Play Therapy in Solana Beach, CA
I work with artists, creators, and helping professionals navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, perfectionism, relationship stress, and creative blocks. Many feel exhausted from carrying so much alone and want to reconnect with their voice, relationships, and sustainable sense of self.
I work with artists, creators, and helping professionals navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, perfectionism, relationship stress, and creative blocks. Many feel exhausted from carrying so much alone and want to reconnect with their voice, relationships, and sustainable sense of self.
I offer a customized approach to all my clients and do not limit myself to one type of treatment modality. I limit my client load in order to provide my clients with more personalized care. My clients are afforded a customized psychological evaluation tailored to answering specific referral questions. With this unique approach, every client will be able to reach their treatment goals more efficiently, by getting the results they want faster. In my concierge counseling practice, I offer extended time in sessions, weekend appointments, mobile visits, phone sessions, priority email reply and feedback.
I offer a customized approach to all my clients and do not limit myself to one type of treatment modality. I limit my client load in order to provide my clients with more personalized care. My clients are afforded a customized psychological evaluation tailored to answering specific referral questions. With this unique approach, every client will be able to reach their treatment goals more efficiently, by getting the results they want faster. In my concierge counseling practice, I offer extended time in sessions, weekend appointments, mobile visits, phone sessions, priority email reply and feedback.
I specialize working with individuals experiencing a variety of life's challenges and mental health issues, such as life transitions and adjustments, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship and family issues, coping skills, new parent parenting, effects of the pandemic, eating disorders, children and parents of and going through divorce, bullying and other issues that arise around teens and social media. I often work with pre-teens, teens and young adults.
I specialize working with individuals experiencing a variety of life's challenges and mental health issues, such as life transitions and adjustments, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship and family issues, coping skills, new parent parenting, effects of the pandemic, eating disorders, children and parents of and going through divorce, bullying and other issues that arise around teens and social media. I often work with pre-teens, teens and young adults.
I specialize in two areas: (1) Reducing anxiety and depression in adults and children; (2) Reducing problem behaviors in children and teens.
I am a child and adult psychoanalyst and use this advanced training with many of my patients to gain a more in-depth understanding of issues that have lingered in a painful manner for many years.
I specialize in two areas: (1) Reducing anxiety and depression in adults and children; (2) Reducing problem behaviors in children and teens.
I am a child and adult psychoanalyst and use this advanced training with many of my patients to gain a more in-depth understanding of issues that have lingered in a painful manner for many years.
Dr. Nikoo Z Sadatrafiei
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LADAC, CalGETS
Solana Beach, CA 92075
I'm specialized in treating behavioral and mental health issues with individuals, couples, and families which arise from life transitions, conflicts in relationships, parenting, child/adolescence behavioral issues, and mental illnesses. I have extensive experience on treating trauma, grief, domestic violence, and communication. As a Licensed Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LAADC) I help individuals with their dual diagnosis. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocess (EMDR) and hypnotherapy to facilitate change in perception. I'm certified in Gambling Disorder from the Office of Problem Gambling (CalGETS).
I'm specialized in treating behavioral and mental health issues with individuals, couples, and families which arise from life transitions, conflicts in relationships, parenting, child/adolescence behavioral issues, and mental illnesses. I have extensive experience on treating trauma, grief, domestic violence, and communication. As a Licensed Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LAADC) I help individuals with their dual diagnosis. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocess (EMDR) and hypnotherapy to facilitate change in perception. I'm certified in Gambling Disorder from the Office of Problem Gambling (CalGETS).
Hi, I’m Dr. Jodi! I couldn't be more proud to share a little bit about our team at Tides Wellness. Tides is a group of wonderful and authentic human beings, but this alone is not enough. It is crucial that we provide treatments that work, treatments that are based on research and treatment modalities that help get people better faster. We take pride in continuous learning and growing both as humans and as therapists. As our team has grown we have brought on therapists with diverse expertise in hopes of being a trusted one stop shop for many of the the mental health needs of our local community!
Hi, I’m Dr. Jodi! I couldn't be more proud to share a little bit about our team at Tides Wellness. Tides is a group of wonderful and authentic human beings, but this alone is not enough. It is crucial that we provide treatments that work, treatments that are based on research and treatment modalities that help get people better faster. We take pride in continuous learning and growing both as humans and as therapists. As our team has grown we have brought on therapists with diverse expertise in hopes of being a trusted one stop shop for many of the the mental health needs of our local community!
I'm passionate about helping trauma survivors, adolescents and young adults struggling with their identity, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. I help those who want to feel more secure in their identity, learn coping skills, and develop healthier more fulfilling relationships with others. Utilizing a collaborative approach, we will explore how to discover a life worth living by identifying your values and understanding how the brain impacts thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Through mindfulness and other evidence based strategies, I teach how to develop self-compassion and tolerate difficult emotions.
I'm passionate about helping trauma survivors, adolescents and young adults struggling with their identity, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. I help those who want to feel more secure in their identity, learn coping skills, and develop healthier more fulfilling relationships with others. Utilizing a collaborative approach, we will explore how to discover a life worth living by identifying your values and understanding how the brain impacts thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Through mindfulness and other evidence based strategies, I teach how to develop self-compassion and tolerate difficult emotions.
