Play Therapy in Edmonton, AB
Life happens. From birth on we all deal with transitions and events that impact us and often our relationships in various ways. Therefore I work with people of all ages as individuals, couples or families. I can help you when life is overwhelming or challenging. You and your situation are unique. Considering these factors allows me to me you where you are at. I build a relationship with you in a warm and nonjudgmental manner in order to help you get life back on track. Together we will work on establishing coping strategies and find solutions to the issues you face.
Life happens. From birth on we all deal with transitions and events that impact us and often our relationships in various ways. Therefore I work with people of all ages as individuals, couples or families. I can help you when life is overwhelming or challenging. You and your situation are unique. Considering these factors allows me to me you where you are at. I build a relationship with you in a warm and nonjudgmental manner in order to help you get life back on track. Together we will work on establishing coping strategies and find solutions to the issues you face.
Providing education on & promoting age-appropriate skills and milestones across all developmental domains and utilizing play as a powerful tool for learning, development, and healing.
I am a dedicated Occupational Therapist with 11 years of diverse experience in mental health and child development. My practice is characterized by a holistic approach to child development and family wellness. Since having children of my own, my passion lies in empowering individuals in the ‘job of parenting’ to become emotionally regulated, steady, sturdy pillars of support for their children.
Providing education on & promoting age-appropriate skills and milestones across all developmental domains and utilizing play as a powerful tool for learning, development, and healing.
I am a dedicated Occupational Therapist with 11 years of diverse experience in mental health and child development. My practice is characterized by a holistic approach to child development and family wellness. Since having children of my own, my passion lies in empowering individuals in the ‘job of parenting’ to become emotionally regulated, steady, sturdy pillars of support for their children.
My therapeutic interests include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Child Play Therapy.
You are valuable and worthy. Each individual has their unique journey of personal growth and an innate capacity to derive meaning from life’s challenges. From an existential perspective, I believe that individuals have an intrinsic desire to find purpose and meaning which enables them to optimize their potential for self-actualization. My aim is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment for you to self-explore and find self-insight/meaning. I use a client-centered integrative approach to meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you to flexibly address your life concerns.
My therapeutic interests include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Child Play Therapy.
You are valuable and worthy. Each individual has their unique journey of personal growth and an innate capacity to derive meaning from life’s challenges. From an existential perspective, I believe that individuals have an intrinsic desire to find purpose and meaning which enables them to optimize their potential for self-actualization. My aim is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment for you to self-explore and find self-insight/meaning. I use a client-centered integrative approach to meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you to flexibly address your life concerns.
Alberta Therapy Company Ltd. operates with a vision to establish a collaborative space for children and their families to access individualized health services with friendly, trusting professionals. We operate with team commitment to respect, communication, and diversity to provide all of the support necessary for a family's growth and development in one space.
Alberta Therapy Company Ltd. operates with a vision to establish a collaborative space for children and their families to access individualized health services with friendly, trusting professionals. We operate with team commitment to respect, communication, and diversity to provide all of the support necessary for a family's growth and development in one space.
I have received additional training in sand tray therapy, play therapy, art based therapy, child parent relationship therapy, trauma and suicide assessment/prevention.
It is my belief that therapy is both a dialogue and collaborative relationship between the therapist and their clients. I aim to establish a safe, trusting and encouraging environment for my clients. However, I also strive towards building resiliency, raising self awareness and connecting my clients to a greater sense of community. I enjoy working with clients from all age groups (children, adolescents and adults). I have been offering therapeutic services in the community for 6 years.
I have received additional training in sand tray therapy, play therapy, art based therapy, child parent relationship therapy, trauma and suicide assessment/prevention.
It is my belief that therapy is both a dialogue and collaborative relationship between the therapist and their clients. I aim to establish a safe, trusting and encouraging environment for my clients. However, I also strive towards building resiliency, raising self awareness and connecting my clients to a greater sense of community. I enjoy working with clients from all age groups (children, adolescents and adults). I have been offering therapeutic services in the community for 6 years.
I have specialized training through the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, which allows me to work with kids and teens using approaches that fit how young people naturally communicate and process their world.
As a parent, you want your child to feel confident, calm, and understood but big emotions, anxiety, behavioural changes, or school stress can leave you unsure of how to help. I specialize in supporting children and teens ages 6–18 who are struggling with overwhelming feelings, low self-esteem, anxiety, perfectionism, emotional regulation, or difficult transitions at home or school. My approach is warm, engaging, and developmentally informed, with a focus on helping your child feel safe, seen, and supported.
