Play Therapy

Play therapy harnesses the natural language of play to help children express emotions, conquer challenges, and unlock their full potential

The "What" and "why" of Play Therapy

Dive into the magical world of play therapy, where children communicate, heal, and grow through the universal language of play. Here, toys become words, and play becomes stories. Journey with us as we transform challenges into opportunities, and discover how the power of play can illuminate the path to understanding and healing.

What Is Play Therapy

Play Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses play, the natural language of children, as a way to help them express feelings, explore experiences, and develop healthier coping skills.

Through creative play, children can communicate what words often can’t, making it an effective and developmentally appropriate form of therapy.

Who Benefits From Play Therapy

Play Therapy is ideal for children who may be struggling emotionally, socially, or behaviourally. It helps children who find it difficult to express themselves through words learn to communicate through play instead.

Our therapists support children facing challenges such as:

Anxiety, worry, or frequent sadness
Behavioural issues at home or school
Difficulty managing emotions or big feelings
Adjusting to family changes (divorce, relocation, new sibling)
Grief, trauma, or loss
Trouble making or keeping friends

Play Therapy can benefit children of all ages, from preschoolers to pre-teens, and is especially effective when a child is showing signs of stress, withdrawal, or frustration in daily life.

Ten Reasons Why Play Therapy is Essential For Your Child

Developmentally Appropriate

Play therapy meets children where they are developmentally, providing them with a familiar medium to explore their inner and outer worlds.

Emotional Expression

Children often lack the complex vocabulary to articulate their emotions and experiences. Play therapy gives them an alternative avenue to express and process complex feelings.

Problem-Solving Skills

As children engage in play, they encounter scenarios that require them to think critically and develop solutions, enhancing their problem-solving skills.

Stress Relief

Play can be a natural stress reliever for children, allowing them to work through anxieties and fears in a controlled and safe environment.

Behavioral Improvement

Through play therapy, children can learn to understand and manage their behaviors, which can lead to improved conduct at home and school.

Trauma Processing

For children who have experienced trauma, play therapy offers a way to express their experience without the need for verbalization, which can be retraumatizing.

Self-Discovery

It provides children with opportunities for self-discovery, allowing them to explore their identities and boost self-esteem

Social Skills

Engaging in therapeutic play often involves social interaction, which can help children improve their social skills and build better relationships with peers and family members.

Therapeutic Relationship

Play therapy helps children build a trusting relationship with their therapist, which can be pivotal for effective therapy.

Safe Exploration

Play therapy helps children build a trusting relationship with their therapist, which can be pivotal for effective therapy.

Our Approach

At Level Up Wellness Group, our child therapists use evidence-based play therapy techniques to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where children can explore their inner world through play. We focus on helping them:

Strengthen emotional regulation and problem-solving skills
Improve communication and social interactions
Build confidence and self-awareness

Therapy sessions are tailored to each child’s age, personality, and goals—ensuring support that feels both engaging and meaningful.

A Letter From Your Child

Dear Mom and Dad,

Imagine when you have a really big thought or feeling, and you talk about it with each other, or with a friend, to make it feel better. That’s what playing is for me. It’s my way of showing you and the world what I’m thinking and how I feel, even when I don’t have the words to tell you.

When you see me playing with my toys, creating stories, or even when I’m a superhero saving the day, I’m not just having fun—I’m figuring things out, like why I got really mad yesterday, or how to share my favorite things with my friends.

There’s this thing called play therapy, and it’s like my version of talking with someone who understands. It helps me with my feelings and problems, just like talking helps you with yours.

When you let me go to play therapy, it’s like you’re giving me my own special way to chat about the big stuff. It’s really important and helps me a lot, just like your talks help you.

Thank you for listening to me, even when I don’t use words.