Play Therapy in Denver, CO
I often utilize play therapy in treating children.
Are you feeling weighed down by persistent unwanted thoughts, feeling “stuck”, and unsure what to do next? Do you feel that you have an idea of “why” you engage in certain patterns and behaviors, but want learn the “how” to make sustainable changes? You’re on the right track to pursuing different avenues to navigate the challenges that come with anxiety, OCD, depression, interpersonal relationships, and self-esteem. It is normal to feel isolated and defeated when faced with life’s stressors, but rest assured you are not alone. Together we will create a safe environment to practice new coping skills, bringing peace to your life.
I often utilize play therapy in treating children.
Are you feeling weighed down by persistent unwanted thoughts, feeling “stuck”, and unsure what to do next? Do you feel that you have an idea of “why” you engage in certain patterns and behaviors, but want learn the “how” to make sustainable changes? You’re on the right track to pursuing different avenues to navigate the challenges that come with anxiety, OCD, depression, interpersonal relationships, and self-esteem. It is normal to feel isolated and defeated when faced with life’s stressors, but rest assured you are not alone. Together we will create a safe environment to practice new coping skills, bringing peace to your life.
I have extensive experience in providing group services, play therapy, and individual/family clinical interventions.
I specialize in providing grief and trauma-informed care to youth and their families. I offer both in-person and telehealth services including play therapy, individual therapy, group therapy, parenting support, and family therapy. I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and provide clinical training and clinical supervision for both LPCCs and RPTs.
I have extensive experience in providing group services, play therapy, and individual/family clinical interventions.
I specialize in providing grief and trauma-informed care to youth and their families. I offer both in-person and telehealth services including play therapy, individual therapy, group therapy, parenting support, and family therapy. I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and provide clinical training and clinical supervision for both LPCCs and RPTs.
With offices in Denver, Aurora, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge, CRS provides individual counseling for teens and adults, play therapy, couple and marital therapy, and family therapy.
Our therapists specialize in addressing trauma, life & work stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce, childhood disorders, parenting challenges, medical issues, and more. We also offer American Sign Language and Spanish-speaking services. We utilize a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, from CBT to EMDR & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
With offices in Denver, Aurora, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge, CRS provides individual counseling for teens and adults, play therapy, couple and marital therapy, and family therapy.
Our therapists specialize in addressing trauma, life & work stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce, childhood disorders, parenting challenges, medical issues, and more. We also offer American Sign Language and Spanish-speaking services. We utilize a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, from CBT to EMDR & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
With young children, I utilize play and family therapy providing a systemic approach.
Hello, I have been a Licensed Psychologist for over 10 years. I specialize in assessments to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disorder, Cognitive and/or Adaptive Testing, and Personality and Mood evaluations. I use an integrative and strengths based approach to therapy and assessment, where personal values, beliefs, and strengths are utilized in our work together in therapy. Email or call me today with questions or to schedule an appointment. Please note I currently do not have availability for new therapy clients. I only have availability for assessments.
With young children, I utilize play and family therapy providing a systemic approach.
Hello, I have been a Licensed Psychologist for over 10 years. I specialize in assessments to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disorder, Cognitive and/or Adaptive Testing, and Personality and Mood evaluations. I use an integrative and strengths based approach to therapy and assessment, where personal values, beliefs, and strengths are utilized in our work together in therapy. Email or call me today with questions or to schedule an appointment. Please note I currently do not have availability for new therapy clients. I only have availability for assessments.
Stress, anxiety and types of trauma often play a role in all kinds of counseling and life mastery.
If you enjoy animals, nature or people, you already have a powerful foundation to create stability and momentum in your life. What you might struggle with isn't a label. It's an experience. Start where you're at, and explore it with somebody who will start there with you. Need change or just greater balance? Want more out of life? On a journey, but somehow lost? Feeling stuck, apathetic, burnt out or anxious is not uncommon! However, the tools and how to use them are not always obvious. Animal assisted, experiential, mindfulness and nature-based therapies are most clients' favorite tools.
