Play is a child’s language and toys are their words.

Play therapy is a means for children who may not have the language to voice something, an outlet through play, to express what they have experienced. Whether that be coping with parental divorce, dealing with grief, or the typical day to day stressors of being human! Play therapy gives children a safe space to process these things in a neutral place. Play is your child’s most natural way to learn and process their emotions. It is essential for children to play.

Play therapy is for adults too! Play therapy is beneficial for healing the inner child and childhood trauma. In my work with adults I also love to incorporate play, art, and sand tray therapy. Play therapy for adults creates a safe space for people who may not normally allow themselves to be silly and let go in the way children do when they play.

What we talk about in here, stays in here unless…

In our first session we will go over the limits of confidentiality. This means that what we talk about in therapy is not going to be shared with anyone else unless the client reports that someone is going to be harmed in some way. This means if the parent is not in the therapy room I am not even going to tell the parents what was discussed unless a safety concern comes up. There are exceptions to this as things come up that I think parents should know about. I will talk to your child about them and help them understand why it’s important for their parent to know about certain topics.

As a parent I know it can be difficult to trust someone else with your child. Your child will get to choose when to “kick you out” of my office (this is the only time they get to do this). It’s important to remember that therapy is a safe space for them. If they kick you out it’s usually a good thing because they feel comfortable!