Play Therapist and Child Counselor in Denver

Play Therapy and Why it Works for Children

The term “play therapy” has become more commonplace in recent years, but is still unclear for some families as to how their child might benefit. Dr. Kim is a child therapist in Denver that draws upon her extensive training and background and combines that with standardized practices of play therapy to help her thoroughly understand your child and his/her needs. By engaging in play with your child, Dr. Kim takes the fear and expectation out of a therapy session and replaces it with an experience that helps your child feel comfortable.

In play therapy, Dr. Kim will interact with your child in a comfortable setting. While play therapy is typically conducted within her Denver office, it is possible to meet with your family in your home, at your child’s school, or even at a park. Dr. Kim wants your child and you to feel comfortable with the venue in which the counseling occurs. Play therapy allows Dr. Kim to observe your child as they problem-solve, deal with unmet expectations, take initiative, and learn how to process and regulate their emotions. By observing these and many other facets of play, Dr. Kim can assess your child’s functioning in many areas, including social-emotional development. You can also visit our page to get answers to your frequently asked questions about play therapy.

A Child Therapist Unlike the Rest in the Denver Area

Dr. Kim’s main focus for your child’s counseling is preventive care. The vast majority of her play therapy clients do not have a mental health diagnosis; however, they are being seen to ensure certain behaviors and actions that may have cause for concern do not become more serious issues as the client develops into an adolescent and teenager. Dr. Kim helps her patients learn how to recognize their emotions and then engage with said emotions to learn control, adaptability, and acceptable expectations of families, schools, and social situations.

Dr. Kim does not believe that the typical therapy schedule is effective for young children. Typically, this includes an evaluative intake appointment, followed by weekly appointments until a person is considered “cured enough” to stop seeing their therapist. Instead, Dr. Kim wants to meet the needs and expectations of your family and your child without restrictions. This means she is available as a play therapist or counselor between sessions, if needed, to support parents. Dr. Kim will provide the level of communication necessary to allow each family to feel confident in their parenting decisions. Many of Dr. Kim’s play therapy clients are seen on a weekly or monthly basis; however, others are seen on a needs-only basis, meaning the child receives care and guidance when the child needs it.

When looking for a child therapist to counsel your child and help with their development, socioemotional reactions, or even to help them understand and deal with a high conflict divorce, Barnemat Consulting is the optimal choice. Dr. Kim has decades of experience as a play therapist and child therapist in addition to her breadth of understanding of childhood and adolescent development. As a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Dr. Kim has completed specific coursework and supervised hours that have allowed her to be well-trained in working with very young children. Currently, Dr. Kim uses her expertise to train other therapists who are working towards their designation as a play therapist in Denver or who need additional training on how to work with young children and their families.

Please reach out to Dr. Kim today to seek help and assistance for your family’s development or even for counseling children in high conflict divorce situations. She will work with you to ensure she is giving your child the treatment and understanding he/she needs while providing the flexibility and support you need. Dr. Kim’s play therapy practice is located in Denver. Please contact her today.