Sandplay Therapists in Ingersoll, ON
Ann Tichelaar Swerdfeger
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ingersoll, ON N5C
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck because of your grief, trauma experiences, relationship issues or anxiety and want someone to help sort things out, work through effective strategies....Or perhaps your child or teen are feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for strategies to assist with structuring of routines, support with understanding your child’s individual needs OR maybe you would like individual support or couple counselling? We have a team of skilled therapists that are ready to help!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck because of your grief, trauma experiences, relationship issues or anxiety and want someone to help sort things out, work through effective strategies....Or perhaps your child or teen are feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for strategies to assist with structuring of routines, support with understanding your child’s individual needs OR maybe you would like individual support or couple counselling? We have a team of skilled therapists that are ready to help!
Counselling and Play Therapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ingersoll, ON N5C
Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps you are experiencing a major life transition: grief, divorce, empty nester, new job, retirement and you are wondering where you go next. Do you feel like your anxiety has taken control of your life? You are finding it hard to lean into the uncomfortable; turning down social connections and finding it hard to stay motivated. Or, are you wanting support either individually or with your partner so that you can work towards a healthier relationship?
Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps you are experiencing a major life transition: grief, divorce, empty nester, new job, retirement and you are wondering where you go next. Do you feel like your anxiety has taken control of your life? You are finding it hard to lean into the uncomfortable; turning down social connections and finding it hard to stay motivated. Or, are you wanting support either individually or with your partner so that you can work towards a healthier relationship?
Courageous Counselling and Play Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC, CPT
Verified Verified
Ingersoll, ON N5C
It can be hard watching our child struggle whether it be with anxiety, fear, anger, big emotions, loss, trauma or significant life changes and if any of this is resonating with you I believe you are in the right place. As a Certified Play Therapist my approach to therapy allows children of all ages to use their natural language of play to process and communicate their inner world in a safe environment where they feel seen, heard and understood. And yes - we can do all of this while also having fun!
It can be hard watching our child struggle whether it be with anxiety, fear, anger, big emotions, loss, trauma or significant life changes and if any of this is resonating with you I believe you are in the right place. As a Certified Play Therapist my approach to therapy allows children of all ages to use their natural language of play to process and communicate their inner world in a safe environment where they feel seen, heard and understood. And yes - we can do all of this while also having fun!
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Art Therapy, Art Smart Inc. Sarah Leyes
Art Therapist, RP, RCAT, BEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodstock, ON N4S
I offer talk, art therapy and play-based counselling and psychotherapy for children, youth and families. One of my core beliefs is that, like a compass trying to find its true north, everyone intuitively orientates towards health. I am respectful of each participant's unique journey back to health and wholeness. Most extended insurance plans provide full or partial coverage for psychotherapy services.
I offer talk, art therapy and play-based counselling and psychotherapy for children, youth and families. One of my core beliefs is that, like a compass trying to find its true north, everyone intuitively orientates towards health. I am respectful of each participant's unique journey back to health and wholeness. Most extended insurance plans provide full or partial coverage for psychotherapy services.
Tina J. Smith & Associates
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Woodstock, ON N4S
Tina J. Smith & Associates supports the "whole family" (children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples, and families). It is our passion to help restore hope and healing by walking a journey alongside you. Everyone is faced with suffering in their life, and "at times" this suffering seems overwhelming. Counselling and psychotherapy provide an opportunity to gain insight, tools, and treatment toward restoration and healing. We believe hope and healing are greater when individuals, couples, and families receive care and support from our specialized therapists from within our "family team."
Tina J. Smith & Associates supports the "whole family" (children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples, and families). It is our passion to help restore hope and healing by walking a journey alongside you. Everyone is faced with suffering in their life, and "at times" this suffering seems overwhelming. Counselling and psychotherapy provide an opportunity to gain insight, tools, and treatment toward restoration and healing. We believe hope and healing are greater when individuals, couples, and families receive care and support from our specialized therapists from within our "family team."
