Play Therapy
in Plainfield, Danville, and Indianapolis, IN
Play Therapy
Did you know that play is actually "brain work"?
Recent neuroscience research shows that Play Therapy is one of the most effective ways to help children regulate their emotions. Why? Play activates both the limbic system (the brain's emotional center) and the prefrontal cortex (the logic center)
By bridging this gap, children learn to:
âś… Move from "meltdown" to "problem-solving."
âś… Build new neural pathways for resilience.
âś… Process trauma in a way that feels safe.
How Play Therapy Helps Everyday Life
Play Therapy in Action:
Whether a child is facing anxiety, grief, conflict, or developmental challenges, play therapy allows them to explore their inner world in a meaningful way. Because play is non-threatening, children can process experiences at their own pace.
For Parents & Caregivers:
Encourage play at home — it supports emotional expression, coping skills, and resilience long after the session ends.
For kids, the "work" of healing doesn't happen on a couch—it happens on the floor. As clinicians, we aren't just watching them play; we are witnessing them rewire their brains for a healthier future.
James Davis, LMHC Bio
Carla Hubbard, Ed.S., LMHC Bio
Jennifer O’Neal, LMHC Bio
Debbie Maxwell, LCSW Bio
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What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is a developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approach that uses the therapeutic power of play to help children express feelings, process experiences, and work through emotional challenges. Children often communicate best through play — their natural language.
Did You Know?
Play therapy isn’t just “playing with toys.” A trained therapist creates a safe, supportive space that helps children explore emotions, build coping skills, and grow toward healthy emotional development.