Play therapy is an system of therapy used to help children experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. Play therapy is an evidence-based modality for the treatment of children, who often lack the vocabulary necessary for processing difficult feelings.
Dr. Perez-Strumolo has extensive experience providing therapy services to children and adolescents in various settings including children affected by severe trauma, those involved with child protective services, and those facing a variety of mental health challenges, such as those related to family conflict, loss, anxiety and depression.
For more information about the way play therapy works and its efficacy, visit the Association for Play Therapy.
For information about the effectiveness of play therapy, visit this review via the National Library of Medicine.