Play Therapy in Tuskegee, AL
Moten Therapeutic Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
In today's society we can be faced with challenges that can affect our daily living. These issues can alter someone's thought process, mood and behavior. Without proper help these issues can manifest into severe mental health concerns. As a Mental Health Professional of 11 years, I've provided therapeutic services for community based treatment, Dept. of Juvenile Justice, ADOC and Acute Hospital settings. I've provided services for adolescent, individual, couples, family and group therapy. My goal is to establish a positive rapport and help an individual become self-aware to the challenges and stressors within their life.
In today's society we can be faced with challenges that can affect our daily living. These issues can alter someone's thought process, mood and behavior. Without proper help these issues can manifest into severe mental health concerns. As a Mental Health Professional of 11 years, I've provided therapeutic services for community based treatment, Dept. of Juvenile Justice, ADOC and Acute Hospital settings. I've provided services for adolescent, individual, couples, family and group therapy. My goal is to establish a positive rapport and help an individual become self-aware to the challenges and stressors within their life.
Are you having trouble with your child? Let's talk about it. I am a licensed professional counselor who has spent over 20 years working with children and adolescents in various settings, and I have authored a book to help mental health professionals, educators, youth workers and parents to assist children and adolescents with relevant issues. Let's Talk!
Are you having trouble with your child? Let's talk about it. I am a licensed professional counselor who has spent over 20 years working with children and adolescents in various settings, and I have authored a book to help mental health professionals, educators, youth workers and parents to assist children and adolescents with relevant issues. Let's Talk!
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Davina Gjennestad-Achieve Wellness Counseling
Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auburn, AL 36830
I use evidence-based therapies to help such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Emotional Freedom and Tapping.
I work with issues related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, religious trauma, medical trauma, PTSD, CPSTD, life transitions/adjustments, LGBTQ+, Aspergers/Autism, Attachment, Personality Disorders, Emotional Dysregulation, Chronic Illnesses, Immunodeficiency Disorders, and cancer. I can assist you to tap into your strengths and to make the lasting changes you want to see in your life.
I use evidence-based therapies to help such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Emotional Freedom and Tapping.
I work with issues related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, religious trauma, medical trauma, PTSD, CPSTD, life transitions/adjustments, LGBTQ+, Aspergers/Autism, Attachment, Personality Disorders, Emotional Dysregulation, Chronic Illnesses, Immunodeficiency Disorders, and cancer. I can assist you to tap into your strengths and to make the lasting changes you want to see in your life.
Bri Lancaster-Achieve Wellness Counseling
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, AL 36830
I use evidence-based practices rooted in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Play Therapy.
As a counselor at Achieve Wellness in Auburn, AL, I aim to create a safe and welcoming space for every unique individual. I will work alongside you to extend support and empowerment, meeting you where you are to build a strong therapeutic alliance. I see my clients as the experts of their own lives and prioritize their experiences and worldview in navigating their care. Together we will explore challenges in your life and identify goals meaningful to you to provide guidance towards healing.
I use evidence-based practices rooted in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Play Therapy.
As a counselor at Achieve Wellness in Auburn, AL, I aim to create a safe and welcoming space for every unique individual. I will work alongside you to extend support and empowerment, meeting you where you are to build a strong therapeutic alliance. I see my clients as the experts of their own lives and prioritize their experiences and worldview in navigating their care. Together we will explore challenges in your life and identify goals meaningful to you to provide guidance towards healing.
Ilia Nazario Snell
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Auburn, AL 36830
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice along with other methods such as Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Internal Family System approaches.
I am so glad you are here! I have the privilege of counseling individuals through the severe complexities of Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, and other stress related situations. I do not believe we were ever meant to experience the challenges of life alone. I have experienced and witnessed the freedom and healing that comes with confronting your past and present in safe spaces. If you have been experiencing difficulty managing these challenges, I want you to know that there is hope! I'd love to assist you in navigating your strengths through this season of life.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice along with other methods such as Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Internal Family System approaches.
I am so glad you are here! I have the privilege of counseling individuals through the severe complexities of Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, and other stress related situations. I do not believe we were ever meant to experience the challenges of life alone. I have experienced and witnessed the freedom and healing that comes with confronting your past and present in safe spaces. If you have been experiencing difficulty managing these challenges, I want you to know that there is hope! I'd love to assist you in navigating your strengths through this season of life.
With a strong foundation in play therapy, I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults, providing a safe and supportive space for them to explore their emotions and experiences.
Throughout my career, I have successfully guided clients through struggles with anxiety, depression, and self-image issues, empowering them to cultivate resilience and self-compassion. I believe in the power of therapy to foster personal growth and bring about positive changes, no matter the season of life my clients may find themselves in.
With a strong foundation in play therapy, I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults, providing a safe and supportive space for them to explore their emotions and experiences.
