Shredding the notion that therapy has to be all about couches and clipboard conversations.
Designed to make therapy more accessible and engaging,
Skate Therapy™ combines the principles of Adlerian play therapy with the dynamic, real-world experience of skateboarding.
By incorporating skating into the therapeutic process kids learn to express themselves, build confidence, access wisdom through skateboarding’s metaphors, and practice problem solving—all while developing a stronger, more trusting therapeutic relationship.
Skateboarding is full of natural lessons that when coupled with therapy can help children foster a growth mindset and develop vital life skills, such as resilience and self-regulation.
While traditional skateboarding instruction focuses on skill development, Skate Therapy™ uses skateboarding’s inherent lessons to help kids achieve greater emotional balance.
This unique alternative to traditional therapy often resonates with those who might not connect with conventional methods because:
Kids deserve to heal in ways that work for them
Curious to learn more about about Skate Therapy™?
Read Clayton’s research paper into Play Therapy Informed Skateboarding—published by The Journal of Creativity in Mental Health.
Currently, we are out of network with insurance. However we offer a limited amount of free /sliding scale sessions sponsored by Push skateboarding for a cause.
If you’d like to support a child in need, consider making a donation to help provide Skate Therapy™ to those who may face financial barriers.