Play therapy is a therapeutic practice that uses play to help people, generally children, to communicate and express themselves. Typically used on children ages 3 through 11, play therapy can help to resolve social problems and aid in growth and development. Play therapy provides a safe space for children to act out their fantasies and express their feelings and thoughts. Because a child’s emotions are often communicated through play, it is often easier for a child to express their feelings through toys, instead of words.