Kasi Shan: Prenatal & Postpartum Counselling
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
Bright, ON N0J
Waitlist for new clients
As a new parent, you’re realizing that your mental health is in need of an overhaul. Things that you were able to push away, distract, or rationalize keep coming up back up (e.g. the birth trauma, your own childhood experiences, your prickly relationships). These painful reminders stop you from feeling fully present with your child. You’re distracted, triggered, and quickly overwhelmed. You want to begin parenting the right way, and that means finally addressing these emotional blocks. You want to feel more in control and like yourself again.
As a new parent, you’re realizing that your mental health is in need of an overhaul. Things that you were able to push away, distract, or rationalize keep coming up back up (e.g. the birth trauma, your own childhood experiences, your prickly relationships). These painful reminders stop you from feeling fully present with your child. You’re distracted, triggered, and quickly overwhelmed. You want to begin parenting the right way, and that means finally addressing these emotional blocks. You want to feel more in control and like yourself again.
Online Therapists
Myra Rados
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, DTATI, EMDR, MARI, BSc
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2S
I will introduce you to positive psychology, evidence-based, and Jungian psycho-somatic arts-based methods of treatment(s), as well as provide you with new sensorimotor approaches, profound self-discovery experiences with sandplay therapy, and life altering life coaching approaches in my practice, www.
Art therapy is an ideal way for individuals or groups to explore therapy and find healing and support. Therapy can be joyful and creative. My ideal client is open to discover positive and supportive creative and client-focused approaches. Whether you require talk, expressive (non-verbal), brief, long-term, individual or group art therapy, it is a realistic goal. Art-making can explore your stuck or painful feelings, alter any thoughts or behaviours affected by fear, abuse, uncertainty, trauma, grief, loss, diminished moral, or work-stress and anxiety. I look forward to discuss your treatment goals and explore our journey together.
I will introduce you to positive psychology, evidence-based, and Jungian psycho-somatic arts-based methods of treatment(s), as well as provide you with new sensorimotor approaches, profound self-discovery experiences with sandplay therapy, and life altering life coaching approaches in my practice, www.
Art therapy is an ideal way for individuals or groups to explore therapy and find healing and support. Therapy can be joyful and creative. My ideal client is open to discover positive and supportive creative and client-focused approaches. Whether you require talk, expressive (non-verbal), brief, long-term, individual or group art therapy, it is a realistic goal. Art-making can explore your stuck or painful feelings, alter any thoughts or behaviours affected by fear, abuse, uncertainty, trauma, grief, loss, diminished moral, or work-stress and anxiety. I look forward to discuss your treatment goals and explore our journey together.
My non-verbal “ Sandplay” psychotherapy is very helpful for those who were deeply traumatized by unexpected life events or car accidents etc so have barriers to or with verbal expression.
Wait List / Drop in on Saturday - LGBTQ2SIA+ Positive Space. Mindfulness-based EMDR, ACT, AEDP, Sandplay therapy (Experiential, Relational, Trauma-informed and Attachment, Somatic focused. Eco Spirituality integrated) The sustainable restoration of self-healing force and flourishing is important in my practice. Recent Training: Somatic Experience (SE) & Sex Therapy. Integral Somatic Psychology, Intrapersonal Neuro Biology (Dr. Sigel) Speaking English, Japanese, Korean. Lived in Tokyo, London.-UK. Seoul.
My non-verbal “ Sandplay” psychotherapy is very helpful for those who were deeply traumatized by unexpected life events or car accidents etc so have barriers to or with verbal expression.
Wait List / Drop in on Saturday - LGBTQ2SIA+ Positive Space. Mindfulness-based EMDR, ACT, AEDP, Sandplay therapy (Experiential, Relational, Trauma-informed and Attachment, Somatic focused. Eco Spirituality integrated) The sustainable restoration of self-healing force and flourishing is important in my practice. Recent Training: Somatic Experience (SE) & Sex Therapy. Integral Somatic Psychology, Intrapersonal Neuro Biology (Dr. Sigel) Speaking English, Japanese, Korean. Lived in Tokyo, London.-UK. Seoul.
