What is Play Therapy?

For children ages 3-9, play therapy provides an open environment where they can express difficulties through the language of play. In the presence of a trained play therapist, children can freely play out their experiences and resolve life challenges from everyday stress to abuse and grief. A responsive and attuned therapist allows children to learn how to change behaviors, develop problem-solving skills, and integrate the experiences of relationships, the development of mind, and the growth of the brain.