Throughout my career, I have successfully guided clients through struggles with anxiety, depression, and self-image issues, empowering them to cultivate resilience and self-compassion. I believe in the power of therapy to foster personal growth and bring about positive changes, no matter the season of life my clients may find themselves in.
My Time Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Auburn, AL 36830
Play is the language of children, therefore, I believe play is the best approach to therapy for children 12 years of age and younger.
It is important for me to create a safe and warm environment so that my clients feel comfortable enough to explore their world and emotions. I utilize a client-centered approach as well as integrate creative techniques that best support my clients at different moments of their lives. This means I allow clients to go where they need to in session, explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgement. I help clients find the strengths and resources they have within themselves to overcome the challenges they may be facing.
Play is the language of children, therefore, I believe play is the best approach to therapy for children 12 years of age and younger.
It is important for me to create a safe and warm environment so that my clients feel comfortable enough to explore their world and emotions. I utilize a client-centered approach as well as integrate creative techniques that best support my clients at different moments of their lives. This means I allow clients to go where they need to in session, explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgement. I help clients find the strengths and resources they have within themselves to overcome the challenges they may be facing.
Sloane Fitzgerald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Person-Centered Therapy to help foster clients needs and goals, Play Therapy to expressing and processing emotions, and Art Therapy to foster creativity and self-exploration.
I am is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a dedicated mental health professional with over a 17 years of experience supporting individuals and families. A native of the Auburn area, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling. My approach is client-focused, emphasizing direct and honest communication to facilitate meaningful change and personal growth. I believe that fostering a supportive yet straightforward therapeutic environment empowers individuals to overcome challenges and build resilience.
I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Person-Centered Therapy to help foster clients needs and goals, Play Therapy to expressing and processing emotions, and Art Therapy to foster creativity and self-exploration.
I am is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a dedicated mental health professional with over a 17 years of experience supporting individuals and families. A native of the Auburn area, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling. My approach is client-focused, emphasizing direct and honest communication to facilitate meaningful change and personal growth. I believe that fostering a supportive yet straightforward therapeutic environment empowers individuals to overcome challenges and build resilience.
My training in attachment, infant and early childhood mental health, as well as play therapy, have not only served me well in my work with young children but also with clients of all ages since I tend to view current challenges through a developmental lens.
I prefer to match my clinical interventions to the strengths and needs of my clients, so I take an integrative approach. For most of my professional experience, I've worked with families raising young children at a community mental health center.
My training in attachment, infant and early childhood mental health, as well as play therapy, have not only served me well in my work with young children but also with clients of all ages since I tend to view current challenges through a developmental lens.
I prefer to match my clinical interventions to the strengths and needs of my clients, so I take an integrative approach. For most of my professional experience, I've worked with families raising young children at a community mental health center.
Does your parent heart ache because they cannot understand their child's behavior? Are you a partner who feels as if you no longer know your loved one? Do you sometimes feel as if you are the only one who is struggling? Our relationships can make or break us. When our relationships are in turmoil, we can feel it affecting our lives as a whole. Allow me the opportunity to work toward healing with you. Together, we can make it happen.
Does your parent heart ache because they cannot understand their child's behavior? Are you a partner who feels as if you no longer know your loved one? Do you sometimes feel as if you are the only one who is struggling? Our relationships can make or break us. When our relationships are in turmoil, we can feel it affecting our lives as a whole. Allow me the opportunity to work toward healing with you. Together, we can make it happen.
Laura Beth’s counseling style has evolved into a holistic approach (incorporating mind, body and spirit), since starting out almost 20 years ago working with children, adolescents and families. Laura Beth has a diverse background including teaching, social work and community mental health. She has spent the last 10 years as a clinical therapist. She enjoys incorporating art, mindfulness and child-centered techniques. She graduated from Auburn University with a major in psychology and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. She obtained her Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health from Troy University.
Laura Beth’s counseling style has evolved into a holistic approach (incorporating mind, body and spirit), since starting out almost 20 years ago working with children, adolescents and families. Laura Beth has a diverse background including teaching, social work and community mental health. She has spent the last 10 years as a clinical therapist. She enjoys incorporating art, mindfulness and child-centered techniques. She graduated from Auburn University with a major in psychology and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. She obtained her Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health from Troy University.
My name is Celena Kemp. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over eight years of experience. I am confident that my experiences and desire to contribute to the overall process of counseling have more than prepared to meet your needs. I am an energetic individual, who is committed and who is familiar with the challenges in the world changing of humanity.
My name is Celena Kemp. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over eight years of experience. I am confident that my experiences and desire to contribute to the overall process of counseling have more than prepared to meet your needs. I am an energetic individual, who is committed and who is familiar with the challenges in the world changing of humanity.
Everybody has moments that are tough in life and it is much easier when you don’t go through it alone. Whether it is anxiety, grief, trauma, life adjustments, or an overall desire to grow in self-awareness I am here to walk with you with what you are facing in life.
