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.
With an educational background in Criminal Justice and Social Work, Belinda is also a committed member of the National Association of Social Workers. Belinda has 5 years of experience in a variety of settings such as, child welfare, crisis counseling, adoption services and school settings. Belinda works with a variety of clients, including adolescents, young adults and women suffering from...
I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. With my clients, I enjoy working with the following issues: depression, anxiety, self-esteem/body image, career decision-making, life planning, and academic issues. As a counselor, I offer a chance for clients to take control of their own growth. I specialize in empowering clients to grow towards their goals, while providing skills and...
By using Solution- Focused Therapy, Person – Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, (depending on the clients’ needs), my goal is to help you realize your full potential and live a life that is worth celebrating. Unfortunately, no one can change the difficult experiences of the past, however, we can work together to build a strong and healthy future. By applying complementary therapy...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Therapy can be an essential part of your life if you are looking to address unresolved issues that have been troubling you for sometime. I have over 15 years experience working with adults, children, families and couples. I will provide you a safe environment to listen to you as well the tools and skills needed to enhance your life. I look forward to meeting and working wi...
Dr. Arthur L. Clark is a post-doctoral psychological assistant at Integrative Psychology Group who provides clients with compassionate, respectful, and personalized therapy to best reach their therapy goals. While many people carry a wound or secret pain that they may fear will never heal, Dr. Clark believes that a client's ability to heal and grow is always greater than even his or her most...
Behind and beneath behavior there is meaning and an attempt to communicate. Every family history includes heroes who have gone to extraordinary measures to survive and protect themselves and those they love from real crisis. Sometimes it is hard to recognize that the crisis has ended or that the strategies that helped people survive are no longer helpful in a different time and place. Sometimes...
Kelli O'Rourke-Wall is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who enjoys providing a safe, confidential, non-judgmental environment for children, adolescents, couples, and families to explore and process the issues that are impairing their ability to live full, rich, and joy-filled lives. Therapy helps everyone to learn and grow and develop new ways of being and relating to themselves and other...
Welcome, I'm specialized and experienced in working with children, adolescents and families. Working with different groups leads me to see difficulties and challenges from different perspectives. I believe that the process of psychotherapy is a shared experience between the therapist and the client. Within the therapy process, whether a child, adolescent or adult, one starts acknowledging their...
I have a passion for helping others. I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field in different settings. I love working in all settings ranging from the mental health hospitals, emergency group home shelters for adolescents, schools, and even clients’ home. The age range of clients I have worked with extends from ages 2 years old to 65 years of age. I have worked with...
Our Vision: To be a center of excellence, delivering state-of-the-art mental health treatment, that empowers individuals or families to achieve recovery and serves to promote personal and community wellness. Our Mission: To ensure that individuals of all ages experiencing mental illness and serious emotional or behavioral disturbances can better manage, achieve their hopes and dreams and qualit...
I work with children, teens, adults, and their families to help each person feel more confident, healthier, and more empowered. I am able to work with a variety of disorders ranging from, but not limited to, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Trauma. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and evidenced based practices are the main types of therapy used but each individual's therapy is tailored to thei...
***Due to limited hours, I currently have a waitlist. Please see my colleague Len Shelby's profile if you are seeking counseling or Dr. Jaqui Otto's profile for psychological testing. Dr. Kate Stark is a Licensed Psychologist with a dedication to thoughtful and compassionate therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and young adults. She is available for therapy targeted to identify...
Each person is unique in their strengths and needs therefore therapy must be individualized. I believe that my role as a therapist, is to create an environment where one enjoys coming in to see me and can leave with a sense of hope for their future. My style is to be my genuine self, casual and comfortable, accepting of everyone along with all their thoughts and emotions. Therapy does not have ...
Are you feeling frustrated? Is your inner voice getting so loud that you can't ignore it anymore? Do you need someone to talk to who's outside your circle because your family and friends aren't understanding? Are you feeling stagnant at work and find that your relationships are on rocky ground? I can assist you in finding your inner potential and making the changes that can lead to true growth....
