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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.
Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate way for children to process and express their feelings. As a Registered Play Therapist, the children I see will use toys, art, games and activities to grow and work towards therapeutic goals. Through play, children can learn to express emotions, enhance social skills and build self-confidence.
Canine Assisted Therapy involves incorporating a therapy dog as a partner in the therapy process. I am certified as an Animal Assisted Counselor through Texas State University’s Animal Assisted Counseling Academy. My professional therapy dog, Cleo, and I work together to help clients work toward goals with the use of animal assisted interventions.
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Call or Email Amanda Arriola for a free 15 minute consultation now - (830) 402-6913
Finances
- Cost per Session: $125 - $150
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 5 Years
- License: Texas / 78442
- School: Texas State University
- Year Graduated: 2016
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: Association for Play Therapy / T5744
- Certificate Date: 2022
- Certificate: Texas State University Animal-Assisted Counseling Academy / 20-107
- Certificate Date: 2020
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Specialties
- Child
- Life Transitions
- School Issues
Issues
- Anger Management
- Animal-Assisted Counseling
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Client Focus
Age
- Teen
- Preteen
- Children (6 to 10)
- Toddler
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Animal Assisted
- Art Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Modality
- Individuals
- Family
Last Modified: 9 May 2022
(830) 402-6913