I have specialized training through the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, which allows me to work with kids and teens using approaches that fit how young people naturally communicate and process their world.
As a parent, you want your child to feel confident, calm, and understood but big emotions, anxiety, behavioural changes, or school stress can leave you unsure of how to help. I specialize in supporting children and teens ages 6–18 who are struggling with overwhelming feelings, low self-esteem, anxiety, perfectionism, emotional regulation, or difficult transitions at home or school. My approach is warm, engaging, and developmentally informed, with a focus on helping your child feel safe, seen, and supported.
Jennifer Stinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW, CHT, CPT, SEP
9 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5M
I support children with Play Therapy, and parent consultations.
My approach is rooted in the belief that people are fundamentally good, and doing the best they can with what they have. I am a respectful, supportive and collaborative therapist. Within the context of a safe and caring relationship, I use best practice to explore your difficulties and provide support in session so you can move forward in the most fulfilling way. With guidance to experience your desired changes, previously patterned responses become re-patterned. Painful experiences that might be keeping you stuck can be healed. Taking this step can allow you to once again or perhaps finally enjoy your life to the fullest.
I support children with Play Therapy, and parent consultations.
My approach is rooted in the belief that people are fundamentally good, and doing the best they can with what they have. I am a respectful, supportive and collaborative therapist. Within the context of a safe and caring relationship, I use best practice to explore your difficulties and provide support in session so you can move forward in the most fulfilling way. With guidance to experience your desired changes, previously patterned responses become re-patterned. Painful experiences that might be keeping you stuck can be healed. Taking this step can allow you to once again or perhaps finally enjoy your life to the fullest.
I work from a person-centred approach and draw from humanistic, attachment, and solution-focused therapies as well as ERP, EMDR, CBT, narrative, and play therapy.
“Life is tough” - reading that phrase might really resonate with you, but it might also seem like the understatement of the year because in fact, life feels impossible and unbearable. Or maybe, you feel that the word “tough” is too strong and life is actually going ok, but there are some rough spots you could use help with. No matter where you are in life, what’s happening, or how challenging you may find it, you are never too broken for help and you deserve to be supported. Reaching out is a great first step and then together, we can make a plan based on your goals for therapy that will complement the uniqueness of you.
I work from a person-centred approach and draw from humanistic, attachment, and solution-focused therapies as well as ERP, EMDR, CBT, narrative, and play therapy.
“Life is tough” - reading that phrase might really resonate with you, but it might also seem like the understatement of the year because in fact, life feels impossible and unbearable. Or maybe, you feel that the word “tough” is too strong and life is actually going ok, but there are some rough spots you could use help with. No matter where you are in life, what’s happening, or how challenging you may find it, you are never too broken for help and you deserve to be supported. Reaching out is a great first step and then together, we can make a plan based on your goals for therapy that will complement the uniqueness of you.
I offer Play Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and skills building.
I am committed to supporting you in reaching your goals and will work together with you. I hope that we will create a positive relationship with one another and I commit to listening to you, respecting you, and giving you the space you need to explore your thoughts and move towards discovering new skills and solutions. Change takes courage and first steps are the hardest but I believe that "happiness is an inside job" and I commit to taking this journey together.
I offer Play Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and skills building.
I am committed to supporting you in reaching your goals and will work together with you. I hope that we will create a positive relationship with one another and I commit to listening to you, respecting you, and giving you the space you need to explore your thoughts and move towards discovering new skills and solutions. Change takes courage and first steps are the hardest but I believe that "happiness is an inside job" and I commit to taking this journey together.
Additional training in CBT, Couples and Family Therapy, Suicide Intervention, Play Therapy, and Gottman Therapy.
As a therapist, one of my passions is working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, anger, relationship issues, and suicidal ideation. Many people feel that they are alone in their struggles. I believe my role as your therapist is to remind you that you are not alone, normalize how you feel, and provide helpful tools along the way. My approach is solution focused, goal-oriented, strength-based, and trauma-informed. However, my main focus is building a strong therapeutic relationship that will help you feel safe, heard, and understood.
Additional training in CBT, Couples and Family Therapy, Suicide Intervention, Play Therapy, and Gottman Therapy.
As a therapist, one of my passions is working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, anger, relationship issues, and suicidal ideation. Many people feel that they are alone in their struggles. I believe my role as your therapist is to remind you that you are not alone, normalize how you feel, and provide helpful tools along the way. My approach is solution focused, goal-oriented, strength-based, and trauma-informed. However, my main focus is building a strong therapeutic relationship that will help you feel safe, heard, and understood.
