Play Therapy is an approach to counseling utilized for children. Children learn to understand the world through play. Play Therapy embraces play to facilitate therapeutic interventions. Play can include games, dolls, art activities, sports, make-believe, or any other activity that fits a child developmentally and emotionally.
Play Therapy can be beneficial for children with behavioral issues. Because these children might not have the words to communicate their feelings or might not want to, this allows them a space to express themselves and share their feelings through play.
Play therapists get to know the child’s specific interests and can tailor their counseling space to make it unique for each child. As the counselor observes and interacts with the child, they can understand the emotions that lead to their behaviors. Over time, therapists can encourage children to use play to express feelings instead of expressing them through inappropriate or harmful behaviors.
Play Therapy can also be used for adults to help them connect with their inner creativity and facilitate child-like joy.
Right now I am providing teletherapy sessions during the COVID 19 Crisis (online and phone). Please contact me to schedule an appointment today! My clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, substance abuse, domestic violence, effective parenting, grief and loss, chronic illness and cancer. I provide a personalized approach to therapy, working with my clients' strengths...
Catherine Salum is a bilingual Licensed School Psychologist working in South Florida who specializes in Psycho-Educational Evaluations. Her professional focus is on conducting comprehensive evaluations that provide an action plan for your child, adolescent, or young adult to achieve their full academic and emotional potential. Catherine believes that every child has strengths and potential that...
I am committed to working with individuals, couples, and families in ways that promote positive changes and ultimately improve relationships. I believe that healthy relationships are desired by everyone and can be achieved. Helping clients become more self-aware and gain new insight into their unique situation can be powerful. Although I primarily use solution-focused therapy and attachment...
Are you looking for help with child/parenting concerns, relationship issues, and/or unhealthy patterns, including addictions? You don’t have to face these things alone! My experience and skills are helping children, families, adults and couples to work toward building healthy connections and relationships. My background includes training and practice in child-centered play therapy, early childh...
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Jennifer has been a therapist for 10 years and loves working with children, teenagers, adults, and families. She has specialized in helping clients who have experienced trauma but also works with individuals and families on a variety of other concerns such as anxiety, depression and familial relationships. Jennifer's primary focus is to assist others in discovering and developing their own self...
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I’m here to let you know that help is here and you and you your family can get to a better place. Home can start to feel like a calm, fun, enjoyable place instead of the battleground it has turned into. Children with big feelings often trigger big feelings in those around them. Let’s get your kiddo the help they need and give you the support you’ve been looking for. My life’s work is helping...
