Therapy Services
Sandtray Therapy
At Moving Parts Psychotherapy, we offer sandtray therapy in Austin, TX as a gentle, creative approach to healing that goes beyond words. Sandtray therapy provides a tactile, symbolic way to access inner experiences that can feel difficult (or impossible) to express verbally. For both children and adults, the sand becomes a safe container for exploration, meaning-making, and trauma healing.
What is Sandtray Therapy?
Sandtray therapy is a right-brained, experiential modality that uses sand and miniature figures to access the subconscious through symbols and metaphor. Rather than relying on conversation alone, sandtray allows stories, emotions, and internal dynamics to emerge organically.
Some clients are drawn to building scenes in the sand, while others simply find comfort in knowing the sand and miniatures are available in the room. You may choose to work freely, follow gentle prompts, or allow the process to unfold quietly. All approaches are welcome.
Sandtray is especially helpful on days when talking feels like too much, or when words don’t quite capture what’s happening inside.
Who can benefit from Sandtray therapy?
Sandtray therapy can be beneficial for both children and adults, particularly those navigating:
Trauma or complex trauma
Emotional overwhelm or shutdown
Difficulty verbalizing feelings
Anxiety or stress
Developmental or attachment-related wounds
Sandtray can also be integrated with other trauma therapies such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems, supporting deeper processing in a way that feels contained and accessible.
Ready to explore?
You don’t need to know what to say or where to start. Sandtray therapy meets you exactly where you are, and allows your inner world to speak in its own language.
If you’re seeking sandtray therapy in Austin, TX and want a creative, trauma-informed approach that honors your process, click the button below to book a free consultation. Our clinicians are trained to walk alongside you with care, curiosity, and respect, holding space as your story unfolds in the sand.
