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.
Healthy Life 3 Wellness is a professional faith-based counseling center founded in 1998 by Effie Jean Weir PhD. HL3W provide spiritual support services to individuals, families, marriages, youth and group support. Our vision is clear desiring to consult, counsel and comfort in emotional spiritual health. We are body, soul and spirit and a healthy balance should be maintained. Counseling seeks t...
I work to provide a holistic, personal form of care that provides each client with the tools they need to overcome life's challenging moments. I take an integrative approach to helping others better understand how their patterns are impacting their lives and what options they have to do things differently. I utilize a creative, expressive approach to combine art and music into my practice to...
Stacy Cesar is a Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP) with experience in individual, family, couples and group therapy. She has worked in various settings with individuals of different ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Stacy has experience working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, family conflict, criminal history and more. Stacy uses an eclect...
Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and we are faced with challenges that seem to be overwhelming. These challenges differ from person to person; however, may also connect individuals unexpectedly. I believe these challenges are essential for personal growth and development. I would like to assist you in exploring your potential and working through your toughest moments. Each session will be...
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If you are experiencing difficulty with aspects of your life, therapy may be a productive outlet to discuss and process those challenges. I am invested in promoting an integrative, dynamic, and strengths based approach to enhance overall mental health. I specialize in the impact of trauma and applying trauma informed interventions to best support individuals. I work with individuals experiencin...
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Strides offers therapy services to children and adolescents ages 0-21 with a variety of needs.. Our direct service model involves behavior management, emotion management, and the use of coping skills in order to increase appropriate adaptive behavior. We treat a variety of mental health issues in this age group. Individual therapy generally focuses on the growth and development of communication...
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