Play Therapy in 10019
Tiffany Kiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR , ACSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
I use multiple evidenced based therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, art therapy, music therapy, play therapy, and neurofeedback.
As a trauma informed holistic psychotherapist, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, ADHD, depression, emotional dysregulation, behavioral issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, and complex trauma. I have devoted my career to learning evidenced based treatments and have had the privilege to help people heal and live the life they desire. I was the Director of Social Work at Northwell Zucker Hillside Hospital and currently the Director of Social Work at Mount Sinai West. As a result of my extensive experience I have worked with complex situations encompassing psychiatric and medical needs.
I use multiple evidenced based therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, art therapy, music therapy, play therapy, and neurofeedback.
As a trauma informed holistic psychotherapist, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, ADHD, depression, emotional dysregulation, behavioral issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, and complex trauma. I have devoted my career to learning evidenced based treatments and have had the privilege to help people heal and live the life they desire. I was the Director of Social Work at Northwell Zucker Hillside Hospital and currently the Director of Social Work at Mount Sinai West. As a result of my extensive experience I have worked with complex situations encompassing psychiatric and medical needs.
Lisa Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in private practice in New York City. I treat Adults, Adolescents, and Children. I provide Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Marriage Therapy, Group Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, and Sandplay Therapy. In addition, to the many clinical issues I treat (Anxiety/Depression) I provide specialized treatments in Substance Abuse/Dependence, and Methadone/Suboxone (Medication Assisted-Treatment- Counseling), ADHD/ADD, and Social Skills training (all patients/ Asperger's).
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in private practice in New York City. I treat Adults, Adolescents, and Children. I provide Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Marriage Therapy, Group Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, and Sandplay Therapy. In addition, to the many clinical issues I treat (Anxiety/Depression) I provide specialized treatments in Substance Abuse/Dependence, and Methadone/Suboxone (Medication Assisted-Treatment- Counseling), ADHD/ADD, and Social Skills training (all patients/ Asperger's).
Stephanie Carlson, Ph.D
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
Working together, with awareness of your unique family dynamics and the cultural, political, and other contextual factors at play, we aim to alleviate your unnecessary suffering, improve your capacity for love, work, and pleasure, and empower you to provide the best care for yourself and your loved ones.
My primary aim in my work is to meet my clients "where they are" by tuning in to their unique concerns and creating an atmosphere where they feel acknowledged and at ease. My style is warm, empathic and engaged which, combined with my acumen as a seasoned clinician, helps adults, children, parents and families feel comfortable and secure. Within this safe space, my clients express their concerns and work to repair and optimize wholesome development with professional recommendations that help to inform a collaborative therapeutic plan.
Working together, with awareness of your unique family dynamics and the cultural, political, and other contextual factors at play, we aim to alleviate your unnecessary suffering, improve your capacity for love, work, and pleasure, and empower you to provide the best care for yourself and your loved ones.
My primary aim in my work is to meet my clients "where they are" by tuning in to their unique concerns and creating an atmosphere where they feel acknowledged and at ease. My style is warm, empathic and engaged which, combined with my acumen as a seasoned clinician, helps adults, children, parents and families feel comfortable and secure. Within this safe space, my clients express their concerns and work to repair and optimize wholesome development with professional recommendations that help to inform a collaborative therapeutic plan.
Irina Derkacheva
Art Therapist, LCAT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
As a licensed art therapist, I frequently utilize non-verbal (art and movement) and play therapy techniques.
I have extensive experience helping adults and children manage anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions. I can help you examine the causes and develop a coping plan. We can explore your individual goals and examine unhelpful habits and patterns that stand in the way.
As a licensed art therapist, I frequently utilize non-verbal (art and movement) and play therapy techniques.
I have extensive experience helping adults and children manage anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions. I can help you examine the causes and develop a coping plan. We can explore your individual goals and examine unhelpful habits and patterns that stand in the way.
