Welcome parents, colleagues, and other interested parties to Play Therapy 123, a mental health practice specializing in Play Therapy treatment modalities. Here at Play Therapy 123, we believe that you (the parent) are experts on your children, we are the experts at Play Therapy, and your children are the experts at play. When we all come together, we are all experts trying to benefit your family.
Why Play?
Play Therapy is an Evidence-Based
Child Therapy
Countless research articles on the positive effects of play therapy on children. Decrease in anxiety and stress for both parents, teachers and children, increase in early achievement scores for elementary school-age children, and decrease in externalizing factors such as aggression, are just a few effects of play therapy. Don’t believe us?
Play Therapy is Age and Developmentally Appropriate
Play is the universal language for children. It helps them solve problems, work through disturbances, cope with significant changes or trauma, provides stress relief… Ask your child why they play, and it might surprise you!
Play Therapy is Child Led and Child-Centered
Not all children want to go to therapy, but all children want to play. With the expertise of a Registered Play Therapist, we are specifically trained to foster and create a safe environment to help understand and create treatment plans for the betterment of your child and family’s life.
“Play is a child’s natural form of communication. When you see a child, you see their art, their hopes, their dreams, their passion through their play. We can learn so much through their eyes and their world view.”
Tom Macalik, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S
Founder & CEO, Play Therapy 123, PLLC
Schedule with a
Licensed Counselor
and Play Therapist
We treat children ages 0-10 years of age that struggle with a variety of issues:
- Traumatic experiences and PTSD Symptoms
- Grief/Loss
- Anger Outbursts and Aggression
- Familial Concerns and Transition of Life
- Sibling Rivalries
- Anxiety and Depression
- Divorce and Separation
- Disconnection from a Parent or Teacher
Play Therapy 123, PLLC 