Play Therapy is an evidence based practice that is most developmentally appropriate for children ages 3-12, but the approach can also be adapted for use with teens. It has proven to be a very effective method of treating many different presenting concerns including ADHD, adjustment issues, depression, trauma, grief, school and social difficulties, parent/child relationship issues, etc.

 

A skilled therapist often uses a combination of both child directed and therapist directed play and expressive arts to allow for a child’s expression of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences by playing it out instead of talking it out. It also promotes exploration of their problem areas, strengths, and limitations in a safe, non-threatening, and natural way.

 

Because children have a built in drive to play, and this is how they most readily learn, process their world, and understand their role in it, it’s a very supportive approach for parents to consider for their child or teen’s treatment. Most simply put, this therapy involves play with a powerful purpose. It can promote healing, improve coping skills, increase self-esteem, and encourage growth and resilience in a more effective way than other approaches involving talk therapy.

 

How to Get Started

We see people in person who live near Alexander City, AL.

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Just fill out the form below under the therapist you are requesting to see and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible to get you scheduled and get you on the road to healing and wholeness.

You can also call (256) 279-5869 to make an appointment.