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.
As a multicultural clinician, I am best suited to work with clients who want to develop better management and regulation of their depression, anger, anxiety, self-esteem and psychotic disorders. Although working with clients with varing background, I have a great affinity and pleasure for working with depressed women who need assistance with behavioral modification and navigating through their...
Personal, safe, and confidential individual and couples counseling, focusing on alleviating the pain caused by depression and anxiety. I have certified training in CBT, DBT, and EFT. I have years of experience working with behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, and couples. LGBTQ+ friendly and experienced. NOJOS certified. The most important aspect of therapy is the therapeutic alliance. I str...
Struggling with an unhealed trauma, drowning in depression, or anxious about everything? Are you a teacher or student experiencing school-related anxiety? If so, I will provide the support and understanding you or your child needs. Therapy is about healing trauma, finding clarity, understanding the "why", and strengthening relationship. As a retired teacher and former school-based therapist, I...
Rajiv Joshi is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. He is supervised by Michael Uram, LMFT. Rajiv specializes in working with children and adolescents with behavior and anxiety issues. He gained his experience at the UCI Child Development School through the UCI Department of Pediatrics teaching social skills with an emphasis on emotion regulation. Rajiv helps children build...
Skilled, experienced psychotherapist. The most important thing is that the patient be comfortable and be helped to talk as much as possible. Long or short term Modern Psychoanalysis. Most problems stem from defenses and resistances used to protect ourselves but are no longer needed or useful and can be given up. The patient talks, and I listen. I will talk enough to make the patient feel...
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In the words of my hero, Mr. Rogers, I like you just the way you are. Healing happens in the relationships we have with others, and we all want to have joyful loving relationships with ourselves and our families. We all want someone to love us just the way we are! Sometimes life just gets in the way and, whether through everyday struggles, or big stuff like traumas, divorce, or losses, we can l...
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Helping people is my passion and I feel honored that God has placed me in a position to help those find hope and healing through the counsel I offer. I create a safe place for you to share your story and the challenges you face. My hope is that you feel compassion from me as I journey with you to healing and wholeness. It is a process and my commitment is to walk alongside you at your pace....
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**ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS (via telehealth)* It seems you are ready to take the next step if you have made it this far in your search. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor here to help you and/or your loved ones process your issues, make a change, or simply help you decide what you need. I provide counseling to people of all ages and backgrounds. I have experience in a variety of setti...
( English | español ) **Offering both In-Person and/or Telehealth**: Are you ready for a change? As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I have specialized training in relationships, whether its a relationship with yourself, your partner, your children, your family, your friends or your co-workers. Together we can help you heal or connect. I will guide you towards a more balanced, happier, a...