Alla Yasnogorodska
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6P (Online Only)
Narrative Therapy (including CBT), Logo therapy, Art Therapy, Sandplay Therapy and Jungian Psychoanalysis are my own favourite and trusted supports and the tools in working with my clients.
I truly believe that everyone has his/her path in life and ability to walk it. I think that Life is an amazing journey. My role is to assist with navigation. I can help finding the tools to move forward or accompany a person along the way. I believe in our incredible passion for life and creative potential for fulfillment. "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become" these words belong to Carl G. Jung. I choose to be a social worker, a psychotherapist and a resilient person.
Narrative Therapy (including CBT), Logo therapy, Art Therapy, Sandplay Therapy and Jungian Psychoanalysis are my own favourite and trusted supports and the tools in working with my clients.
I truly believe that everyone has his/her path in life and ability to walk it. I think that Life is an amazing journey. My role is to assist with navigation. I can help finding the tools to move forward or accompany a person along the way. I believe in our incredible passion for life and creative potential for fulfillment. "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become" these words belong to Carl G. Jung. I choose to be a social worker, a psychotherapist and a resilient person.
Hi there, I am a Child/Youth & Family psychotherapist (RSW)/Paediatric specialist offering therapy to children & their families regarding social/emotional/behavioral challenges & complex family dynamics. I use creative methods (movement, writing, art, music, play, sandplay) to supplement evidence based Behavioural Therapy (CBT, DBT) approaches. Not a general therapist- services are very specialized to children's needs and attunement is given to their attachment & relationships during therapy sessions. ONTARIO-WIDE virtual, in person and Clinicial Supervision offered.
Hi there, I am a Child/Youth & Family psychotherapist (RSW)/Paediatric specialist offering therapy to children & their families regarding social/emotional/behavioral challenges & complex family dynamics. I use creative methods (movement, writing, art, music, play, sandplay) to supplement evidence based Behavioural Therapy (CBT, DBT) approaches. Not a general therapist- services are very specialized to children's needs and attunement is given to their attachment & relationships during therapy sessions. ONTARIO-WIDE virtual, in person and Clinicial Supervision offered.
I also specialize in Sandplay Therapy and work with youth and adults.
Hello! I'm Seul (Mackenzie) Lee, a registered social worker committed to helping individuals like you navigate life's challenges, cultivate emotional well-being, and discover their full potential. With warmth, empathy, and expertise, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your inner world, make connections, and create changes.
I also specialize in Sandplay Therapy and work with youth and adults.
Hello! I'm Seul (Mackenzie) Lee, a registered social worker committed to helping individuals like you navigate life's challenges, cultivate emotional well-being, and discover their full potential. With warmth, empathy, and expertise, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your inner world, make connections, and create changes.
Melissa White
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, OCT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
I also offer Jungian Sandplay Therapy for adults, which accesses implicit memories and uses symbols to represent your life and journey.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to make changes in your life? Explore your relationship to self, identity, or purpose in life? My typical clients experience intergenerational trauma, childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety, GAD, relationship problems, burn out, midlife crisis and who otherwise are seeking more fulfilling authentic lives. We can explore parts (IFS informed) and how they may help or hinder you, and examine the role of the unconscious and how it can be integrated into your awareness. My role is to journey with you as a fellow traveler to uncover meaning and purpose, radical acceptance and change. Visit my website for more.
I also offer Jungian Sandplay Therapy for adults, which accesses implicit memories and uses symbols to represent your life and journey.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to make changes in your life? Explore your relationship to self, identity, or purpose in life? My typical clients experience intergenerational trauma, childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety, GAD, relationship problems, burn out, midlife crisis and who otherwise are seeking more fulfilling authentic lives. We can explore parts (IFS informed) and how they may help or hinder you, and examine the role of the unconscious and how it can be integrated into your awareness. My role is to journey with you as a fellow traveler to uncover meaning and purpose, radical acceptance and change. Visit my website for more.
