Sandplay Therapists in 78666

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Kathleen Loisel
MA, LPC-S, BSN, RYT-200
Verified Verified
San Marcos, TX 78666
Waitlist for new clients
In my experience, I've found that people come to therapy when they are in a crisis situation or encounter something that seems too overwhelming to face on their own. I approach my work in a collaborative way that promotes self-awareness, understanding, support and discovery, promoting safety and understanding. By focusing strengths, I hope to assist my clients in finding healthy ways to cope with stressors, achieve desired changes, better understand how they relate to others and the world, develop personal potential and empower in a gentle, purposeful manner.
In my experience, I've found that people come to therapy when they are in a crisis situation or encounter something that seems too overwhelming to face on their own. I approach my work in a collaborative way that promotes self-awareness, understanding, support and discovery, promoting safety and understanding. By focusing strengths, I hope to assist my clients in finding healthy ways to cope with stressors, achieve desired changes, better understand how they relate to others and the world, develop personal potential and empower in a gentle, purposeful manner.
(512) 601-4480 View (512) 601-4480
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Sally Fletcher
LPC Associate, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
You care so much about your child. They are your top priority. You may be at your wits end or nervous about what is going on with your child. You would do anything to see them happier and thriving in all areas of life. I've helped many families with behavioral, social, and emotional concerns. I help build coping, self esteem, and resilience skills. I believe in involving the parents and helping them learn new strategies because this will bring more lasting results for the child/teen. I finished my Bachelors in Counseling in 2000 and Graduate degree in Counseling in 2013. I have worked in schools for 17 yrs in various capacities.
You care so much about your child. They are your top priority. You may be at your wits end or nervous about what is going on with your child. You would do anything to see them happier and thriving in all areas of life. I've helped many families with behavioral, social, and emotional concerns. I help build coping, self esteem, and resilience skills. I believe in involving the parents and helping them learn new strategies because this will bring more lasting results for the child/teen. I finished my Bachelors in Counseling in 2000 and Graduate degree in Counseling in 2013. I have worked in schools for 17 yrs in various capacities.
(512) 886-7203 View (512) 886-7203
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Elizabeth Barnard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
It’s hard to be vulnerable. Especially with someone you don’t know. I work hard to establish a therapeutic relationship built on trust. I provide a holistic approach exploring all parts of a person’s past and current circumstances so that the process can help in giving insight for healing and growth.
It’s hard to be vulnerable. Especially with someone you don’t know. I work hard to establish a therapeutic relationship built on trust. I provide a holistic approach exploring all parts of a person’s past and current circumstances so that the process can help in giving insight for healing and growth.
(830) 500-5618 View (830) 500-5618
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Angela Tierney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Marcos, TX 78666
I have been working with Young Adults (age 18 and older), predominantly female or gender queer, for about 19 years now and I love it. My goal in therapy is to help you get through the difficulties life brings your way. By providing a nurturing, comfortable environment, it allows you to relax and trust me and the counseling process. My positive, strength-building style of counseling means that I listen to you, understand what you are going through, see the strengths and positive parts, and set goals for what is not working. We will work together to figure it out.
I have been working with Young Adults (age 18 and older), predominantly female or gender queer, for about 19 years now and I love it. My goal in therapy is to help you get through the difficulties life brings your way. By providing a nurturing, comfortable environment, it allows you to relax and trust me and the counseling process. My positive, strength-building style of counseling means that I listen to you, understand what you are going through, see the strengths and positive parts, and set goals for what is not working. We will work together to figure it out.
(512) 553-8902 View (512) 553-8902
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Amy Birchill Lavergne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT-S, LPC-S, CTMH, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
Have you decided to make positive changes in your life, relationship, family? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I can help. I believe that we all have strengths and my job is to help people achieve their goals by using their strengths. Everyone needs support at some point in their lives. Whether it's a loss - death or divorce, relationship distress, difficulty making a big decision, anxiety caused by a life transition, parenting a child experiencing behavioral challenges, no matter what the circumstance, it's okay to talk to someone who is trained to provide support and assistance.
