Child & Play Therapy

Did you know the most important developmental phase of our entire life is the time between zero and three years of age?

That’s amazing news, considering that’s the time in our lives we don’t remember.  Research tells us an adults self-confidence and self-esteem is created during this very early stage of life.  Therefore, we want to make sure all kids get a great start!

Babies and young children thrive when they have caregivers that are “crazy about them!”  Good mental health is created through appropriate social and emotional connections with children.

So what happens when young children begin exibit less than favorable behaviors?  How do we know what’s going on with them on the inside when they can’t tell us verbally?

Parenting is tough business. As parents, we fear messing up the job in a big way! And, because communication with children can be difficult, play therapy is often used with children because they lack the verbal and cognitive skills to communicate their feelings and thoughts with appropriate words.

Children are extremely imaginative and creative, so play therapy lets them express themselves in a way that feels natural, safe, and comfortable. Some kids are comfortable speaking to a therapist from the beginning, while others open up after a few weeks of play. Even teens who think they are too old “to play” respond well to a combination of art therapy and traditional counseling.

Parent Involvement

We believe caregivers can be the best therapists for the children, so we want to make sure you’re involved with the treatment of your child.  While we engage in play with your child, develop rapport with him, and begin to understand her special language to let us know what’s going on, we’ll make sure to keep you involved in the process every step of the way.

As change begins to happen with your child, we’ll show you how to be your child’s best therapist – how to communicate differently, and help him express himself.