🎨 Play Therapy at Tracy Morgan Counseling 🎨
Helping Children Heal, Grow, and Thrive—One Session at a Time
At Tracy Morgan Counseling, we believe that play is a child’s natural language—and that meaningful emotional growth often begins on the floor with blocks, puppets, and imagination.
Play Therapy offers a safe and supportive environment for children to express emotions, process experiences, and learn important skills—all through play. It’s especially effective for children who may not yet have the words to explain how they feel, but who are showing signs of emotional or behavioral distress.
🧠 What is Play Therapy 🧠
Play therapy is a structured, evidence-based form of counseling that uses play to help children explore their feelings, build coping skills, and resolve inner conflicts. Through toys, art, movement, and games, children learn to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and improve behavior.
✨ What Play Therapy Helps With✨
Play therapy can be beneficial for children facing a wide range of challenges, including:
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Anxiety, sadness, or mood changes
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ADHD or difficulty with impulse control
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Autism spectrum needs (we offer tailored support for children with autism)
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Emotional regulation and big feelings
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Family changes (divorce, blended families, grief)
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Peer conflict or school-related stress
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Trauma, neglect, or attachment disruptions
🌱 Why Play Works 🌱
Children express their experiences through action, not just words. Play allows them to:
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Feel safe and in control
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Try out new skills and problem-solving techniques
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Learn to express themselves in healthy, age-appropriate ways
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Strengthen their ability to focus, cooperate, and regulate emotions
👩👧 For Parents 👩👧
You play a crucial role in your child’s progress. At Tracy Morgan Counseling, we collaborate closely with caregivers to ensure your child is supported both in session and at home. You’ll receive regular updates, insights, and suggestions for reinforcing progress outside of therapy.
🧩 Autism-Informed Approach 🧩
For children with autism, our play therapy sessions are tailored to support sensory needs, social communication, and emotional expression. We meet each child where they are developmentally, creating structure and connection through the power of play.