Play Therapy in Keller - Fort Worth, TX
Kids have a lot of feelings, but sometimes they have difficulty coping with or expressing them. Sometimes this can look like significant behaviors such as screaming, hitting, misbehaving, lying, or school problems. Other times a child might struggle with fears and anxiety. They may have a hard time being away from their parents. They may experience excessive crying, difficulty tolerating frustration, or changes in their routine. All these behaviors can be challenging for parents to figure out. As a parent, you may feel lost, worried, and exhausted.
Play Therapy is specialized counseling for kids ages around 3 to ten. It can helps kids with:
Worries and fears
Sadness and depression
Excessive crying or meltdowns
Difficulties separating from parents
Emotional Regulation - coping with big feelings
Trauma
Coping with big changes - moving, changing schools, family changes
Grief and loss
Tantrums and behavior difficulties
Self-esteem and confidence
Neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD, Learning Differences)
Communication skills
Parenting issues
Social navigation
Connection building
All of our play therapists are supervised by Carrie Manning, a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor.
Play Therapy is an effective counseling method for children that utilizes the child’s primary form of communication—play. Younger kids have difficulty communicating their needs and feelings through their words. We often see behaviors and problems because kids cannot tell us what they feel. Play Therapy gives kids a new healthy way to communicate and cope with their feelings. And it all happens in a room full of toys!
Play therapy provides a non-threatening and developmentally appropriate avenue for children to express and make sense of their emotions. Through play, children can act out their experiences, reenact significant events, and communicate their inner world symbolically. This process allows them to release emotional tension, gain insight into their feelings, and develop healthier ways of expressing and regulating their emotions. Play therapy equips children with essential emotional coping skills, fostering emotional resilience and well-being.
By tapping into the therapeutic potential of play, children can freely express themselves, develop essential coping skills, and process challenging experiences. The benefits of play therapy extend beyond the therapy room, impacting children's self-esteem, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and overall emotional resilience. Through the transformative power of play, children can thrive and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and emotional well-being.
As a parent or caregiver, we believe you have an essential role in your child’s growth and healing process. We will work with you and help equip you with tools and strategies to help your child reach their goals and cope with their problems. We will also help you learn how to communicate and connect with your child.
We will be a team working together to help your child.
Our Playrooms
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Reach Counseling Sunshine Playroom
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Reach Counseling Sunshine Playroom
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Reach Counseling Rainbow Playroom
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Reach Counseling Rainbow Playroom
