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.
Julie provides therapy for adolescents, couples, families, and adults, providing both expressive (art, play) and talk therapy techniques. Julie specializes in working with disorders such as Bipolar, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Additional areas of clinical focus include alcoholism and drug addiction, and self-harming behaviors. An area of particular passion...
I work with children with a variety of issues that affect their lives and impact the family. I have worked with children with developmental issues as young as 2 years of age as well as children in CPS and foster care. I am certified as a child centered play therapist and am trained in Trauma Focused CBT in order to help children dealing with different types of trauma. I am also experienced in...
If you're seeking growth, growth will be inevitable. I enjoy the thrill of witnessing my clients recognize their potential and take charge of their lives, perhaps for the very first time. When your life improves, I am deeply moved, and thankful. And, because I am a practical person, your therapy will have a beginning, a middle, and an end, so you can get on with the pleasure of creating a...
I am passionate about connecting with clients and providing them with a safe and open environment where they can learn, grow, and improve themselves. I have worked with a broad range of client needs and have found that a strong foundational relationship between client and therapist is essential to creating any kind of growth. I encourage clients to shift into a positive framework and will often...
I approach therapy with a family systems lens, working to foster change and improve the functioning of individuals and families they are part of. I provide therapy for young children ages 2-10, in addition to adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, self-esteem, and trauma. For adults, I utilize CBT and a person-centered approach to work towards ...
Trouble getting along with others? Are you constantly finding yourself irritable, down in the dumps or struggling with panic attacks? Do you feel as if no one gets you or understands what you are going through? I can help. Call and schedule an appointment for an assessment and corresponding therapy. I am an experienced, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. As a graduate from Benedictine U....
I truly believe we all have the resources within us to grow and heal. However, there are times we become "stuck" in life and overcome with fear or other factors. I am passionate in working with children and adults in helping them recognize deeper/underlying issues or past traumatic experiences that can impair a person's function each day in various ways. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTS...
My mission is to provide you with a warm, safe, therapeutic environment in which you can reach your personal goals and reach your fullest potential. My strong background in clinical and forensic psychology and over 15 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and adults provide the foundation for our collaborative efforts in overcoming any challenges you may be facing. I practice...
COMBAT LONELINESS and feelings of isolation. Accept this invitation to join a small Zoom session for Group Therapy. Learn to open up, build trust and confidence while you venture to express your thoughts and beliefs. It's safe to talk about your desires, dreams and accomplishments, as well as your disappointments. Expand your knowledge of yourself and others in this non-threatening environment....
As a therapist, I try to help clients navigate through difficult times. Whether it is a current challenge, or a past hurt, I provide encouragement and guidance to assist clients in their healing. My practice style is client centered. While I may use many different techniques in therapy, my focus is on treating each person in an individualized manner. Entering therapy is hard for any person, so ...
Karen earned a MA in Christian Counseling from Columbia Evangelical Seminary in 2001 and another MA in Community Counseling form Charon State College in 2008 and has been a fully licensed mental health practitioner since 2012. She is a member of New Life Live, Focus on the Family, and the American Christian Counseling Association. Karen's specialty includes, Abuse and Trauma TBRI Practitioner...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience in various settings including psychiatric hospital programs, private schools, outpatient clinics, and residential treatment facilities. I provide individual and family therapy to help manage difficult obstacles and mental illnesses by utilizing different types of interventions such as CBT...
If you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with life challenges, or simply need someone to listen, it can help to talk to a safe, caring person who also has professional skills. I have worked as a teacher and mentor for 25+ years, and as a therapist for over 10 years, supporting and encouraging people with a wide variety of issues including life transitions, stress, ADHD, anxiety, depression,...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, educator, and former teacher. I believe the power of healing lies in being connected to others, and collaboration is the heart of my practice. The stresses of life can isolate and alienate us from those we rely on for support. A therapeutic relationship is one where you can be connected and understood without the judgment inherent in your other...
[Student Intern]. Sometimes we feel stuck, and unsure how to move forward. Trauma has a way of making us feel stuck in the past, alone, and unable to see a future free from the aftermath of these experiences. We often start to identify ourselves as these problems, but our identity and the problem are separate. This often lead to other issues: Eating disorders, insomnia, anxiety, etc. The import...
