Andrea H. Miller

Play Therapy for Preschoolers & Young Children in Charlotte/Lake Norman, NC

I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPTS) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), with over 20 years of experience working with children and families. I have a special passion for working with preschool and early elementary-aged children, ages 3-6, when feelings can be big, behavior can be confusing, and children often don't yet have the words to tell us what they are experiencing. I have a special interest in supporting deep feeling kids who need extra support in navigating their world.

I help young children struggling with anxiety, big emotions, frequent meltdowns, separation difficulties, challenging behaviors, ADHD, sensory differences, and trauma. I work with parents who often ask “Is this typical for their age?” “How can I help my child when they are struggling?” You know your child best. I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to understanding children and working together to better understand your child. 

I believe in getting underneath the behavior and supporting your child’s unique needs, nervous system responses, and improving overall well being. I believe looking beyond the symptoms and understanding and connecting with young children on a deeper level supports growth. 

As a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, I have extensive training in using play therapy with young children. My approach is grounded in an understanding of early childhood development and the nervous system. I am also a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist. I primarily integrate child-centered and Synergetic Play Therapy®, an approach that uses play, relationship, and nervous-system regulation to help children process difficult experiences, understand their emotions, and improve emotional regulation.

In addition to play therapy, I provide counseling for adults and couples. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (PMH-C), supporting individuals and families through fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and early parenthood. I integrate trauma-informed approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

I am also a mother to teenage twin boys and bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work—particularly with parents raising neurodivergent children.

I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help families determine whether I might be the right fit for you or your child.