Play Therapy
Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate approach for children who don't yet have the language skills to process emotions through talk therapy alone. Using toys, art, and structured play, a trained clinician helps children express feelings, work through difficult experiences, and build coping skills in a way that feels natural to them.
At Calm Clarity Therapy, our clinicians use play therapy with children navigating anxiety, behavioral concerns, family transitions, and other emotional challenges that are easier to show through play than to explain in words.
How Play Therapy Works
Play therapy sessions are structured around the child's developmental needs:
- Building rapport — the clinician creates a safe, consistent space where the child feels comfortable engaging.
- Observation — through play, the clinician gains insight into the child's inner world, worries, and coping patterns.
- Guided or child-led play — depending on the child's needs, sessions may follow the child's lead or incorporate more structured therapeutic activities.
- Skill-building — coping strategies, emotional vocabulary, and problem-solving skills are introduced through play-based activities.
- Parent collaboration — caregivers are often included in check-ins to reinforce progress at home.
Why Choose Calm Clarity Therapy for Play Therapy
- Clinicians experienced working with children and families
- A safe, age-appropriate space for kids to process emotions
- In-network with Aetna, Cigna, Optum/UHC/UMR, Select Health, Medicare, BCBS/Carelon, and Colorado Medicaid
- Available in
Denver,
Lakewood, and
via telehealth in select cases
Denver Office
7535 E Hampden Ave, Suite 352, Denver, CO
Lakewood Office
12600 W Colfax Ave, Suite B-340, Lakewood, CO
Considering Play Therapy for Your Child?
If you're wondering whether this could help your child, we're happy to talk through what that might look like.
