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 inspired to support and empower individuals, children and families. I am able to provide Art Therapy, Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy allowing clients to explore their individuality and process their feelings in a caring and compassionate environment. I am also EMDR Therapy Trained which can help clients through the processing of traumatic experiences. With 11 years’ experience working...
The ideal client is MOTIVATED and realizes there is a need for CHANGE starting with one's self. Sometimes we just need that push in the right direction; a new set of eyes; that guidance to the answers that's already within. If that's what your're looking for, then you've found the right person! Are you struggling with your daily activities? Not feeling like yourself? Filled with constant worry?...
Arrowhead Psychological Clinic has been providing counseling services to the Northland for over 35 years. We take pride in providing professional, confidential services to our clientele in a warm and inviting environment. At APC we strive to develop a deep understanding of our clients and the issues that bring them in. It is within that understanding that we develop a treatment plan that moves...
I use several counseling approaches to help clients cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, struggling relationships, faulty communication, behavioral issues, eating disorders, and navigating difficult life transitions (divorce, moving, death of a parent). I work with clients to help them gain power back over their circumstances and make positive changes in perspective. I strive to provid...
I am looking forward to meeting with you, whether you are a child of eight, struggling with bullying, a 40-year old, professional woman, struggling with a lifetime of depression and self-doubt, or a couple on the edge, uncertain if your relationship can survive. I am available to work with children, adolescents and adults (any gender) from 8 to eighty plus. I would like to help you or your chil...
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I enjoy working with adults, individual and couples, children and adolescents. I start with where you are at and collaborate on meeting your needs/goals. I treat the whole person, harness your own unique strengths and offer my unconditional positive support. I trust the process and believe in each person's capacity to make their life what they want it to be. I see therapy as utilizing a nurturi...
Healing Mind, Body & Spirit through innovative and somatic techniques such as Brainspotting which some call “the new EMDR”. I also offer traditional counseling modalities such as talk, play & art therapy techniques to help you or your teen heal from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, & the difficulties of life in general. I accept most BCBS and UHC insurance. I also offer a sliding pay scale o...
Seeking counseling is a sign of strength. If you feel stuck in a phase of life, after trying enough to steer clear form family conflicts, feelings worthlessness, guilt, addiction, compulsiveness, anxiety, worries, fears, depression; fears to speak in public, trauma with intrusive memories, lack of happiness poor sleep, bullying or a developmental conditions. If any of these issues are starting ...
( English | Português ) Tired of feeling defeated? At Joyful Hearts we know what it's like to feel overwhelmed and out of control. We want you to find joy in yourself, with your children, and family. Our counselors will guide you through some of life's hardest challenges. Get connected with a counselor that will help you find joy. Play therapy, family therapy, and individual counseling can help...
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues as well as histories of trauma and personality disorders. I have a nurturing yet directive style that helps individuals to feel at ease as they embark on their journey of exploring and understanding their unique experiences. I work collaborativel...
Melanie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and has over 5 years of experience at Journeys working with clients of all ages and various issues. She has experience with clients struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, family conflict, phobias, marital issues, etc. She also has over 16 years of...
