Are you seeking a space to build a deeper connection and understanding with your child? You’re in the right place.

Our mission is to create a warm, compassionate environment where our clients can feel seen, heard, and valued. We strive to help children, teens, and their families feel more connected through the use of the therapeutic powers of play and attachment-based therapeutic approaches. Carolina Counseling and Play Therapy, PLLC is here to support you/your child/your family on your journey towards healing.

Hannah Edwardson, child & teen THERAPIST IN raleigh, NC

Hi, I’m Hannah! I work with children and teens (ages 5–18) and their parents/caregivers to foster stronger connections through the therapeutic power of play. No matter what brings families into therapy, the goal is often the same: learning how to support one another and communicate needs and emotions with confidence.

I provide tailored strategies that help children, teens, and adults navigate their emotions, gain clarity, and feel empowered throughout the healing process. Every session is personalized to align with your family’s unique needs, values, and parenting style.

If you’re seeking an accepting, affirming space for your child or teen to process their “big feelings,” I’d be honoured to connect with you for a free consultation.

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Our mission is to create a warm, compassionate environment where our clients can feel seen, heard, and valued. We strive to help children, teens, and their families feel more connected through the use of the therapeutic powers of play and attachment-based therapeutic approaches. Carolina Counseling and Play Therapy, PLLC is here to support you/your child/your family on your journey towards healing.

Let’s work together to help your child find ways to better manage those “big feelings” and feel more confident in themselves.

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Education & Training

  • Certifications & Licenses

    National Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors, 2020

    Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, State of North Carolina, 2023

    Registered Play Therapist (RPT), Association for Play Therapy, 2024

  • Education/Further Training

    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Applied Behavior Analysis & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, UNC Wilmington (2016)

    Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Gardner-Webb University (2019)

    Completed a 6-month Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) introduction course (2023)

  • Professional Memberships

    Association for Play Therapy

    National Board for Certified Counselors

    Chi Sigma Iota, Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter (Gardner-Webb University)