Anxiety & Worry
Big fears, school anxiety, separation anxiety, or worries your child can't put into words. Play therapy helps children externalize and process anxiety in a way that talking alone rarely can.
When your child is struggling with anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, or big life changes, they often can’t tell you what’s wrong. Not because they don’t want to, but because they don’t have the words yet. At Creative Space, our licensed play therapist gives children a safe, structured space to process what they’re going through in the way that comes most naturally to them: play. Online and in person.
Children come to Creative Space for play therapy for many reasons. If your child is experiencing any of the following, play therapy can help:
Big fears, school anxiety, separation anxiety, or worries your child can't put into words. Play therapy helps children externalize and process anxiety in a way that talking alone rarely can.
Children who have experienced abuse, neglect, accidents, or witnessed frightening events. Play therapy is one of the most effective trauma treatments for children, especially when they can't or won't verbalize what happened.
For trauma-related work, our therapists are also trained in trauma-focused counseling approaches.
Aggression, defiance, tantrums, or behavioral problems at home or school that feel out of proportion. Often these behaviors are communication, play therapy helps children find healthier ways to express what's going on inside.
Divorce, the death of a loved one, a move, a new sibling, or any major transition that has disrupted your child's sense of security. Play therapy provides a consistent, safe space to process change.
Children who struggle with attention, impulse control, or connecting with peers. Play therapy builds self-regulation, social skills, and confidence in a low-pressure, engaging environment.
Before your child’s first session, we schedule a parent consultation to understand your child’s history, your concerns, and your goals. Your child’s therapist then meets with them in a welcoming, age-appropriate space, in our office or via a secure online platform.
Sessions are child-led. The therapist follows your child’s cues, using toys, art, games, and storytelling as therapeutic tools. What looks like play is meaningful, guided work. Parents receive regular updates on progress and are actively involved throughout the process.
Play therapy aims to help a child’s growth and development. The practice of play therapy requires extensive, specialized education, training, and experience. With my knowledge and background, I am confident that you and I can set your child up for success.
If you’re interested in learning more about play therapy and how it can help your child grow, contact me today for a free consultation.
Our therapist uses creative, engaging techniques adapted for the virtual environment: digital drawing, storytelling, structured games, and more. Online sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform and are just as effective as in-person for most children.
Your child doesn’t need to be in crisis for play therapy to make a difference. If something feels off, trust that instinct. At Creative Space, our licensed play therapist is ready to help your child heal, grow, and find their footing at their pace, in their way. Contact us today to schedule a parent consultation.
No. What looks like play is structured, purposeful work guided by a trained therapist. Every toy, game, and activity serves a therapeutic purpose. Play is simply the language children use most naturally, the therapist follows their lead to help them process emotions and build skills.
Play therapy is most effective for children ages 3–12, though it can be adapted for adolescents. The approach is tailored to your child’s developmental stage, younger children work more through free play, while older children may incorporate more structured activities and conversation.
Most children need between 20 and 30 sessions to see meaningful, lasting change, though some progress faster. Your therapist will give you a realistic timeline after the initial parent consultation and will provide regular updates on your child’s progress throughout.
Typically no, sessions are one-on-one between your child and the therapist. However, parents are actively involved through regular check-ins and progress updates. Some sessions may include parents directly, especially when working on family dynamics or transitions.
Yes. Online play therapy is effective for most children and uses creative techniques adapted for video, digital drawing, storytelling, and structured games. Sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. Many families find online sessions more convenient without sacrificing results.
If something feels off, trust that instinct. At Creative Space, our licensed play therapist is ready to help your child heal, grow, and find their footing, at their pace, in their way. Contact us today to schedule a parent consultation.
Visit us at our physical clinic location. We’re here to ensure a therapy experience that is fit for your needs. Use the map to find our location and plan your visit.