Hey, I'm Syd! If you've found yourself drawn to my profile, I'm curious if you're feeling like it's time to confront some tricky feelings or experiences. Or perhaps your identify, purpose, or wellbeing feels in flux. Or maybe you've found yourself at a crossroad; unsure what path to travel next, or what to make of the road left behind you. Wherever you're at, I would be honoured to accompany you on your journey. Along the way, we can disrupt discourses that no longer serve you, re-author your story, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Hey, I'm Syd! If you've found yourself drawn to my profile, I'm curious if you're feeling like it's time to confront some tricky feelings or experiences. Or perhaps your identify, purpose, or wellbeing feels in flux. Or maybe you've found yourself at a crossroad; unsure what path to travel next, or what to make of the road left behind you. Wherever you're at, I would be honoured to accompany you on your journey. Along the way, we can disrupt discourses that no longer serve you, re-author your story, and reconnect with your authentic self.
I integrate psychoeducation and interventions based in play, internal family systems, narrative, somatic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapies.
Accepting new clients. Hello! I am so glad you are here! My name is Sahana (she/her) and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist. My passion lies in advocating for anti-oppressive practices within diverse communities. Over the last decade, I’ve gained valuable experience working in academic, legal, and medical settings, which has deepened my commitment to helping individuals heal at their own pace through a culturally informed perspective. I’ve worked with children (3+), teens, parents, and adults facing the impacts of trauma.
I integrate psychoeducation and interventions based in play, internal family systems, narrative, somatic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapies.
Accepting new clients. Hello! I am so glad you are here! My name is Sahana (she/her) and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist. My passion lies in advocating for anti-oppressive practices within diverse communities. Over the last decade, I’ve gained valuable experience working in academic, legal, and medical settings, which has deepened my commitment to helping individuals heal at their own pace through a culturally informed perspective. I’ve worked with children (3+), teens, parents, and adults facing the impacts of trauma.
Transforming challenges into opportunities for growth is a journey we can embark on together. As a Registered Provisional Psychologist, I strive to foster a collaborative relationship with my clients, valuing their unique perspectives, strengths, and values. I enjoy working with adults, children, adolescents, parents, and families who are facing a variety of challenges that may be impacting their ability to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Whether it’s navigating a major life event, feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, or striving for personal growth, I’m here to support you on your journey.
Transforming challenges into opportunities for growth is a journey we can embark on together. As a Registered Provisional Psychologist, I strive to foster a collaborative relationship with my clients, valuing their unique perspectives, strengths, and values. I enjoy working with adults, children, adolescents, parents, and families who are facing a variety of challenges that may be impacting their ability to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Whether it’s navigating a major life event, feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, or striving for personal growth, I’m here to support you on your journey.
For children, this typically includes play-based methods and family-centered strategies.
You’re feeling overwhelmed and looking for support that makes a difference. Maybe you're here for yourself because you’ve been navigating changes, experiencing stress, feeling emotionally stuck, or not showing up in life the way you want to. Maybe you’re a parent watching your child navigate big emotions, challenging behaviours, anxiety, or relationship issues, and you want them to have someone they can grow alongside. Or perhaps you're seeking guidance in your role as a parent, hoping to better understand your child and feel more grounded. Whatever brings you here, I’m here to meet you with warmth, compassion, and care.
For children, this typically includes play-based methods and family-centered strategies.
You’re feeling overwhelmed and looking for support that makes a difference. Maybe you're here for yourself because you’ve been navigating changes, experiencing stress, feeling emotionally stuck, or not showing up in life the way you want to. Maybe you’re a parent watching your child navigate big emotions, challenging behaviours, anxiety, or relationship issues, and you want them to have someone they can grow alongside. Or perhaps you're seeking guidance in your role as a parent, hoping to better understand your child and feel more grounded. Whatever brings you here, I’m here to meet you with warmth, compassion, and care.
As a psychologist I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Systemic Family therapy, Play therapy, and Person-Centered therapy.
I am a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents and young adults with emotional, academic and behavioral difficulties. I have been an educator and school counselor for the past 30 years and I am cognizant of the struggles that some children or youth experience in the regular school system. My experiences as a classroom teacher and school counselor have prompted a desire to work with students with learning, emotional and behavioral challenges in conjunction with their families.
