Play Therapy in Wilbraham, MA
Kelly Gloster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilbraham, MA 01095
As examples, I play chess with a 10 yo, football with a 13 yo, color and Jenga with a 6 yo, play UNO with most, and talk Shakespeare with a 17 yo.
Welcome! My passion is working with children and teens. I provide a safe, welcoming, and fun space where children and teens can get the support and help they need.
As examples, I play chess with a 10 yo, football with a 13 yo, color and Jenga with a 6 yo, play UNO with most, and talk Shakespeare with a 17 yo.
Welcome! My passion is working with children and teens. I provide a safe, welcoming, and fun space where children and teens can get the support and help they need.
Handel Behavioral Health Wilbraham
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Mental health problems can affect even the strongest people and take the joy from life. Finding the right treatment can be overwhelming but at Handel Behavioral Health, we do our best to make this as easy as possible so you can begin your counseling or psychiatry and get on the road to recovery. Your mental health is your health and we believe your health is the most important thing in life. Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean you can’t ask for help, and we’re here and ready for when you do!
Mental health problems can affect even the strongest people and take the joy from life. Finding the right treatment can be overwhelming but at Handel Behavioral Health, we do our best to make this as easy as possible so you can begin your counseling or psychiatry and get on the road to recovery. Your mental health is your health and we believe your health is the most important thing in life. Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean you can’t ask for help, and we’re here and ready for when you do!
Restoration Trauma Counseling PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Restoration Trauma Counseling provides trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy for those affected by a traumatic event that has had a mental, physical and or spiritual impact. I desire to individuals in brief trauma focused psycho educational therapy to address the effects of trauma and dual diagnosis symptoms such as depression or anxiety. I believe that processing a traumatic event in a supportive therapeutic relationship and fostering skills to cope with trauma-based symptoms can bring restoration to one’s life and experience overtime. I am committed to a doctoral education in trauma and have 8 years of clinical practice
Restoration Trauma Counseling provides trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy for those affected by a traumatic event that has had a mental, physical and or spiritual impact. I desire to individuals in brief trauma focused psycho educational therapy to address the effects of trauma and dual diagnosis symptoms such as depression or anxiety. I believe that processing a traumatic event in a supportive therapeutic relationship and fostering skills to cope with trauma-based symptoms can bring restoration to one’s life and experience overtime. I am committed to a doctoral education in trauma and have 8 years of clinical practice
John Harrington
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Jack has over 25 years of experience in the Mental Health field. He has provided clinical services to children, adults, families and couples in at various outpatient settings. Jack has also worked in school and vocational programs where he implemented treatment-based groups as well as individual therapy.
Jack has over 25 years of experience in the Mental Health field. He has provided clinical services to children, adults, families and couples in at various outpatient settings. Jack has also worked in school and vocational programs where he implemented treatment-based groups as well as individual therapy.
More Therapists Nearby
Molly E Moses
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MTS, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01105
Waitlist for new clients
I can integrate spirituality and ritual, art and music, and play for all ages into our work.
Humans are wacky, beautiful, awesome, creative, remarkable beings. When we have anchors within and outside of ourselves for safety, we can explore possibilities, feel organized and competent, and speak our minds and hearts. There are many forces that can inhibit our vitality. Sometimes, it can be hard to access feelings of curiosity, interest, motivation, connection, or being ourselves. But under the layers of what gets in our way, each of us is already here, already whole.
I can integrate spirituality and ritual, art and music, and play for all ages into our work.
Humans are wacky, beautiful, awesome, creative, remarkable beings. When we have anchors within and outside of ourselves for safety, we can explore possibilities, feel organized and competent, and speak our minds and hearts. There are many forces that can inhibit our vitality. Sometimes, it can be hard to access feelings of curiosity, interest, motivation, connection, or being ourselves. But under the layers of what gets in our way, each of us is already here, already whole.
Brittany Godden
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01101 (Online Only)
I believe in a child-centered and trauma-informed approach, drawing from play therapy, expressive arts therapies, mindfulness training, CBT, and DBT to help my clients navigate through any challenges they may be facing.