Have you decided to make positive changes in your life, relationship, family? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I can help. I believe that we all have strengths and my job is to help people achieve their goals by using their strengths. Everyone needs support at some point in their lives. Whether it's a loss - death or divorce, relationship distress, difficulty making a big decision, anxiety caused by a life transition, parenting a child experiencing behavioral challenges, no matter what the circumstance, it's okay to talk to someone who is trained to provide support and assistance.
(830) 428-2329 View (830) 428-2329
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Cheryl A Tyler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
Hi - thank you for taking time to read my profile. If you choose to work with me, I will make every effort to help you feel comfortable and safe, yet challenged to make positive changes in your life. Sometimes trying to handle life on your own can be difficult - especially when you are emotionally close to your situation. With what we're collectively going through, things you were dealing with prior can feel even more intense. In exchange for your willingness to reach out, I will work to offer you support, guidance and a new perspective.
Hi - thank you for taking time to read my profile. If you choose to work with me, I will make every effort to help you feel comfortable and safe, yet challenged to make positive changes in your life. Sometimes trying to handle life on your own can be difficult - especially when you are emotionally close to your situation. With what we're collectively going through, things you were dealing with prior can feel even more intense. In exchange for your willingness to reach out, I will work to offer you support, guidance and a new perspective.
(512) 430-4531 View (512) 430-4531
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Kristi Baumbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
You feel alone and it seems everyone is managing life well. You may be asking yourself "what is wrong with me?". Your life feels unfulfilling and you often feel depressed, worried, or anxious. You may be struggling with painful memories or nightmares from past events, struggling to maintain healthy relationships with your spouse, your children, and your friends, even struggling to manage your work and professional responsibilities due to your high level of stress and anxiety. It feels like life should be easier and more rewarding.
You feel alone and it seems everyone is managing life well. You may be asking yourself "what is wrong with me?". Your life feels unfulfilling and you often feel depressed, worried, or anxious. You may be struggling with painful memories or nightmares from past events, struggling to maintain healthy relationships with your spouse, your children, and your friends, even struggling to manage your work and professional responsibilities due to your high level of stress and anxiety. It feels like life should be easier and more rewarding.
(512) 595-3398 View (512) 595-3398
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Texas Trails Therapeutic Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT™
Verified Verified
San Marcos, TX 78666  (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Sarah Smith and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist(TM). If your family is looking for relief from with emotional outbursts, healing from traumatic experiences, or growth in the areas of connection and communication, Texas Trails could be a great fit for you! I believe in using a dual approach: psychotherapeutic growth and healing for the client AND easy to implement, practical tools for the whole family. I am excited to learn about your problem points and create a plan to help you reach your goals.
Hello! I'm Sarah Smith and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist(TM). If your family is looking for relief from with emotional outbursts, healing from traumatic experiences, or growth in the areas of connection and communication, Texas Trails could be a great fit for you! I believe in using a dual approach: psychotherapeutic growth and healing for the client AND easy to implement, practical tools for the whole family. I am excited to learn about your problem points and create a plan to help you reach your goals.
(512) 337-4383 View (512) 337-4383
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Edith Cuevas
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
When we are troubled, worried, confused, scared, and discouraged parts of us dis-integrate, leaving a feeling of disconnect, discomfort, isolation, and pain.
When we are troubled, worried, confused, scared, and discouraged parts of us dis-integrate, leaving a feeling of disconnect, discomfort, isolation, and pain.
(512) 546-6408 View (512) 546-6408
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Autonomy Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
Are you struggling with recent life transitions? Not sure how to break the cycle of yo-yo dieting or how to manage frequent, anxious thoughts? At Autonomy Therapy, we provide high quality, evidence-based care to support our clients in learning how to strengthen their mind-body connection and become the most authentic, resilient versions of themselves. The therapy that our clinicians provide empowers our clients to develop increased trust with their own thoughts, emotions, and decisions, and supports them in identifying what an intentional, autonomous, and values-based life truly looks and feels like.
Are you struggling with recent life transitions? Not sure how to break the cycle of yo-yo dieting or how to manage frequent, anxious thoughts? At Autonomy Therapy, we provide high quality, evidence-based care to support our clients in learning how to strengthen their mind-body connection and become the most authentic, resilient versions of themselves. The therapy that our clinicians provide empowers our clients to develop increased trust with their own thoughts, emotions, and decisions, and supports them in identifying what an intentional, autonomous, and values-based life truly looks and feels like.
