Child Play Therapy in Lafayette, LA
Tree of Life Counseling and Consulting provide expert play therapy for kids in Lafayette, LA, offering a safe space where children can express themselves, process emotions, and develop healthy coping skills.
Experienced child therapists
Personalized treatment plans
Emotion-focused play sessions
Safe & supportive environment
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What Is Child Play Therapy?
Child play therapy is a specialized form of therapy that allows children to process their emotions and experiences through play. Unlike traditional talk therapy, where verbal expression is the primary tool, play therapy for kids uses toys, art, storytelling, and games as a means of communication.
Children naturally express themselves through play, and
a trained therapist can observe and interpret their behaviors to understand underlying emotions, fears,
and struggles.
Issues Address By Our Play Therapy
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Trauma & PTSD
Children who have experienced trauma—whether from accidents, abuse, neglect, or other distressing events—often struggle to verbalize their feelings. Child play therapy provides a safe way for them to process and heal from traumatic experiences.
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Grief & Loss
Losing a loved one, a pet, or even experiencing a major life change can be confusing and painful for children. Through play therapy for kids, we help them navigate grief, understand their emotions, and find comfort in a safe space.
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Anxiety & Depression
Children, like adults, can experience overwhelming anxiety and sadness. Our child’s play therapy center helps children express and manage these emotions in a way that feels natural and supportive.
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Attachment & Relationship
For children who have experienced separation, adoption, or difficulties in bonding with caregivers, play therapy for kids strengthens attachment and improves emotional security.
Who Should Consider
Play Therapy?
Play therapy for kids is ideal for children ages 3 to 12, but we also adapt techniques for teens and adolescents as needed. If your child is showing signs of distress, behavioral issues, or emotional shutdown, child play therapy could provide the outlet they need to heal and grow. You might consider play therapy if your child is:
Having frequent meltdowns or tantrums
Withdrawing from friends or family
Acting out at school or at home
Showing signs of anxiety, fear, or sadness
Recently experienced a traumatic event or loss
Children naturally express themselves through play, and
a trained therapist can observe and interpret their behaviors to understand underlying emotions, fears,
and struggles.
How Child Play Therapy Works
At Tree of Life Counseling and Consulting, our child play therapy sessions are carefully designed to meet the unique needs of each child. Our therapists use various techniques to encourage self-expression and healing, including:
Role-Playing & Storytelling
Children often express their emotions and experiences through role-playing and storytelling. These techniques help therapists understand their inner world and provide tools to navigate challenges.
Art & Creative Expression
Drawing, painting, and other creative activities allow children to externalize their emotions and process difficult experiences.
Therapeutic Games & Activities
Structured games can help children develop problem-solving skills, manage emotions, and practice social interactions in a safe and supportive environment.
Sand Tray Therapy
This specialized form of play therapy for kids uses miniature figures and a sandbox to help children's express feelings they may not be able to put into words.
What Makes Us The Best Child’s Play Therapy Center?
The Tree of Life symbol represents our personal development, uniqueness and individual beauty. Just as the branches of a tree strengthen and grow upwards to the sky, we too grow stronger, striving for greater knowledge, wisdom and new experiences as we move through life.
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Highly Trained & Compassionate Therapists
Our center is staffed with experienced, licensed therapists who specialize in working with children. We use evidence-based methods tailored to your child’s unique needs.
Evidence-Based Techniques
Our child play therapy approach
is rooted in research-backed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Play Therapy, and Attachment-Based Play Therapy.
Holistic & Culturally Inclusive Approach
We recognize that each child’s background, culture, and personal experiences shape their emotional world. Our play therapy for kids incorporates a culturally inclusive approach to ensure every child feels seen and understood.
Frequently asked questions
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516 Verot School Rd Suite A, Lafayette, LA 70508, United States
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