Stress, anxiety and types of trauma often play a role in all kinds of counseling and life mastery.
If you enjoy animals, nature or people, you already have a powerful foundation to create stability and momentum in your life. What you might struggle with isn't a label. It's an experience. Start where you're at, and explore it with somebody who will start there with you. Need change or just greater balance? Want more out of life? On a journey, but somehow lost? Feeling stuck, apathetic, burnt out or anxious is not uncommon! However, the tools and how to use them are not always obvious. Animal assisted, experiential, mindfulness and nature-based therapies are most clients' favorite tools.
Our Masters level clinicians offer evidenced based counseling modalities specific to client needs, including: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Play Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI).
Our team of experienced and dedicated caregivers focus on early therapeutic interventions across a continuum of care. We provide evaluation and assessment to place children and families within the most effective treatment plan. We partner with those in need across the community through these services: Outpatient Therapy, In-Home Therapy, and Day Treatment.
Our Masters level clinicians offer evidenced based counseling modalities specific to client needs, including: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Play Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI).
Our team of experienced and dedicated caregivers focus on early therapeutic interventions across a continuum of care. We provide evaluation and assessment to place children and families within the most effective treatment plan. We partner with those in need across the community through these services: Outpatient Therapy, In-Home Therapy, and Day Treatment.
I am a registered play therapist, supervisor as well as an approved clinical supervisor and offer consultation services.
I absolutely love working as a therapist! Nothing gives me more satisfaction than assisting individuals to reach their full potential. I work with individuals to help each person resolve problems, to create more satisfying relationships with themselves, and to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. I specialize in trauma therapy, adoption, foster care, postpartum, anxiety and depression. I work collaboratively with each person to search for the best options when choosing what type of therapy treatment they feel is best for them.
I am a registered play therapist, supervisor as well as an approved clinical supervisor and offer consultation services.
I absolutely love working as a therapist! Nothing gives me more satisfaction than assisting individuals to reach their full potential. I work with individuals to help each person resolve problems, to create more satisfying relationships with themselves, and to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. I specialize in trauma therapy, adoption, foster care, postpartum, anxiety and depression. I work collaboratively with each person to search for the best options when choosing what type of therapy treatment they feel is best for them.
I utilize play therapy to explore grief in kids
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), I am deeply committed to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with resilience and self-compassion. My practice is rooted in trauma-informed care and integrating evidence-based approaches to address anxiety, depression, loneliness, "feeling stuck", interpersonal conflict, anger, addiction (both personal and in the family), and difficult life transitions. With a focus on empowerment and skill-building, we will find alternate ways to think, develop practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional regulation, and cultivate mindfulness in your daily life.
I utilize play therapy to explore grief in kids
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), I am deeply committed to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with resilience and self-compassion. My practice is rooted in trauma-informed care and integrating evidence-based approaches to address anxiety, depression, loneliness, "feeling stuck", interpersonal conflict, anger, addiction (both personal and in the family), and difficult life transitions. With a focus on empowerment and skill-building, we will find alternate ways to think, develop practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional regulation, and cultivate mindfulness in your daily life.
I integrate EMDR with play & expressive arts to support child, teens & adults with processing overwhelming experiences from the past while building a more empowered present and future.
I specialize in child, adolescent and adult trauma therapy. I am a Certified TraumaPlay Therapist and an EMDRIA approved EMDR therapist. I work closely with caregivers to increase secure attachment and healing. I run Circle of Security Parenting groups throughout the year.
I integrate EMDR with play & expressive arts to support child, teens & adults with processing overwhelming experiences from the past while building a more empowered present and future.
I specialize in child, adolescent and adult trauma therapy. I am a Certified TraumaPlay Therapist and an EMDRIA approved EMDR therapist. I work closely with caregivers to increase secure attachment and healing. I run Circle of Security Parenting groups throughout the year.
