Jessica Soto
LMHC
Registered Play Therapist
TraumaPlay Certified Therapist
Jessica Soto is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who specializes in helping children and families heal from trauma. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Liberty University, followed by a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy from Stetson University.
As a certified TraumaPlay® Therapist through the TraumaPlay Institute, Jessica creates a compassionate and structured environment for trauma recovery. She has extensive experience supporting children who have experienced chronic maltreatment, traumatic incidents, attachment disturbances, and other interpersonal traumas. Jessica believes every child and family has the capacity to heal through play, connection, and supportive relationships.
Jessica plays an active role in the Play Therapy community. She is an adjunct professor at Jacksonville University for its Play Therapy certification program, where she teaches Introduction to Play Therapy. She also provides training on trauma-informed care and discipline strategies to community mental health agencies. Additionally, she serves as a board member for embrACE jax, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing play therapy to underserved populations.
Her clinical experience includes providing play therapy for children in the child welfare system and within Duval County Public Schools, where she has supported children through trauma, loss, and behavioral challenges. She is also a certified Circle of Security Parenting™ Facilitator and is passionate about helping parents strengthen their relationships with their children through empathy, understanding, and consistency.
While Jessica primarily works with children ages 3 and older, she also enjoys supporting families with children under the age of 3 through parent-involved sessions that foster early attachment bonds and emotional security.
Jessica is available at our Ponte Vedra Beach location.
Spends her free playtime soaking up the outdoors, reading historical fiction, and spending time with her own children
New Beginnings: Now Offering Adult Therapy!
A Space to Heal, Now for Adults Too.
Schedule your free 15 minute consultation with Jessica
At The Healing Playroom, we’ve always believed that healing should be accessible to everyone—children, families, and now adults on their own unique journeys. While we remain committed to including parents in their child’s therapeutic process, we’re excited to expand our care with dedicated adult therapy services, open to anyone seeking support.
We’re proud to share that Jessica Soto, a licensed mental health therapist and trauma-certified play therapist already trusted by families at The Healing Playroom, is now opening up dedicated slots for adult-only therapy. Whether you’re navigating life’s transitions, working through past trauma, or seeking greater balance, Jessica brings her compassionate, trauma-informed approach to support adults in their healing and growth.
This new service is for all adults—whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or simply someone ready to invest in your well-being. Because no matter where you are in life, you deserve a space to heal and thrive.
Appointments are limited, so don’t wait—secure your session today and take the next step toward a brighter, more empowered future.
Meet Your Therapist: Jessica Soto. LMHC, Registered Play Therapist. TraumaPlay Certified Therapist
Meet the Team
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Anna L. Farrin
LCSW, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor & Practice Owner
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Tayler Raftis
LCSW, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor & Clinical Director
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Beth Collins Himes
LCSW, Operations & Outreach
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Erica Mitchell
LCSW, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
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Jessica Soto
LMHC, Registered Play Therapist & TraumaPlay Certified Therapist
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Kelly McCandless
LCSW, Registered Play Therapist
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Laura Halloran
LCSW
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Tracey Errico
LCSW, Certified Play Therapist
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Shawna Rohrer
MS, RMHCI
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Molly Mesiano
LMHC
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Kourtney Baker
LMHC, Registered Play Therapist
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Chandré Pryor
MSW, RCSWI, Certified Play Therapist
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Donatella Hill
MS, RMHCI, Certified Play Therapist & EMDR Trained Therapist
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Trishana Sheffield
MS, RMHCI, Certified Play Therapist
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Maddy Rosenau
MSW, RCSWI
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Kelly Paterno, MS
Graduate Student Intern