At Bud to Bloom Play Therapy, we believe play is powerful. It helps children connect, heal, and grow. We also know families and professionals need and deserve access to trusted, research-informed information about child development and mental health.

Bud to Bloom In the Media


Over the years, our team has been honored to share our expertise with parents, educators, clinicians, and community organizations throughout St. Louis and beyond. Through television appearances, podcasts, interviews, and published articles, we help make play therapy, attachment, and trauma-informed care more accessible to the families who need it most.

If you’re new to Bud to Bloom, learn more about our play therapy practice or meet our team of child and family therapists.

Where Has Bud to Bloom Been Featured?

We love bringing the science of play to everyday conversations. Here are some of our favorite media appearances and community conversations. 

Watch Bud to Bloom on Television

Show Me St. Louis: The power of play and connection

Founder Jasmine Berger joined the Show Me St. Louis team to discuss how play strengthens relationships, supports emotional development, and helps children navigate life’s challenges.

 Show Me St. Louis: Three parenting tips for the holiday season

The holidays can bring excitement, stress, and big feelings. In this feature, Jasmine shares simple ways parents can stay connected to their children during busy seasons.

Read Articles featuring Jasmine Berger

Voyage STL: Inspiring Conversations with Jasmine Berger

This interview explores Jasmine's journey as a child therapist, entrepreneur, and advocate for accessible mental health care in St. Louis. She shares the heart behind Bud to Bloom and her commitment to helping children and families thrive.

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 St. Louis Mom Blog: Five tips to keep your cool when your child is anything but

Parenting is hard, especially during challenging moments. This article offers practical, compassionate strategies for responding to children’s big feelings while staying grounded yourself. 

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St. Louis Mom Blog: The best way to help a child during a meltdown is to prevent it

Meltdowns rarely come out of nowhere. Jasmine explains how understanding a child’s brain and nervous system can help parents recognize stress signals before emotions boil over.

Read the article

Listen to podcast conversations about play therapy and private practice ownership

Path to Practice Podcast with The Ellis Agency

Jasmine shares her experience building a values-driven private practice, supporting children through play therapy, and creating a workplace rooted in connection, growth, and community.  Listen to the episode

Why does community education matter to us?

Healing doesn’t happen only in the therapy office. 

As specialists in children and families, we are passionate about sharing knowledge that helps parents feel more confident, professionals more equipped, and communities feel more connected. Whether we’re speaking at a conference, appearing on local television, or collaborating with schools across St. Louis, our goal remains the same: helping children thrive through playful, purposeful relationships.

This commitment extends beyond our clinical work. Bud to Bloom is also an APT-approved provider that offers training, consultation, and professional development opportunities for therapists who want to deepen their skills and better support children and families.

Looking for a speaker, podcast guest, or media expert? 

Let’s work together

We'd love to chat! Bud to Bloom Play Therapy’s founder, Jasmine Berger, is available for:

  • Media interviews

  • Podcast appearances

  • Expert commentary

  • Conference presentations

  • Community workshops

  • Professional trainings

Topics Frequently Include

  • Attachment and the parent-child relationship

  • Foster care, adoption, and family transitions

  • Complex trauma and nervous-system informed care

  • Supporting children with big behaviors

  • Play therapy and child development

  • Accessible, community-based mental health

We believe every family deserves support that truly sees them. We’re honored to contribute to conversations that make that support more accessible throughout St. Louis and beyond. 

To connect with our team, contact us at info@budtobloomplaytherapy.com