Whether through Play Therapy, EMDR, or Brainspotting, my approach is warm and collaborative.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy for children, teens, and parents, integrating Play Therapy, EMDR, and Brainspotting to help process grief, medical trauma, adoption challenges, and life transitions. For young children, I incorporate pediatric EMDR and attachment-based work with caregivers. With teens and adults, I provide a supportive space to heal.
Whether through Play Therapy, EMDR, or Brainspotting, my approach is warm and collaborative.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy for children, teens, and parents, integrating Play Therapy, EMDR, and Brainspotting to help process grief, medical trauma, adoption challenges, and life transitions. For young children, I incorporate pediatric EMDR and attachment-based work with caregivers. With teens and adults, I provide a supportive space to heal.
Drawing from play therapy, attachment theory and family systems approaches, I collaborate with both the child and their family to create a holistic and effective treatment plan.
My goal is to empower children to develop coping skills, resilience, and a positive self-image. Recognizing the importance of creativity in a child's world, I integrate various creative therapies into my practice. These methods provide alternative avenues for expression, allowing children to communicate their feelings in ways that feel comfortable to them.
Drawing from play therapy, attachment theory and family systems approaches, I collaborate with both the child and their family to create a holistic and effective treatment plan.
My goal is to empower children to develop coping skills, resilience, and a positive self-image. Recognizing the importance of creativity in a child's world, I integrate various creative therapies into my practice. These methods provide alternative avenues for expression, allowing children to communicate their feelings in ways that feel comfortable to them.
I draw from EMDR, CBT, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and IFS-informed approaches to meet each client's unique needs.
Welcome! It means so much that you're here. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or life is not aligning with the vision you had for yourself, you’ve come to the right place. I support children, teens, and adults through anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, addictions, parenting stress, and emotional or behavioral challenges. I’m especially passionate about working with those impacted by trauma. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s holding you back, honor your resilience, and move toward healing, clarity, and connection—one step at a time.
I draw from EMDR, CBT, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and IFS-informed approaches to meet each client's unique needs.
Welcome! It means so much that you're here. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or life is not aligning with the vision you had for yourself, you’ve come to the right place. I support children, teens, and adults through anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, addictions, parenting stress, and emotional or behavioral challenges. I’m especially passionate about working with those impacted by trauma. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s holding you back, honor your resilience, and move toward healing, clarity, and connection—one step at a time.
Through child-led play and cognitive behavioral support I work with children to strengthen skills and regulate emotions.
I am passionate about working with individuals with Autism and Developmental disorders and am here to provide evidence based interventions and counseling so that every client can reach their fullest and healthiest potential. I am a Certified Autism Specialist and have over 8 years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals.
Through child-led play and cognitive behavioral support I work with children to strengthen skills and regulate emotions.
I am passionate about working with individuals with Autism and Developmental disorders and am here to provide evidence based interventions and counseling so that every client can reach their fullest and healthiest potential. I am a Certified Autism Specialist and have over 8 years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals.
Through a mix of somatic work, EMDR/trauma processing, play therapy, anger management, and skills training, I help clients trust and value themselves.
Many of my clients struggle with their relationships with themselves and others, often with roots in trauma or chronic stress. This stress frequently shows up as anxiety, depression, body tension, numbness, shifts in sleep or appetite, anger, fear, suicidal ideation, or self-sabotaging behaviors such as disordered eating, substance use, and self-harm.
Through a mix of somatic work, EMDR/trauma processing, play therapy, anger management, and skills training, I help clients trust and value themselves.
Many of my clients struggle with their relationships with themselves and others, often with roots in trauma or chronic stress. This stress frequently shows up as anxiety, depression, body tension, numbness, shifts in sleep or appetite, anger, fear, suicidal ideation, or self-sabotaging behaviors such as disordered eating, substance use, and self-harm.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, often utilizing experiential interventions in therapy including sand tray, art, and play to empower my clients to teach me about their world.
