Play Therapy
for children
What is it?
Play therapy is a powerful intervention that meets children where they are, helping children express feelings, process experiences, work through challenges, and develop coping skills in a way that feels natural and engaging, in a safe and supportive environment.
For children, play is more than just fun; it is an essential way of processing the world around them.
Who Benefits?
Children (ages 2-12) who face
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social/communication challenges
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emotional regulation struggles
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outbursts, anger, aggression
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adjustment struggles; divorce
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anxiety, depression, or grief
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developmental differences, such as ADHD
Families and Caregivers
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Parents wanting to strengthen parent-child relationship
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Foster, adoptive, or blended families navigating attachment challenges
What's Special at Eden?
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Unlike traditional play therapy models where parents receive limited updates, we provide parent feedback and training after every session so you’re always informed and empowered.
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Therapy doesn’t stop when your child leaves the session. We teach you practical strategies, tailored specifically to your child, to extend the benefits of play therapy into everyday life, so you can reinforce progress at home.
Q: What age groups do you work with?
I specialize in working with children between the ages of 2 and 12, although therapy can also be beneficial for older children.
Q: Is play therapy effective for all children?
While play therapy is a highly effective treatment for many children, every child is unique. I work closely with your family to ensure that the therapy process aligns with your child’s needs and your family values.
Q: Why would I elect for play therapy over talk therapy for my child?
In contrast to talk therapy, which is more suitable for older children or adults who can verbalize their thoughts, play therapy meets children where they are developmentally. It helps them build emotional resilience, improve social skills, and address behavioral issues without needing to articulate what might be difficult to put into words. Play therapy also allows for deeper exploration of the child’s world, revealing underlying issues that might not surface through conversation alone. It’s a safe and effective way for children to heal, grow, and thrive emotionally.