Play Therapy in T2M
Rhiannon Stevenson
Registered Psychotherapist, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2M
I provide individual therapy sessions for adults, parents and caregivers, and play-based sessions for young children.
It takes courage and strength to begin your journey in therapy. It is never too late for growth and change; there is always an opportunity to begin to heal and live a more connected and fulfilling life. Whether you are feeling stuck in negative patterns, having difficulty coping with past trauma or negative life experiences, struggling with relationships, or are seeking to develop a stronger sense of self- you are welcome here! I believe that we can begin to heal when we are in the presence of someone who is really working to understand us. I would love to connect and learn about how I can join you on your journey.
I provide individual therapy sessions for adults, parents and caregivers, and play-based sessions for young children.
It takes courage and strength to begin your journey in therapy. It is never too late for growth and change; there is always an opportunity to begin to heal and live a more connected and fulfilling life. Whether you are feeling stuck in negative patterns, having difficulty coping with past trauma or negative life experiences, struggling with relationships, or are seeking to develop a stronger sense of self- you are welcome here! I believe that we can begin to heal when we are in the presence of someone who is really working to understand us. I would love to connect and learn about how I can join you on your journey.
Solace Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2M
I have additional training in the areas of trauma (EMDR) and directive and non-directive play therapy in my work with empowering children.
My goal is to connect with you in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I work collaboratively with my clients towards finding relief and life changing solutions, recognizing that people have power and strength within them. Whether it's problematic relationships, parenting support, stress, family dynamics, mental health issues or trauma that is impacting your life, I have seen over and over that change can happen. I offer a warm approach to therapy and welcome any struggle, small or large. Although I work with a variety of adult clients I am known for easily connecting with children and adolescents.
I have additional training in the areas of trauma (EMDR) and directive and non-directive play therapy in my work with empowering children.
My goal is to connect with you in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I work collaboratively with my clients towards finding relief and life changing solutions, recognizing that people have power and strength within them. Whether it's problematic relationships, parenting support, stress, family dynamics, mental health issues or trauma that is impacting your life, I have seen over and over that change can happen. I offer a warm approach to therapy and welcome any struggle, small or large. Although I work with a variety of adult clients I am known for easily connecting with children and adolescents.
UpSide Psychotherapy, Counselling & Mental Health
Registered Social Worker, MSW, PhD, RCSW
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2M
registered marriage & family therapist, and play therapist) and Melissa Rowbotham, Registered Psychologist, collectively have over 50 years of experience providing counselling therapy for ADHD, anxiety, mood issues, divorce/separation, trauma, and school-related issues.
UpSide Psychotherapy, Counselling, & Mental Health Services specializes in family therapy/family-based counselling, individual counselling for children and youth, as well as play therapy for those young people and families affected by mental health difficulties, and related socio-emotional-learning difficulties. We also offer couple/marital counselling and support for parents/caregivers. UpSide also offers clinical supervision, consultation and training.
registered marriage & family therapist, and play therapist) and Melissa Rowbotham, Registered Psychologist, collectively have over 50 years of experience providing counselling therapy for ADHD, anxiety, mood issues, divorce/separation, trauma, and school-related issues.
UpSide Psychotherapy, Counselling, & Mental Health Services specializes in family therapy/family-based counselling, individual counselling for children and youth, as well as play therapy for those young people and families affected by mental health difficulties, and related socio-emotional-learning difficulties. We also offer couple/marital counselling and support for parents/caregivers. UpSide also offers clinical supervision, consultation and training.
Natalia Bergman
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
Children experience the world differently. Adults can talk; children prefer to play. Play therapy allows freedom and growth. The play experience takes children's focus off negative self-talk and promotes positive self-awareness. Play therapy helps to explore emotions, work through challenges, and nurtures mastery and resilience. As a Registered Play Therapist with advanced training in play therapy, I can help you find a way to connect with your child. A fully equipped playroom with special toys allows children to fully express their feelings, and supports their growth and changes.
Children experience the world differently. Adults can talk; children prefer to play. Play therapy allows freedom and growth. The play experience takes children's focus off negative self-talk and promotes positive self-awareness. Play therapy helps to explore emotions, work through challenges, and nurtures mastery and resilience. As a Registered Play Therapist with advanced training in play therapy, I can help you find a way to connect with your child. A fully equipped playroom with special toys allows children to fully express their feelings, and supports their growth and changes.
