Our Services

Recreational Therapy

Recreational therapy, or therapeutic recreation, is the clinical use of leisure and community experiences to improve clients’ physical, social, cognitive, and psychological health.

Recreational therapy involves incorporating preferred leisure experiences to improve clients’ quality of life. Therapists also consider a client’s strengths and interests to help them reach their personal and clinical goals.

Recreational therapy integrates both leisure education and participation into the therapeutic space including:

  • Games

  • Arts and crafts

  • Life skills

  • Hobbies

  • Relaxation techniques (i.e. meditation, adaptive yoga, breathing techniques, etc.)

  • Adaptive sports

  • Cooking/baking

  • Community outings

  • Horticulture

  • Leisure education

  • Community resources

About Our Therapists

Recreational therapists are board certified clinicians recognized by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation or the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification. This means that our team of recreational therapists has received specialized training and education to work with individuals of all ages and abilities and adapt clinical interventions to the individualized needs of each client.

Clinical Settings for Therapeutic Recreation

There are no requirements or prerequisites to participate in or benefit from recreational therapy. This means that anyone can utilize therapeutic recreation to improve their overall health and wellbeing in our community including:

  • Neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults

  • Individuals in mental or behavioral health settings

  • Veterans

  • Adults seeking wellness experiences

  • Caregivers

  • Family-based programs

  • And more!

Call our office for additional information about reimbursement options or to schedule an initial evaluation.

Reimbursement for Therapeutic Recreation

Reimbursement for recreational therapy is limited through private insurance: however, we accept state-funded reimbursement for recreational therapy through the CLASS waiver and YES waiver. We also accept private pay for those outside of these specialized programs and are dedicated to advocating for increased accessibility of these types of therapies.

How to Schedule a Session

Call our office at 956-625-2600 for scheduling and enrollment. You can also view our online calendar here to see available openings and waitlist options.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our team of therapists is comprised of certified therapeutic recreation specialists, who are have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in therapeutic recreation and have completed supervised, clinical hours to obtain board certification. Recreational therapists have specialized knowledge related to the use of leisure experiences in medical and mental health settings and are trained to develop and implement interventions that address clients’ individualized treatment goals.

  • Recreational therapy is a covered service under the CLASS and YES waiver programs. Clients outside of these specific programs typically utilize private pay options to cover the cost of recreational therapy treatment.

  • Yes! We welcome individuals of all ages and abilities. Recreational therapists are trained to adapt leisure experiences to meet the physical, cognitive, and sensory needs of our clients. Clients will be provided with adaptive equipment as needed to participate in interventions of their choosing.

  • During the initial session, a recreational therapist will conduct a rec therapy assessment, which will include gathering information about your medical history, current therapies, personal goals, leisure preferences, and other relevant clinical information. This will help the therapist to understand what you’ve been through and how rec therapy could help you make progress towards your overall health goals.