Play Therapy in Keller - Fort Worth, TX
Play Therapy in Keller, TX
Kids have a lot of feelings, but sometimes they have difficulty coping with or expressing them. Sometimes this can look like significant behaviors such as screaming, hitting, misbehaving, lying, or school problems. Other times a child might struggle with fears and anxiety, have a hard time being away from their parents, experience excessive crying, difficulty tolerating frustration, or changes in their routine. All these behaviors can be challenging for parents to figure out. As a parent, you may feel lost, worried, and exhausted.
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is specialized counseling for kids ages around 3 to 10. It helps children who are dealing with emotional, behavioral, or social difficulties by using play — a child’s natural form of communication — to express their feelings and work through challenges. Younger kids often cannot tell us what they feel with words, so play becomes their language.
What Play Therapy Can Help With:
Worries and fears
Sadness and depression
Excessive crying or meltdowns
Difficulties separating from parents
Emotional Regulation - coping with big feelings
Trauma
Coping with big changes - moving, changing schools, family changes
Grief and loss
Tantrums and behavior difficulties
Self-esteem and confidence
Neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD, Learning Differences)
Communication skills
Parenting issues
Social navigation
Connection building
Our Play Therapy Expertise:
All of our play therapists are supervised by Carrie Manning, a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. In addition, each therapist on our team has graduate-level training in play therapy and is actively working toward earning their Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential through the Association for Play Therapy.
This means your child is working with a therapist who is trained in developmentally appropriate, evidence-based play therapy approaches and is committed to ongoing learning and professional growth.
How Play Therapy Works
Play therapy provides a non-threatening and developmentally appropriate way for children to express and make sense of their emotions. Through play, children can act out experiences, reenact significant events, and communicate their inner world symbolically. This helps them release emotional tension, gain insight into their feelings, and develop healthier ways of expressing and regulating emotions.
Benefits of Play Therapy
Play therapy equips children with essential emotional coping skills, fostering resilience and well-being. By tapping into the therapeutic potential of play:
Children can freely express themselves
Build problem-solving abilities
Improve communication skills
Strengthen self-esteem
Navigate life’s challenges with confidence and emotional insight
By tapping into the therapeutic potential of play, children can freely express themselves, develop essential coping skills, and process challenging experiences. The benefits of play therapy extend beyond the therapy room, impacting children's self-esteem, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and overall emotional resilience. Through the transformative power of play, children can thrive and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and emotional well-being.
Parent and Caregiver Involvement
As a parent or caregiver, you have an essential role in your child’s growth and healing process. Play therapy is most effective when we work together as a team. We will help equip you with tools and strategies to support your child’s progress, understand their needs, and improve communication and connection.
We will be a team working together to help your child.
Our playrooms in Keller, TX
Our Keller office is designed with children in mind. We offer three full playrooms specifically equipped for play therapy with younger children, along with three additional therapy rooms that are well suited for older kids and teens. Each space is thoughtfully set up to help children feel safe, comfortable, and free to express themselves in ways that feel natural to them.
Reach Counseling provides play therapy services to children and families in Keller, Fort Worth, Alliance, and nearby communities, including Southlake and North Richland Hills. Many families choose our practice because of our specialized training in play therapy and our warm, child-centered environment that supports emotional growth and healing.
If you’re wondering whether play therapy might be a good fit for your child, we invite you to reach out. We’re happy to offer a free phone consultation to talk through your concerns, answer questions, and help you decide on next steps.
Our Playrooms in Keller, TX
