Play Therapy
Play therapy turns playtime into healing time, and toy messes into emotional progress—helping children express big feelings, build confidence, and grow through the power of play. It’s more than just play—it’s a pathway to emotional wellness.
Healing Happens Through Play—Because Sometimes Play Says What Words Cannot
Play therapy is a specialized form of counseling designed specifically for children, and at CSS, we speak fluent Lego, glitter, and feelings. Since kids often don’t have the words to explain how they feel, play becomes a natural and effective way for them to express what’s going on inside. In play therapy, our highly trained therapists create a safe and supportive space filled with toys, art supplies, and games that allow children to act out emotions, experiences, or problems. Through this process, children can explore their feelings, develop healthy ways to cope with difficult situations, and learn to communicate more effectively. Whether a child is dealing with anxiety, grief, trauma, behavioral issues, or family changes like divorce, play therapy can help them work through these challenges in a gentle and age-appropriate way. Over time, play therapy can help children to identify and express feelings, build confidence, and improve relationships both at home and in school.
Some common areas of focus in play therapy sessions include:
- Emotion Recognition and Emotion Management
- Anger Management
- Anxiety Management
- Self Regulation
- Coping Strategies and Problem Solving
- Minding and Following Directions
- Attachment
- Family Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Selective Mutism
- ADHD
- Autism
- Divorce Related Issues
- And much more!
Call today and let us help your child thrive and build lasting connections within your family!