I am a neuro-affirming therapist, who specializes in working with children and teens with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience working with children and youth in clinical and educational settings including as an outpatient therapist, school-based therapist, early childhood mental health consultant, school counselor, and as a therapeutic mentor. I also work closely with parents and caregivers as they learn more about the unique ways their child interacts with their world, which can also include advising or advocating for school services if your child is currently struggling in school.
I believe in a child-centered and trauma-informed approach, drawing from play therapy, expressive arts therapies, mindfulness training, CBT, and DBT to help my clients navigate through any challenges they may be facing.
I am a neuro-affirming therapist, who specializes in working with children and teens with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience working with children and youth in clinical and educational settings including as an outpatient therapist, school-based therapist, early childhood mental health consultant, school counselor, and as a therapeutic mentor. I also work closely with parents and caregivers as they learn more about the unique ways their child interacts with their world, which can also include advising or advocating for school services if your child is currently struggling in school.
Dorimar A. Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Springfield, MA 01089
I have practiced art therapy, play therapy and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy).
Representation matters and I am part of the LGBT community, latinx and have an invisible disability. I have been doing this work for about 10 years (MSW Boston College 2015). I am ready when you are! Genuine compassion and trust is at the root of any solid relationship and necessary for success to manifest! We have to be willing and ready to do the messy work. As your therapist, I also have to be ready. I have to be ready and capable of containing all of what comes up in therapy.
I have practiced art therapy, play therapy and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy).
Representation matters and I am part of the LGBT community, latinx and have an invisible disability. I have been doing this work for about 10 years (MSW Boston College 2015). I am ready when you are! Genuine compassion and trust is at the root of any solid relationship and necessary for success to manifest! We have to be willing and ready to do the messy work. As your therapist, I also have to be ready. I have to be ready and capable of containing all of what comes up in therapy.
Greater Springfield Counseling, PC
Counselor
Verified Verified
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Though, I utilize a variety of strategies, such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, and more.
Individuals who seek help are incredibly courageous, and I am grateful to be a small piece of their journey along the way. My approach uses various modalities that are both, structured, and unstructured, depending on the needs of those I'm serving. Everyone deserves to have an opportunity to feel relief, joy, grounding, and security. This looks different for all, and I'm happy to adapt as needed while supporting in reaching the ultimate goals outlined. I offer the most experience with individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship issues, ADHD, and addiction.
Though, I utilize a variety of strategies, such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, and more.
Individuals who seek help are incredibly courageous, and I am grateful to be a small piece of their journey along the way. My approach uses various modalities that are both, structured, and unstructured, depending on the needs of those I'm serving. Everyone deserves to have an opportunity to feel relief, joy, grounding, and security. This looks different for all, and I'm happy to adapt as needed while supporting in reaching the ultimate goals outlined. I offer the most experience with individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship issues, ADHD, and addiction.
Heather Gardener
MA
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01101 (Online Only)
I use a range of modalities, including psychodynamic, play therapy, DBT, and CBT.
Please note: I can't take insurance but I have a sliding scale - we will figure something out! - - Everyone has their own strengths and needs, children and adults alike. Sometimes the needs are overwhelming and the strengths are hard to find. Those are times when it helps to have someone who will listen, understand, support, validate, encourage, and help. I believe it's important to honor all emotions as valid and all needs as real. I also believe those needs don't have to define who you are, and that recognizing and accepting something as real - a loss, a child's behaviors - opens the way to start making positive changes.
I use a range of modalities, including psychodynamic, play therapy, DBT, and CBT.
Please note: I can't take insurance but I have a sliding scale - we will figure something out! - - Everyone has their own strengths and needs, children and adults alike. Sometimes the needs are overwhelming and the strengths are hard to find. Those are times when it helps to have someone who will listen, understand, support, validate, encourage, and help. I believe it's important to honor all emotions as valid and all needs as real. I also believe those needs don't have to define who you are, and that recognizing and accepting something as real - a loss, a child's behaviors - opens the way to start making positive changes.
Alma Iris Flores
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Springfield, MA 01089
I work with clients from 6 to 90 years old who are looking to learn to live their life in a healthy manner, who wants to improve the quality of their relationships in a personal and Laboral life. This include kids, adolescents, young adults, and adults, married or single, living alone or in a family setting.