Allyn Ruth Sitjar
MA, RDT, LCAT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
As a licensed creative arts therapist (drama, art, music, movement, play. creative writing) my skills are especially suitable for clients who have been through levels of trauma (domestic violence, divorce, dating abuse, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, self-harm, anxiety. etc.). In addition, I work with high-functioning kids/teens on the autism spectrum. I have found that the visual and physical work of role-playing, scene-work, improvisation, simple drawings, and video work increases their skills to recognize facial cues and feelings. Through play, these clients build self-esteem, social skills, deepen their emotional range and gain empathy.
As a licensed creative arts therapist (drama, art, music, movement, play. creative writing) my skills are especially suitable for clients who have been through levels of trauma (domestic violence, divorce, dating abuse, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, self-harm, anxiety. etc.). In addition, I work with high-functioning kids/teens on the autism spectrum. I have found that the visual and physical work of role-playing, scene-work, improvisation, simple drawings, and video work increases their skills to recognize facial cues and feelings. Through play, these clients build self-esteem, social skills, deepen their emotional range and gain empathy.
Maria Lakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
Children have troubles and worries too! And they have a special way of expressing their feelings and concerns through the language of play and art.
I work with all ages, but specialize in children, adolescents and young adults. My approach is eclectic, grounded in a psychodynamic orientation that utilizes a variety of tools, tailored to individual needs. My clients and I work toward goals in a non-judgmental atmosphere of empathy and understanding. Some issues I have been able to help people with are: relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, self esteem, parenting, childhood issues such as separation anxiety, behavior and school problems, ADD, adoption, and divorce. I also have experience with artists and the issues they face. Therapy makes positive change!
Children have troubles and worries too! And they have a special way of expressing their feelings and concerns through the language of play and art.
I work with all ages, but specialize in children, adolescents and young adults. My approach is eclectic, grounded in a psychodynamic orientation that utilizes a variety of tools, tailored to individual needs. My clients and I work toward goals in a non-judgmental atmosphere of empathy and understanding. Some issues I have been able to help people with are: relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, self esteem, parenting, childhood issues such as separation anxiety, behavior and school problems, ADD, adoption, and divorce. I also have experience with artists and the issues they face. Therapy makes positive change!
Gabriell Gereau
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
Hello! My name is Gabriell (Gabbi) Gereau, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of NY, though I now live in Massachusetts. I love helping others improve their mental health and overall well-being, whether it be through play therapy, mindfulness exercises, talking through past trauma, or focusing on day-to-day stressors. Navigating life as a child, teenager, or young adult can be difficult. You are constantly learning new things, facing new challenges, and trying to adapt to our ever-changing world.
Hello! My name is Gabriell (Gabbi) Gereau, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of NY, though I now live in Massachusetts. I love helping others improve their mental health and overall well-being, whether it be through play therapy, mindfulness exercises, talking through past trauma, or focusing on day-to-day stressors. Navigating life as a child, teenager, or young adult can be difficult. You are constantly learning new things, facing new challenges, and trying to adapt to our ever-changing world.
Nick Galef
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
People often seek therapy when feeling stuck: painfully alienated from what they desire, torn between conflicting impulses, and stuck with a version of themselves they find confusing and dissatisfying. Through careful listening and exploration, our work will help to illuminate how old wounds and ways of surviving have restricted your ability to feel, work, love, and even play freely. Moments of vulnerability in therapy can be opportunities to shut down, or they can be opportunities for introspection and transformation – I pay close attention to each patient’s needs, wishes, and fears to help steer you towards the latter outcome.
People often seek therapy when feeling stuck: painfully alienated from what they desire, torn between conflicting impulses, and stuck with a version of themselves they find confusing and dissatisfying. Through careful listening and exploration, our work will help to illuminate how old wounds and ways of surviving have restricted your ability to feel, work, love, and even play freely. Moments of vulnerability in therapy can be opportunities to shut down, or they can be opportunities for introspection and transformation – I pay close attention to each patient’s needs, wishes, and fears to help steer you towards the latter outcome.
Inspired Creative Arts Therapy
LCAT, BC-DMT, MS, MFA, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
As a licensed professional, I apply dynamic methods: dance/movement, breathing, guided imagery, writing, collage making, play therapy (for children), reflecting to resolve behavioral patterns and emotional blockages.
