Play Therapy in Iowa

Developmentally appropriate therapy that uses play and creativity to help children communicate, process experiences and build skills.

What Is Play Therapy?

Play is a natural way for children to communicate, learn, explore relationships, and make sense of experiences. Play-based therapy uses developmentally appropriate activities to help children express thoughts and emotions that may be difficult to put into words. The therapist uses play intentionally within the therapeutic relationship based on the child's needs and treatment goals.

Play-Based Therapy May Help With

Play-based approaches may support children experiencing anxiety, grief, family changes, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, behavior concerns, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, or difficulty communicating feelings.

How Play-Based Therapy Can Help

Through play and creative activities, children can practice coping skills, emotional expression, problem-solving, communication, and new ways of responding to difficult situations in a supportive environment.

Our Approach

At Iowa Family Counseling, therapy is individualized and collaborative. Our clinicians draw from evidence-based and person-centered approaches based on each client's needs, strengths, experiences, developmental level, and goals.

Is Play-Based Therapy Right for Your Child?

The therapist will consider the child's age, developmental needs, concerns, strengths, and goals when determining how play and other therapeutic approaches may be incorporated into treatment.

Flexible Ways to Access Therapy

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In-Person Therapy

Receive counseling in a comfortable, supportive setting at one of our available office locations.

School-Based Therapy

Eligible students in partnering school districts may be able to receive counseling during the school day

Telehealth Across Iowa

Secure telehealth appointments make it possible to connect with an Iowa Family Counseling clinician from home anywhere in Iowa.

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Based Therapy

Receive counseling on-site at partnering nursing facilities, making compassionate mental health care more accessible and convenient for residents.