What Is Play Therapy?

Play therapy is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps children express emotions, solve problems, and learn healthy coping skills.

A licensed therapist works with your child using:

• Art, toys, and games to express feelings

• Storytelling and role-play to explore experiences

• Guided activities to build problem-solving and coping skills

• Safe, supportive interactions to promote self-confidence and emotional awareness

Play therapy helps children process difficult experiences that they may not yet have the words to express.

Who Can Benefit From Play Therapy?

Play therapy is effective for children of all ages experiencing:

• Anxiety, worry, or fears

• Behavioral challenges at home or school

• Grief, loss, or family changes

• Trauma or adverse experiences

• Social or emotional difficulties

• Low self-esteem or self-confidence challenges

• Difficulty expressing thoughts or feelings

It is particularly helpful for children who struggle to communicate verbally or express complex emotions.

Why Choose Play Therapy for Your Child?

• Developmentally appropriate: Children communicate best through play rather than words.

• Safe and supportive environment: Children can explore feelings without judgment.

• Emotion regulation skills: Children learn to identify, express, and manage emotions.

• Problem-solving and coping strategies: Play therapy teaches practical tools for daily life.

• Strength-based approach: Focuses on your child’s strengths, resilience, and growth.

Play therapy provides children with a safe, engaging way to process emotions, build skills, and feel empowered.

Start Your Child’s Play Therapy Journey

We offer compassionate, trauma-informed play therapy in Tacoma for children of all ages.

Ready to support your child’s emotional growth and well-being?