Play Therapy in T3C
I have formal training in psychoeducational assessment and counselling training in art and play therapy.
I enjoy working with children, pre-teens, and adolescents (ages 5-18) as well as with young adults and parents. I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, emotional regulation, ADHD, family/peer relationship difficulties, life transitions, academic issues, perfectionism, and trauma-related concerns. I feel that it is important to develop a secure, trusting connection with my clients so that they feel comfortable discussing their concerns, exploring what help they need, to gain some insight, and to work with me on addressing these issues. I feel that the client is the expert and I offer a supportive, nonjudgement approach.
I have formal training in psychoeducational assessment and counselling training in art and play therapy.
I enjoy working with children, pre-teens, and adolescents (ages 5-18) as well as with young adults and parents. I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, emotional regulation, ADHD, family/peer relationship difficulties, life transitions, academic issues, perfectionism, and trauma-related concerns. I feel that it is important to develop a secure, trusting connection with my clients so that they feel comfortable discussing their concerns, exploring what help they need, to gain some insight, and to work with me on addressing these issues. I feel that the client is the expert and I offer a supportive, nonjudgement approach.
Playful Connections Counselling Inc.
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3C
Unsure of where to go for therapy for yourself or your child, and feel that a combination of talk therapy and expressive/ play-based interventions may be helpful to support your goals! I am a Child, Youth and Adult Mental Health Therapist with my Masters in Social Work (Clinical Specialization). My approach to therapy is based in attachment, development, play, connection, and collaboration. Attachment is a special interest of mine and have training in Thera play, and am a Certified Circle of Security Facilitator. I am also Perinatal Mental Health-Certified.
Unsure of where to go for therapy for yourself or your child, and feel that a combination of talk therapy and expressive/ play-based interventions may be helpful to support your goals! I am a Child, Youth and Adult Mental Health Therapist with my Masters in Social Work (Clinical Specialization). My approach to therapy is based in attachment, development, play, connection, and collaboration. Attachment is a special interest of mine and have training in Thera play, and am a Certified Circle of Security Facilitator. I am also Perinatal Mental Health-Certified.
Expressive Child Therapies
Counsellor, MA, CCC, RCC, SPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3C
I use play, sand tray, expressive arts and parent/child attachment therapies interweaved with EMDR.
Parenting is the most invested relationship one can partake in. There are many tasks and challenges involved in guiding little people towards becoming adults. Life can force families to face events that impact children's ability to feel safe and function successfully. This is when it becomes key to incorporate "it takes a whole community to raise a child", and I believe that people do the best they can with what they know. I have dedicated 23 years to helping children express their needs. And I can help increase your "knowing" so that we can enrich your child's relationships and increase their tolerance for the difficult stuff
I use play, sand tray, expressive arts and parent/child attachment therapies interweaved with EMDR.
Parenting is the most invested relationship one can partake in. There are many tasks and challenges involved in guiding little people towards becoming adults. Life can force families to face events that impact children's ability to feel safe and function successfully. This is when it becomes key to incorporate "it takes a whole community to raise a child", and I believe that people do the best they can with what they know. I have dedicated 23 years to helping children express their needs. And I can help increase your "knowing" so that we can enrich your child's relationships and increase their tolerance for the difficult stuff
Reshma Bose Registered Psychologist
Psychologist, BA, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3C
I draw upon a mix of evidence-based treatment, including aspects of: Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand play, Thera play, Mindfulness, and EMDR.
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I am a Registered Psychologist, born & raised in Edmonton. I am passionate about providing individual & group counseling services to children, youth, and adults from all walks of life. My professional experience over the past 10 years includes working with young offenders, inmates, hospitalized patients, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have also loved volunteering as a crisis line worker at Distress Centre Calgary for over 2 years. Some of my areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Parent-Child Attachment, Divorce/Separation, Returning to Work, OCD, Self-esteem.
I draw upon a mix of evidence-based treatment, including aspects of: Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand play, Thera play, Mindfulness, and EMDR.
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I am a Registered Psychologist, born & raised in Edmonton. I am passionate about providing individual & group counseling services to children, youth, and adults from all walks of life. My professional experience over the past 10 years includes working with young offenders, inmates, hospitalized patients, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have also loved volunteering as a crisis line worker at Distress Centre Calgary for over 2 years. Some of my areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Parent-Child Attachment, Divorce/Separation, Returning to Work, OCD, Self-esteem.
