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.
Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to view my Profile Page. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and the owner of Sunshine Counseling and Consulting Services, PLLC located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. I have extensive experience in providing Behavioral Health Services. I have worked with a diverse population including youth and adults of all ages. I provide treatmen...
My objective is to empower my clients' by tailoring therapy to each individual based on their needs and goals through a client-centered, strength-based, approach to therapy. I believe that therapy is a journey we take together. Life can often take unpredicted turns that can cause us to lose direction and I feel that being able to walk alongside my clients through those turns is a privilege that...
I enjoy working with people of all ages facing various kinds of transition. Each new phase of life brings somewhat predictable changes, and then there are other changes that cause us to adapt and grow in somewhat unpredictable ways. Whatever you're facing, my goal is to work with you to find unique strengths and creative solutions that allow you to thrive in the midst of change. I especially en...
My focus is on overall wellness, including physical and mental health, nutritional and lifestyle implications for mental clarity, and healthy and beneficial relationships. I work primarily in the areas of self concept, stress management, and relationship concerns, and also with couples in the areas of pre-marital and marital counseling. Additionally, I work with children through play therapy. M...
I have a M.A. in early childhood education and a Ph.D. in Human Development. I worked with hospitalized children for 10 years. My work with families gave me expertise to support parents of young and grown children as well as extensive experience helping individuals and families manage trauma and loss. I have been a licensed M.F.T. for 35 years, and have coauthored a book: Becoming a Wise Parent...
When someone is experiencing life stressors and hard times it can become difficult to have hope for happier days. It can be a hard journey to take in being able to learn how to cope with these stressors and find hope that one needs in order to live a healthier, happy life. It is my goal as your counselor to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment for someone to take this journ...
MY CASELOAD IS CURRENTLY FULL AND I AM UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. I provide a safe, empathetic, and emotional connection for a positive therapeutic relationship. I am able to support change with several different therapy models. I use several therapy models to support each individual with insight, understanding, and support towards the change you desire. I am in the process of getting a heal...
I view each client as an individual; I believe no two people are alike therefore no two presenting issues are alike. I feel it is imperative that the client be an active participant throughout the therapeutic process therefore the client will identify what they would like to focus on and together we will set realistic, obtainable goals. I have specialized training in Trauma Informed Care, behav...
I believe in every person's ability to heal, change, and grow. I specialize in anxiety and depression, grief, trauma, relationships, fertility, pregnancy and post-partum issues. I can help you identify your unique strengths and resources to work through these issues. I provide strategies to reduce and manage the emotional effects of these, while supporting you in understanding the core issues a...
Parents, do you need help with your child or teenager? Do you want to minimize the negative interactions and increase the positive interactions? Tired of the tantrums or talking back? A child's behavior is their way of communicating with you. Together we can work on understanding what your child is "saying". If you are an adult seeking some assistance, our practice also has counselors that...
Unfortunately, I am not accepting new clients at this time. Feeling stuck, unfulfilled, and overwhelmed can be very debilitating, isolating and feel permanent. These challenges can come up in relationships (love, family) and in your profession. You may have tried just about everything you can think of to address your concerns but still don't know how to move forward and resolve things. I can he...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I offer a reassuring, nonjudgmental, and confidential environment to promote healing and growth. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working with Children (ages 2 years and older), Preteens/Tweens, Adults, families, couples, and groups. I work with many issues to include: ADHD, Anger Management, Attachment/Reactive Attachment, Trauma, Issues...
I believe life can be hard at times and it takes courage to seek help and make changes. I have a very open and empathetic approach to therapy and look forward to hearing each client's story as well as see their strength in overcoming whatever might be present in their life. I have experience working with trauma as well as with childhood disorders, relationship difficulties, and family therapy. ...
Welcome to Thriving Heart Therapy! I specialize in working with children, teens and young adults. I have a client-centered approach employing compassion, warmth and collaboration. If you or your child are struggling with navigating the hills of life, having an experienced, competent therapist is the first step! For young children and teens we will use creativity to identify goals and strategies...
I have experience as a special needs educator and mental health counselor. I enjoy supporting clients in achieving goals and finding new ways to seek fulfilment. I have many years of experience supporting families of young children and children with special needs. I use play therapy and child-parent relationship therapy as well as DIR Floortime to support children in achieving their potential....
