Play Therapy

 

Play Therapy is based upon the fact that play is the child’s natural medium of self-expression. It is an opportunity which is given to the child to ‘play out’ his feelings and problems just as, in certain types of adult therapy, an individual ‘talks out’ his difficulties. – Virginia Axline

 

Please watch this 3 minute video about play therapy. Play Therapy Video

Play therapy is most often utilized with children ages 3-12, yet some teens and adults find this process healing, too.  This type of intervention is shown to be effective with children experiencing behavioral and emotional problems, and contributes to overall wellness and healthy development (Association for Play Therapy, 2015). It allows children to communicate their emotions and feelings through their natural form of expression – play.

My office space contains a play area with specific toys and materials selected to encourage your child to express and explore themselves in a safe environment.