My career has centered around my primary area of interest concerning relationship dynamics and the impact and understanding of insecurity, frustration, anxiety and loss. I am passionate about supporting parents in understanding the influence of early life experiences and how those shape emotional development and our ability to remain connected to our children. My work is influenced by attachment-based therapy, narrative therapy, humanistic and experiential play approaches.
My career has centered around my primary area of interest concerning relationship dynamics and the impact and understanding of insecurity, frustration, anxiety and loss. I am passionate about supporting parents in understanding the influence of early life experiences and how those shape emotional development and our ability to remain connected to our children. My work is influenced by attachment-based therapy, narrative therapy, humanistic and experiential play approaches.
Play therapy is an inherently creative process and I extend the use of creativity to my work with adolescents and adults by weaving in the expressive arts in therapy.
Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming and sometimes it takes meeting more than one person before settling on the right person for you. Working with a therapist, whether for a brief encounter or a long collaboration, is a journey. My goal is to ensure that your very first contact with me is a positive and helpful one. I have advanced training and expertise in working with toddlers, children and adolescents as a registered play therapist. Working from a developmentally-informed perspective I collaborate with parents so they can better understand and best support their children.
Play therapy is an inherently creative process and I extend the use of creativity to my work with adolescents and adults by weaving in the expressive arts in therapy.
Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming and sometimes it takes meeting more than one person before settling on the right person for you. Working with a therapist, whether for a brief encounter or a long collaboration, is a journey. My goal is to ensure that your very first contact with me is a positive and helpful one. I have advanced training and expertise in working with toddlers, children and adolescents as a registered play therapist. Working from a developmentally-informed perspective I collaborate with parents so they can better understand and best support their children.
Sarah Dubreuil Karpa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3C
I have worked with clients ranging from early childhood to adult, supporting them through a variety of situations including mental health concerns, addictions, domestic abuse, homelessness, grief and loss, identity (re)discovery, and crisis support. I have experience in providing single session, brief, short term, and long term therapy meeting the client where they are at and what their needs are at the moment.
I have worked with clients ranging from early childhood to adult, supporting them through a variety of situations including mental health concerns, addictions, domestic abuse, homelessness, grief and loss, identity (re)discovery, and crisis support. I have experience in providing single session, brief, short term, and long term therapy meeting the client where they are at and what their needs are at the moment.
Life is messy and there is no one solution that works in all situations. I work with children and families to address and meet their needs—wherever they are at along their unique journey. In my practice, I work with children (5-19 years old) and their families, providing either individual or family therapy. Common presenting themes, include: parent-children relationship concerns, intergenerational trauma, violence/aggression, and emotional/behavioural dysregulation. Common goals may include: increased communication skills, safety planning, psycho-education, and coping strategies.
Life is messy and there is no one solution that works in all situations. I work with children and families to address and meet their needs—wherever they are at along their unique journey. In my practice, I work with children (5-19 years old) and their families, providing either individual or family therapy. Common presenting themes, include: parent-children relationship concerns, intergenerational trauma, violence/aggression, and emotional/behavioural dysregulation. Common goals may include: increased communication skills, safety planning, psycho-education, and coping strategies.
I believe in personalizing and customizing treatments plans to meet the needs of the individual client, rather than trying to fit all clients into one or two psychotherapy modes. I work in partnership with clients to assist them in prioritizing and exploring their issues, in a safe, positive, environment. Treatment plans are flexible, evolving with the needs of the individual person. Appointment times and dates are also very flexible, with evening appointments available as needed.
I believe in personalizing and customizing treatments plans to meet the needs of the individual client, rather than trying to fit all clients into one or two psychotherapy modes. I work in partnership with clients to assist them in prioritizing and exploring their issues, in a safe, positive, environment. Treatment plans are flexible, evolving with the needs of the individual person. Appointment times and dates are also very flexible, with evening appointments available as needed.
It takes courage to seek help, so I commend you for taking this first step. Although therapy can seem intimidating, I view it as just like any other health service, such as the dentist or chiropractor. Just like how we visit the dentist if we have severe tooth pain or need a routine cleaning, I am here for both your traumatic experiences as well as maintenance sessions. No issue is too small when working with me and my practice, Arcadia Counselling. No one is meant to struggle alone, which is where I come in. Therapy looks different for everyone whether that is a place to unload, learn techniques, or improve your quality of life.
