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.
My clients come to me wanting to learn how to understand their own brains, the brains of the people they love, and how what's going on inside those brains can affect the way they feel and behave. Think of me as an emotions coach- I teach my clients and their families new skills to manage difficult situations in fun, creative, active, and engaging ways. While a lot of my work is with parents and...
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**Accepting New Clients** Life isn’t always easy! Sometimes, even the strongest amongst us need help to work through life’s challenges. In today's complicated world, we all struggle with a multitude of stressors. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I can help! I am passionate about encouraging my clients to focus on post traumatic growth within an empathic, validating and supportive...
I help clients learn and practice emotional regulation skills to obtain their highest level of functioning. I order to create individualized care, I pay attention to the client identities and cultural experiences (i.e. race/ethnicity, gender, class) to empower clients to identify and actively pursue their goals. I have extensive experience working with adults and children who have experienced...
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile. I am an licensed psychologist with a recently relocated private practice in Farmington Hills MI. I specialize in working with young children, adolescents, and adults with a history of trauma. Additionally, I have prior experience working in the foster care system and criminal justice system. I also work with the school districts in order to address any...
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Intern. My passion is to bring healing through therapy. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, cultures, and life experiences. I believe every individual has the ability to make a positive change through talk therapy and making a choice to have a happy, healthy, and whole life. My philosophy of working with clients is to build a client/therapist...
Dr. Peoples is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois who specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Social and Urban Studies from Loyola University Chicago. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University. Dr. Peoples is passionate about her commitment t...
I am a Clinical Therapist with more than 12 years of experience. I am passionate about the mental health of individuals. As a clinical therapist I have worked at a variety of outpatient mental health clinics, residential and day treatment programs as well as provided counseling services in a variety of church and parachurch ministries. I have successfully helped children, families, and adults w...
Dr. McKenzie Green is a Therapist/Licensed Professional Counselor. In this role, McKenzie coordinates all aspects of counseling services including Intake Assessment, Pre/Post Assessment and Quarterly Review. McKenzie is no stranger to field, having spent 21 years as a Therapist and 5 of those years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, where she provides counseling services to school age childr...
I am hoping to work with anyone who is actively working to change their life for the better. My goal is to help you to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, trauma, depression, lack of focus, and inability to trust. I will be focusing on supporting you in improving personal relationships, drug and alcohol/addiction issues, sexually problematic behaviors, and anger management skills. I have experience ...
Do you want more for yourself, but cant quite picture what that looks like? Perhaps you know exactly what changes you'd like to see? Are you ready? As a skilled therapist, I have many tools to assist others in clearly identifying, and meeting, their goals. However, the most valuable tool in this process is us: our relationship. Being able to feel connected, be yourself, and feel seen is hugely...
I have experience working with clients of all ages and gender. My ultimate goal in working with clients is getting the client to a place of peace and a feeling of control over their situation. Depending on the situation and the goals of the client, I generally utilize solution-focused and CBT therapy. I also use DBT and mindfulness skills....
I believe all individuals possess innate strengths and skills to foster happy and healthy lives. As a therapist, it is my privilege to walk alongside clients as they process pain, build resiliency, and experience the joys and struggles that occur on their unique journeys toward growth and change. My approach toward counseling is open and collaborative, as I am committed to helping others explor...
( English | español ) My ideal client is anyone who wants to make healthy changes in their life. The thing I love most about being a therapist is helping people change things in their lives that keep them from being the happiest, healthiest version of themselves that they can be. If they are willing to begin to take steps, I am thrilled to walk along side them and not give up until they reach...
As a counselor, my goal is to provide holistic therapeutic services to help my clients with everyday life. A 2 Zee Wellness offers a variety of services for both mental and physical health. I personally am a counselor and life coach....