We're born to be happy! If you are willing to creatively and empathically embrace your life experiences, actively re-center your physical, mental, and emotional self - we are on board together! I will collaboratively engage you in a balanced and inspiring body-mind interventions to re-install your hope and self-esteem. In the process of creating a meaningful , client-centered therapy, relationship to self and others, stress, fear, anxiety, life transitions challenges, loss/grief, academic or creative/artist's difficulties, among many others will be addressed, so you can and lead a thriving life. I invite you to make some changes!
As a licensed professional, I apply dynamic methods: dance/movement, breathing, guided imagery, writing, collage making, play therapy (for children), reflecting to resolve behavioral patterns and emotional blockages.
We're born to be happy! If you are willing to creatively and empathically embrace your life experiences, actively re-center your physical, mental, and emotional self - we are on board together! I will collaboratively engage you in a balanced and inspiring body-mind interventions to re-install your hope and self-esteem. In the process of creating a meaningful , client-centered therapy, relationship to self and others, stress, fear, anxiety, life transitions challenges, loss/grief, academic or creative/artist's difficulties, among many others will be addressed, so you can and lead a thriving life. I invite you to make some changes!
Bodhi Medical Care, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
We offer services across the lifespan, including children (6-12 yrs), adolescence (13-19 yrs), and adults (20-65 yrs). We help stabilize emotions and improve mood, while reducing anxiety so you can engage situations more fully. Learn to shift unhealthy thinking patterns, reduce stress, navigate transitions, improve coping skills or address relationship and family issues. We also work with clients who have ADHD or autism. We help empower you to live life more fully.
We offer services across the lifespan, including children (6-12 yrs), adolescence (13-19 yrs), and adults (20-65 yrs). We help stabilize emotions and improve mood, while reducing anxiety so you can engage situations more fully. Learn to shift unhealthy thinking patterns, reduce stress, navigate transitions, improve coping skills or address relationship and family issues. We also work with clients who have ADHD or autism. We help empower you to live life more fully.
Dani Epstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified integrative life coach with experience providing psychotherapy and coaching to children, adults and families. I see individuals struggling with a wide range of issues including job and relationship stressors, issues with self-esteem, and those seeking support to process past trauma or a recent loss.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified integrative life coach with experience providing psychotherapy and coaching to children, adults and families. I see individuals struggling with a wide range of issues including job and relationship stressors, issues with self-esteem, and those seeking support to process past trauma or a recent loss.
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Baker Street Behavioral Health, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Rosa M De Lara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
The decision to start therapy takes courage, and it is through courage and through a reliable therapeutic relationship that we will build your strengths, your power to heal, a sense of autonomy and control, and your own voice.
The decision to start therapy takes courage, and it is through courage and through a reliable therapeutic relationship that we will build your strengths, your power to heal, a sense of autonomy and control, and your own voice.
Heather Shea O'Leary
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
I offer psychotherapy to individuals of all ages who are looking to engage more fully in life. This often includes those who are experiencing emotional or interpersonal difficulties that are interfering with their social, personal, educational, or professional lives. I use a collaborative approach to understand what makes each person the unique individual that they are, with a particular focus on the family, cultural, and societal factors that have been most significant along the way.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals of all ages who are looking to engage more fully in life. This often includes those who are experiencing emotional or interpersonal difficulties that are interfering with their social, personal, educational, or professional lives. I use a collaborative approach to understand what makes each person the unique individual that they are, with a particular focus on the family, cultural, and societal factors that have been most significant along the way.
Sidney B Delince
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Not Verified Not Verified
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
One of the greatest gifts therapy has to offer is the empowerment and flexibility to move through and beyond your experiences. Together, therapy can be a space for reflection, discovery, skill building and greater understanding of self and the world around you. Exploring the pillars of a person's journey should be a holistic experience. As a practice, respecting one's personal, environmental, religious, spiritual and cultural beliefs can be a pathway to establish rich conversations while forming a relationship.
