

Warren County Play Therapy
​Playfully Healing Hearts and Minds
At Warren County Play Therapy, we specialize exclusively in providing therapeutic support for children under 13. Our dedicated therapists are passionate about helping empower children and help them navigate tough emotional and behavioral challenges. With years of experience and a compassionate approach, we create a safe and nurturing environment for children to express themselves. We believe in the power of play therapy and tailored strategies to foster resilience and growth. Our commitment to each child's unique journey makes us a trusted partner for families seeking support.
About
Our Services
Play Therapy
Playful
Diagnostic ADHD
Assessments
Parent Coaching
WHAT IS PLAY THERAPY?
Play Therapy is a therapeutic approach designed for children, allowing them to express their thoughts emotions through play, which is their innate form of communication. Our therapists utilize toys, music, art, storytelling, and movement, rather than just words, to help children navigate challenges, develop coping skills, and explore their inner selves in a nurturing and safe setting. We take into account each child's personality and interests, in determining what type of play therapy is the best fit for them. See the types of play therapy that we use below:
Child Centered
Play Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral
Play Therapy
Integrative
Play Therapy
AdLerian
Play Therapy
The child leads the play while the therapist follows, reflects, and creates a safe space for confidence, expression, and growth.
The therapist combines different play-based approaches and activities to meet each child’s unique needs and goals.
Play is used to help the child understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Therapist understand the child’s world while building connection, insight, confidence, and new ways of coping.
Who does it help?
Play Therapy offers significant benefits for children from the age of 2 to adolescence who are facing challenges such as:
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Anxiety
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Big feelings
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Trauma
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Grief
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ADHD
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OCD
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Peer Conflict
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Autism spectrum disorder
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Family changes (such as divorce or new siblings)
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Struggles with emotional regulation.
This therapeutic approach fosters healing and attachment, boosts self-esteem, and improves social and problem-solving skills, enabling children to flourish in their homes, schools, and relationships.
Benefits of Play Therapy

Enhanced emotional growth
Play Therapy empowers children to explore and express their emotions in a safe and supportive environment, fostering emotional growth and resilience.
Improved school performance

Through Play Therapy, children develop essential coping skills and emotional regulation, leading to improved school performance and confidence in their academic journey.

STRONGER peer AND FAMILY relations
By learning to navigate their emotions and build confidence through play therapy, children develop stronger and healthier peer relationships.
Healthy development

Play Therapy supports the healthy emotional, social, and cognitive development of children, providing a strong foundation for their future.

Some of the other services we offer,
to support children's mental and emotional well-being include:
-Talk therapy
-Play-Based EMDR Trauma Therapy
-Social Skills Groups
-summer camps
-Group and family therapy
OUR TEAM
Dedicated to Helping Children Thrive
We are confident that Warren County Play Therapy has made a significant difference in the lives OF MANY children. Our therapists utilize a professional and compassionate approach, combined with effective strategies and support.

AMANDA Crane
LCSW, RPT-S
EMDR TRAINED
LCSW Supervisior
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor
CLINICAL DIRECTOR

ALLISON WILLIAMS
LAC
Group Therapy Coordinator

Isabella Freda
LAC

ANGELA MATUS
LCSW
SPECIALIZES IN OCD AND ANXIETY
Lead Therapist

MARISSA HAY
LSW

COMING SOON!

Alexis Humphrey
COMING SOON!
LCSW
AUTPLAY CERTIFIED

CASEY WIRTZ
LAC

COMING SOON!

Morgan Lozirk
Student Intern

Sheali Hannigan
Office manager

