Therapy for Children

How does therapy work for children?

When children come to therapy with us, we skip the traditional “sit and talk” model and instead use play (the natural language of childhood) to help them express feelings, process big experiences, and build new skills. In play therapy, we carefully choose games, art, storytelling, movement, or other playful tools that match your child’s developmental stage, interests, and comfort level. Through guided play, we help chlidren feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore emotions, solve problems, and strengthen resilience. All in a way that feels fun and authentic. Learn more about play therapy.

Areas of Focus

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Will children respond to telehealth?

Telehealth is not new; however, it has gained popularity in the recent years. Every child is unique and therapy outcomes will be dependent on the treatment goals, response, and reception of each child. Some children are able to attend the entire 50 minute session, while others can only sustain their attention for 20-30 minutes at a time. We have experience in providing Telehealth play therapy for children ages 6+. Telehealth has some limitations in certain cases. We will assess whether your child will benefit from Telehealth and work with you on tailoring care specific to your child.

Pros for Telehealth for children

• Allow anxious children to resolve their problems and explore their feelings openly
• Convenient and accessible
• Ability to use the child’s own resources in their environment (seeing their home, toys, and the spontaneous issues that come up can provide clues into the root of the behaviors)
• Ability to involve others in the home if needed

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Play Therapy Services Available In-Person in San Diego, CA

Local to the San Diego area? Come check out our therapy space! Book a free consultation.