Christa DuLong

Christa specializes in working with young children (ages 3–6) and their families, using play therapy and expressive approaches to support emotional growth, regulation, and resilience. She offers in-person therapy at our Lakeside and Powhatan offices, providing a warm, developmentally appropriate space where children can feel safe to explore and express themselves.

Christa believes that play is a powerful tool—not just for children, but for people of all ages. Through play and other creative, expressive methods, children are able to communicate feelings and experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Christa creates a nonjudgmental, supportive environment where children can explore their inner worlds freely and build skills that support healthy development.

While Christa’s primary passion is working with young children, she also enjoys supporting families and adults navigating significant life changes. She values collaboration with parents and caregivers and believes strongly in teamwork, helping adults understand their child’s needs and supporting carryover of therapeutic growth into the home environment.

In addition to her clinical work, Christa serves as one of Heart & Mind Therapy’s Expressive Therapy Coordinators, helping ensure that creative and play-based therapeutic resources remain well stocked, relevant, and supportive for clinicians working with clients across the lifespan.

Christa is a Supervisee in Social Work, practicing under the supervision of Meagan Valenti, LCSW, and Hannah Mason, LCSW. Her work is supported through ongoing supervision and consultation to ensure ethical, thoughtful, and high-quality care.

Interested in working together?

Christa offers in-person play therapy for young children at our Lakeside and Powhatan offices. You can request services to explore whether she may be a good fit for your child or family.