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.
The full intent of my service is to provide a comfortable partnership in creating a joyful, empowering, and healing experience in the lives of children, adolescence, and adults. The services provided in effort to accomplish healing are: Individual Counseling, Trauma Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Parenting Classes, Anger Management Classes, Autism Services, Social Skills Groups, LEGO Therapy, a...
“Every new day is a chance to change your life.” As a therapist, I strive to make counseling a safe place in which we will work as a team to create a lasting change, where you can accomplish your goals and openly process emotions. Whatever challenges you’re experiencing today, you don’t have to face them alone. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with depression and...
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Catholic Charities Lake County serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health and relationship issues. We take a holistic and person center approach to meet each person and family’s needs and collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs. We offer Outpatient Mental Health Services, including assessment and individual treatme...
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Are you struggling with getting things done, feeling enjoyment on a daily basis, or feeling like you're at your wits end? Do you have a kiddo who's struggling with their emotions or are you struggling to deal with your little one's emotions? Perhaps some old issues have resurfaced, making life difficult to navigate. Sometimes we all need a fresh perspective on a difficult issue or a listening e...
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Teletherapy services available and accepting new patients! Are you or your child experiencing feelings of anxiety, sadness, or a sense that you are unable to regain control over your life? Do you or your child ever feel overburdened by the daily tasks and responsibilities of work or school? Sometimes these feelings can be all consuming, making it difficult to focus. It is important to know that...
Diana is effective in engaging clients of all culturally diverse backgrounds. She is passionate in working through one’s relationship difficulties in order to supplement successful communication. She is continually present and is prepared to assist you in your needs. Diana D’Ambrose is a registered dance/movement therapist, and licensed creative arts therapist, who has been working in the field...