Areej Jaffrani
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4H (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (offering services in Urdu and English), South Asian therapist and use a combination of Play Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CB), and Person-Centered Therapy.
With seven years of experience, I specialise in supporting children, teens, young adults, and parents with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, school issues, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and grief. I strive to collaboratively help my clients explore and embrace insight, resilience, and strengths they already possess to overcome life’s challenges. I believe clients are the experts in themselves and take a non-expert stance to understand my clients’ lived experiences. I bring my individuality to my therapeutic work, and often use humour, silliness, fun and the power of ‘presence’.
I am a bilingual (offering services in Urdu and English), South Asian therapist and use a combination of Play Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CB), and Person-Centered Therapy.
With seven years of experience, I specialise in supporting children, teens, young adults, and parents with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, school issues, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and grief. I strive to collaboratively help my clients explore and embrace insight, resilience, and strengths they already possess to overcome life’s challenges. I believe clients are the experts in themselves and take a non-expert stance to understand my clients’ lived experiences. I bring my individuality to my therapeutic work, and often use humour, silliness, fun and the power of ‘presence’.
Ashlyn Fisher completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and obtained her Masters of Social Work degree from The University of Toronto. Ashlyn began her clinical practice working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds suffering from eating disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. During Ashlyn's internships, she acquired additional clinical experience providing one on one counselling to adults suffering from addictions and severe mental illnesses such as bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, and extreme depression and anxiety. Additionally, Ashlyn worked as a child and family therapist at the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health where her focus was on assessment and intervention.
Ashlyn Fisher completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and obtained her Masters of Social Work degree from The University of Toronto. Ashlyn began her clinical practice working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds suffering from eating disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. During Ashlyn's internships, she acquired additional clinical experience providing one on one counselling to adults suffering from addictions and severe mental illnesses such as bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, and extreme depression and anxiety. Additionally, Ashlyn worked as a child and family therapist at the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health where her focus was on assessment and intervention.
Amanda Stemplowski
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Welcome! I am glad you are here as I understand it can be difficult to reach out. As a Trauma Therapist, I work with children, teens, and adults while offering a safe space where we’ll heal the root issues to make a lasting change. Working together, we will find an approach that best fits your needs. My goal is to meet my clients where they are at, while guiding and empowering them to make positive changes in their life.
Welcome! I am glad you are here as I understand it can be difficult to reach out. As a Trauma Therapist, I work with children, teens, and adults while offering a safe space where we’ll heal the root issues to make a lasting change. Working together, we will find an approach that best fits your needs. My goal is to meet my clients where they are at, while guiding and empowering them to make positive changes in their life.
Liyan Chrisb Liu
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSc
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richmond Hill, ON L4B
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have difficulty to express your feelings verbally? Are you concern about your own or others' mental health wellbeing? Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that primarily uses different materials to express, communicate and connect. Art can be a medium to address your emotional issues. You do not need to have any art experiences because art making is a lively process of engagement with materials that can re-awaken your creativity and bring the positive change and reach a holistic wellbeing. The positive changes in art therapy session enable you to move forward in your daily lives.
Do you have difficulty to express your feelings verbally? Are you concern about your own or others' mental health wellbeing? Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that primarily uses different materials to express, communicate and connect. Art can be a medium to address your emotional issues. You do not need to have any art experiences because art making is a lively process of engagement with materials that can re-awaken your creativity and bring the positive change and reach a holistic wellbeing. The positive changes in art therapy session enable you to move forward in your daily lives.
Congratulations on making the first step to seeking help! This can be a challenging and courageous moment, and it is my goal to help you feel supported in your therapeutic journey. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Art Therapist, and offer therapy to a wide variety of clients including young adults and adults. I specialize in several areas including, relationship issues and challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and grief and loss. I believe it is important to provide a supportive and non-judgemental space where together we can explore, promote growth, and help you feel empowered throughout your journey.
