Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is an effective, developmentally responsive, play-based mental health intervention for young children ages 3 to 10 who are experiencing social, emotional, behavioral and relational disorders. CCPT utilizes play, the natural language of children. The therapeutic relationship provides a safe, consistent therapeutic environment in which a child can experience full acceptance, empathy, learn impulse control and other skills, and understanding and process inner experiences and feelings through play and symbols.