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.
Kim Kelly , LCSW
Offers sessions in-person and online
You might be here if you’re feeling disconnected from the truest parts of yourself-stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, and burnt out by...
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5460 Ward Rd. Ste 310, Arvada, CO 80002
Christy Laracuente , LCSW
Offers sessions only online
I have been working with children, adolescent and adult individuals for over 25 years in a variety of settings. My work focuses on helping...
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2101 S Blackhawk St #240, Aurora , CO 80014
Hira Siddiqui , LPC
Offers sessions only online
- Average patient ratingI know the idea of therapy can be scary, overwhelming, and even intimidating. I absolutely understand and acknowledge the feeling of...
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Shari Lightfield , LPC
Offers sessions only online
Welcome! You are taking one of the hardest steps to improving your mental health, you have started the search for a counselor. I want...
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
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,...
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2993 S. Peoria St. Ste. 220, Aurora, CO 80014
Rachel Mahoney , LCSW
Offers sessions in-person and online
Rachel Mahoney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults...
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7955 East Arapahoe Court, Suite 1425, Centennial , CO 80112
Rebecca Sacks , LPC
Offers sessions in-person and online
- Average patient ratingRebecca Sacks, Licensed Professional Counselor, holds a master’s degree from Regis University. Her clinical background is in mental...
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1544 York St., Denver, CO 80206
Brianna Roggow , LCSW
Offers sessions in-person and online
- Average patient ratingLets be honest, life can be challenging. Whether you are a kid struggling with managing your emotions, a teenager figuring out who you...
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
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1650 38th St #100e, Boulder, CO 80301
Janet Borelli , LCSW
Offers sessions in-person and online
- Average patient ratingAre you under stress? Overwhelmed? Do you feel unable to move ahead in your life? would you like to feel more effective with your children...
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1385 S. Colorado Blvd Suite 302A, Denver, CO 80222
Jonathan Minifie , LPC
Offers sessions in-person and online
Jonathan C. Minifie has more than 20 years of experience working with adolescents. He has worked extensively with adolescents and individuals...
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9362 Teddy Ln., #206, Lone Tree, CO 80126
Kellee Scannell , LMFT
Offers sessions in-person and online
Prefers in-person sessions, seeing children 3-8 years old.
I hold such a strong belief that authenticity supports connection and healing. I use an attachment approach when working with children...
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8461 Turnpike Drive, Suite 208, Westminster, CO 80031
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2095 W. 6th Ave Suite 212, Broomfield, CO 80020
Jessica Kuchinski , LPC
Offers sessions in-person and online
- Average patient ratingAs a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist working in the field since 2003, I’ve worked with children, teens,...
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908 Main St. Suite 120, Louisville , CO 80027