client navigating bullying at home and how play becomes both a language and a bridge for healing.
In this moment, she describes working virtually with a bright young boy who experiences distress in his relationship with his older brother. Through their sessions, he turns to My Path, a therapeutic tool, using it in a way that mirrors his inner world. Jodi reflects on how she integrates elements of sand tray therapy while staying grounded in child-centered play therapy, meeting him with presence, curiosity, and attunement.
It’s a powerful reminder that children don’t always tell us what they’re going through—they show us. And when therapists are willing to enter that world with them, even virtual spaces can become safe places for expression, processing, and growth.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: Therapist Voices @ ReachLink | Jodi Mullen, PhD, LMHC, RPT-S with our very own Jessica Hurwitz, CEAP, SAP