Hello, My name is Camille Carter and I have been supporting and guiding others as a Clinician for 26 years. Seeking therapy is the best gift you can give to yourself and to those around you. Together we create goals, develop ways to better manage day to day life, relationships and stressors. Therapy is a journey towards healing, growing and creating a life with more peace, joy and contentment.
Hello, My name is Camille Carter and I have been supporting and guiding others as a Clinician for 26 years. Seeking therapy is the best gift you can give to yourself and to those around you. Together we create goals, develop ways to better manage day to day life, relationships and stressors. Therapy is a journey towards healing, growing and creating a life with more peace, joy and contentment.
Treatment specialization includes: Abuse & Trauma Recovery, EMDR (EMDRIA Certified), EMDR with Children & Adolescents, Registered Play Therapist, Therapy for Depression, Anxiety & Mood disorders, Grief & Loss Counseling, Blended Families & Divorce, Child Custody Evaluations, Parent Mediation, Co-parenting Facilitation & Reunification Therapy.
With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on strengths and attain the personal growth they desire. Whether you have lost hope, have recently been betrayed or are dealing with deep wounds from childhood, my engaging and integrated style of therapy will help guide you on the journey to healing.
Treatment specialization includes: Abuse & Trauma Recovery, EMDR (EMDRIA Certified), EMDR with Children & Adolescents, Registered Play Therapist, Therapy for Depression, Anxiety & Mood disorders, Grief & Loss Counseling, Blended Families & Divorce, Child Custody Evaluations, Parent Mediation, Co-parenting Facilitation & Reunification Therapy.
With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on strengths and attain the personal growth they desire. Whether you have lost hope, have recently been betrayed or are dealing with deep wounds from childhood, my engaging and integrated style of therapy will help guide you on the journey to healing.
Using an intuitive, strengths-based approach, I guide my clients on their journey of healing and thriving as they manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and/or addictions. I work with adults and children to help calm their nervous systems, turn down distress and anxiety, release the pain and trauma from past experiences, and let go of behaviors they no longer wish to engage in. As an EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant I have the training and experience to help individuals recover from traumatic experiences or relationships, whether recent or from the past, and find the tools to live their best lives today.
Using an intuitive, strengths-based approach, I guide my clients on their journey of healing and thriving as they manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and/or addictions. I work with adults and children to help calm their nervous systems, turn down distress and anxiety, release the pain and trauma from past experiences, and let go of behaviors they no longer wish to engage in. As an EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant I have the training and experience to help individuals recover from traumatic experiences or relationships, whether recent or from the past, and find the tools to live their best lives today.
, play & art therapies.
A warm "Hello" to you. :) Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? Are you dealing with issues from childhood that are getting in the way of your life today? Or, are you trying to figure out why there is fighting between your children & your family? As a fellow mother of two, I am passionate about healing the family system. Do you or a loved one have ADHD that is impacting your life in negative ways? These are all issues that I am skilled in helping you with. I provide online therapy to anyone in the California area and in person in Solana Bch. I went to Alliant Int. Univ. for my MA in Marriage & Family Th.
, play & art therapies.
A warm "Hello" to you. :) Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? Are you dealing with issues from childhood that are getting in the way of your life today? Or, are you trying to figure out why there is fighting between your children & your family? As a fellow mother of two, I am passionate about healing the family system. Do you or a loved one have ADHD that is impacting your life in negative ways? These are all issues that I am skilled in helping you with. I provide online therapy to anyone in the California area and in person in Solana Bch. I went to Alliant Int. Univ. for my MA in Marriage & Family Th.
My specialty areas include: trauma, child abuse, parenting issues , family therapy, coping with loss, play therapy, stress management and life transitions.
I have experience working with community-based mental health agencies, managed care, and private practice. My passion is working with children and families. The family is an important institution to society, that needs to be preserved. I am sensitive to the client's perspective and cultural beliefs. I take a Solution Focus approach believing that the client is truly the expert and ultimately holds the solution to the problem_
My specialty areas include: trauma, child abuse, parenting issues , family therapy, coping with loss, play therapy, stress management and life transitions.
I have experience working with community-based mental health agencies, managed care, and private practice. My passion is working with children and families. The family is an important institution to society, that needs to be preserved. I am sensitive to the client's perspective and cultural beliefs. I take a Solution Focus approach believing that the client is truly the expert and ultimately holds the solution to the problem_
You may choose to seek therapy during times of emotional pain or when you wish to merely grow. Whatever your reasoning is, I can provide ways for you to work through various issues, learn about feelings, understand the different patterns of thinking by gaining perspective on past/current events in your life, provide support with relationships, processing past/current trauma and learning positive coping tools to meet your needs by providing the highest quality care.
You may choose to seek therapy during times of emotional pain or when you wish to merely grow. Whatever your reasoning is, I can provide ways for you to work through various issues, learn about feelings, understand the different patterns of thinking by gaining perspective on past/current events in your life, provide support with relationships, processing past/current trauma and learning positive coping tools to meet your needs by providing the highest quality care.
