What is Play Therapy?

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Play Therapy is an approach to counseling utilized for children. Children learn to understand the world through play. Play Therapy embraces play to facilitate therapeutic interventions. Play can include games, dolls, art activities, sports, make-believe, or any other activity that fits a child developmentally and emotionally.

Play Therapy can be beneficial for children with behavioral issues. Because these children might not have the words to communicate their feelings or might not want to, this allows them a space to express themselves and share their feelings through play.

Play therapists get to know the child’s specific interests and can tailor their counseling space to make it unique for each child. As the counselor observes and interacts with the child, they can understand the emotions that lead to their behaviors. Over time, therapists can encourage children to use play to express feelings instead of expressing them through inappropriate or harmful behaviors.

Play Therapy can also be used for adults to help them connect with their inner creativity and facilitate child-like joy.

Therapists Who Specialize in Using Play Therapy

Zoe Weinstein, LSW

Chicago

Illinois

Therapy is an experience that is unique, and it is my goal to assist you in navigating your own journey. As a collaborative team, we can explore different challenges in your life and work towards becoming the best version of yourself, whatever that looks and feels like for you.

Fatmata Koroma, PMHNP-BC

Cary

North Carolina

I offer personalized psychiatric care through holistic approaches, conducting thorough evaluations and creating tailored treatment plans for conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. My diverse healthcare experience enables me to effectively manage mental health issues. I prioritize collaboration with counselors and family members, fostering a supportive environment...
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Lorraine Litovsky, LMHC

New York

New York

Struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship distress, low self-esteem, or simply need guidance on life’s journey? I provide a safe, judgement-free space for self-discovery & personal growth. Through active listening, thoughtful questioning, and evidence-based techniques, I will help you gain clarity, & set achievable goals towards health, healing, and happiness. If you seek greate...

Candice McDonald

Colorado Springs

Colorado

When feelings of stress are beginning to build up and a loss of control seems to be more and more inevitable, I can help. If you are having difficulty dealing with every day life or that everyone is against you, then lets talk about it. Putting yourself first will help bring out the best version of yourself. By making the steps to seek counseling, you will develop skills to help when life throws…
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