Child's Play Psychology

Meet Caitlin

Hi, I’m Caitlin Roberts, Registered Psychologist (#5512) and Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, and I’m the founder of Child’s Play Psychology.

I specialize in supporting children (ages 3+) and their families through play therapy, parent coaching, and nervous system-informed care. My approach is grounded in the belief that healing happens in safe relationships — and that both children and parents thrive when they feel seen, understood, and supported.

Through Synergetic Play Therapy®, I help children explore their emotions, process experiences, and develop regulation skills — all through the language they speak best: play. At the same time, I work closely with parents and caregivers, offering practical tools, emotional support, and guidance to help you feel more confident, connected, and equipped to navigate parenting challenges.

Parenting is one of the most meaningful—and also one of the most challenging—roles we take on.

When difficulties arise with your child, it’s common to question whether you’re doing enough, or worry that you might be getting it wrong. These moments can bring up feelings of doubt, fear, and vulnerability.

In our work together, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore the complex journey of parenting.

We'll also take a compassionate and curious look at your child’s behaviour—not as something to “fix,” but as a form of communication. From there, we’ll develop a clearer, more coherent roadmap tailored to your family, using practical, evidence-based tools that support both you and your child to thrive.

Areas of Specialization:

I work with children and families navigating a wide range of emotional and developmental concerns, including:

Ages 3–12
Parenting Support & Coaching
Emotional and Behavioural Dysregulation
Anxiety & Worries
Adoption, Kinship & Foster Care
Developmental / Childhood Trauma
Grief & Loss
Attachment, Bonding & Parent-Child Relationship Building
Neurodiversity (including Autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivities)

Areas Outside of My Practice Scope:

While I’m committed to providing effective, specialized care, there are certain areas that fall outside of my current scope of practice:

High-conflict family dynamics or custody concerns
Eating disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Psychoeducational or diagnostic assessments

Therapeutic Approaches:

My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in current neuroscience. I integrate the following modalities based on each child and family’s unique needs:

Synergetic Play Therapy®
Child-Centered Play Therapy (Non-directive)
Attachment-Based Therapy (Filial Therapy & Theraplay-informed)
Strengths-Based & Trauma-Informed Treatment
Polyvagal and Neurorelational-Informed Practice

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

College of Alberta Psychologists
Psychologists’ Association of Alberta
Métis Nation of Alberta

Caitlin Roberts

Registered Psychologist #5512 (she/her)

Certified Synergetic Play Therapist

780-246-4077

caitlin@childsplaypsychology.com

If the day ever came when we were able to accept ourselves and our children exactly as we and they are, then, I believe, we would have come very close to an ultimate understanding of what 'good' parenting means.

-Fred Rogers