Play therapy techniques are most often used in children ages 4 to 12 years old.  Play therapy techniques are evidence-based strategies that allow the therapist to help children address and resolve their own problems through play.  Through play , children learn to communicate with others, express feelings, develop self-efficacy and self-confidence, and learn problem solving skills.  In this setting, children are encouraged to face fears and find solutions that allow them to change the way they think, feel, and behave to resolve issues.