Play Therapy for Children: Supporting Emotional Growth
Discover how imaginative play can help your child express feelings, build confidence, and find balance in their everyday life.
Explore Our Play Therapy Services for Families
Individual Play Therapy
Creative Therapeutic Activities
Individual Play Therapy
One-on-one sessions where children can express themselves freely. A safe space for them to explore emotions and develop coping skills.
Family Play Therapy
Creative Therapeutic Activities
Individual Play Therapy
Engaging sessions for the whole family to strengthen connections. Together, you’ll learn to communicate better and support each other emotionally.
Creative Therapeutic Activities
Creative Therapeutic Activities
Creative Therapeutic Activities
Fun, hands-on activities that promote emotional expression and growth. These activities cater to all children, helping them build confidence through play.
Discover the Heart of Imagination Grove Play Therapy
Brianne Daubenspeck, LCSW, RPT
Welcome to Imagination Grove Play Therapy! I believe that healing and growth happen best when we meet individuals exactly where they are—and for many, that language is play. While we often associate play with youth, play therapy is a powerful, transformative modality for people of all ages and their families. It provides a safe, creative, and non-threatening space to process experiences, communicate complex feelings, and build deeper connections.
In my practice, I specialize in helping young children and their families navigate big feelings, behavior challenges, anxiety, and social struggles through warm, developmentally informed play therapy. Because children often express their inner worlds best through play, my sessions are intentionally designed to help them build emotional regulation, confidence, coping skills, and stronger relationships both at home and school.
As a Registered Play Therapist and School Social Worker, I bring extensive experience supporting children across early childhood, elementary school, and family systems. My clinical focus includes specializing in:
- Sensitive children and emotional outbursts
- ADHD and autism-related needs
- School-related stress and life transitions
- Friendship and social difficulties
My therapeutic approach is deeply compassionate, practical, and tailored to each individual’s unique strengths and needs. I place a high value on a family-systems approach, working closely with parents and caregivers to offer guidance, practical tools, and co-regulation strategies that create lasting progress far beyond the therapy room. When families feel supported, individuals thrive.
Practice Details & Availability
- Now Accepting New Clients * Services Offered: In-Person (Chicago) & Telehealth
- Consultations: Parent and caregiver consultations are always welcome.
📋 Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Notice: As a current employee of Chicago Public Schools, there are strict ethical and conflict-of-interest guidelines regarding the students I am able to serve privately. When reaching out, please include the name of your child’s school so we can immediately confirm eligibility.
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