Play Therapy
Is your child struggling with big feelings like anger, anxiety, or sadness? Do they act out or shut down in stressful situations?
Is your child struggling to adjust to a life-changing event, like a move, death, or recent change in the family situation?
Do you notice that your child is easily frustrated, gives up easily and criticizes him/herself ?
Is your child afraid to try new things on his/her own?
Is your child easily discouraged, has a hard time making friends and struggles with self-worth?
Does your child engage in power struggles with you or adults in his/her life ?
Has your child experienced trauma?
Play Therapy
Children need play to grow, thrive and learn!
Child counseling focuses on the use of the therapeutic power of play. Since children are still developing their cognitive and verbal ability, play therapy helps children communicate how they experience life and express their feelings. Toys become the children’s words so they can express and communicate their inner thoughts and feelings.
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” - Fred Rogers
How It Works
Play therapy is more than just playing. As a play therapist, I am specially trained to evaluate and understand children's play. My goal is to help children learn to cope in healthier ways and approach problems differently.
I begin helping your child learn to fully express and explore their feelings, thoughts, experiences and behaviors by creating a caring and accepting environment. By building this authentic and encouraging relationship with your child, I help your child build confidence, improve their communication skills, grow their social skills, and enhance their problem-solving abilities so they can make better choices.I have a passion for working with Highly Sensitive Children (mini HSPs), children experiencing anxiety, children experiencing grief or trauma, and children adjusting to a new transition or change in the family- like a move or additional family member.
I also understand that when a child is struggling it impacts the entire family. I work with parents to help you understand the reasons for your child’s behaviors, how you can help them cope, and how you can strengthen your relationship with your child so they feel accepted and understood.
Learn More About Play Therapy
What is Play Therapy? A Brief Introduction for Parents
What is Play Therapy? A Brief Introduction for Children
