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.
Change can happen when people are given the time and space to learn and process their personal life challenges, and then take action. I would be honored to work with you during the difficult seasons of your life, to help empower you towards the change you need. Your sessions will be guided by your personal story, input and my combined backgrounds in social work and education. My experience as a...
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I specialize in adolescents and young adults, as well as children ages 0-5. My ideal client age group is early adolescences, age 12 to 15, but I am experienced in working with children of all ages. I also specialize in treating trauma, addiction and attachment issues in both children and adults. I’ve worked with addiction & trauma for 20+ years, primarily with adolescents & young adults. I am...
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