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.
Kim Kelly
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Kim uses EMDR and play therapy to help children and adults heal from trauma, anxiety, and stress, fostering reconnection and wholeness through a compassionate, client-centered approach.
Gender: Woman
- 5460 Ward Rd., Arvada, CO 80002
Hira Siddiqui
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Hira offers a kind, tailored approach for adolescents and adults to overcome anxiety and trauma, helping her clients develop coping strategies and find lasting emotional healing.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Asian
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Mayde Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Mayde uses play therapy and a client-centered approach to help children and teens heal from trauma, build confidence, and navigate life's challenges in a safe, inclusive space.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Black or African American
Pronouns: She/Her
- 2993 S. Peoria St, Aurora, CO 80014
Rachel Mahoney
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Rachel offers compassionate therapy for children and adults, using CBT and EMDR to help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and ADHD through a personalized, collaborative approach to healing.
Gender: Woman
- 7955 East Arapahoe Court, Centennial , CO 80112
Brianna Roggow
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Brianna uses CBT, DBT, and play therapy to help children, teens, and adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and depression through a supportive, person-centered approach.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 1650 38th St, Boulder, CO 80301
Lindy Steece
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Lindy uses EMDR and a holistic approach to help children and adults overcome trauma, abuse, and life challenges, empowering them to reclaim their power and live their best lives.
Gender: Woman
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Janet Borelli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Janet provides multilingual trauma and family therapy using EMDR and cognitive approaches to help children and adults overcome anxiety and achieve lasting emotional growth.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 1385 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222
Janet prefers to meet with clients in person for the first appointment and follow-up sessions may be online.
Kellee Scannell
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Offers sessions in-person and online
Kellee specializes in trauma and attachment for children and adults, using play therapy and somatic techniques to foster healing and authentic family connections.
Gender: Woman
- 8461 Turnpike Drive, Westminster, CO 80031
- 2095 W. 6th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020
Prefers in-person sessions, seeing children 3-8 years old.
Jessica Kuchinski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Jessica specializes in trauma and relationship healing for adults, utilizing EMDR, art therapy, and mindfulness to help clients overcome obstacles and reclaim their true strengths.
Gender: Woman
- 908 Main St, Louisville , CO 80027
Theresa Palermo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Theresa uses various therapeutic modalities to help children and adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and grief through an experiential, relational approach.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 1120 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette , CO 80026
Seeing patients over 9 years old.
David Karl
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
David offers bilingual English and Spanish therapy for all ages, specializing in couples, ADHD, and trauma to help families find lasting healing through his compassionate online sessions.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Ann Norris
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions only online
Ann provides warm, relational online therapy for children through adults, using play therapy and CBT to help her clients navigate anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
- 2305 Canyon Blvd., Suite 101, Boulder, CO 80302
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