
Therapy for Children & Play Therapy
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Therapy for Children
Therapy can provide your child a space to feel seen, understood, and safe. When they have this safe space, they can develop a trusting relationship with a therapist to learn how to express their emotions, manage big feelings, improve social skills, and manage behaviors that may be causing problems in their lives.
If your child is having difficulty and you don’t know how to help, therapy can be extremely helpful. Our child psychologist will help you and your child learn what is at the heart of their difficulties and develop ways to manage them, making life for you and your child better.
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What is Play Therapy?
Play is children’s primary language. They communicate and learn through play. Play therapy allows children to learn about themselves. It helps with teaching how to express emotions, change behaviors, develop problem solving skills, and learn ways to interact with others. Play therapy creates a safe space between a child and the problems they are experiencing. In play therapy, the therapist uses play to help a child express thoughts and feelings in a comfortable environment. This is done through the use of interactive toys such as blocks, sandboxes, dollhouses, and art. The therapist works with the child to teach them to manage their emotions, improve their communication and social skills, and express things that are otherwise difficult to talk about. Our play therapist is trained in the use of play to help your child work through difficult feelings and behaviors. Reach out today for help.
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Therapy Can Address Many Childhood Issues
Anxiety
Navigating Life Transitions such as Divorce or Moving
Separation Anxiety
ADHD
Grief and Loss
Aggressive Behaviors
Trauma
Neglect or Abuse
Bullying
Low Self-Esteem
Depression
Anger Management