PLAY THERAPY NEAR ME

Sometimes individuals, particularly children and adolescents, find it difficult to express conflict-laden or painful feelings. Play allows for the expression of thoughts, emotions and traumatic events both unconscious as well as conscious, past and present, within the safe therapeutic relationship.

Through a wide variety of toys and games, feelings of aggression, nurturance, and fears can be expressed in a manner that allows for a deep exploration of historical content. Spontaneous, unencumbered expression through symbolic play may more easily assist the individual to deal with anger management, issues around self-esteem, and even medical concerns.