I believe that we all already have the values and strength that can help us through hard times. Sometimes, we need help identifying those strengths and knowing that there is somebody who will accept us unconditionally. No matter the age, I believe that you are the expert on your life, and the tools to change are already within you.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, often utilizing experiential interventions in therapy including sand tray, art, and play to empower my clients to teach me about their world.
I believe that we all already have the values and strength that can help us through hard times. Sometimes, we need help identifying those strengths and knowing that there is somebody who will accept us unconditionally. No matter the age, I believe that you are the expert on your life, and the tools to change are already within you.
I am trained through an eclectic array of therapeutic modalities, often working through a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) lens, or Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) with younger clients.
I prioritize meeting every client and family where they are in order to formulate an individualized treatment plan that works best for you. I enjoy genuinely connecting with my clients and their families by leaning on client strengths, values, and the authenticity of the therapeutic relationship.
I am trained through an eclectic array of therapeutic modalities, often working through a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) lens, or Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) with younger clients.
I prioritize meeting every client and family where they are in order to formulate an individualized treatment plan that works best for you. I enjoy genuinely connecting with my clients and their families by leaning on client strengths, values, and the authenticity of the therapeutic relationship.
I focus on both individuality and the impact of nature versus nurture during treatment because our environments often play a huge role in overall functioning.
I work with all ages at Aspire Counseling located in Denver. Before private practice, I was in residential mental health treatment primarily with young adults and adolescents. I am competent in working with both children and adults who have experienced abuse and trauma. I also have a heart for working with adults navigating transitions and healing past emotional wounds. Goals for therapy are a collaborative process in which we will discover your personal needs for optimal growth. My role is to provide a safe space for you to come as you are each session.
I focus on both individuality and the impact of nature versus nurture during treatment because our environments often play a huge role in overall functioning.
I work with all ages at Aspire Counseling located in Denver. Before private practice, I was in residential mental health treatment primarily with young adults and adolescents. I am competent in working with both children and adults who have experienced abuse and trauma. I also have a heart for working with adults navigating transitions and healing past emotional wounds. Goals for therapy are a collaborative process in which we will discover your personal needs for optimal growth. My role is to provide a safe space for you to come as you are each session.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Play Therapist, Art Therapist, Child Parent Psychotherapy trained, Sand Play Therapist Certified, DBT trained.
During my first session I will gather relevant information that can help me concise treatment goals and to help me see what modalities are the ones appropriate for my clients as I use many different modalities. Some of this approaches but not limited include: CBT, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and Family Systems.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Play Therapist, Art Therapist, Child Parent Psychotherapy trained, Sand Play Therapist Certified, DBT trained.
During my first session I will gather relevant information that can help me concise treatment goals and to help me see what modalities are the ones appropriate for my clients as I use many different modalities. Some of this approaches but not limited include: CBT, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and Family Systems.
I am a trauma therapist who works with children and adults looking to heal from past hurts, build trust in themselves, and develop capacity for joy, play, and connection.
I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities and philosophies to support your individual preferences, needs, and goals - whether you are hoping to get to know and understand different parts of yourself, build coping skills, process past traumas, or improve your relationships.
I am a trauma therapist who works with children and adults looking to heal from past hurts, build trust in themselves, and develop capacity for joy, play, and connection.
I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities and philosophies to support your individual preferences, needs, and goals - whether you are hoping to get to know and understand different parts of yourself, build coping skills, process past traumas, or improve your relationships.
I’m Sarah Smith, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist.
For adults, whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, or just wondering how everyone else seems to have it together (spoiler: they don’t), I offer a supportive space to figure things out. Using EMDR, CBT, Parts Work, Mindfulness, Somatic practices, and other approaches, we’ll work on building resilience, self-compassion, and a life that feels more balanced.
I’m Sarah Smith, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist.
For adults, whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, or just wondering how everyone else seems to have it together (spoiler: they don’t), I offer a supportive space to figure things out. Using EMDR, CBT, Parts Work, Mindfulness, Somatic practices, and other approaches, we’ll work on building resilience, self-compassion, and a life that feels more balanced.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.