It takes courage to seek help, so I commend you for taking this first step. Although therapy can seem intimidating, I view it as just like any other health service, such as the dentist or chiropractor. Just like how we visit the dentist if we have severe tooth pain or need a routine cleaning, I am here for both your traumatic experiences as well as maintenance sessions. No issue is too small when working with me and my practice, Arcadia Counselling. No one is meant to struggle alone, which is where I come in. Therapy looks different for everyone whether that is a place to unload, learn techniques, or improve your quality of life.
I aim to meet my clients apart from the pretension and stigmas of the psychology world, as well as the norms of culture/society in general. Creating a space apart from all the things we think we need to be and should be allows for an authenticity to engage the obstacles in life in a new way. Therapy should not be “one size fits all” and so with the expertise that you have of your life, combined with my skills and training, we can work together to get past both the internal and external things keeping you from being more of the human you were meant to be; creating a new mental space where you can continue to grow and thrive.
I aim to meet my clients apart from the pretension and stigmas of the psychology world, as well as the norms of culture/society in general. Creating a space apart from all the things we think we need to be and should be allows for an authenticity to engage the obstacles in life in a new way. Therapy should not be “one size fits all” and so with the expertise that you have of your life, combined with my skills and training, we can work together to get past both the internal and external things keeping you from being more of the human you were meant to be; creating a new mental space where you can continue to grow and thrive.
I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults. My experience and training is diverse. I have worked with adolescents in an Alberta Health Services collaborative inpatient unit. As a former guidance counsellor I have provided counselling to at risk teens. In private practice, I have conducted psycho-educational assessments for learning disorders, giftedness, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I provide strategies for clients with ADHD and more. In therapy, I am respectful, open-minded and embrace Client Centered paradigms.
I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults. My experience and training is diverse. I have worked with adolescents in an Alberta Health Services collaborative inpatient unit. As a former guidance counsellor I have provided counselling to at risk teens. In private practice, I have conducted psycho-educational assessments for learning disorders, giftedness, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I provide strategies for clients with ADHD and more. In therapy, I am respectful, open-minded and embrace Client Centered paradigms.
If you're struggling with mental health, relationship, or addiction challenges, it can feel like your life is out of control and falling apart. It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, scared, hopeless, helpless and alone. Or to feel numb. We all experience occasional difficulties in response to life’s challenges, but there are times when we feel particularly stuck or discouraged and we need some extra support. It can be difficult to share your most private experiences with someone new, especially if those experiences have caused you shame, and we have a deep respect for those who are willing to pursue counselling.
If you're struggling with mental health, relationship, or addiction challenges, it can feel like your life is out of control and falling apart. It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, scared, hopeless, helpless and alone. Or to feel numb. We all experience occasional difficulties in response to life’s challenges, but there are times when we feel particularly stuck or discouraged and we need some extra support. It can be difficult to share your most private experiences with someone new, especially if those experiences have caused you shame, and we have a deep respect for those who are willing to pursue counselling.
Do you feel overwhelmed with parenting, work, relationships, life transitions, or the demands of day-to-day life? Do you feel like you’re not the person you want to be - feeling lost, anxious, hopeless, or not good enough? I’m here to help. I believe in the power of connection to heal, and I’m passionate about collaborating with people like you - to help you feel seen, uncover the reasons for your struggles, and help you feel better.
Do you feel overwhelmed with parenting, work, relationships, life transitions, or the demands of day-to-day life? Do you feel like you’re not the person you want to be - feeling lost, anxious, hopeless, or not good enough? I’m here to help. I believe in the power of connection to heal, and I’m passionate about collaborating with people like you - to help you feel seen, uncover the reasons for your struggles, and help you feel better.
Are you feeling more and more resentful, conflicted, and stressed with your child, partner, or family? Do you feel "gridlocked" in a cycle of anxiety, emotions, and guilt at home? We are a team of psychologists with over thirty years of combined clinical experience specializing in these types of issues. You are an ideal client for us if you are seeking a therapist who is collaborative, genuine, and nonjudgmental. Together we will commit to developing a safe relationship where you can learn the skills you need to face and overcome difficult challenges, experiences, and emotions.
Are you feeling more and more resentful, conflicted, and stressed with your child, partner, or family? Do you feel "gridlocked" in a cycle of anxiety, emotions, and guilt at home? We are a team of psychologists with over thirty years of combined clinical experience specializing in these types of issues. You are an ideal client for us if you are seeking a therapist who is collaborative, genuine, and nonjudgmental. Together we will commit to developing a safe relationship where you can learn the skills you need to face and overcome difficult challenges, experiences, and emotions.
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Play Therapy Counsellors
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.