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.
ACCEPTING IEHP AND MORE. NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. During this period of COVID-19, I am doing ZOOM session. When life throws you lemons and you're not sure what to make of it, let me help you turn lemons into lemonade!!! Regardless of your need, I can help you with depression, anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues and school behavior problems using a variety of modalities such as Solution Focused...
Accepting new clients for virtual appointments! I especially enjoy working with children and adolescents struggling with a variety of issues. My clinical interests include interpersonal relationship issues, behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, health, athletic performance, and a variety of other mental health concerns. Therapy is a process built upon a trusting relationship between the...
The Authentic Self radiates innate wisdom, healing, and wholeness. It is our source of loving energy that heals all dis-ease in our bodies, minds, and spirits. Some aspects of your Authentic Self include compassion, clarity, confidence, courage, patience, persistence, perspective, playfulness, gratitude, and most importantly, curiosity. My intention, with profound curiosity, is to help you...
I help children, adolescents and adults become more independent and achieve their goals. I help patients break tasks down into steps, allowing them to complete them in a way that makes sense to them, is not overwhelming, and then eventually let them see they can (and usually do!) reach their end goal(s). I am a behaviorist with a heart. Simply put, while I am linear, firm, and direct in my ther...
Each person we meet in life experiences things differently and has struggles that are unique to them. Because of this, I believe that effective therapy is never one-size fits all and I strive to understand the unique needs of every person as I walk with them on their journey....
I believe in the transformational power of play and creativity for children, especially in the context of a warm, confidential relationship with a caring therapist. I understand that behavioral change is both skill based and relational. I have over thirty years of experience working only with children and adolescents in individual therapy. Thus I bring to my work a lifetime of professional...
( English | español ) Therapy, for many people, can be appear to be daunting. The idea of sharing the deepest darkest corners of our selves to a stranger can make us feel extremely vulnerable. Ironically, it is in those moments of extreme vulnerability that we are able to be 100% genuine. I have experience working with children, youth, and families struggling with a variety of issues such as...
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And, sometimes there isn’t a plan, or it’s someone else’s plan, or the plan simply isn’t working. I offer a compassionate space where you can feel safe and supported as we explore the unexpected or ongoing turbulence your life. My trauma-informed approach to counseling is centered on building a trust-based collaboration that will support you as you begi...
Life is a journey that occasionally can become difficult, and even painful. Our emotions can be overwhelming, disconnected, or confusing. Our relationships can become challenging and unfulfilling. We can discover we aren't the person we ultimately hope to be. I want to help people to make sense of their struggles and for them to know they aren't alone in the challenges and suffering life brings...
Children and adults have many stressors and concerns in their lives that may be difficult to talk about or share with close friends and family. Many having the fear of being judged hesitate sharing their true fears and anxieties and small children may not even have the words to properly describe what they are feeling. I provide a safe environment where people (families, couples, kids) can come ...
Current immediate openings for private pay & beacon health option clients. A good therapist is like a mirror, they can help you see yourself clearly so you can move through the places you’re stuck enabling you to live your best life. Call me for a consultation to see if we can work together....
We are professionally trained therapists with diversified competencies, certifications and expertise, to provide the most suitable counseling help. We remain sensitive to your spiritual framework and belief system, whatever they may be. As a counseling group, we are committed to providing affordable and effective counseling to persons of all social and cultural backgrounds. We are happy to say,...
I have more than 25 years of experience working with children and their families. My passion over the past 10 years has been serving children with learning disabilities and the mental health issues that can occur co-morbidly--specifically, childhood depression and anxiety. Children who experience attachment deficits due to prolonged separation and adoption issues have also been a focus of my wo...
My approach to therapy is best described with this analogy: We are on a road trip, you are driving, and I have the map. There are many routes we can take to reach our destination and we will work together to determine which route is best for your journey. The most important aspect of therapy, is feeling comfortable and safe with the therapist you have chosen to work with. I feel honored to work...
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