One of the greatest gifts therapy has to offer is the empowerment and flexibility to move through and beyond your experiences. Together, therapy can be a space for reflection, discovery, skill building and greater understanding of self and the world around you. Exploring the pillars of a person's journey should be a holistic experience. As a practice, respecting one's personal, environmental, religious, spiritual and cultural beliefs can be a pathway to establish rich conversations while forming a relationship.
Maggie Robbins
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MPS, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
Life is difficult, and what makes it difficult usually involves other people. You can't change them, and changing yourself... who wants to stop being themselves to please other people? What you CAN change is how you RELATE to other people: how you act, how you think, what you're willing to put up with. A lot of pain is caused by our own limited view of ourselves; we contain much more than we know. I do talk therapy and art therapy, either or both -- that's up to you. You know more about you. I'll follow your lead.
Life is difficult, and what makes it difficult usually involves other people. You can't change them, and changing yourself... who wants to stop being themselves to please other people? What you CAN change is how you RELATE to other people: how you act, how you think, what you're willing to put up with. A lot of pain is caused by our own limited view of ourselves; we contain much more than we know. I do talk therapy and art therapy, either or both -- that's up to you. You know more about you. I'll follow your lead.
Dawn Adjei Jackson YourSoulCoaching LLC
MA, EdM, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
Congrats on taking the first step towards improving your life and thank you for allowing me to accompany you on your journey to fulfillment! My approach is grounded on the belief that every individual has the power and potential to create fulfillment in their lives when given the action tools and the opportunity to hear that still quiet voice guiding them "home." My approach is creative, spiritual and client centered. I employ multi-modalities including but not limited to psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Gestalt which I tailor to the clients’ individual style and needs.
Congrats on taking the first step towards improving your life and thank you for allowing me to accompany you on your journey to fulfillment! My approach is grounded on the belief that every individual has the power and potential to create fulfillment in their lives when given the action tools and the opportunity to hear that still quiet voice guiding them "home." My approach is creative, spiritual and client centered. I employ multi-modalities including but not limited to psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Gestalt which I tailor to the clients’ individual style and needs.
Comprehensive Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
Immediate Availability: 1199, Healthfirst, and Fidelis. Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals.
Immediate Availability: 1199, Healthfirst, and Fidelis. Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals.
Natasha Lazartes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
My work focus is with couples, families and individuals (adults and adolescents). My work experience encompasses: couple conflicts, divorce, parenting struggles and individuals struggling with active symptoms of depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress and difficulty with maintaining relationships.
My work focus is with couples, families and individuals (adults and adolescents). My work experience encompasses: couple conflicts, divorce, parenting struggles and individuals struggling with active symptoms of depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress and difficulty with maintaining relationships.
Michael Dean Kaltenbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
New York, NY 10019
Oftentimes, people just need someone to listen to them, to help them work through an issue, and sort out their feelings. That's where I come in as a licensed psychotherapist as well as a medical social worker. I'm skilled at hearing what people are saying and helping them to figure out strategies for improving their situation. I work with a variety of clients ---men, women and children from all sexualities, gender identities, and races to help them with all sorts of issues. My clientele ranges in ages; however, a majority of my clients are in their early 30's.
Oftentimes, people just need someone to listen to them, to help them work through an issue, and sort out their feelings. That's where I come in as a licensed psychotherapist as well as a medical social worker. I'm skilled at hearing what people are saying and helping them to figure out strategies for improving their situation. I work with a variety of clients ---men, women and children from all sexualities, gender identities, and races to help them with all sorts of issues. My clientele ranges in ages; however, a majority of my clients are in their early 30's.
Amy Daley
Psychologist, PhD, MSCP, PMH-C, ABPP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
Welcome! Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Talking with a qualified professional can help. My approach focuses on creating a comfortable environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Some areas of interest are the fertility, perinatal depression and menopause. Another focus is working with adults and teens who are managing the stress of high-intensity business or school environments.
Welcome! Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Talking with a qualified professional can help. My approach focuses on creating a comfortable environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Some areas of interest are the fertility, perinatal depression and menopause. Another focus is working with adults and teens who are managing the stress of high-intensity business or school environments.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral 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 behavior 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 behavior.