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.
Welcome! I offer counseling services for children and adolescents who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxious thoughts, peer relationships, depression, school related issues, and/or self-esteem in a compassionate and safe environment. Working with kiddos is my specialty and passion! I am a former teacher with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (birth-3rd grade) and now a...
Our Goal at Watchman Counseling Center is to create an environment where children, teens, adults, and couples can freely express what is keeping them physically, mentally, and spiritually beat down. You will never feel judged, because we just want to help. Everyone at one time or another needs counseling in their life, so please call and let us know how we can help. Our Therapists tend to couns...
***Accepting new clients****Sliding scale rate for telehealth with immediate openings. Welcome! I enjoy connecting with clients and helping them reach their true potential in a supportive and safe environment. My goal is for clients to be comfortable and stress free in session. I use a strength-based, non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach to therapy. I offer an holistic approach to therapy. ...
Heather is an empathetic, nonjudgmental clinician with a passion to support others in their healing process in a safe environment. She is goal oriented and trauma focused in working with individuals, groups and families. Her previous professional experiences have shaped her work and made her extremely sensitive to the needs of individuals in crisis. Heather's approach assists in collaboratively...
We are a North Shore group of psychologists and counselors that are committed to providing quality therapeutic services for clients through the lifespan. We are licensed specialists who work with infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults, couples,and families. Services are provided in English and Polish. Each client will be listened to in a newly renovated office that promotes comfort and...
I have experience treating children, adolescents and adults with diverse backgrounds and ranges of concerns. Seeing such a wide range of clientele has lead me to the belief that the process of therapy should be tailored for each unique situation. I also believe when people have hope and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes people are free to experience...
I'm a licensed psychologist specialized in treating children, teens, young adults and families. I utilize play therapy for children to help them improve their emotional or social functioning. The stress of parenting can often feel overwhelming. I offer effective parenting techniques to empower parents alleviate problematic behaviors and symptoms. Change, even positive change, can be quite...
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“He heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds.” Psalm 143:2. Do that end, I have been helping people work through grief, depression, anxiety, marriage and parenting issues, co-dependency and adoption issues and have used a variety of approaches to help people find hope and healing for 25 plus years. My commitment to each client is to provide a safe place to heal and grow where you can...
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I work with children, teens and adults, in individual sessions and groups. Adults and teens: I see you as creative, resourceful, and whole on your own. I am here to help you heal wounds that keep you stuck and don't let you believe in your own strengths and intuition. I can offer curious questions, valuable resources and tools to add to your own toolbelt, new perspectives, and challenges that...
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Mary ann McCrary, who is married to a Retired Colonel /U.S. Army, specializes in the following areas: Children over 7, Adolescents and Young Adults, Women's issues, Military families.Practice does not specialize in Men's Mental Health and Geriatric Populations. Mary ann has over 15 years experience treating the following: ADHD, OCD, Eating disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTS-- as it...
Welcome… to a place where hope is revealed. At RCS, you can find both a clinical and/or Christ-centered approach to personal growth and mental/spiritual wellness. Deciding to go to therapy can be a difficult decision to make. I understand how vulnerable it feels talking about sensitive matters. Some of my clients may be having a difficult time dealing with life transitions, relationships,...
I am a Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and a Provisional Licensed Master Social Work. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Through my work, I am committed to helping children, adolescents, adults and families overcome trauma, anger, depressio...
