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.
Anna Hope, LPC's ideal patients are individuals interested in self-exploration within the framework of a supportive relationship. Common areas of growth and change often involve life transition, self-esteem, optimal health and aligning with one's strengths and values. Whether you desire an improvement in quality of life, experiencing deeper intimacy within relationship, the creation of expanded...
**My practice is not currently taking new clients as I am full capacity.** My passion is to assist individuals with life improvement and enrichment to promote wellness, stability and peace. Life is tough! And, depression, grief and anxiety can make even daily tasks seem daunting as it is often difficult to know where to begin, or to summon the motivation to start. Therapy provides a safe,...
Arisa Lyseng is originally from Japan and is fluent in both Japanese and English. Arisa graduated from Adler Graduate School with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She uses a person-centered and Adlerian approach to therapy, as well as mindfulness techniques. She has years of experience working in the health care field and has been an ally for many people who are in their most...
On the outside it seems like you have it all together, but inside you are struggling with sadness, depression, or anxiety. Does your life always feel chaotic? Perhaps you are dealing with deeply buried childhood trauma or you have recently experienced a traumatic event. Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult. I offer a safe, comfortable space to explore life's challenges. My...
If you are in the LGBT community and seeking therapy, you can feel confident that you will find affirmative treatment focused on your needs and goals. As a member in the community, I understand, through experience, many of the unique needs and circumstances faced by many of us (i.e. discrimination, family rejection, homelessness, lack of support, and job issues). These challenges can cause adde...
Are you experiencing abuse, addictions, anxiety, depression, bereavement/grief/loss, low self-esteem, hopelessness, identity crisis, unexpected career changes, teen-pregnancy or trauma? Then allow me to come along beside you to help you transition into your "new normal" and to help coach and encourage you into a new way of thinking and living! I offer an eclectic, client-centered, holistic...
Life can be hard, unfair, and hurtful at times. But at the end of any storm, there is always a rainbow. As a therapist, my job is to sit with you in the storm. One of the essential pieces to making a change is the relationship between counselor and client. In my practice, I work hard to create a safe and trusting environment where all clients feel comfortable in sharing a piece of their life...
Seeing a therapist doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you. It means that you may be seeking clarity in some areas in your life, or wanting to work through complex emotions. It may mean you are working through a traumatic experience or challenging negative thinking patterns. Some people come to therapy to learn new ways to cope with difficult situations, or they may be focused on persona...
Clients I have worked with have experienced depression, anxiety, intimacy issues, trauma, family concerns, and daily life struggles. Clients often express feeling "stuck" with where they are in life and have exhausted their normal problem-solving skills before seeking help to get "unstuck". I work with clients to help them find new ways to work with the problems that bring them into therapy and...
Third Eye Family Solutions is a team of coaches, & counselors focused on empowering people. We bring new perspectives and support to those who are tired of facing challenges alone. All people deserve to see what is possible in life and to have support in having their dreams being their reality. We focus on relationships, family relationships, those considering or going through a divorce, having...
I have over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, parents, adults, families and groups in many different roles. My passion is working with adults, adolescents and children and adolescents with substance use issues, anxiety, depression, anger, and defiant behaviors. The relationship between therapist and the individual is one of common choice exploring human needs and goals...
My passion is using creativity to support individuals in healing from trauma and increasing their overall well-being. I provide a safe, supportive environment and incorporate a range of modalities from a holistic, trauma-informed and mindfulness-based approach. Through the creative art process, individuals can authentically connect with themselves and learn to process a range of emotions in a...
I offer personalized counseling utilizing a holistic approach. My goal as a therapist is to work with you, not for you, in providing support and encouragement through any obstacle or personal set backs. I provide individual therapy to work on depression, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, relationships, parenting, eating disorders, and more. I work to accommodate your sched...
**Not currently accepting new clients**. I work with adults and teens navigating depression, anxiety, trauma histories, grief, relational difficulties, and identity development and exploration. I am particularly passionate about working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence, as well as queer and trans youth and adults. I aim to support individuals in exploring their various intersectin...