Marcella Galizia
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
I offer my young clients a creative approach using play-based, sandtray, and expressive art methods.
Despite the value of compassion it is viewed by some as "weakness" or even "not trying hard enough." My goal is to help you and your family discover how compassion can enable you to strengthen your emotional intelligence, personal well-being, and relationships. My compassion-focused approach aims to teach you how to be open to and tolerate painful feelings and develop self-understanding and inner wisdom to know how to deal with life's challenges. This is particularly helpful to adults who have personal struggles linked to shame and self-criticism and those who have experienced childhood trauma or tragedy later in life.
I offer my young clients a creative approach using play-based, sandtray, and expressive art methods.
Despite the value of compassion it is viewed by some as "weakness" or even "not trying hard enough." My goal is to help you and your family discover how compassion can enable you to strengthen your emotional intelligence, personal well-being, and relationships. My compassion-focused approach aims to teach you how to be open to and tolerate painful feelings and develop self-understanding and inner wisdom to know how to deal with life's challenges. This is particularly helpful to adults who have personal struggles linked to shame and self-criticism and those who have experienced childhood trauma or tragedy later in life.
Bernadene Weskin
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
I believe that if a child feels free to play, to explore and deal with their emotions, issues and sense of self in a non-judgmental atmosphere, they will begin to gain self-regulation, self-esteem and create a positive identity from which they can build upon.
Parenting can be the most stressful role you will ever have and I am here to support you and your family to become stronger and overcome life's hurdles together. I am experienced in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I have comprehensive training in play therapy and I understand that building strong, supportive relationships will mean less time in therapy. Whether it is trauma, anxiety, depression, school refusal, anger issues, self-esteem issues, a learning or behavioral diagnosis, or many other presenting concerns, I can achieve results because children look forward to coming to their sessions.
I believe that if a child feels free to play, to explore and deal with their emotions, issues and sense of self in a non-judgmental atmosphere, they will begin to gain self-regulation, self-esteem and create a positive identity from which they can build upon.
Parenting can be the most stressful role you will ever have and I am here to support you and your family to become stronger and overcome life's hurdles together. I am experienced in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I have comprehensive training in play therapy and I understand that building strong, supportive relationships will mean less time in therapy. Whether it is trauma, anxiety, depression, school refusal, anger issues, self-esteem issues, a learning or behavioral diagnosis, or many other presenting concerns, I can achieve results because children look forward to coming to their sessions.
Dr. Nicole at Consilience Counselling
PhD
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2M
In SMART therapy clients are directed to REGULATE through MOVEMENT and as a result START TALKING so problem solving and healing can happen. Therapy is provided in a specially designed room with specialized equipment, such as arial swings, spinning, weighted blankets, balance beams, fitness balls, person sized pea-pod, body socks, dolphin pillows, and safe cubby holes, and tents. Movement, rest and safety is used to support natural ways of regulating bodies and emotions, facilitate parent-child attachment-building and allow for embodied processing of hurtful and traumatic experiences. It is not at all like traditional play therapy.
In SMART therapy clients are directed to REGULATE through MOVEMENT and as a result START TALKING so problem solving and healing can happen. Therapy is provided in a specially designed room with specialized equipment, such as arial swings, spinning, weighted blankets, balance beams, fitness balls, person sized pea-pod, body socks, dolphin pillows, and safe cubby holes, and tents. Movement, rest and safety is used to support natural ways of regulating bodies and emotions, facilitate parent-child attachment-building and allow for embodied processing of hurtful and traumatic experiences. It is not at all like traditional play therapy.
Illisha Patterson Psychological Services
RPsych, MAPsych
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
I have specialized training in CBT, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy and Play Therapy.
As a psychologist I often hear "no one can help because no one understands!". Sometimes people feel overwhelmed and alone in the pain, fear and uncertainty. When chaos and crises are your daily reality, how do you manage? When you keep thinking about the horrible things that did or could happen, how do you stop? When you don't want to get up in the morning, how do you face the day? Honestly, I don't have all the answers but I have personally seen people find joy despite ongoing sorrow and I have seen tears and smiles coexist. I believe that with the right support, all people can explore how to find a sense of calm within the storm.
