
Amber Bennett
Counselor, MS, LMHC, RPT-S
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
888 10th St, Suite 106, Marion, IA 52302
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As a play therapist, I believe in using the power of play, which is a child's most natural form of communication, to connect with clients and help children resolve their challenges in a safe, nurturing environment. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Play Therapist with nine years of therapy experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. I was awarded the 2018 Play Therapist of the Year by the Iowa Association for Play Therapy. I have received extensive training under the direct instruction of Dr. Terry Kottman, the creator of Adlerian Play Therapy.
In addition to Play Therapy, I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches for individualized care, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Autplay, Trauma Informed Care, Sand-Tray, Strengths Based, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I have experience working with: ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, ODD, conduct disorder, school performance issues, abuse and trauma, childhood behavioral issues, problems in transition for children (divorce, separation, grief), self-esteem, and social skills.
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Finances
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Iowa Total Care
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellmark BCBS
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
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Amber Bennett
Counselor, MS, LMHC, RPT-S
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 001742 Amber Bennett
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy Registered Play Therapist Supervisor / 2017
- Attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Scien, Graduated 2013
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Behavioral Issues
- Autism
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Expressive Arts
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas

Amber Bennett
Counselor, MS, LMHC, RPT-S