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 have extensive experience with mood disorders, trauma and addictions and work with all ages. I am trained in EMDR and use that technique with both children and adults if appropriate. My clients often state when they first spoke to me they felt immediately at ease and did not feel judged. I am able to assist my clients in seeing patterns in their life story and work to identify and change core...
Using the best available science combined with a warm, friendly approach, I provide a safe, supportive space with warmth, understanding, encouragement, and gentle challenging to facilitate your growth. I will tailor evidence-based treatment to your unique needs so you can thrive in the life you want. Together, we will explore the origins of your patterns of thinking as well as the functions tha...
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Dayton. I have worked in college counseling as well as with adolescents in an Intensive Outpatient Program. I'm a graduate of the Gestalt Institute of Central Ohio. I work with teenagers and adults as well as parents and families. I believe we all have the capacity ...
I enjoy showing you your own divine potential as fully loving and successful beings. I will gently but directly encourage you to identify themes and patterns in your life that are no longer working for you. By gaining awareness you can explore new ways of being, thinking, and behaving. You’ll be able to reach and maintain the fulfilling life that you want and deserve to have. I will help you ma...
I enjoy the helping profession. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents and adults. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques along with other evidenced based practices in treatment....
You can find more information about me at https://www.mcmentalhealth.com. I am passionate about working with children. My specialty is ages 3 - 12. I have years of experience working directly with children in my office, in schools and in their homes. I have expertise in treating childhood anxiety, ADHD and behavioral issues such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder and impulse control disorders. I...
You wish you could make it stop. The little voice inside your head that tells you, “You’ll never be good enough.” You’re losing sleep. You feel exhausted. And yet you just can’t seem to get that little voice to be quiet, even for just a few minutes a day. It started when you were a child, from a critical parent who demanded you get straight As on your report card, participate in numerous sports...
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or stressed out? Are you often trying to please or take care of others but have little energy left for yourself? I help clients to become more emotionally aware and understand and change patterns of thinking or behavior. In therapy, you can learn how to prioritize your self care needs, set boundaries with family and friends, and feel more confident in yourself. I...
It is a privilege to be an Outpatient Therapist. My clients are the BEST teachers. I would like to teach my clients to be their own therapists and/or to re-parent their parts to function in this world at their highest ability. I completely and thoroughly appreciate and am grateful for every moment even the not so good ones (usually the lesson we need to learn). I want to help my clients learn...
I am passionate about helping working families, young adults, and women learn how to manage the stresses of daily life. Whether it's ongoing depression, anxiety, parenting struggles, health issues, job-related stress, school issues, addiction, or difficult behaviors in children and adolescents; I believe you can overcome these challenges and live a full and rewarding life. I approach your probl...
I have worked alongside families wishing to do their best for their children and themselves for over forty years. There are times when journeys through life get challenging and support and guidance from a compassionate person is all that is needed to meet that challenge and move forward with confidence, strength, and capability. I will work with you if you are concerned about your child's...
Do you experience feelings of self-doubt? Do you feel out of control, anxious, or overwhelmed? Do you feel depressed, alone, or dissatisfied? Do you desire a change? Do you have struggles communicating with your spouse or loved one? Do you have difficulties in your relationships? Are you ready to rebuild your connections? Using a playful, accepting, curious, and empathic approach, my goal is to...
I am here to help people on their journey, wherever they are in life. I believe in empowering people to make good choices for themselves. I work well with clients suffering from depression and/or anxiety and want solid positive coping skills to help deal with stressors. I use CBT and trauma-informed care, as well as an Adlerian perspective to understand the importance of early childhood...
( English | español ) Psychotherapy gives us the opportunity to better understand our problems and allows us to make the important changes we want. Therapy can be a stimulating process but it can also be difficult and sometimes painful. Psychotherapy is a collaborative treatment based on the relationship between an individual and their therapist. Psychotherapy can be useful for people with a...
**Currently accepting new patients for telehealth only** We are sometimes presented with challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or just not quite like ourselves. As a therapist, my greatest passion is providing a fresh perspective and working with clients as they learn to navigate these difficulties and regain a sense of empowerment and joy. I strive to provide a warm,...
