When it comes to therapy, children are often unable to find the right words to express how they are feeling. In many cases, what parent(s)/guardian(s) end up seeing is uncharacteristic or challenging behavior. While adults can verbally process their thoughts, children need toys, arts and crafts, games, etc., to express their feelings.
Play therapy sessions consist of one on one meetings with myself and your child (ages 3-11), in my office or virtually. During these sessions we engage in playful activities that are geared toward helping your child identify what is bothering them and learn how to resolve their problem(s). Ultimately, play therapy can help children:
Working with Parent(s)/Guardian(s) is essential to the work I do with children. Therefore, I schedule monthly sessions with you and whoever else is essential to raising your child. During such sessions, we discuss the progress being noticed both in and outside of our session. Monthly sessions will also give you a chance to express your own needs as a parent/guardian and your hopes for your child. Tips and guidance are also provided on overcoming any challenges your child may be experiencing at home or within school.
Interested in learning how the family as a whole could benefit from play therapy? Click here.
- feel better about who they are
- decrease negative self-talk
- reduce their fear(s)/phobia(s)
- feel more comfortable socializing with others
- learn how to control "challenging" behaviors
- be more compliant with limits set by parent(s)/guardian(s) and other authority figures
Working with Parent(s)/Guardian(s) is essential to the work I do with children. Therefore, I schedule monthly sessions with you and whoever else is essential to raising your child. During such sessions, we discuss the progress being noticed both in and outside of our session. Monthly sessions will also give you a chance to express your own needs as a parent/guardian and your hopes for your child. Tips and guidance are also provided on overcoming any challenges your child may be experiencing at home or within school.
Interested in learning how the family as a whole could benefit from play therapy? Click here.
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