Play Therapy in Glendale, Colorado
Helping Children Navigate Big Feelings Through Play
If your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional outbursts, behavioral challenges, difficulty adjusting to changes, or other emotional concerns, play therapy can provide a safe and supportive space for healing and growth. At Sarah Smith Counseling, I offer in-person play therapy for children ages 3–12 in a developmentally appropriate environment designed to help children express themselves, build emotional resilience, and strengthen coping skills.
Children often communicate through play rather than words. Through the language of play, children can work through difficult experiences, process emotions, and develop healthier ways of navigating their world.
What Is Play Therapy?
Play therapy is an evidence-based approach that allows children to express thoughts, feelings, and experiences through play, art, imagination, and creative expression. Because children do not always have the words to describe what they are experiencing, play provides a natural pathway for communication and healing.
Play therapy can support children experiencing:
Anxiety and excessive worry
Emotional dysregulation
Anger and frustration
Family transitions such as divorce or separation
Grief and loss
Trauma or stressful experiences
School-related concerns
Social difficulties
Low self-esteem
Behavioral challenges
Supporting Glendale Families
Families in Glendale often seek therapy when they notice their child struggling with overwhelming emotions, increasing anxiety, difficulties at school, or changes within the family system. Whether your child is navigating a significant life transition or simply needs additional support managing big feelings, play therapy can provide a space where they feel understood, accepted, and supported.
Many parents are surprised to learn that children often show emotional distress through behavior before they can express it verbally. Play therapy helps children communicate what they may not yet have words for while providing parents with tools and insight to support their child's emotional growth.
Conveniently Located for Glendale Families
My office is conveniently located for families living in Glendale and surrounding communities, including Cherry Creek, Hilltop, Washington Park, Virginia Village, and other Denver neighborhoods.
Many families appreciate having access to a dedicated play therapy space where children can explore emotions, develop coping skills, and experience the safety of a therapeutic environment specifically designed for their developmental needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages do you work with?
I provide play therapy for children ages 3–12.
How long does play therapy take?
Every child is unique. The length of therapy depends on your child's needs, goals, and the concerns bringing them to treatment.
Do parents participate in therapy?
Yes. Parent involvement is an important part of treatment, and regular parent consultations are incorporated throughout the therapeutic process.
What concerns can play therapy help with?
Play therapy can help children experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral concerns, grief, trauma, family transitions, and social challenges.
Do you offer virtual play therapy?
I provide play therapy in person because children benefit greatly from the therapeutic environment, connection, and co-regulation opportunities available within the playroom.
Schedule a Consultation
Finding the right therapist for your child is an important decision. If you are looking for play therapy in Glendale, Colorado, I would be happy to speak with you about your concerns and determine whether my services may be a good fit for your child and family.