PlayTherapyApps.com (by Healing Connections by Karen Fried) provides therapeutic digital apps and accompanying online courses now used in 114 countries. Each app invites individuals of all ages to connect with their inner experience through creative expression. Used in therapeutic sessions, classrooms, and at home to help children and teens connect with emotions, build a stronger sense of self, and express through playfulness, imagination, and humor. Interactive tools playable online. Commercial use requires reviewing Terms of Use.
Child & AdolescentVerified June 2026
Play Therapy Apps
Therapeutic digital apps used in 114 countries for children and teens
About Play Therapy Apps
What Play Therapy Apps does
The features that actually matter for therapy practice.
Therapeutic digital apps for children and teens
Used in 114 countries
Online courses included
Interactive tools playable online
Creative expression focus
Suitable for sessions, classrooms, home
Honest assessment
What works and what does not, based on hands-on testing.
What works well
- Global use (114 countries) signals quality
- Multi-context use (therapy, school, home)
- Long-running educational content business
Where it falls short
- Not HIPAA-secured for PHI
- Per-app pricing model can add up
- Less clinical workflow integration
FAQ
Common questions about Play Therapy Apps
- What is Play Therapy Apps best for?
- Therapeutic digital apps used in 114 countries for children and teens
Alternatives
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