welcome in
Welcome to Ebb and Flow
Child and Family Therapy.
Here, you'll find
patience, compassion,
understanding, and professionalism.
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what we do
• Academic difficulties
• Aggression
• Anxious behavior
• Challenging school behaviors
• Difficulty forming friendships
• Difficulty overcoming trauma
• Difficulty sitting still
• Eating and/or food issues
• Emotional outbursts
• Sibling rivalry/conflict
• Testing limits/rules
• Toileting issues
• Trouble concentrating
• Uncooperative behavior
Ebb and Flow works with children and caregivers experiencing:
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Every child will experience:
• Better self-esteem
• Increased self-control
• An understanding of their impact on others
• Improved emotional vocabulary
how we do it
What is Child-Centered Play Therapy?
Child-Centered Play Therapy takes place in a welcoming environment with a trained therapist. We use toys, games, and art to help children express emotions and process experiences. ​
Your child feels better about themselves.
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You feel more confident as a parent.
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Your whole family benefits.
meet maggie
Maggie Rauh, MS, LPC
Hi! I’m Maggie Rauh. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing exclusively in Child-Centered Play Therapy.
I’ve been a babysitter, teacher, and parent educator. My greatest joys — and growth experiences — have been as mother to my own four children.
As a teacher, I knew that some kids come to school with issues that make it hard to learn — and just to get through their day.
​​I wanted to help kids however I could. It's why I became a therapist — and why I established Ebb and Flow.
Meeting children where they are is one of my strengths. Really seeing them is perhaps my greatest strength.
I approach every interaction with compassion, understanding, and patience. My goal is always to help children and families heal, grow, and thrive.
I look forward to helping your family.
questions
stories
"Maggie has been a lifesaver for my daughter."
"When we lost our new baby, we knew we needed our daughter, Genesis, to see someone who could help her. That's when we found Maggie.​​ Genesis is always excited to see Maggie — if we ever have to miss her appointment, we must reschedule to make sure Genesis gets her Maggie time! Maggie has been a lifesaver for my daughter."
- Sombry, mom of Genesis, age 12​
"Jake is learning how to manage his emotions."
"With Ms. Maggie, Jake is learning how to manage his emotions.
When all he knows is that he's upset, he's learning to take a step back, and he’s able to gather his thoughts and emotions.
Maggie is welcoming and understanding. She really cares."
• Cassie, mom of Jake, age 6
"Maggie has helped Kayla have less anxiety and more enjoyment of life."
"Kayla used to cry every day before school. She didn’t know how to overcome her feelings. But since she's been seeing Maggie, things are so much better. Kayla connects with Maggie through one-on-one time that’s comfortable and relaxed and she's discovered steps she can take to feel calmer — positive steps that will last a lifetime. Maggie has helped Kayla have less anxiety and more enjoyment of life."
- Nicole, mom of Kayla, age 12
Q: What are the signs that things are going the right direction?
A: It may be that mornings go better, getting off to school goes more smoothly. “Shutting down” becomes less so. As the sense of self and the feeling of safety develop, a child’s symptoms and issues decrease.
Q: How long might my child be in therapy?
A: You can expect your child’s time with Ebb and Flow to be anywhere between 30 to 40 visits. Since typically your child will be here every week, that means their time with us should be between six and eight months.
Q: I’ve heard about “caregiver sessions.” What are they?
A: Maggie meets with caregivers every five to six weeks either virtually, by phone, or in person to receive updates about how things are going at home or school. Maggie shares observations from therapy sessions and signs of positive growth; making connections between changes taking place in the playroom and those caregivers can expect to see at home or school. Caregivers report these sessions help them better understand and connect with their child.
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Q: How can we get the most out of therapy?
A: Your child and your entire family will experience the greatest benefits of therapy when you are consistent with sessions, which means prioritizing them every week. You’ll derive the most benefit from therapy when you recognize it’s something that takes time, and you trust the process. Trust your therapist, knowing your and your child’s mental health and overall well-being is their preeminent concern.