
Play Therapy: Your Children’s Emotional and Mental Growth
Play therapy supports children’s emotional and mental growth. Family TLC therapists use techniques to help kids navigate challenges effectively.
Signs Your Child Is Ready for Play Therapy
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Does your child struggle to express emotions or communicate effectively?
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Are you seeking a gentle, effective way to support your child’s mental and emotional growth?
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Would a structured and professional approach to therapeutic play help your child thrive?
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If you answered yes to these questions, Play Therapy could be the right fit for your child. Our evidence-based therapeutic approach uses play as a medium to help children explore emotions, improve communication, and develop problem-solving skills. With the guidance of a skilled Family TLC play therapist, your child can overcome challenges and build resilience in a safe and nurturing environment.
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The Importance of Play Therapy for Your Children
Play Therapy is essential for children because it bridges the gap between their limited verbal skills and emotional needs. Unlike traditional talk therapies, Family TLC Play Therapy uses play materials and activities to allow children to express feelings, process experiences, and communicate their inner world. This approach is particularly effective for children with difficulty articulating their thoughts or emotions in words.
Children facing challenges such as anxiety, behavioural issues, trauma, or social difficulties benefit immensely from Play Therapy. This form of therapy enhances emotional growth and strengthens cognitive and social skills. It provides a structured yet creative outlet for children to work through issues naturally. By fostering trust and understanding, our play therapist empowers children to develop healthy coping mechanisms and build stronger relationships.

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Find the Right Counsellor for You
Our Matching Consultant understands the importance of finding the right combination of personality and therapeutic technique to meet your specific needs. They will listen, guide you through your options, and help match you with the ideal counsellor. This session is your opportunity to ask questions and ensure a customized care path that’s tailored for you.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Play Therapy Success
Family TLC’s Play Therapy process is structured into five phases to guide your child’s emotional and mental growth. This approach ensures that each step is intentional, effective, and tailored to meet your child’s needs. By breaking the process into manageable stages, we aim to provide clarity and measurable progress while fostering confidence in the therapy’s outcomes.

Intake Phase
The Intake Phase is the starting point for understanding your child’s needs. During this phase, our therapists consult with parents or guardians to gather essential information about the child’s emotional history, behavioural patterns, and family dynamics. These discussions help identify key concerns and goals for therapy, creating a solid foundation for a tailored therapeutic plan.
Discovery Phase
In the Discovery Phase, the therapist engages with your child through carefully selected play activities and materials. By observing how your child interacts and communicates through play, the therapist gains insight into emotional triggers, underlying themes, and behavioural tendencies. This phase is crucial for creating a therapy plan that resonates with your child’s unique experiences.
Working Phase
The Working Phase is where the transformative work happens. Using a combination of directive and non-directive play therapy techniques, the therapist helps your child explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. These sessions encourage emotional expression, enhance problem-solving skills, and address specific challenges in a safe and supportive environment.
Check-In Phase
The Check-In Phase involves ongoing evaluation of your child’s progress. Therapists share updates and insights with parents or guardians to ensure therapy goals are aligned. This collaborative approach allows for adjustments to the therapy plan, ensuring that it meets your child’s evolving needs and supports long-term success.
Follow-Up Phase
The Follow-Up Phase ensures that therapy’s benefits are sustained over time. Therapists provide parents and children with tools, strategies, and recommendations to support continued growth and resilience. This phase emphasizes the child’s long-term well-being, ensuring they are equipped to confidently handle future challenges.
Where You Can Access Family TLC Play Therapy Services
Family TLC offers in-person and online Play Therapy services to ensure accessibility for families across Ontario. Our physical locations provide a welcoming space for children to engage in therapeutic play, while our online services make professional support available to clients from the comfort of their homes. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or virtual therapy, we are committed to meeting your child’s needs wherever you are.
Our Physical Locations:
- Barrie: 160 Bradford Street, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 3B5
- Newmarket: 17070 Yonge Street, Unit 209, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 8Z4
- Orillia: Unit 2A 349 West Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 5E1
Our Services are Available Across Ontario:
Our online services are available for customers in Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Markham, Vaughan, Kitchener, Windsor, Richmond Hill, Burlington, Oakville, St. Catharines, Barrie, Guelph, Waterloo, Newmarket, Niagara Falls, Orillia, and all of Ontario.
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