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 offer personalized psychiatric care through holistic approaches, conducting thorough evaluations and creating tailored treatment plans for conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. My diverse healthcare experience enables me to effectively manage mental health issues. I prioritize collaboration with counselors and family members, fostering a supportive environment...
At Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness, my treatment philosophy centers on providing compassionate, patient-centered care that addresses the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. I believe in taking a holistic approach to mental health, treating the root causes of conditions rather than just managing symptoms. I prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space where patients feel heard, valued, ...
My expertise is handling Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma and Grief for children and adults, but I also work with mood disorders, ADHD, relationship counseling and other issues.
We are dedicated to providing exceptional psychological services with a psychodynamic approach. We specialize in individual, couple, and family psychotherapy, addressing a wide range of issues including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
We strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where individuals and families can heal and thrive.
Fluent in Spanish with education, training, and experience in therapy models such as CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I selectively integrate a variety of goal-oriented, solution-focused, and person-centered techniques into a uniquely individualized treatment approach for individuals, couples, and families. My…
Therapy is an opportunity to gain insight, move towards personal growth, and build confidence in yourself. I enjoy working with children and adults and am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I believe that people are often stronger than they believe, and I will work to help you understand and value your strengths, while tackling the issues that brought you into therapy. My…
Struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship distress, low self-esteem, or simply need guidance on life’s journey? I provide a safe, judgement-free space for self-discovery & personal growth. Through active listening, thoughtful questioning, and evidence-based techniques, I will help you gain clarity, & set achievable goals towards health, healing, and happiness. If you seek greate...
Neurodiversity is natural and necessary for life. Individuals that may find themselves outside of prescriptive boxes may find themselves lost in the current of life. Uncertain, without plan or conscious awareness, this individual may wander from thing to thing seeking to fill a void. Come to therapy, try something new and let's let healing do its work.
When feelings of stress are beginning to build up and a loss of control seems to be more and more inevitable, I can help. If you are having difficulty dealing with every day life or that everyone is against you, then lets talk about it. Putting yourself first will help bring out the best version of yourself. By making the steps to seek counseling, you will develop skills to help when life throws…
I work with clients who may be struggling with family conflict, partnership phase of life issues and individuals seeking to meet their goals through strength-based methods to build confidence, empower families and partners to move relationships to the next level. During our initial sessions, we will explore the presenting issues then collaborate to create a strength-base goals plan.
Do you want greater happiness and peace for yourself, your relationships, and your family? Providing you with tools, perspective, and support is one of the most rewarding aspects of life for me. I can’t wait for you to turn life’s challenges from stumbling blocks into stepping stones to a much better life than you ever thought possible. I look forward to our meeting, until then, take care.
I am a Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 21 years of experience. I have three Master’s degrees, and a doctorate degree. The goal of my career is to help my clients deal with mental illness that disrupts their normal functioning and help them regain a restored sense of balance and function with the use of both therapy and medication.
