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.
In the broadest terms, my practice centers on the idea of helping you to establish or restore greater authenticity--a more authentic voice, space of desire and trajectory of drive/motivation. This can be addressed through more short-term approaches that focus primarily on the present, or a deeper approach that considers and works through past experiences as they inevitably impact the present in...
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to help with better communication, increased ability to recognize and express emotion, integrate difficult experiences or transitions in the past or present, and live with more joy and connectedness. I work with my clients collaboratively and approach my work with curiosity and compassion. I strongly believe in the healin...
Throughout life, emotions and difficult situations can get the best of you. At times you may feel hopeless for a better outcome. I'm here to help bring that hope back to you. It takes courage and strength to ask for help. You are so brave for making that first step. So, today is the day to start a new journey towards a better you and a better life circumstance. I welcome you to a safe environme...
Hello, my name is Anna Jones and I am the founder and creator of Up the Steps. Up the Steps is a Restorative Psychotherapy practice specifically designed for women and girls who struggle with emotional and behavior issues. The purpose of UTS is to help women/girls develop a life practice that will lead to a healthier and happier life. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker and have over 8 ye...
Divorce and family issues are hard to deal with, so I provide therapy to help through hard times. I work with parents and grandparents who are suffering due to alienation and post traumatic stress. I also assist in high-conflict divorce cases where parental alienation exists meeting with the children and adults involved. My experience includes educational counseling experience, as well as life...
I believe in a holistic approach with an emphasis on nurturing an individual's heart, mind, body and spirit. I strive to build a complete picture of each person's emotional, mental, and physical health and behaviors to better gain more understanding. My goal is to work together in creating more self-awareness as well as personal growth to facilitate positive changes in your life and overcome th...
I have 20 years experience working with children, adolescents & families in a variety of settings. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD & parenting issues. I engage with clients through play & art therapy as well as cognitive & behavioral approaches while providing a safe environment to talk. I also help clients learn appropriate coping skills and communication strategies. I believe...
I've had the great honor of walking with many on their amazing journey into happiness, serenity, mindful living, peaceful relations, and self-enlightenment. I am humbled to continue this work. Our journey will begin with meeting where you are, and with an understanding that everything is interconnected. This yields well to a holistic therapy form that encompasses mind, body, soul, social and...
As a young child, Lisette knew that she was called to "help others." Therefore, she decided to pursue something in the human service field. She graduated in 2004, with her BS in psychology from University of North Carolina at Pembroke. In 2009, she received her MSW from Fayetteville State University. Lisette believes that "Understanding the human spirit is the most important aspect to helping...
I have established two multi-faceted counseling centers in Naperville and Batavia and bring over 30 years of clinical experience working with individuals, families, couples and children. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor, a Fellow in the American Psychotherapy Association, as well as an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I also act as a consultant to numerous schools and cou...
****NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS/ ACEPTANDO NUEVOS CLIENTES***** What are your needs and what are your goals in life? Obstacles holding you back or holding your relationships down? Life can become unmanageable at times, and I understand life can become difficult. There is hope, you can become the best version of you without depression without anxiety, without having conflict with loved ones. I hav...
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker providing therapy to children, teens and adults. I am dedicated to offering a compassionate, attentive approach to each client and their needs. With over ten years experience, I have particular interest in treating depression, anxiety and trauma related issues for both children and adults. In addition, I have extensive experience in...
Hi, I'm Jen. As an LMFT I have worked with individuals (children, adolescents, and adults) & families clinically for the past five years. My work is collaborative in nature. I work alongside clients experiencing conflict or stress, such as anxiety or depression within relational contexts. These stressors can affect all types of relationships; including families, partners, marriages, friendships...
I am happy to be a resource for children (2+), teens, and adults. I also offer parent consultations. Whether the difficulties stem from trauma, personal relationships, life transitions, issues in school or work, or managing emotions or anxiety, we can find an effective strategy! I utilize a strength based and cognitive approach to counseling. I incorporate experiential techniques and skill...
In life there are always an abundance of transitions, Therapist are here to help you with those so that you can achieve your highest destiny in life. I specialize in helping individuals, youth, families, couples both married and preparing for marriage. I can help with transitional issues, depression, anxiety and much more struggles that life presents us with. I also work with severe mental heal...