As a psychologist I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Systemic Family therapy, Play therapy, and Person-Centered therapy.
I am a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents and young adults with emotional, academic and behavioral difficulties. I have been an educator and school counselor for the past 30 years and I am cognizant of the struggles that some children or youth experience in the regular school system. My experiences as a classroom teacher and school counselor have prompted a desire to work with students with learning, emotional and behavioral challenges in conjunction with their families.
Using CBT, ACT, play therapy, and attachment-based techniques, I help clients manage emotions, navigate cultural identity and societal expectations, and develop confidence, coping skills, and personal growth.
I work with pre-school and school-aged children, adolescents, and young adults facing emotional, behavioral, or cultural challenges. I have a special interest in working with individuals on the autism spectrum who are seeking support in social skills and communication, as well as athletes looking strengthen their mental resilience to achieve their full potential in sport. Navigating cultural identity is also a passion of mine, particularly working with women from different cultural backgrounds. Providing a safe space to feel heard, build resilience, and develop confidence and coping strategies is at the core of my work.
Using CBT, ACT, play therapy, and attachment-based techniques, I help clients manage emotions, navigate cultural identity and societal expectations, and develop confidence, coping skills, and personal growth.
I work with pre-school and school-aged children, adolescents, and young adults facing emotional, behavioral, or cultural challenges. I have a special interest in working with individuals on the autism spectrum who are seeking support in social skills and communication, as well as athletes looking strengthen their mental resilience to achieve their full potential in sport. Navigating cultural identity is also a passion of mine, particularly working with women from different cultural backgrounds. Providing a safe space to feel heard, build resilience, and develop confidence and coping strategies is at the core of my work.
At Laterna Creative Counselling, I work with children, teens, adults and seniors, utilizing evidenced based practices and play therapy to achieve personal goals.
Thank you for allowing me to listen to your story. As your therapist, I'm committed to walking with you through challenges to clarity. I offer a warm, caring and safe container to explore your healing journey. I hope our work together can help build life-long skills for you to better cope with life adversities.
At Laterna Creative Counselling, I work with children, teens, adults and seniors, utilizing evidenced based practices and play therapy to achieve personal goals.
Thank you for allowing me to listen to your story. As your therapist, I'm committed to walking with you through challenges to clarity. I offer a warm, caring and safe container to explore your healing journey. I hope our work together can help build life-long skills for you to better cope with life adversities.
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen” - Brene Brown. In my practice, I appreciate the courage and strength that it takes to ask for help. I aim to create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I work with a variety of mental health concerns and offer support to children, teens and adults. I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, child sexual abuse, and postpartum mental health. While life may feel overwhelming at times, please know that you do not need to face those feelings alone.
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen” - Brene Brown. In my practice, I appreciate the courage and strength that it takes to ask for help. I aim to create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I work with a variety of mental health concerns and offer support to children, teens and adults. I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, child sexual abuse, and postpartum mental health. While life may feel overwhelming at times, please know that you do not need to face those feelings alone.
Hello, my name is Loredana Potestio and I am a Registered Psychologist. I offer counselling services to children, teens, adults, couples and families. I work with individuals from diverse cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and sexual orientations. I bring a non-judgemental, warm, genuine, empathetic, and supportive environment when working with individuals. I also take a client centred approach when working with clients in order to empower and motivate my clients to make the changes they desire within their life.
Hello, my name is Loredana Potestio and I am a Registered Psychologist. I offer counselling services to children, teens, adults, couples and families. I work with individuals from diverse cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and sexual orientations. I bring a non-judgemental, warm, genuine, empathetic, and supportive environment when working with individuals. I also take a client centred approach when working with clients in order to empower and motivate my clients to make the changes they desire within their life.
Stillar Psychological is client-centred private practice that offers counselling for children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a diverse range of mental health issues. Our aim is to help our clients grow from their struggles, heal from their pain, and move forward to where they want to be in life. Our team uses a person-centered and humanistic approach with clients. This includes providing a safe space for them to share their concerns and developing an individualized treatment approach that meets our clients unique needs and above all else feels like a good fit for them.
Stillar Psychological is client-centred private practice that offers counselling for children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a diverse range of mental health issues. Our aim is to help our clients grow from their struggles, heal from their pain, and move forward to where they want to be in life. Our team uses a person-centered and humanistic approach with clients. This includes providing a safe space for them to share their concerns and developing an individualized treatment approach that meets our clients unique needs and above all else feels like a good fit for them.
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Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.