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 am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents and families. I specialize in treating children and adolescents who have faced trauma, abuse, loss and multiple transitions. I believe in utilizing a holistic and strength-building approach to working with children and their families. I incorporate a variety of therapeutic techniques into my...
In therapy, I work with clients to find healing and peace for themselves and their relationships. My goal is to provide clients with a safe therapeutic space to be themselves, without fear of rejection or judgement. I work with young adults, adolescents, and children. I have received specialized postgraduate training to become a Registered Play Therapist and have also completed Level I and Leve...
I love working with teenagers, children and adults, and using art and talk therapy to illuminate what needs attention and attunement within the system or the individual. Art is a vehicle that invites creative expression which can free up trapped energy and allow for movement and clarity. While implementing a variety of adaptable art interventions, I also invite my clients to lead the session an...
If you're looking for a safe, warm and gentle space to find peace and clarity for yourself or your child, I'd love to partner with you in your healing work. My passion is guiding children, teens and adults to develop their inner wisdom, to cultivate tools for peace and grounding, and to reconnect with nature. I utilize a holistic approach for your whole being, addressing mind, body and soul....
My goal for therapy is to work towards helping my clients find the strength and resilience needed to get through what life brings to the table. I use multiple therapeutic approaches with each client and tailor therapy to each individual's needs. I take great pride in building a strong therapeutic relationship with the clients I see, as I believe that is the foundation of therapy. It can seem li...
I believe in the inherent strength we all have to work to overcome adversity in our lives. If you, a family member, a child, or a friend are struggling with depression, anxiety, family dynamic challenges, or any life stressor that is keeping you from living the authentic and happy life you deserve, I am here to give you the help and guidance needed to overcome those obstacles and challenges....
As a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist, I enjoy and specialize in working with children, teens, and families who are struggling with a variety of issues. It is my mission and privilege to assist children and families who seek to improve emotional and/or behavioral dysregulation, overcome anxiety, process upsetting changes in their environment, defeat...
Hello, and thank you for considering me as your counselor. Some of the areas that I have experience working with include anxiety, depression, grief, impulse control, social skills, interpersonal conflicts, OCD, ADHD, and other related issues. My therapeutic style integrates a person-centered and cognitive-behavioral approach that is occasionally facilitated through art and other expressive ther...
I offer individual psychotherapy for children who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, relational and academic difficulties, or struggling with post-trauma symptoms. I am a compassionate, creative, dedicated therapist and Play Therapy Specialist. I have over twenty-seven years of experience working with children and have been a parent for twenty six years. Prior to becoming a therapist, I wa...
Life isn't always predictable or go the way we planned. Helping to guide and support others through their journey has always been my calling. I have had the pleasure of working with children, adolescents and their families for the past 10 years as they take steps towards personal goals. I have a range of experience from residential treatment, crisis intervention to outpatient care. I am capable...
Are you tired of the same patterns of behaviors or feelings? Would you like to feel better about your relationships, yourself? I am a dedicated therapist who loves working with people of all ages with a commitment to creating a safe place where my clients can work through life's challenges and gain greater insight into themselves so that they may feel more able to cope and more comfortable in...
When you have tried to resolve issues on your own, and things just aren't changing, it is time to seek professional help. Perhaps your or your significant other's past and unresolved issues are what is creating the distress; an inability to trust, to feel joy and happiness, to pursue dreams. It is important to seek help early on so that things do not worsen. Whether you are seeking marriage...
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, parenting concerns, the effects of trauma, or are feeling overwhelmed by life stress, I believe you are doing the best you can with the resources you have available to you. My goal is to help you build on those resources, as well as discover within yourself the solutions that will enable you to take the steps toward improving your life. I...
Life can be HARD. Are you feeling stuck, drained, unhappy? If so, you are not alone. The first step is reaching out to find a therapist that you feel is a good fit for your needs--someone that you can feel comfortable speaking to. I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment and am told by clients that I have a calming and compassionate presence. One size does not fit all--treatment...
We are a faith based counseling center. We believe that healing begins with God. Our clients have the option to choose prayer during their sessions. This is not mandatory but if they are in need we will pray with them. We are providers that offer hope and encouragement. We will help you to meet your goals and will help you through your struggles. We specialize in many facets of therapy. Each...
