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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.

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Hira Siddiqui , LPC

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I 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

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Mayde Jackson , LPC / RPT

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**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, Aurora, CO 80014

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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...

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  • 7955 East Arapahoe Court, Centennial , CO 80112

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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...

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  • 1544 York St., Denver, CO 80206

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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...

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  • 1650 38th St, Boulder, CO 80301

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Lindy Steece , LMHC / LPC

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I am a believer in Dreams.  I believe Life is short and quality counts.  I am curious about your life:  how you handle situations,...

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

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Janet Borelli , LCSW

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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...

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  • 1385 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222

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Kellee Scannell , LMFT

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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, Westminster, CO 80031

  • 2095 W. 6th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020

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Jessica Kuchinski , LPC

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As 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, Louisville , CO 80027

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April Betty , MA

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April is a graduate of Naropa University where she earned her Master of Arts in Somatic Counseling Psychology, with a specialty in Dance/Movement...

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  • 2095 W 6th Ave, Broomfield , CO 80020

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Theresa Palermo , LCSW

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Seeing patients over 9 years old.

Theresa Palermo earned her Bachelors Degree from the University of Maryland in College Park in 1988. Afterwards, she spent several years...

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  • 1120 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette , CO 80026

Therapist in Denver
David Karl , LPC

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David Karl is a bilingual therapist in Denver able to see English and Spanish speaking patients. English Respecting your culture, empowering...

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO