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.
Currently offer appointments in office or Telehealth. I offer life changing treatment with EMDR Therapy provided with compassion and skill. With over 20 years experience, I work collaboratively with clients in a warm, respectful manner to resolve issues of concern. I treat adults and children 5+ with trauma, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, dissociative disorders, LGBTQ...
I provide a warm, safe and confidential environment for people of all ages who want to make positive changes in their lives, process difficult experiences, and/or strengthen relationships with loved ones. Individuals and families of diverse ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identification backgrounds are all welcome in my practice. I have spent most of my career working with...
Finding a safe place to take your children for help or a safe place to take your own concerns can seem overwhelming. I work with children/adolescents, and women's individual counseling and couples. There are many challenges facing students from bullying, anxiety about academics to violence in schools. I work with families facing divorce, children on the Autism spectrum, behavioral issues, acade...
***PLEASE NOTE: I am currently not taking new clients until January 2021*** I believe in the power of self-awareness and taking action. I am passionate in empowering my clients in making intentional choices to improve overall wellness. I have a direct, solution-oriented approach, which aids individuals in addressing problematic behaviors and thought processes which are negatively impacting thei...
The quest to live authentically is challenging but ultimately transformative. With hard work and supportive professional guidance, clients have the opportunity to examine persistent, troubling patterns without judgment or shame, and in doing so create space for growth and possibility. I work with clients age 6 to end of life -- individuals, partners, and families -- to explore individual and...
I invite you to join me in a safe and warm space, where you will be welcomed with respect. Together we will create a treatment plan that is unique to your challenges, strengths, and lifestyle. I take a humanistic approach, as I look at each individual holistically, with respect for where you come from and appreciation that you are trying your best. Our collaboration will thrive in an open...
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I believe creating a secure, trusting and meaningful relationship is the basis for opening the door to change in our lives. Life can be hard. Whether it be stress from relationships, work, parenting (sometimes all of the above!) and life changes, we all deserve a space where we feel heard, valued and seen. This allows us to process what happened, whats happening now, and how to move forward....
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As a Registered Play Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor, I use play therapy tools to develop the heart, mind and soul of children. After working with children and families in private practice and in school settings for many years, my passion is to empower my clients through play. Through their natural language, play, children can learn to express their emotions and start to heal. I...
**Providing telehealth (video/phone sessions) to existing and new clients throughout COVID-19 social distancing/isolation protocols** Are you looking for support in creating a happier and more fulfilling life? Is it difficult to regulate your emotions? Are you struggling with your relationships? Do you feel like you are losing control of yourself and your life? Does it feel like you are making ...
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Whether I am working with a child or an adult, my primary goal is to help to create a safe space for them to identify, explore and manage the emotions and behaviors that are impeding their potential for living a healthier and happy life. I have extensive training and experience working with children and adults who have experienced trauma. Though often feeling depleted and unrecognized, I have...
My passion is working with children and young people dealing with depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, guilt & shame, trauma, self-esteem issues, and chronic illness/pain. I want to know what the client's needs are and how I can meet them so that we can reach their therapeutic goals. Therapy for me is a collaboration. I would love to help clients with their specific needs in sever...