I work with clients from 6 to 90 years old who are looking to learn to live their life in a healthy manner, who wants to improve the quality of their relationships in a personal and Laboral life. This include kids, adolescents, young adults, and adults, married or single, living alone or in a family setting.
E. M. Garrigan
Counselor, LMHC, MS, CS
Verified Verified
Longmeadow, MA 01106
The stress of daily life can affect us in different areas; career, financial, relationship and family issues. As time passes, if we are not mindful of behaviors, things can fester increasing symptoms of anxiety, and depression. My approach is to unravel false belief systems, with either solution focused, and at the Client's choice, a psycho-dynamic, psychotherapy approach. Sometimes we need to look at the past. I believe it is acceptable to focus on present day solutions. Overwhelming feelings can be a detour to our true authentic selves. Counseling is to effectively set, and achieve, goals to be our true, unique, authentic selves.
The stress of daily life can affect us in different areas; career, financial, relationship and family issues. As time passes, if we are not mindful of behaviors, things can fester increasing symptoms of anxiety, and depression. My approach is to unravel false belief systems, with either solution focused, and at the Client's choice, a psycho-dynamic, psychotherapy approach. Sometimes we need to look at the past. I believe it is acceptable to focus on present day solutions. Overwhelming feelings can be a detour to our true authentic selves. Counseling is to effectively set, and achieve, goals to be our true, unique, authentic selves.
Krista Lawrence
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
West Springfield, MA 01089 (Online Only)
Krista values a holistic healing achieved by working through sorting out the hard stuff in a safe space, free of judgement and full of support. Krista views therapy as a place to improve a sense of self and give your unheard parts a voice. Her approach emphasizes the mutual, collaborative development of goals in therapy. She enjoys working collectively with clients, using empathy and unconditional positive regard to help facilitate change. Service can include individual, couples, family, and group therapy.
Krista values a holistic healing achieved by working through sorting out the hard stuff in a safe space, free of judgement and full of support. Krista views therapy as a place to improve a sense of self and give your unheard parts a voice. Her approach emphasizes the mutual, collaborative development of goals in therapy. She enjoys working collectively with clients, using empathy and unconditional positive regard to help facilitate change. Service can include individual, couples, family, and group therapy.
Enlightened Interventions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Our practice offers clients a chance to collaborate to create a strength-based, client-centered, holistic treatment plan that will allow the client to achieve their goals through a wide variety of interventions. Our group practice has a variety of clinicians who have an extensive history working with a wide variety of presenting problems, including mood and adjustment disorders, trauma, and family and relational issues. We will work with you to find creative and plausible solutions to the problems you are facing. We believe wellness is achievable, manageable, and sustainable for all clients.
Our practice offers clients a chance to collaborate to create a strength-based, client-centered, holistic treatment plan that will allow the client to achieve their goals through a wide variety of interventions. Our group practice has a variety of clinicians who have an extensive history working with a wide variety of presenting problems, including mood and adjustment disorders, trauma, and family and relational issues. We will work with you to find creative and plausible solutions to the problems you are facing. We believe wellness is achievable, manageable, and sustainable for all clients.
Christa Flaherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01102 (Online Only)
Are there times when you feel there is no one to turn to, when life is just overwhelming, you have exhausted your coping skills, and looking for guidance? I believe each person has the ability to grow and heal when given the right space and support. My hope is that through the therapeutic relationship, clients are able to explore their unique selves, become vulnerable, and learn tools necessary to help them cope with their everyday struggles.
Are there times when you feel there is no one to turn to, when life is just overwhelming, you have exhausted your coping skills, and looking for guidance? I believe each person has the ability to grow and heal when given the right space and support. My hope is that through the therapeutic relationship, clients are able to explore their unique selves, become vulnerable, and learn tools necessary to help them cope with their everyday struggles.
Sarah Shube
Counselor, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Agawam, MA 01001
Ongoing and underlying fatigue? Feeling numb and detached right now? My current caseload consists primarily of working professionals. I am a licensed mental health counselor, board certified art therapist, and have training in CBT. Counseling is a collaborative experience that empowers an individual in a confidential setting to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. There is no better time than now to gain insight, develop skills, and set goals. I often support clients with ongoing anxiety, depressed mood, and significant life changes. If you are paying out of pocket I do offer receipts for insurance reimbursement.