Everybody has moments that are tough in life and it is much easier when you don’t go through it alone. Whether it is anxiety, grief, trauma, life adjustments, or an overall desire to grow in self-awareness I am here to walk with you with what you are facing in life.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I have 20+ years of experience supporting individuals and families coping with life transition, anxiety, depression, relationship management, grief, and trauma. I am compassionate about serving others. My goal is to support individuals utilizing a person-centered approach because one size does not fit all.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I have 20+ years of experience supporting individuals and families coping with life transition, anxiety, depression, relationship management, grief, and trauma. I am compassionate about serving others. My goal is to support individuals utilizing a person-centered approach because one size does not fit all.
I provide support for clients in making progress on their life goals, whether it's stopping negative thinking, or improving relationships, or dealing with other obstacles to well-being. My passion in counseling is to see clients grow by moving towards healthier ways of coping with stress and other life challenges. I have over 15 years of experience working with school-aged children and adults, dealing with a wide range of issues such as motivational difficulties, social adjustment, negative self-image, assertiveness, positive parenting, grief and loss, obsessive thinking, and self-hurtful behavior.
I provide support for clients in making progress on their life goals, whether it's stopping negative thinking, or improving relationships, or dealing with other obstacles to well-being. My passion in counseling is to see clients grow by moving towards healthier ways of coping with stress and other life challenges. I have over 15 years of experience working with school-aged children and adults, dealing with a wide range of issues such as motivational difficulties, social adjustment, negative self-image, assertiveness, positive parenting, grief and loss, obsessive thinking, and self-hurtful behavior.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, communication difficulties, or adjusting to major life transitions. For children, issues might include emotional regulation, trauma, or difficulties in expressing themselves. Families might be working on improving relationships, parenting strategies, or healing after conflict or loss. I bring a compassionate and client-centered approach to my practice. I believe in an approach where I am here to pose questions and make observations but believe in client autonomy and your power in your own life.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, communication difficulties, or adjusting to major life transitions. For children, issues might include emotional regulation, trauma, or difficulties in expressing themselves. Families might be working on improving relationships, parenting strategies, or healing after conflict or loss. I bring a compassionate and client-centered approach to my practice. I believe in an approach where I am here to pose questions and make observations but believe in client autonomy and your power in your own life.
Navigating mental health can be a struggle in itself, but struggle no more! My name is Ro and I am an Associate Licensed Counselor. I cater to individuals experiencing, depressive and anxious thoughts, mood and personality disorders, as well as an array of other issues affecting the psychosocial balance in one's life.
Navigating mental health can be a struggle in itself, but struggle no more! My name is Ro and I am an Associate Licensed Counselor. I cater to individuals experiencing, depressive and anxious thoughts, mood and personality disorders, as well as an array of other issues affecting the psychosocial balance in one's life.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 47 years of experience in outpatient behavioral health clinics and inpatient psychiatric hospitals, providing individual, family, and group therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I specialize in helping people heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and low self-esteem. I empower clients to shift negative thought patterns and behaviors by reprogramming the mind, guiding them toward meaningful and lasting change.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 47 years of experience in outpatient behavioral health clinics and inpatient psychiatric hospitals, providing individual, family, and group therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I specialize in helping people heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and low self-esteem. I empower clients to shift negative thought patterns and behaviors by reprogramming the mind, guiding them toward meaningful and lasting change.
Pike Road Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pike Road, AL 36064
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to learn more information about Pike Road Counseling. At PRC, we strive to create a warm, welcoming, and therapeutic environment for everyone. Our goal is that when you come, you experience a sense of peace and hope, and leave feeling refreshed, with renewed energy to tackle whatever you are going through. We want to help you feel more equipped for positive change in all areas of your life. It is our JOY to walk with you on the journey!
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to learn more information about Pike Road Counseling. At PRC, we strive to create a warm, welcoming, and therapeutic environment for everyone. Our goal is that when you come, you experience a sense of peace and hope, and leave feeling refreshed, with renewed energy to tackle whatever you are going through. We want to help you feel more equipped for positive change in all areas of your life. It is our JOY to walk with you on the journey!
TAG Counseling And Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, AL 36830
Here at TAG, we understand that you want and need a therapist who is experienced in assisting clients with dealing with trauma, depression, grief and loss, maintaining relationships, or just dealing with the stressors of life. You are not alone and we want to work with you to build healthy coping skills to improve your quality of life. Reach out to our team at TAG Counseling & Consulting and we will help you decide which team member is best for you and your needs.
Here at TAG, we understand that you want and need a therapist who is experienced in assisting clients with dealing with trauma, depression, grief and loss, maintaining relationships, or just dealing with the stressors of life. You are not alone and we want to work with you to build healthy coping skills to improve your quality of life. Reach out to our team at TAG Counseling & Consulting and we will help you decide which team member is best for you and your needs.
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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.