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.
I provide community based services using a variety of techniques. People truly desire happiness and want to perform at their highest levels but life places "blocks" that prevent them from reaching those goals. By removing the "blocks" I can assist the client in finding pleasure and success in life. My unique educational and professional background of Clinical and Sport & Performance Psychology ...
I work to provide a holistic, personal form of care that provides each client with the tools they need to overcome life's challenging moments. I take an integrative approach to helping others better understand how their patterns are impacting their lives and what options they have to do things differently. I utilize a creative, expressive approach to combine art and music into my practice to...
Our Child Mental Health Program provides in-home therapy for children ages 4 to 21. We have a family centered focus to encourage positive growth in each child. These services are provided by New Behavioral Network through the NJ System of Care. By calling PerformCare at 877-652-7624, parents are able to access our services free of charge. By choosing New Behavioral Network, you will be receivin...
I am a relationship-oriented therapist striving to accept clients unconditionally wherever they are at in life. I believe (and research supports) therapy works best when client and therapist work together toward understanding the origins of dissatisfaction and finding freedom to truly be oneself. This process makes possible change that enhances the relationship with oneself and with others. I w...
Has traditional talk therapy not felt like "enough"? Do you find it difficult to put words together to describe your experiences? Have you found yourself stuck in patterns, situations, or relationships that don't quite make sense but continue to play out in your life? Or you may be concerned about the functioning of an important young person in your life. If you are curious about accessing your...
Thank you for viewing my page! Therapy with me is relational, dynamic, reflective and responsive. You can expect to be challenged, in a warm and supportive environment. Curiosity about relationships and how family history gets carried forward into the present guides my work with children & adults of all ages. I've worked with clients aged 0-101 with an emphasis on connection, authenticity, and...
"Providing an opportunity for healing, support, and growth while assisting individuals and families in the healing process is what we do. I often find that in life, adversity can knock us for unexpected bumps in our journey; however with each bump, there is an opportunity! Our team is trained to walk along this path with you and assist you to a place of healing and wellness. It is important to ...
Victoria is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in major mental health, mood & addiction. Implementing CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, etc. With a clinical background in behavioral health & treating co-occurring disorders, she has dedicated her career to helping those struggling to break negative thought patterns, habits & behaviors. Her professional background includes...
My passion is to assist children, adolescents, teenagers, and young adults overcome their barriers to social success. I have experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, developmental disorders, and others in individual, family, and group settings. My aim is to provide a safe environment for individuals to practice social skills and explore their difficulties and...
With over 20 years as a Jungian based psychotherapist working with individuals, couples, and children, I provide therapy carefully tailored to the need of each individual client in conjunction with the goals set by my clients. I often apply CBT with children and offer Neurofeedback and sand play therapy. I have successfully treated individuals struggling with life transitions, depression, anxie...
Sometimes we get caught up in who we think we should be or how we think we should act. This makes it hard to tune in to which parts of ourselves we want to nourish. I invite clients both young and old to take an active role in learning ways to increase meaning and enjoyment in their lives. I work with adolescents, adults, and parents struggling with issues of depression and anxiety, sexuality, ...
With many years of experience, I facilitate client's growth through techniques designed to take people deeply into their "shadow" side while acknowledging that therapy is a relationship where healing can take place by assisting the individual in being seen for who they really are, freeing them up to be who they are, whether they have felt excluded or have been traumatized or struggling to find...
I have been working in the Human Services filed for almost 18 years. My experience working in the emergency department, inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and group home settings, has prepared me for this journey. I am able to work along side of adults and children alike. I am ready to ReNew You. There is such a need for therapeutic services, especially on the Eastern Shore. My...
Parents and Guardians: Are you struggling to keep the peace at home? Do you feel as though every conversation with your child/teen turns into a screaming match? Are you overwhelmed with what to do next? Do you want to be supportive but don’t know how you can help your child/teen? Does it feel like your child/teen defiantly breaks or ignores all your rules? If you answered yes to any of these...
"Connection is why we're here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives."--Brene Brown. My relationship with clients is the most important aspect of my practice, and my goal is to provide a space for clients of all ages to feel heard, supported, and accepted while they navigate life's challenges. As an artist, I understand that words often fail to truly communicate the intensity of...