I have specialized training in CBT, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy and Play Therapy.
As a psychologist I often hear "no one can help because no one understands!". Sometimes people feel overwhelmed and alone in the pain, fear and uncertainty. When chaos and crises are your daily reality, how do you manage? When you keep thinking about the horrible things that did or could happen, how do you stop? When you don't want to get up in the morning, how do you face the day? Honestly, I don't have all the answers but I have personally seen people find joy despite ongoing sorrow and I have seen tears and smiles coexist. I believe that with the right support, all people can explore how to find a sense of calm within the storm.
Emma Lavoie
Pre-Licensed Professional, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
My name is Emma and I am a registered social worker in both Alberta and B.C.. My education involves both social work and counselling psychology degrees. I have spent the last 10 years focusing my support efforts for children, youth, and families living with concurrent diagnoses; including but not limited to those living with disabilities, emotional regulation concerns, neurodiversity, anxiety and depression, trauma, and behavioural concerns. I regularly use a play therapy approach directly with children, as well as provide parent and family support.
My name is Emma and I am a registered social worker in both Alberta and B.C.. My education involves both social work and counselling psychology degrees. I have spent the last 10 years focusing my support efforts for children, youth, and families living with concurrent diagnoses; including but not limited to those living with disabilities, emotional regulation concerns, neurodiversity, anxiety and depression, trauma, and behavioural concerns. I regularly use a play therapy approach directly with children, as well as provide parent and family support.
Rebca Zawde
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
My primary focus lies in using creative ways (play, art, sand tray) to work through concerns.
Navigating life's difficulties can cause us to feel disconnected, exhausted, and frustrated among other things. Whether ongoing or temporary, they can erode our ability to tap into the very things that have supported us thus far—our strengths, values, and tenacity. I am here to support you and/or your child with many sticky concerns.
My primary focus lies in using creative ways (play, art, sand tray) to work through concerns.
Navigating life's difficulties can cause us to feel disconnected, exhausted, and frustrated among other things. Whether ongoing or temporary, they can erode our ability to tap into the very things that have supported us thus far—our strengths, values, and tenacity. I am here to support you and/or your child with many sticky concerns.
Misha Waheed
Psychologist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
I enjoy helping people navigate through challenges, such as self-esteem, life transitions, low motivation, grief/loss, and conflict. I have experience supporting people with childhood trauma, addictions, depression, and anxiety. I love working with people from all walks of life and am particularly passionate about supporting immigrants and BIPOC communities.
I enjoy helping people navigate through challenges, such as self-esteem, life transitions, low motivation, grief/loss, and conflict. I have experience supporting people with childhood trauma, addictions, depression, and anxiety. I love working with people from all walks of life and am particularly passionate about supporting immigrants and BIPOC communities.
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Rebca Zawde
Raman Kalher
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Amai (Emilie) Luc
Psychologist, MC:AT, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
Are you ready to make a change in your life? Taking the first step toward your wellness can feel overwhelming. Welcome. I help people who are feeling the effects of stress and trauma (from childhood or more recent events) and are interested in processing these experiences in a warm, supportive space. Memories can sometimes get stuck in our bodies and may result in mental, physical, and emotional stress. Together, we can work on identifying and processing these stressors, developing healthy ways of expressing and releasing emotions, and practice skills for lifelong change.
Are you ready to make a change in your life? Taking the first step toward your wellness can feel overwhelming. Welcome. I help people who are feeling the effects of stress and trauma (from childhood or more recent events) and are interested in processing these experiences in a warm, supportive space. Memories can sometimes get stuck in our bodies and may result in mental, physical, and emotional stress. Together, we can work on identifying and processing these stressors, developing healthy ways of expressing and releasing emotions, and practice skills for lifelong change.
Raman Kalher
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
Having a foot in two different worlds can be challenging and as a South-Asian Canadian therapist, I am aware of how cultural differences can affect our mental health. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for children, teens, and adults to embark on this journey of healing by using tools from various therapies (i.e. cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, and trauma-informed approaches). This journey is about you, and our sessions will be tailored to fit your unique strengths and needs.
