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The primary objective of this research is to investigate the impact of Child-Centered Play Therapy on children aged 3–10’s attitudes toward boundaries, as well as their social-emotional well-being and psychological resilience, using a quasi-experimental design. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group. The study group consisted of 18 children (9 experimental and nine control) aged 3–10, selected using criterion sampling. Quantitative findings were collected using the “Social-Emotional Well-being Scale for Preschool Children” and the “Psychological Resilience Scale.” After meeting the assumptions, the Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Repeated Measures ANOVA methods were used for analysis. The study demonstrated a statistically significant and highly potent effect in favor of the experimental group that received child-centered play therapy. Specifically, the time × group interaction was significant for self-control, assertiveness, communication, and exploration enjoyment. Qualitative findings from semi-structured interviews support the observation that children experienced behavioral changes during the process, including asserting their rights, setting boundaries, and establishing a healthy balance with their parents. Additionally, improvements were observed in mothers’ parenting attitudes.