Play Therapy
Therapists In Denver And Nearby Specializing In Play Therapy
Play therapy is a technique used in therapy for children. In play therapy, a therapist interacts with the child by interpreting play behavior and communication. Play therapy also uses a child’s play to help him or her manage the emotional and behavioral difficulties that interfere with normal and proper functioning.
Another goal of play therapy is to improve communication and help establish better rapport between children and their parents. Play therapy may also be used to help children control their impulses, increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, reduce their anxiety, and help them adapt better to the people around them.
Play therapy tries to increase a child’s ability to relate to others and understand them better, thus helping the child to establish trust. The play therapist tries to understand the emotional issues that may be troubling a child, during each stage of his or her early development, as enacted through play interactions with various toys and other objects.
Through play, the therapist tries to teach children to better cope with anxiety and fear. Play therapy also may be used to treat attention deficit disorder or ADD, aggressive behavior, depression, oppositional behavior, and various other issues that may be stunting the emotional development of a child.
Christy Laracuente LCSW
I have been working with children, adolescent and adult individuals for over 25 years in a variety of settings. My work focuses on helping...
Shari Lightfield LPC
Welcome! You are taking one of the hardest steps to improving your mental health, you have started the search for a counselor. I want...
Mayde Jackson LPC / RPT
Offers sessions in-person and online
**I am offering interventions based on Theraplay® principles** Racial trauma, adjusting to Covid-19, school stress, work life balance,...
Rachel Mahoney LCSW
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Rachel Mahoney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults...
Rebecca Sacks LPC
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Rebecca Sacks, Licensed Professional Counselor, holds a master’s degree from Regis University. Her clinical background is in mental...
Brianna Roggow LCSW
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Lets be honest, life can be challenging. Whether you are a kid struggling with managing your emotions, a teenager figuring out who you...
Lindy Steece LPC
I am a believer in Dreams. I believe Life is short and quality counts. I am curious about your life: how you handle situations,...
Janet Borelli LCSW
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Janet is only accepting clients 19 years old and above.
Are you under stress? Overwhelmed? Do you feel unable to move ahead in your life? would you like to feel more effective with your children...
Jonathan Minifie LPC
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Jonathan C. Minifie has more than 20 years of experience working with adolescents. He has worked extensively with adolescents and individuals...