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.

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Individual Play Therapy

Therapy for Teens and Adults

Through play, children can express feelings, process experiences, and develop new ways of coping, even when they do not yet have the words to explain what is happening. Play therapy can support children experiencing anxiety, emotional outbursts, ADHD, neurodivergence, trauma, life transitions, and other social or emotional challenges.

Therapy for Teens and Adults

Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I offer a supportive and individualized approach that may incorporate conversation, creative expression, play-based techniques, and sand tray therapy to help teens and adults explore emotions, understand patterns, and move toward meaningful change.

Parent Consultations

Therapy for Teens and Adults

Parent Consultations

Parent consultations provide a supportive space to discuss your child’s needs, better understand their emotions and behavior, and identify practical ways to help at home. Together, we can explore parenting concerns, strengthen your connection with your child, and develop strategies that support your family’s unique needs.

Discover the Heart of Imagination Grove Play Therapy

Brianne Daubenspeck, LCSW, RPT, C-SSWS

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.

Play Therapy for Children: Supporting Emotional Growth