Play Therapy for Children
Helping children ages 3-12 express feelings, heal from trauma, and develop healthy coping skills through the natural language of play.
AEON Counseling & Consulting provides professional play therapy services in Lynn, Massachusetts and throughout the state via telehealth. Our licensed therapists help children communicate their experiences and feelings through play—a language that comes naturally to them.
📞 617-855-0057 | 📍 Lynn, MA | 💻 Virtual therapy available
What is Play Therapy?
Play therapy uses toys, games, art, and imaginative play to help children express what’s troubling them when they don’t have the words. Through play, a trained therapist helps children:
- Express complex emotions safely
- Process difficult experiences and trauma
- Develop problem-solving skills
- Build self-esteem and confidence
- Practice healthy social interactions
Unlike traditional talk therapy, play therapy meets children where they are developmentally, using methods that align with how children naturally learn and communicate.
When to Consider Play Therapy
Play therapy can help children dealing with:
Behavioral & Emotional Challenges
Developmental Issues
Trauma & Crisis
AEON specializes in trauma-informed play therapy for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, family violence, medical trauma, community violence, discrimination, or immigration-related stress.
How AEON’s Play Therapy Works
Individual Sessions
One-on-one play therapy where children explore feelings in a safe, supportive environment with a trained therapist.
Family Involvement
Parent consultation and family play sessions to strengthen relationships and extend healing beyond therapy.
What to Expect
Sessions typically last 45-50 minutes. Children engage in various forms of play—art, games, storytelling—while the therapist provides therapeutic guidance. Parents receive regular updates and learn techniques to support their child at home.
Why Choose AEON?
Licensed Professionals
Our therapists have specialized training in play therapy, child development, and trauma-informed care.
Evidence-Based
Research shows play therapy produces significant positive outcomes, especially when families are involved.
Culturally Responsive
We address systemic issues affecting children, including racism, discrimination, and trauma in marginalized communities.
Family-Centered
We believe healing happens within families. Parents are essential partners in the therapeutic process.
Does Play Therapy Work?
Yes. Multiple research studies confirm play therapy’s effectiveness:
- Meta-analysis of 93 studies found large treatment effects (Bratton et al., 2005)
- Effective across age, gender, and presenting issues
- Particularly strong outcomes for children of color (Lin & Bratton, 2015)
- Best results when parents actively participate