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.
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Serving Houston since 1981, at Houston Center for Christian Counseling, we strive to provide the most ethical, professional, and qualified care possible. Through integrating our faith and clinical training, we offer biblically sound and psychologically skilled approaches to life’s struggles. Our doors are open to clients from all religious and ethnic backgrounds. Our therapists are each license...
Many of my clients have come to see me because they've been experiencing a range of intense emotions, often feel overwhelmed, have problems with relationships and are feeling stressed, they want to feel better about themselves and their lives. I am able to assist my clients in developing new coping strategies and setting healthy boundaries. It's my desire to help clients identify their own goal...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I believe that all individuals have the ability to effect change in their lives, and that my role as therapist is to empower my clients to lead fulfilling and happier lives. Through a collaborative relationship, I help my clients envision the lives they want to lead and reach their goals in a safe, compassionate and supportive environment. I do not believe in a “one size...
I believe that all humans possess a drive to be the very best that they can be, but it is not easy being human! As we walk along our path, we can experience obstacles that make it difficult to know our next move; sometimes we need a new perspective to help us find our way again. I work with clients of all ages with many different types of struggles. I am experienced in play therapy with childre...
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Ms. Melton has almost two decades of experience working with children, adolescents and families. She utilizes a cognitive behavioral and person-centered approach coupled with her personal philosophy, 'touch one to reach one.' She is a Juvenile Sex Offender Certified Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider....
I strongly believe in the importance of providing a safe, authentic, and accepting space for my clients to be able to take the brave steps necessary to obtain the growth and healing they desire. My personal and professional experiences have shaped my desire to support those who have been feeling stuck in a certain area of life, are struggling with life transitions and desiring skills to activel...
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