For children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.
— Mr. Rogers —
Play therapy is a type of child therapy - particularly useful because children often have trouble expressing their emotions or articulating complex concepts. By working within familiar structures of play, this kind of therapy works within a child’s natural way of expressing himself/herself.
Play therapy is a powerful tool for addressing behavioral challenges, for making cognitive determinations, and/or for helping with your child’s emotional wellbeing.
Licensed professionals like LaShawn use play therapeutically to help their young clients better process their experiences and develop more effective strategies for managing their worlds.
Issues we can work on
(This is definitely not a comprehensive list)
Coping with the loss of a loved one (Grief)
Family transitions for foster care and adoption (Relationships)
Feeling hopeless about future (Depression)
Sexual abuse and assault (whether or not you’re ready to call it that) (Trauma)
Adapting to new siblings or new parents (Relationships)
Childhood trauma (Trauma)
Racial identity and overcoming historical trauma (Identity)
Transracial adoption (Relationships)
Testing boundaries with parents (Relationships)
Exploring gender identity and nonconformity (Identity)
Navigating the stresses of school (Anxiety)
Experimenting with drugs or alcohol (Addiction)
Coping with bullying (Relationships)
Creating a healthy relationship with masculinity (Identity)
