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.
Like the individuals that comprise them, relationships are unique and complex. Areas of Growth Counseling recognizes this complexity and our approach focuses on improving together. Jessica specializes in working with high achieving individuals between the ages of 11 and middle-age, couples in their 20s and 30s, women experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction and related diagnosis, and Rapid Resolut...
Marilyn Denise Grayned Price, LCSW-C, LICSW is the founder and President of Ms. and Mr. Little Ones, Incorporated. Marilyn's dedication to empowering individuals can best be acknowledged by her extensive background domestically and abroad. She has dedicated over 15 years assisting individuals and families of all ages including active duty military and veterans, in residential, inpatient and...
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Change starts with the first step. Insight paired with action drives lasting change. However taking the step to foster change in one's emotional life can be frightening and overwhelming. With me you will find a safe, caring environment, where together we travel a path of emotional discovery that will lead you to a better life. Based in West Hollywood, my practice is designed to help you underst...
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**Offering Telehealth sessions & open during the coronavirus outbreak** Thank you for taking a few minutes to research counselors in your area! Finding the right counselor can be the most important part of this journey. We currently have 8 counselors and 3 locations in Kingsville, Lone Jack, and Pleasant Hill. Something unique to Country Crossroads Counseling is our main office is located in th...
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