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.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Play Therapy
My passion is to provide evidence based therapy to children and adults utilizing play in session as well as Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Positive Psychology, Adlerian therapy, and Person-centered therapy. I specialize in treating clients suffering with depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, ADHD, anger management, low self-esteem, and coping skills. In the first session, clients can expect...
Christina Maria Sauers
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Christina Maria Sauers
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Trauma can affect us in ways we are not always aware of. Healing can help us in ways we never knew were possible. Stressful and distressing life events can leave us feeling alone, wounded, anxious, sad, or angry. Until the trauma is healed, we may continue to stay stuck. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 5-30), who are struggli...
When you experience stressful or traumatic life events, overwhelming emotions can take over and cause you to lose hope. You may feel excessive worry, depression, or anxiety and notice you aren't as productive at work, school, or home. Your life feels like it has been turned upside down and you wonder if things will ever feel normal again. As a parent, you may feel guilt or shame for not being a...
Hello, I'm Amanda. People come to therapy for many reasons; dealing with daily stressors, improving relationships, building confidence within yourself, etc. There may be times when difficult feelings arise, but we will work together to jump those hurdles, and I will support you in achieving your goals. My goal is to make your time with me helpful and worthwhile. I work with compassion and...
Deciding to reach out for therapy is one of the most courageous acts. As a client, you want someone who will understand your needs and assist you through this journey. I am there every step of the way to provide support and guidance for any traumas, anxieties or mental health concerns you have. I am available through Telehealth, Facetime, Skype, WhatsApp or phone during these challenging times ...
I look forward to working with individuals that are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and re-balancing their life. There comes a time in all of our lives where we need the compassion and support of a therapist that truly is present and cares. I will offer you a safe space to process and work through your challenges. In my own personal life, I have experienced the loss of my parents and fa...
Natalie L Sims
Miami
Florida
Natalie L Sims
Miami
Florida
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At Dawn Institute we work with children, parents, and couples who have experienced trauma and/or hardship. Understanding that trauma often affects the whole family, we are passionate about helping both the family and the individual find healing after victimization through a partnership to create change. We believe in connecting with individuals and families through their resilience and capacity...
Do you feel weighed down with thoughts and feelings about what’s wrong and what’s not working in your life? I begin working with you by empathically tuning into your strengths and learning as much as I can about the challenges you face so that together, we can map a realistic plan for your healing. My goal is to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients through transparency and...
We offer a wide range of clinical specializations to help you find happiness and success in life. We have been trained and are prepared to help you address various relationships issues, whether they include marital problems, parent-child frustrations, or issues involving the whole family. Our goal is to help you learn the skills necessary to have intimate and fulfilling relationships. Change is...
Adam J. Freitag
Baltimore
Maryland
Adam J. Freitag
Baltimore
Maryland
There comes a time when all of us need help finding the path forward. Sometimes we need a "reality check." Sometimes we just need someone to listen without judgment. Regardless of what therapist you decide on, you deserve nothing less than the latest treatment models backed by rigorous research. For years, I have helped clients from all walks of life bringing a wide range of challenges, includi...
We are not accepting new clients at this time. TELEHEALTH/VIRTUAL THERAPY BEGINNING FEB 1, 2020. Depression, anxiety, stressed or just tired... life often throws us curve balls and we need a shoulder to lean or cry on. Sometimes working with another to accomplish your goals is all you need. Therapy doesn't have to be this scary, uninviting experience. At Sankofa, we make it our mission to work...
It’s hard to be vulnerable. Especially with someone you don’t know. I work hard to establish a therapeutic relationship built on trust. I provide a holistic approach exploring all parts of a person’s past and current circumstances so that the process can help in giving insight for healing and growth. I work with parents, children, teens, college students, and women experiencing difficulties in ...
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” — Elisabeth Kübler-Ross...