Ongoing and underlying fatigue? Feeling numb and detached right now? My current caseload consists primarily of working professionals. I am a licensed mental health counselor, board certified art therapist, and have training in CBT. Counseling is a collaborative experience that empowers an individual in a confidential setting to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. There is no better time than now to gain insight, develop skills, and set goals. I often support clients with ongoing anxiety, depressed mood, and significant life changes. If you are paying out of pocket I do offer receipts for insurance reimbursement.
Jason Christian Ravizza
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CAGS
Verified Verified
West Springfield, MA 01089 (Online Only)
I work with the client to set attainable treatment plan goals/objectives, so the patient makes consistent progress toward their therapeutic goals/objectives. I work from a Cognitive Behavioral and an Insight Oriented Approach. I also work from a Psycho-Dynamic Perspective. Patient care is valued and top priority in my work. I work toward building a professional therapeutic relationship of trust, credibility and mutual respect in my therapeutic and clinical practice as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I have experience working with all age groups: children, pre-teen, adolescents, young adults, and adults of all ages.
I work with the client to set attainable treatment plan goals/objectives, so the patient makes consistent progress toward their therapeutic goals/objectives. I work from a Cognitive Behavioral and an Insight Oriented Approach. I also work from a Psycho-Dynamic Perspective. Patient care is valued and top priority in my work. I work toward building a professional therapeutic relationship of trust, credibility and mutual respect in my therapeutic and clinical practice as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I have experience working with all age groups: children, pre-teen, adolescents, young adults, and adults of all ages.
Nicole Denver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01118 (Online Only)
Living during a time when we encounter unique struggles, the aftermath of a worldwide pandemic, and social media comparison, feelings of anxiety and depression can often leave us feeling stuck. However, when we take away the outside noise, return to our roots, and look closely at the beauty of nature around us, we can see evidence of hope. After all, even in the darkest and roughest soils, seeds can bloom into beauty. You, too, can heal, no matter your circumstances.
Living during a time when we encounter unique struggles, the aftermath of a worldwide pandemic, and social media comparison, feelings of anxiety and depression can often leave us feeling stuck. However, when we take away the outside noise, return to our roots, and look closely at the beauty of nature around us, we can see evidence of hope. After all, even in the darkest and roughest soils, seeds can bloom into beauty. You, too, can heal, no matter your circumstances.
Candice Judd
Counselor, LMHC, MEd
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
West Springfield, MA 01089
Day time telehealth spots available (9-3)... The foundation of my practice is grounded in the quality of the therapeutic relationship and belief that we all have the capacity for change. I have a passion for working with those who struggle with anxiety, self esteem, life transitions and learning to set and uphold heathy boundaries. My approach is genuine, person centered and strengths based. I enjoy working with those who are goal oriented & ready for change. I am also an animal lover with two dogs who often come to work with me. I believe pets can be great therapy.
Day time telehealth spots available (9-3)... The foundation of my practice is grounded in the quality of the therapeutic relationship and belief that we all have the capacity for change. I have a passion for working with those who struggle with anxiety, self esteem, life transitions and learning to set and uphold heathy boundaries. My approach is genuine, person centered and strengths based. I enjoy working with those who are goal oriented & ready for change. I am also an animal lover with two dogs who often come to work with me. I believe pets can be great therapy.
Kim Monson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicopee, MA 01020
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience providing individual and family therapy with children, youth, young adults and their families. I have worked in outpatient settings, preschools, and residential programs. I specialize in working with clients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, adoption, grief/loss, substance abuse, and anger management.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience providing individual and family therapy with children, youth, young adults and their families. I have worked in outpatient settings, preschools, and residential programs. I specialize in working with clients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, adoption, grief/loss, substance abuse, and anger management.
Marielis Miranda
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01129 (Online Only)
You are not alone. Life is full of ups and downs, with many challenges. Each transition can bring stress, anxiety, fear, insecurities, and negative emotions. Together we can embark on YOUR journey of self-discovery, by building daily skills around empathy, self compassion building healthy relationships.
You are not alone. Life is full of ups and downs, with many challenges. Each transition can bring stress, anxiety, fear, insecurities, and negative emotions. Together we can embark on YOUR journey of self-discovery, by building daily skills around empathy, self compassion building healthy relationships.
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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.