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.
I have extensive experience writing letters and coordinating care for gender diverse individuals undergoing medical transition. I enjoy working with all ages, the LGBT+ population, and am especially experienced in working with individuals experiencing autism spectrum disorder, gender dysphoria, and eating disorders. I identify as being social justice oriented and primarily conceptualize my clie...
I am a believer in the human experience and normalizing the suffering that is a part of that experience. I do not take a pathological approach to individuals' mental health. I believe you will suffer within your lifetime and that we can work together to build your capacity for resilience. That being said I understand that some individuals have a chemical imbalance, or may experience psychosis i...
There are times in life when you feel stuck, sad, angry, or indifferent. In these times, it is helpful to have a non-bias party be a mirror on your journey to becoming the best version of you that you can be. There are also times when clients have identified that familial traditions have held them captive or even hindered their growth. Processing those things will help you to identify the best...
With the world still in crisis and with so many unanswered questions about the future of things, I want provide a safe space for you and your family to take care of their mental health and overall wellbeing. COVID19 brings so many changes to our everyday lives that are difficult to handle, yet completely out of our control. Whether its for your kiddo that doesn't understand whats going on, sibl...
** NOW OFFERING PHONE & VIDEO SESSIONS DURING COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING ** West Coast Therapy Collective, A Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Corporation was established in 2019 to provide mental health services to the North Coastal Region of San Diego County. It is our mission at WCTC to create lasting change that promotes the individual dignity and inherent value of each of our clients. We...
I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children (ages six and up) and provide individual, family, couples and group psychotherapy. As the child of immigrants, I appreciate the challenges of negotiating between different cultures. Some members of immigrant communities are afraid of seeking help for mental illness. They fear being labeled negatively, shunned and stigmatized....
Tim Sosin is a nationally certified licensed professional counselor. He provides a safe space where his clients can be truly seen and known. Tim takes a whole-person approach to change, health and wellness by focusing on biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors at play within the lives of his clients. Those who walk through Tim's door for counseling will experience a creative and...
Tiffany D. Murphy is licensed by the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Tiffany received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication with a minor in Psychology from Xavier University in New Orleans, LA and her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy. Tiffany believes that counseling can help ...
I hope to work with and help individuals (pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, adults), couples and families struggling with areas in their lives that are causing them pain and difficulties in their everyday functioning. My experience includes working with those struggling with anxiety and/or depression, healing and recovering from abuse/neglect/traumatic experience, working through relational...
Are you feeling stressed or struggling emotionally? Are you going through significant life transitions? Experiencing losses? Feeling unhappy with yourself or in your relationships? Is your child or adolescent facing challenges? There is no doubt about it, we can find ourselves in difficult places as we journey through life. Most all of us have to face and go through tough times. As a seasoned...
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** WE ARE OFFERING VIDEO & TELEPHONE SESSIONS. Life can send you on a whirlwind of emotions and struggles that feel out of your control. Seeking therapy can be nerve wracking and difficult. I help people take back control of their lives. I have experience working with adults and teenagers struggling with Addiction, Anxiety, PTSD and Depression. I have worked with childr...
Life can be hard, unfair, and hurtful at times. But at the end of any storm, there is always a rainbow. As a therapist, my job is to sit with you in the storm. One of the essential pieces to making a change is the relationship between counselor and client. In my practice, I work hard to create a safe and trusting environment where all clients feel comfortable in sharing a piece of their life...
Valerie Armstrong is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 46903), with two decades of experience working with children, adults and families. Valerie has extensive experience in treating child abuse/neglect and trauma. She is skilled in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-informed care. Valerie has directed state-funded mental health programs for both children ...
ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE! WE OFFER TELEHEALTH SERVICES! GET THE HELP YOU NEED FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME! Jolynn Wagner, PhD is a licensed psychologist. She received her doctorate from Fordham University in Applied Developmental Psychology. Though trained in lifespan development, she received specialty training in working with young children and individuals with disabilities. In this work Dr....
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. Are you trying to address a long standing problem or has life presented you with a new challenge? Are you navigating one of life’s many transitions, feeling frustrated with a relationship, finding your identity, or experiencing symptoms of Anxiety or Depression? Sometimes, we need a little bit of support that can help us work through the challenges t...
