Play therapy is a form of counseling or psychotherapy that utilizes play to help children express and process their thoughts and emotions. This therapeutic approach is grounded in the understanding that play is the natural mode of communication for children. In play therapy, toys serve as the child's words and play becomes their language. Children often find it easier to convey their feelings through play rather than just talking. The goal is to create a safe, encouraging space where the child feels at ease expressing themselves. The therapist observes the child at play, permitting themes and emotions to emerge through the child's natural activity. Different forms of play like drawing, pretend play, puppets, blocks, sandplay and more allow children to symbolically act out the feelings and situations they are dealing with. This gives them a means to communicate and gain insight into their own inner world. Play therapy can assist children in coping with traumatic events, stress, emotional difficulties, behavioral problems, social adjustment issues, disabilities, illnesses and other challenges. It enables them to process complex emotions that they may not yet have the words to express. Play therapy is conducted by licensed mental health professionals such as counselors, psychologists or social workers who have training in play therapy principles and techniques. Sessions typically last 30-45 minutes and focus on the individual child's needs. It is a developmentally appropriate intervention for children ages 3-12 years old. 

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We take the following insurances: 

• Aetna

• All Savers

• AmeriHealth

• AvMed

• Cigna and Evernorth

• Cigna-Medicare

• EAP:Cigna

• EAP:United Health/Optum

• Golden Rule

• Highmark

• Independence Blue Cross

• Optum

• Oscar Health

• Surest (formerly Bind)

• UMR

• UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

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Private pay and superbills also provided. 

Please email or call for more information. 

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