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 services at ARC Counseling and Wellness located in Claremont California and Irvine California. In private practice, I focus on working with individuals across the life span in an integrative fashion, meeting each client where they are. My general approach is to invite the individual to feel accepted and heard. I work with each client from a supportive perspective being sure to discuss...
Are you looking to make a change? Or has your child been going through something and you are not sure what to do? Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times, but it does not have to be that way especially when you have the right tools. MT Counseling is a private therapy practice located in the heart of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. The MT Counseling mission is to empower, educate...
Raised in Waldoboro, Maine. Received my doctorate from University of Hartford in CT. I have experience providing therapy and testing/evaluations with children as young as three through the adult age of 90 something. I have specialized training with developmental disabilities and have also worked with individuals struggling to regain control of their life after addiction, divorce, and parental...
My goal is to create with my patient a warm and nurturing environment where they feel capable of being their vulnerable and authentic self. Through personal understanding and emotional growth patients will discover a stronger sense of self and wellbeing....
Life has its fair share of ups and downs and despite your best efforts, the old ways of approaching life's challenges may no longer work. Seeking professional help can be difficult, but as a fully licensed and nationally certified counselor, my goal is to create an encouraging, safe, trusting, and compassionate environment where you can begin to heal. Discovering new ways to think about your pa...
Dr. Andrew Keith is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Boston, Metro West, & the North Shore. He enjoys working with a broad range of clients, including children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Keith's areas of interest include depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, LGBTQ clients, addiction, emerging adulthood, identify confusion, and conflicts related to major life...
Growing Seed Life Enrichment Center consists of the husband and wife counseling team of Keith and Lola McGee. Our goal is to cultivate personal growth, inspire change, and offer hope and healing. We have a special interest in helping families learn to communicate with one another, discipline with dignity, and value each member's unique role within the family. In addition, we want you to feel...
Expert evaluation and treatment for children, adolescents & families. Developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, ADHD and behavioral problems are common concerns for my clients. We will focus on strengths to overcome challenges! I believe in living our lives, not our diagnosis. If you are searching for a positive, energetic and goal oriented therapy experience, give ...
Pat Stepler, MS, LMFT believes that healing occurs through supportive and nurturing relationships. She has counseled children, families, and adolescents in crisis since 2001, and services have been provided in school, home, community settings, residential treatment facilities, and group homes. Her therapeutic specialties include: parenting and family issues, child and adolescent development, wo...
It takes a village to raise children and I am honored to be a resource for families during their journey. Whether your child is experiencing difficulties managing his or her emotions, has problems with impulsivity, is processing a traumatic event, or has learning difficulties, there are strategies that can help. I utilize a strengths based, person centered approach to counseling, meaning I stri...
Hello, my name is Melissa and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with adolescents, and adults who are currently struggling with different issues in their lives. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. I believe that by providing a warm, judgement free environment my client's find the ability to strengthen the skills they already have in orde...
I have a special interest in preserving children and families. I have also been successful in providing therapeutic solutions to younger and older adults. I am familiar with the struggles that many mental health challenges have on the routines of everyday life, such as school and work. I am also aware of the impact of mental heath challenges on the family. Stress, even though not seen to most a...
I have been working in the field for 12 years providing therapy to adults and children. I have helped people with a variety of issues such as trauma, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, autism, grief and loss, addiction, and anger. I am a certified trauma specialist, as well as a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Also, I served in the armed forces for 6 years and feel privileged to work wit...
I serve a wide array of clients. These include individuals, families, and children. My background, skills, and experience lend themselves particularly well to younger clients. My practice most often addresses issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, relationships, anger management, attachment, divorce, emotion regulation, parent-child relationship, sibling conflict, self-esteem, blend...
Everyone has their struggles. It's my hope to be able to work collaboratively to help find the strength you already had within yourself to grow to your fullest potential and work through some of life's challenges. Building rapport is essential. I enjoy working with a diverse population. I have worked extensively with young children, preteens, teens, and parents since 2009. I also have experienc...
