Children counseling, play therapy, Austin, TX

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We use child-centered play therapy when treating children. Unlike adults, children are not developmentally ready for talk based therapy. Play therapy is the modality of choice when children are struggling with issues such as separation anxiety, outbursts and tantrums, grief and loss, and bullying at school.

Play is a children's language and toys are like their words. Play therapy builds self-esteem, encourages self-control, and empowers children to make changes. Jennifer partners closely with parents during the play therapy process so that the therapeutic activities are not just confirmed to her office setting.

Call me today at 512-676-5813 for a FREE counseling phone consultation to see if we are a match. We would consider it an honor to come alongside you during this time.

Play therapy is a method of meeting and responding to the mental health needs of children and is extensively acknowledged by experts as an effective and suitable intervention in dealing with children’s brain development. It is generally employed with children aged 3 through 11 and provides a way for them to express their experiences and feelings through a natural, self-guided, self-healing process. As children’s experiences and knowledge are often communicated through play, it becomes an important vehicle for them to know and accept themselves and others

Play therapy is a form of counseling or psychotherapy that uses play to communicate with and help people, especially children, to prevent or resolve psycho-social challenges. This is thought to help them towards better social integration, growth and development, emotional modulation, and trauma resolution.