Play Therapy

Why Play Therapy?
Play therapy is a well researched mode of psychotherapy for children. Children lack the cognitive maturity to work though their problems sitting and talking. Their creative and problem solving processes happen through play, and playful interaction.

Well trained play therapists use specific language and play techniques which facilitate children’s ability to: build frustration tolerance, increase attention span, develop impulse control, learn, communicate, process, grow, express, create, problem solve, develop confidence, and meet their ultimate potential.

As a prescriptive play therapist I employ researched techniques to address each child’s needs appropriately. I always partner with parents in this process.

Families will be treated with respect in a non-judgmental manner.

Individual, family or parent-child therapy is available. Parents may receive training on how to effectively use positive discipline for children while managing difficult behaviors.

**Social skills/friendship groups also available.

Ms. Ludlow’s Qualifications: Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor
In order to become a Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor, Wendy has received years of extensive post-graduate supervision and training as required and monitored by The National Association for Play Therapy (NAPT). This is the highest level of certification available for a play therapist. To learn more about this process visit the NAPT website at: www.a4pt.com

Wendy Is experienced in treating children with:

* Depression
* Anger issues
* Anxiety
* Child Onset Bi-Polar Disorder
* Asperger Syndrome/PDD NOS
* Learning Problems
* Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
* Social problems / Communication disorders
* Bullying issues
* Grief & Loss issues (including death, divorce)
* Trauma
* Learning problems

Contact Wendy
Please feel free to contact Wendy: By phone at: 646-213-0294 or by email at: wendy@therapywithatwist.com for further information.