Play therapy is a specialized approach to counseling that utilizes the natural language of children—play—to help them express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Our trained and compassionate therapists create a warm and inviting space where children can explore and process their emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills.
Through a variety of play-based activities, such as imaginative play, art, storytelling, and games, children can communicate and work through difficult feelings, experiences, or traumas at their own pace. Our therapists are trained to observe and understand the symbolic messages embedded in children's play, allowing them to gain insights into the child's inner world and tailor interventions accordingly. Play therapy is particularly effective for children who may struggle to verbalize their emotions or who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or other challenges.
For children 0-5 who have experienced trauma we offer Child Parent Psychotherapy.
Child Parent Psychotherapy is a specialized therapeutic service that aims to promote the emotional well-being and healthy development of children and their caregivers. This approach recognizes the importance of the child-parent relationship in shaping a child's growth and resilience. Through a combination of child-centered play therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, and attachment-focused interventions, the therapist helps families navigate through challenges such as trauma, loss, behavioral difficulties, and relational conflicts. This service provides a safe and nurturing space for parents and children to explore their feelings, enhance communication, and build a stronger bond.
Whether your child is struggling with behavioral issues, social skills, school-related stressors, or any other emotional difficulty, our play therapists are here to support their unique needs and promote healing and growth.
At The CECC we specialize in seeing children from birth to eight years old.
For more info give us a call at 510-438-1996