Play is the brain’s
favorite way to heal.
- Therapy Designed for YOUR family
- Affordable Care and Flexible Schedules
- Most Major Insurances Accepted
- In Person and Virtual Options Available
Play Helps Children:
Express Emotions
Improve Communication Skills
Problem Solve
Adjust More Effectively to Life Transitions
Build Self Esteem
Improve Behavioral Regulation
Why Play?
Children communicate differently than adults and often express their feelings most clearly through art and play. These approaches to therapy are used as a means for working with children who don’t yet have the language skills to express their thoughts and emotions clearly and verbally. “Children’s feelings are inaccessible at a verbal level. Developmentally they lack the cognitive and verbal ability to express what they feel, and emotionally they are not able to focus on the intensity of what they feel in a manner that can be expressed adequately. The child’s world is a world of concretes and play is the concrete expression of the child and is the child’s way of coping with the world” (Landreth, 2012).
With the assistance of a trained professional, playtime is used to observe and gain insights into a child’s world. The counselor can then help the child explore emotions and learn new ways to cope. As Vygotsky quoted, “a child’s play is not simply a reproduction of what he has experienced, but a creative reworking of the impressions he has acquired.”
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FAQ’s About Play Therapy
Play Therapy is a specialized treatment and all counselors have additional training and experience in play therapy techniques.
Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses play to help individuals, typically children, express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It provides a safe and therapeutic environment for children to explore and work through their emotional and behavioral challenges.
Play therapy works by allowing children to engage in various forms of play, such as drawing, storytelling, role-playing, and using toys and games. The therapist observes the child’s play and interacts with them in a supportive and non-judgmental manner, facilitating self-expression, problem-solving, and emotional processing.
Play therapy can be beneficial for children as young as three years old up to adolescence and beyond. The specific techniques and interventions used may vary depending on the child’s age, developmental level, and individual needs.
Play therapy can address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and social issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral problems, family conflicts, and adjustment difficulties.
Yes! Parent-child play sessions or parent consultations may be included to support the child’s progress, strengthen the parent-child relationship, and provide guidance on parenting strategies.
FAQ’s About Parent Education
Parent education programs can benefit parents or caregivers of children of all ages, from infancy through adolescence.
Parent education programs may cover a wide range of topics, including child development, effective communication, positive discipline techniques, managing behavior, promoting social-emotional skills, fostering literacy and academic success, promoting healthy lifestyles,
Parent education is important because it equips parents with knowledge and tools to navigate the challenges of parenting effectively. It promotes positive parent-child relationships, enhances parenting skills, and contributes to children’s overall health, development, and success. Research shows a combination of parent education and play therapy has a stronger success rate for change.
Yes, parent education offers flexibility to address the diverse needs and cultural backgrounds of families. They incorporate culturally sensitive content and practices, and offer individualized support to meet your unique needs. All counselors are trained in various parent educational programs and will work with you to ensure your family values and culture are respected.