Seven elementary school children's perceptions of the process of counseling with school counselors who utilized play therapy techniques were explored through a qualitative investigation. Findings included the importance of the therapeutic relationship, emotional expressiveness, and creative play. Better choices, decreased anxiety, increased empathy, and bolstered selfconfidence were reported by participants as a result of participation in the counseling process. Additionally, participants articulated their preference for a mixture of traditional verbal interventions and play therapy techniques to solve problems in counseling. Implications for play therapists and counselors who utilize play therapy techniques in school settings are presented.This article presents a qualitative research study that explores children's perceptions of the process of play therapy in school settings. To provide a background for the research, the relevant literature regarding play therapy and school counseling follows.According to Ray, Perkins, and Oden ( 2004), elementary school children respond positively to creative interventions utilized by school counselors. By infusing play therapy interventions throughout a