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Play Therapy

Therapists In Denver And Nearby Specializing In Play Therapy

Play therapy is a technique used in therapy for children. In play therapy, a therapist interacts with the child by interpreting play behavior and communication. Play therapy also uses a child’s play to help him or her manage the emotional and behavioral difficulties that interfere with normal and proper functioning.

 

Another goal of play therapy is to improve communication and help establish better rapport between children and their parents. Play therapy may also be used to help children control their impulses, increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, reduce their anxiety, and help them adapt better to the people around them.

 

Play therapy tries to increase a child’s ability to relate to others and understand them better, thus helping the child to establish trust. The play therapist tries to understand the emotional issues that may be troubling a child, during each stage of his or her early development, as enacted through play interactions with various toys and other objects.

 

Through play, the therapist tries to teach children to better cope with anxiety and fear. Play therapy also may be used to treat attention deficit disorder or ADD, aggressive behavior, depression, oppositional behavior, and various other issues that may be stunting the emotional development of a child.

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Stephanie Dunlap , LCSW

Next appointment on 6/18/2025 at 1:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

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Maybe the struggle with anxiety and depression is wearing you down. Perhaps something terrible happened and you’re moving through...

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  • 1355 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222

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Andrea Jegier , LPC / MS

Next appointment on 6/23/2025 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions in-person and online

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I have been providing counseling services for the last twenty years.  I began my counseling...

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  • 2095 W. 6th Avenue, Broomfield, CO 80020

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Janet Borelli , LCSW

Next appointment on 6/25/2025 at 4:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

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Janet prefers to meet with clients in person for the first appointment and follow-up sessions may be online.

Are you under stress? Overwhelmed? Do you feel unable to move ahead in your life? would you like to feel more effective with your children...

Gender: Woman

Pronouns: She/Her

  • 1385 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222

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Brooke Green , LPC

Next appointment on 7/1/2025 at 12:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

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Only available during business hours.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and therapist focused on online therapy services in Colorado. My specialties include individuals...

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location , CO

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Georgina Valdez , LPC / RPT

Offers sessions in-person and online

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ENGLISH: I am passionate about working with children and being a support as they navigate big feelings. I have my Masters in Mental Health...

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  • 2101 S Blackhawk Street, Aurora, CO 80014

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Abby Klima , LPC / MA

Offers sessions in-person and online

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Abby is not accepting new clients at this time.

Abby Klima is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and owner of Rooted Blooms Therapy. She...

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  • 6595 S Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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Shana Dobson , CAS / LPC / MA

Offers sessions only online

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I’m so proud of you for taking this step in your journey to seeking mental peace. I am an inclusive person with many identities...

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Black or African American

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  • Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO

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Natalie Dodd , LCSW / MSW

Offers sessions in-person and online

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My name is Natalie Dodd, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career...

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  • 8400 E Crescent Pkwy, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Maggie McEachern

Maggie McEachern , LCSW

Offers sessions in-person and online

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Maggie McEachern is an attachment-focused, expressive therapist who works with all ages  (three years old and up). Her work is grounded...

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  • 5606 Olde Wadsworth Blvd suite 203, Arvada, CO 8002

Katie Kelley

Katie Kelley , LPC

Offers sessions in-person and online

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Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling from Regis University. I provide psychotherapy...

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  • 950 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80214

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Anastasia Canfield , LPC / RPT

Offers sessions in-person and online

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I work from a client-centered, humanistic approach with a deep belief it is my responsibility to hear or otherwise witness the story...

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  • 12341 E Cornell Ave, Aurora, CO 80014

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Kristin Foslid , LPC

Offers sessions in-person and online

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and EMDR trained therapist. I obtained my Master’s degree in 2014. I have been in the field...

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  • 1660 S. Albion Street, Denver, CO 80222