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.
Skilled in counseling children, adolescents, adults and families impacted by legal involvement with DCF, probation, the Courts (including divorce, custody & visitation), criminal and civil proceedings, domestic violence and employment issues. Education and training in law & psychology, I see my role as a counselor to assist others in creating stability and/or healthy relationships with self and...
Whether a child, adolescent, teen, or adult- life can present its own sets of challenges. Oftentimes, these challenges evoke feelings such as anxiety, anger, self-doubt, lack of control, shame, guilt, and sadness. Yet, for some individuals it may show up as physical body pains or unexplained changes in behavior. It can get messy, right? My goal is to hold a space where clients can gain more...
FAX NUMBER is: (540) 218-8800; Now taking new clients: Brooke has 25-years of experience in working with children, families, and adults within the health care system, foster care, schools, community-based services, and in outpatient practice. Brooke’s goal is to help individuals understand the impact of their thoughts on feelings and behaviors, and learn the skills to strengthen and grow as...
I enjoy working with individual children and adults who may be experiencing some sort of challenge in their life. These challenges may be related to anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, relationship difficulties, self-identity as well as many other life difficulties. Whatever your life challenge may be, I work to create a warm, open and safe environment to help you work through it. Counsel...
Everyone deserves support– life can be overwhelming. Our sessions provide a safe, encouraging space for you to slow down and focus on what’s important. As an advocate for you, your family, or your child, we create solutions that help you find healing. By developing your long-term goals, we set milestone successes that help break the “big picture” down into “bite-size." When difficult emotions a...
I have the core belief that hope and healing is possible for clients I work with. I have been working in the field of social work with youth, children, and families for the past 8 years. It is my goal to serve as a team with my client and their family/support system; working to meet developed treatment goals. I have experience working with foster/adoptive families and foster youth. I have enjoy...
We focus on supporting individuals and their family members through their difficult struggles with anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, stress management, parenting, relationship & family conflicts. Our trained mental health professionals specialize in providing low cost individual, couples, family therapy, teletherapy & weekly daytime and evening workshops. We also specialize in...
Therapy can be a great tool to help you or a loved one move toward the life you envision. In session, you will be able to discuss your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with someone who will listen judgement free. I am here for unconditional support and validation through this time of self-exploration and self-care. I utilize a strengths-based approach that considers both the client and their...
The beauty of today is that you can change anything that no longer serves you well. I can help you architect a new and healthy way of living. I work with you to achieve goals, overcome obstacles and make changes or shifts that foster optimal mental health and happiness. I also work with families raising high-need kids who struggle with dysregulation & emotion control. I assist parents in...
Are you struggling to feel understood, supported, or connected? Has life thrown you some hardships and you find yourself trying to "just be"? Have you been through challenging transitions? Have you suffered a loss of signifance? Career? Or relationship possibilities? You may be searching for connection, support, and understanding. Are you wanting to feel heard and validated because the people i...
The most essential commodities of life one can have are love, hope and faith. At some point in life, every human being has experienced a loss of one if not all of the three. The loss of these are daunting which can make life feel purposeless and one can feel hopeless and worthless. Numerous life factors can become increasingly overwhelming. These range from grief, life transitions, family...
Therapy is a place for yourself or your loved one to take time to build self-care, self-reflection, insight and skills to manage the symptoms they are experiencing. Many adults and youth experience symptoms of depression, anxiety or are overcoming issues of past trauma that plays in to their ability to go about life. Sometimes relationships, school or work are harder to navigate, build or...
A.J. is EMDR trained and specializes in trauma. She has an interest in working with children, adolescents, and adults. She wants to support those who are focused on healing, growing, and overcoming both past and present obstacles. A.J. can offer EMDR therapy and trauma-informed approaches. Please reach out if you want to work toward your mental health goals, create sustainable coping strategies...
Change can be scary. Seeking help and support can be a big step. I will walk beside you through the journey from hard things to a life of hope and healing. There’s nothing more powerful than together. Hope and healing is possible. I am passionate about building trust and working with clients to set achievable goals to work towards together. I help children, adolescents, or adults, through learn...
Life is sometimes difficult and it is hard to gain perspective. Also, family and interpersonal relationships can be so complex and challenging. Are you or your child/family struggling? Would you benefit from compassionate professional support? What would it feel like for you to live the life you've dreamed of, to have the relationships you've hoped for and to feel loved and supported each day? ...
