Child Therapy and Play Therapy
Welcome to our dedicated child therapy and play therapy services, where compassionate care meets effective treatment. As a licensed psychologist specializing in child therapy, I am committed to supporting your child through every step of their journey. Using a blend of evidence-based approaches and creative play therapy techniques, I help children develop new perspectives and coping skills for life's challenges. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, behavioral issues, trauma, or simply needs a safe space to express themselves, I tailor each session to meet their unique needs. Schedule an appointment today and discover how our therapy sessions can make a positive difference for your child's emotional well-being and growth.
Looking for Psychological testing?
If you're seeking clarity on your child's emotional, behavioral, or developmental needs, our psychological testing services can provide valuable insights. At Katz Psychological Services, PLLC, we specialize in comprehensive evaluations tailored to children. Our experienced team of child psychologists utilizes evidence-based methods to assess various aspects of your child's psychological well-being.
Why play therapy?
Play Therapy Defined
APT defines play therapy as "the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development."
More simply put, child play therapy is a way of being with the child that honors their unique developmental level and looks for ways of helping in the “language” of the child – play. Licensed mental health professionals therapeutically use play to help their clients, most often children ages three to 12 years, to better express themselves and resolve their problems.
Play therapy works best when a safe relationship is created between the therapist and client, one in which the latter may freely and naturally express both what pleases and bothers them.
Mental health agencies, schools, hospitals, and private practitioners have utilized play therapy as a primary intervention or as supportive therapy for:
Behavioral problems, such as anger management,grief and loss, divorce and abandonment, and crisis and trauma.
Behavioral disorders, such as anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), autism or pervasive developmental, academic and social developmental, physical and learning disabilities, and conduct disorders.
Research suggests play therapy is an effective mental health approach, regardless of age, gender, or the nature of the problem, and works best when a parent, family member, or caretaker is actively involved in the treatment process.