Social and Emotional Play Therapy
Social and emotional play therapy is a child-centered therapeutic approach that uses play, creativity, and interactive activities to help children express emotions and develop important social and emotional skills. Since children often communicate through play rather than words, this approach allows therapists to better understand their experiences and support their development.

Why Clients Choose Play Therapy
Parents often choose play therapy because it provides children with a safe and engaging way to express feelings, process experiences, and build healthy coping skills. Play therapy can help children who may struggle to verbalize emotions or who are experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges.
Topics We Can Work On
- Emotional regulation
- Social skills and friendships
- Anxiety and fears
- Behavioral challenges
- Family transitions or changes
- Self-confidence and emotional expression
Our Approach
Our therapists create a safe, supportive play environment where children can explore feelings and experiences through activities such as storytelling, art, games, and imaginative play. Sessions are designed to help children build emotional awareness, strengthen problem-solving skills, and develop healthy ways to communicate their needs.
Who We Serve
- Children ages 3-12
Session Options
- In-Person Sessions
Zaif accepts most insurance and offers a cash-pay option as well.
- Please keep in mind that prices vary depending on the type of session and need.
- Prices will be discussed prior to appointment for transparency.
Insurance includes:
- Medicare
- Apple Health (Medicaid & CHIPS)
- Kaiser
- First Choice
- Aetna
- Molina Healthcare
For those that do not have insurance or have insurance we are not currently accepting, we offer a cash pay option.
For more information, please contact us at (206) 709-5121 or visit us at our facility.