Play Therapy

Play therapy is to children what talk therapy is to adults. Play is a natural part of childhood and is important in child development. I use play therapy to help clients express what is troubling them when they are not able to find the words to express their feelings. In play therapy toys are like the child's words and play is the child's language. The positive and trusting relationship that develops between therapist and child during play therapy sessions provides a safe, emotional experience necessary for healing.

 

Through play, your child will learn more helpful behaviors, understand their emotions, and gain insight about resolving inner conflicts. Your child will also learn self-control, self-respect, to express their feelings, problem solving skills, communication skills, and to modify problem behaviors. 

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Play therapy is beneficial for children of all ages, and can be used to address a wide variety of presenting issues. Some of the difficulties play therapy may address are anxiety, depression, life stressors, grief, family conflicts such as divorce, school difficulties, anger, and much more.

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If your child is struggling at home or school, having difficulties with siblings or peers, seems angry, sad, or worried all the time, is out of control, or you just aren’t sure how to help your child with their difficulties, play therapy may be the perfect option for your family.