Having a foot in two different worlds can be challenging and as a South-Asian Canadian therapist, I am aware of how cultural differences can affect our mental health. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for children, teens, and adults to embark on this journey of healing by using tools from various therapies (i.e. cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, and trauma-informed approaches). This journey is about you, and our sessions will be tailored to fit your unique strengths and needs.
Emily Gauthier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2M
I am Emily. I am a mental health therapist specializing in trauma, attachment, grief & loss, and child development. I provide individual and relationship focused psychological services with children, youth & adults. My clinical work with kiddos includes a fun and inviting space to promote creative expression, emotional awareness, self regulation/co-regulation, mindfulness, healing and growth. I enjoy working with caregivers in parent counselling to help strengthen responsive parenting approaches, along with integrating somatic psychotherapy practices focused on stress management and strengthening parent capacity and confidence.
I am Emily. I am a mental health therapist specializing in trauma, attachment, grief & loss, and child development. I provide individual and relationship focused psychological services with children, youth & adults. My clinical work with kiddos includes a fun and inviting space to promote creative expression, emotional awareness, self regulation/co-regulation, mindfulness, healing and growth. I enjoy working with caregivers in parent counselling to help strengthen responsive parenting approaches, along with integrating somatic psychotherapy practices focused on stress management and strengthening parent capacity and confidence.
Kelly Tenove
Psychologist, MC, BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
Managing the difficulties of life can feel overwhelming. When these challenges start to consume you and affect your everyday life, it's a great time to seek help. I offer a safe, comfortable space for people struggling with challenges like anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues.
Managing the difficulties of life can feel overwhelming. When these challenges start to consume you and affect your everyday life, it's a great time to seek help. I offer a safe, comfortable space for people struggling with challenges like anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues.
Lark and Raven Wellness
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
This wellness centre began in Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Moh’kinsstis) to offer people groups, services, and resources that attend to the need for grief and end of life care. Lark and Raven Wellness Centre is a private practice that also collaborate with other working professionals to offer a wide range of care services. We work with people after a death has occurred and before. We support end of life care workers such as nurses and funeral directors. We provide counselling services to support you with end of life preparation and support families with chronic illness or cancer diagnosis.
This wellness centre began in Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Moh’kinsstis) to offer people groups, services, and resources that attend to the need for grief and end of life care. Lark and Raven Wellness Centre is a private practice that also collaborate with other working professionals to offer a wide range of care services. We work with people after a death has occurred and before. We support end of life care workers such as nurses and funeral directors. We provide counselling services to support you with end of life preparation and support families with chronic illness or cancer diagnosis.
Tutum Counselling
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
Welcome to Tutum Counselling, a compassionate sanctuary specializing in child and adolescent mental health. At Tutum, we understand the weight of challenges faced by young individuals grappling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression. With expertise and empathy, we offer a guiding hand through these turbulent times.
Welcome to Tutum Counselling, a compassionate sanctuary specializing in child and adolescent mental health. At Tutum, we understand the weight of challenges faced by young individuals grappling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression. With expertise and empathy, we offer a guiding hand through these turbulent times.
Karlynn Wakulchyk
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
Now accepting new clients. In light of current global circumstances, you may find you are thinking more about your mental health. Perhaps there is more anxiety, depression or stress in your life. Old trauma may be surfacing and you find yourself struggling to not feel overwhelmed. Perhaps your child or adolescent is now struggling more than before with anxiety, depression, or other behaviours that concern you. You may want to reconnect back to your old joyful self or see that in your child or children. You do not need to walk the road alone. I am here to walk alongside you or your child.
Now accepting new clients. In light of current global circumstances, you may find you are thinking more about your mental health. Perhaps there is more anxiety, depression or stress in your life. Old trauma may be surfacing and you find yourself struggling to not feel overwhelmed. Perhaps your child or adolescent is now struggling more than before with anxiety, depression, or other behaviours that concern you. You may want to reconnect back to your old joyful self or see that in your child or children. You do not need to walk the road alone. I am here to walk alongside you or your child.
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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.