(512) 982-0228 View (512) 982-0228
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Lauren Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Marcos, TX 78666  (Online Only)
Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck? Sometimes we get trapped in the same patterns that give the same results and we become unmotivated. Having someone walk alongside us through these difficult times can be invaluable. My passion is to do just that. I specialize in helping people find clarity, balance, and solutions, while embracing individualism and even laughter/humor to promote healing. I help work through struggles such as life transitions, relational challenges, self-worth, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and depression. I aim for counseling to be a soft place to land no matter your background or current situation.
Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck? Sometimes we get trapped in the same patterns that give the same results and we become unmotivated. Having someone walk alongside us through these difficult times can be invaluable. My passion is to do just that. I specialize in helping people find clarity, balance, and solutions, while embracing individualism and even laughter/humor to promote healing. I help work through struggles such as life transitions, relational challenges, self-worth, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and depression. I aim for counseling to be a soft place to land no matter your background or current situation.
(512) 546-6524 View (512) 546-6524
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Amanda Arriola
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, AAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
I have a passion for working with children and have worked with kiddos of all ages as a public school teacher and a counselor since 2011. I love incorporating play, art therapy techniques, and animal assisted interventions in my sessions. I strive to create a trusting relationship with each child and their family and create a safe and fun space for processing feelings. I believe that each client has innate strengths and abilities that can help them work toward therapeutic goals. I provide play therapy, individual counseling and canine assisted counseling for children, adolescents and teens ages 3-18.
I have a passion for working with children and have worked with kiddos of all ages as a public school teacher and a counselor since 2011. I love incorporating play, art therapy techniques, and animal assisted interventions in my sessions. I strive to create a trusting relationship with each child and their family and create a safe and fun space for processing feelings. I believe that each client has innate strengths and abilities that can help them work toward therapeutic goals. I provide play therapy, individual counseling and canine assisted counseling for children, adolescents and teens ages 3-18.
(830) 402-6913 View (830) 402-6913
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Michele Brower
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
San Marcos, TX 78666  (Online Only)
Have you experienced trauma or attachment wounding? Are you in a constant state of fight or flight or dissociation and shut down? Does your nervous system feel like your enemy? Traumatic events affect people in very different ways. One thing is certain though; trauma is stored in your body and affects your mind, body, memory, mood, spirit, and relationships with yourself and with others. There is a way to befriend your nervous system, effectively heal your past wounds, cope with your current triggers, and discover your own personal post-traumatic growth and resiliency for the future.
Have you experienced trauma or attachment wounding? Are you in a constant state of fight or flight or dissociation and shut down? Does your nervous system feel like your enemy? Traumatic events affect people in very different ways. One thing is certain though; trauma is stored in your body and affects your mind, body, memory, mood, spirit, and relationships with yourself and with others. There is a way to befriend your nervous system, effectively heal your past wounds, cope with your current triggers, and discover your own personal post-traumatic growth and resiliency for the future.
(737) 530-7903 View (737) 530-7903
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Suzette Castilleja (Formerly Decker)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Marcos, TX 78666
Are you searching for a way to feel better and find your path in life? Are you afraid to make a change? Sometimes life's circumstances can cause individuals to feel stuck. I can help you discover your strengths and overcome barriers to change.
Are you searching for a way to feel better and find your path in life? Are you afraid to make a change? Sometimes life's circumstances can cause individuals to feel stuck. I can help you discover your strengths and overcome barriers to change.
(830) 251-4431 View (830) 251-4431
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Jon Lasser
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Marcos, TX 78666
Not accepting new clients
I'm a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, emerging adults and families. Helping clients learn how to be successful in life makes my work rewarding. I have experience working as a psychologist in public school settings and can support goals for home and school.
I'm a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, emerging adults and families. Helping clients learn how to be successful in life makes my work rewarding. I have experience working as a psychologist in public school settings and can support goals for home and school.
(512) 883-9372 View (512) 883-9372
Sandplay Therapists

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.