I work therapeutically with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita and Los Angeles area. I am a certified therapist in PCIT, CPP, Triple P and FASD parenting and children issues. I have over ten years experience working with children exposed to trauma and history of DCFS involvement.
I work therapeutically with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita and Los Angeles area. I am a certified therapist in PCIT, CPP, Triple P and FASD parenting and children issues. I have over ten years experience working with children exposed to trauma and history of DCFS involvement.
I have worked extensively with Veterans & military members, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I tend to incorporate more traditional forms of psychotherapy with meditation, body movement, yoga, and breathwork. My primary focus is to help my client's grow through their trauma, grief, and stress while becoming more resilient and confident in their ability to manage, work through, and resolve the emotions, symptoms, and memories that get in the way of thriving in the present moment. I worked at Utah State, University of San Diego, San Diego State, and University of California San Diego before starting my own private practice.
I have worked extensively with Veterans & military members, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I tend to incorporate more traditional forms of psychotherapy with meditation, body movement, yoga, and breathwork. My primary focus is to help my client's grow through their trauma, grief, and stress while becoming more resilient and confident in their ability to manage, work through, and resolve the emotions, symptoms, and memories that get in the way of thriving in the present moment. I worked at Utah State, University of San Diego, San Diego State, and University of California San Diego before starting my own private practice.
Welcome! We all want to live life as our best selves, but that can be especially challenging during difficult times. I have over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families, adults and couples build on their strengths and get clear about what they want for their futures. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I also utilize art therapy, Brainspotting (a brain based therapy that helps clients identify, process and release emotional and physical pain) and the Nurtured Heart Approach (a relationship based model that helps people focus on their successes rather than their failures, thereby increasing their Inner Wealth.)
Welcome! We all want to live life as our best selves, but that can be especially challenging during difficult times. I have over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families, adults and couples build on their strengths and get clear about what they want for their futures. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I also utilize art therapy, Brainspotting (a brain based therapy that helps clients identify, process and release emotional and physical pain) and the Nurtured Heart Approach (a relationship based model that helps people focus on their successes rather than their failures, thereby increasing their Inner Wealth.)
I am here for the sensitive empaths who have survived trauma. I provide a unique mix of professional experience, therapy, refined energy healing and nervous system relaxation. Specifically for sensitive people, my unique approach can provide stability, clarity, and profound swift healing. It's time to release the heavy emotions stored in your body; the energetic imprints that manifest as physical illness, pain or fatigue. Together, we can create the life you deserve and desire.
I am here for the sensitive empaths who have survived trauma. I provide a unique mix of professional experience, therapy, refined energy healing and nervous system relaxation. Specifically for sensitive people, my unique approach can provide stability, clarity, and profound swift healing. It's time to release the heavy emotions stored in your body; the energetic imprints that manifest as physical illness, pain or fatigue. Together, we can create the life you deserve and desire.
Bilingual (Spanish & English) services– Life can be difficult sometimes, when we experience anxiety, stress, sadness, and continuous disappointment or failure. Sometimes we manage to overcome them and other times we get used to living with those difficult emotions and negative thoughts, which negatively impact the way we perceive ourselves and the world. It shouldn't be like this! Suffering is inherent to life, however, it should not be greater than growth and satisfaction.
Bilingual (Spanish & English) services– Life can be difficult sometimes, when we experience anxiety, stress, sadness, and continuous disappointment or failure. Sometimes we manage to overcome them and other times we get used to living with those difficult emotions and negative thoughts, which negatively impact the way we perceive ourselves and the world. It shouldn't be like this! Suffering is inherent to life, however, it should not be greater than growth and satisfaction.
I believe the most important element in the therapeutic relationship is the connection between therapist and client, person to person. What I bring to the relationship is warmth, caring, and a gentle and compassionate presence. I have a deep faith in your ability to transform your life, empowering you to discover what works and change what doesn’t, helping you find your own truth and path.
I believe the most important element in the therapeutic relationship is the connection between therapist and client, person to person. What I bring to the relationship is warmth, caring, and a gentle and compassionate presence. I have a deep faith in your ability to transform your life, empowering you to discover what works and change what doesn’t, helping you find your own truth and path.
Hi there, I'm Bertha! Welcome. Therapy is a journey we walk together. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I'm bilingual in English y hablo español, so you can choose the language that feels most comfortable for you. I work with individuals and families to explore emotions, build resilience, and find balance in a safe, supportive space. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on helping you build awareness, emotional balance, and resilience. Together, we'll explore your experiences and work toward your goals, creating a safe space where you feel seen, steady, and empowered.
Hi there, I'm Bertha! Welcome. Therapy is a journey we walk together. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I'm bilingual in English y hablo español, so you can choose the language that feels most comfortable for you. I work with individuals and families to explore emotions, build resilience, and find balance in a safe, supportive space. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on helping you build awareness, emotional balance, and resilience. Together, we'll explore your experiences and work toward your goals, creating a safe space where you feel seen, steady, and empowered.
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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.