Helping Children Grow, Heal, and Thrive Through Play
Empowering children and families through play-based therapy that nurtures confidence, connection, and emotional wellbeing.
Counseling Services Offered:
At Giggles & Growth, I offer a range of child-centered and family-
focused therapy options tailored to each individual’s needs.
🕊️ Ideal for ages 3–10, helping with anxiety, behaviour, and adjustment challenges.
Individual
Play Therapy
A warm, creative space where children use play to share feelings, build confidence, and strengthen emotional resilience in a gentle, guided way.
🌈 Great for building communication and teamwork among siblings or peers.
Group & Sibling
Play Therapy
Small group or sibling sessions that nurture empathy, cooperation, and social skills — extending progress made during individual therapy.
👨👩👧 Designed for parents wanting to strengthen bonds through therapeutic play.
Child-Parent
Relationship Therapy
A structured program that helps parents connect through play, deepen understanding, and support their child’s emotional wellbeing at home.
Meet Alayna Voitek
Certified Play Therapist | Founder of Giggles & Growth
Welcome! I’m Alayna, a certified play therapist with specialized training in Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT). I founded Giggles & Growth to provide children and families with a compassionate space to explore, heal, and grow through play.
My journey began in elementary schools, where I saw firsthand how play can transform a child’s ability to express emotions and connect with others. Today, I use play therapy and relationship-focused counseling to help children build confidence, emotional awareness, and stronger family bonds.
At Giggles & Growth, my mission is simple — to empower families to lead happier, more connected, and fulfilling lives.
Why Play Therapy?
Play is how children make sense of their world.
Through toys, art, and imagination, children can safely explore feelings, process experiences, and learn new ways to express themselves.
At Giggles and Growth, every session is guided by empathy, acceptance, and understanding — creating a space where healing feels natural and meaningful.
Learn More About Play Therapy
Explore insights and helpful information for parents and caregivers.
What Is Play Therapy and How It Works
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Play therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses play—the natural language of children—to help them express what they c… Read more
5 Signs Your Child Might Benefit From Play Therapy
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Every child experiences emotional ups and downs, but sometimes they need extra support. Play therapy can be incredibly helpful for… Read more
How Play Helps Children Process Big Emotions
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Children feel deeply, but they don’t yet have the emotional vocabulary to explain what’s happening inside. Play becomes the br… Read more
Building Confidence Through Play
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Confidence grows when children feel capable, creative, and understood—and imaginative play is perfect for nurturing these skills… Read more
How Play Therapy Supports Social Skills
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Play therapy gives shy or frustrated kids a safe, fun place to practice taking turns, sharing, solving conflicts, and making… Read more
Understanding Your Child’s Meltdowns
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Meltdowns are not misbehavior, they’re communication. They happen when a child’s nervous system becomes over… Read more
Let’s take the first step together.
Ready to begin your child’s journey toward growth and connection?
How Giggles & Growth Is Helping Little Ones Grow
Please leave a review of your experience – Your feedback helps Giggles & Growth!
“Alayna, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your gentle guidance helped me see my child’s tantrums as communication instead of misbehavior. We’ve gone from daily battles to so much more connection and laughter. You’re truly making a difference in our family.”
A grateful parent
“Alayna is incredible. She took the time to really understand my son’s needs and made every session fun and engaging. We’ve seen steady improvement in his social skills, and he actually gets excited for his appointments now!”
D Brooks
“Super impressed with the care and professionalism here. My daughter struggled with social skills, and the progress she’s made in just a few weeks is incredible. Highly recommend!”
Ashley M
“My little one absolutely loves coming here. Alayna is patient, creative, and so good at keeping kids engaged. I’d appreciate a little more session feedback sometimes, but overall we’ve had a great experience.”
Lauren Hayes
