“Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul.”  Friedrich Froebel

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Play therapy offers children ages three to twelve a safe space to express feelings, thoughts, and dreams in ways which words cannot express.  Play is a natural, necessary part of childhood, and how children best communicate.  In the setting of the playroom, the child uses the toys provided to access implicit and explicit memories; to resolve conflict, gain mastery over challenging behaviors, develop confidence, regulate emotions, and learn that their feelings—all of their feelings—are okay.  

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Many therapists incorporate play into their sessions.  A play therapist is certified and trained in child development, theoretical principles, and communication techniques which facilitate the growth and healing process.