Congratulations on making the first step to seeking help! This can be a challenging and courageous moment, and it is my goal to help you feel supported in your therapeutic journey. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Art Therapist, and offer therapy to a wide variety of clients including young adults and adults. I specialize in several areas including, relationship issues and challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and grief and loss. I believe it is important to provide a supportive and non-judgemental space where together we can explore, promote growth, and help you feel empowered throughout your journey.
If you're a parent challenged with a child who brings a whole lot of stress and chaos I can help. If you are finding there is more struggle than seems natural, it might be a deeper understanding of your child's personality, and how it intersects with your parenting style that is required. I have developed a program I call Transformative Compassionate Parenting, thru this way of looking at your relationship with your child we can create calm and rational responses, where there once was only explosive emotional outbursts. Reach out for a chat, calm is only a phone call or email away.
If you're a parent challenged with a child who brings a whole lot of stress and chaos I can help. If you are finding there is more struggle than seems natural, it might be a deeper understanding of your child's personality, and how it intersects with your parenting style that is required. I have developed a program I call Transformative Compassionate Parenting, thru this way of looking at your relationship with your child we can create calm and rational responses, where there once was only explosive emotional outbursts. Reach out for a chat, calm is only a phone call or email away.
Lorena Patrucco
Registered Psychotherapist, ECE, BA, (Ed), MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6M
Is your child or teen often feeling angry, depressed, or anxious? Is there tension in your home holding unresolved issues? Are you at your last wit’s end? Children problems can easily create turmoil in your home or school impacting their relationship with you and/or peers. We will be happy to help you and your child to re-gain your family harmony and create concrete solutions to address your concerns!
Is your child or teen often feeling angry, depressed, or anxious? Is there tension in your home holding unresolved issues? Are you at your last wit’s end? Children problems can easily create turmoil in your home or school impacting their relationship with you and/or peers. We will be happy to help you and your child to re-gain your family harmony and create concrete solutions to address your concerns!
Janany Irathinam
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
I foster a safe refuge where you can begin to unpack your lived experiences free from judgment. While honouring your story, I offer support in exploring what is working and what is deterring you from where you would like to be. In doing so, pathways can be created to explore healthier ways to cope, live a more meaningful and authentic life, gain greater insight, and communicate your needs and boundaries with others. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed/focused, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and draws from intersectional feminist theory. I integrate mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, neuroscience, and mind/body approaches.
I foster a safe refuge where you can begin to unpack your lived experiences free from judgment. While honouring your story, I offer support in exploring what is working and what is deterring you from where you would like to be. In doing so, pathways can be created to explore healthier ways to cope, live a more meaningful and authentic life, gain greater insight, and communicate your needs and boundaries with others. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed/focused, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and draws from intersectional feminist theory. I integrate mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, neuroscience, and mind/body approaches.
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What problems are best treated with sandplay therapy?
Research has examined this therapy’s utility in young people and found positive results. It has been shown to be useful for those who suffer from autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and or aggressive behavior. Children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or trauma have also seen improvement through this therapy. Abused children are often fearful and anxious about their safety, making verbal communication more difficult.
Is sandplay therapy suitable for children and teenagers?
Children and adolescents are good candidates for sandplay therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts, let alone the emotions they are experiencing. Through this play therapy, they will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Is sandplay suitable for adults?
This type of therapy can be useful for adults who have difficulties expressing themselves. People who have suffered neurological changes after a brain injury or because of a traumatic event might be good candidates for this therapy. In fact, anything that has had an effect on the brain, such as substance abuse, can make non-verbal sandplay a valuable option.
Does sandplay therapy work?
There have been studies on the effectiveness of sandplay therapy, and it appears to improve difficult behaviors in children. It may also enhance self-esteem and lessen feelings of physical anxiety as well as hypersensitivity. This type of therapy is based on non-verbal communication and may feel less threatening to the individual.