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.
Our mission is to create Psychological wellness and healing. Supporting individuals and families growth and empowerment toward better health. Our practice provides specialized individual and group therapy for Anxiety, Self- Esteem, Behavioral Disorders and Social Emotional functioning. Our groups consist of Adolescents, children and adults. Groups are typically held weekly between four and six...
Valerie Armstrong is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 46903), with two decades of experience working with children, adults and families. Valerie has extensive experience in treating child abuse/neglect and trauma. She is skilled in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-informed care. Valerie has directed state-funded mental health programs for both children ...
I am an advocate for social justice and aspire to reduce stigma related to mental health disorders. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or a life transition, therapy can work for you. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy and my goal is to support you in your journey back to wholeness, healing, and personal growth. You have a voice that deserves to be heard and st...
I believe that “No man is an Island…” (John Donne), and being in relationship with one another can be hard, but worth it. I have a passion in working with children, individuals, couples, and families in restoring relationships with each other, and ultimately finding relational peace. My goal in therapy is to create a non-judgmental, safe space, as you begin to share what brought you in. I...
I work with a wide range of people. My clients like deep work, As a Process Oriented therapist and teacher I use dreamwork, symptoms work, bodywork, movement, relationship work, conflict work, inner work and meditation, art and creativity, and many other methods based on the individuals client's process. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have helped develop Process Oriented fami...
I am honored to be considered as a therapist in your journey towards peace and happiness. My expertise centers in trauma-informed care, specifically in childhood adversity and eating disorders. Making peace with your body, with your past, and with your future are goals that I want to help you achieve. I value an approach that involves understanding and honoring the context in which your emotion...
I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about my work with children, teens, and adults. I prefer to take a relational, client-centered approach to psychotherapy and strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative environment where my clients can be empowered to create positive change and to live better and more meaningful lives. I also come with years of experience working with...
**Accepting new clients** As humans, we all suffer, struggle or experience pain in our lives. But the story does not have to end there. Do you find yourself plagued by anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, conflictual relationships, low self esteem, overwhelm, hurt or another emotional stressor? No matter where you are, there is hope for you. As your therapist, I am here to walk alongside you in ...
Life can be an emotional roller coaster, and sometimes we feel stuck, out of control, or hopeless. We can feel inadequate and misunderstood.. What makes us successful are the coping skills we learn to use, the ability to set boundaries, and proper communication. Together, we will create a plan to address what’s holding you back, and at the same time enhance your strengths. I prefer to meet with...
Jane has been an LCSW for the past 25 years practicing in Southern New Jersey and providing therapy to children, adults, couples, families, LGBTQ, HIV, and the Transgender population. She assists the client in helping them in empowering themselves. Jane loves working with children and providing Play Therapy in dealing with trauma. Trauma also effects adults which Jane addresses in therapy often...
***We do not accept insurance or vouchers of any kind.*** Are you or someone you care for interested in reigniting your innate capacity for healing and growth? At Inner Refuge Counseling our focused attention to the development of individualized therapeutic frameworks is done in a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment that helps to facilitate a safe guided exploration of self, within ...
Dr. Taborga's experience and training includes approaches based in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT), Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment interventions, Psycho-dynamic, Solution-Focused, Reality Therapy, Family Systems, Behavioral Interventions and Play Therapies. These approaches provide the basis for helping clients to bring the unconscious scripts into conscious awareness, understan...
The path to healing after a trauma is unique to each individual. I believe in helping you discover the best path for you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor within a private practice setting. I graduated in 2018 from Wake Forest University with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Since then, I have had the opportunity to serve a diverse range of clients in community and...
It's difficult to find the right therapist, with the many different treatment approaches, personalities, and even worldviews. As a Catholic-Christian therapist, I know it's especially challenging to find a therapist who is professional (ie, not a pastor or preacher) and yet competent to understand the unique experiences and challenges of people of faith. There are many reasons why people might...
I strive to provide a comfortable, non-judgemental space for clients to share thoughts and feelings. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Please don't hesitate to contact me by phone or email if you have any questions, or to set up an intake. Current availability Monday morning to early afternoon....
