Play Therapy in Valley Center, CA
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. As a bilingual (English and Spanish) provider, I pride myself on the power of connection through compassion and authenticity. Part of that sense of building support through community is what has shaped my personal and professional experience as a provider for the past nine years in San Diego County. Across those nine years, I have built experience working with children, families, and individuals from different backgrounds.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. As a bilingual (English and Spanish) provider, I pride myself on the power of connection through compassion and authenticity. Part of that sense of building support through community is what has shaped my personal and professional experience as a provider for the past nine years in San Diego County. Across those nine years, I have built experience working with children, families, and individuals from different backgrounds.
Are you, your partner, or your child experiencing feelings of anxiety or sadness? Are you having a hard time coping with a recent transition or loss? If so, I am here to help you on your journey towards growth and healing. I believe that when someone is going through a difficult time, it may also impact important relationships around them. For that reason, my practice not only sees individual clients, but also includes seeing families and couples. I provide a combination of strength-based, experiential, and cognitive behavioral therapies that I adapt to meet the individual needs of you and your family.
Are you, your partner, or your child experiencing feelings of anxiety or sadness? Are you having a hard time coping with a recent transition or loss? If so, I am here to help you on your journey towards growth and healing. I believe that when someone is going through a difficult time, it may also impact important relationships around them. For that reason, my practice not only sees individual clients, but also includes seeing families and couples. I provide a combination of strength-based, experiential, and cognitive behavioral therapies that I adapt to meet the individual needs of you and your family.
Hello, my name is Madeline Flores. I am an LMFT 139058. I am based out of San Diego Ca. and see clients throughout Ca via telehealth. I work with individuals and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, and relationship issues. My approach is dependent on my client's needs. I tend to operate from a client-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, trauma-focused, and dialectical behavior therapy while highlighting the client's strengths throughout treatment. All of these modalities provide the framework to support us within the session.
Hello, my name is Madeline Flores. I am an LMFT 139058. I am based out of San Diego Ca. and see clients throughout Ca via telehealth. I work with individuals and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, and relationship issues. My approach is dependent on my client's needs. I tend to operate from a client-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, trauma-focused, and dialectical behavior therapy while highlighting the client's strengths throughout treatment. All of these modalities provide the framework to support us within the session.
Something feels off and you can't quite name it.
Maybe it's the anxiety that shows up without warning, tightening your chest before you even know why. Or the nagging sense that you're going through the motions, disconnected from yourself and the life you thought you'd be living by now. You might recognize the patterns: the self-doubt, the self-sabotage, the same loops playing out no matter how hard you try to break free. And you wonder why knowing about them isn't enough to change them.
You're not broken. But you may be carrying more than you've had real support to process.
Something feels off and you can't quite name it.
Maybe it's the anxiety that shows up without warning, tightening your chest before you even know why. Or the nagging sense that you're going through the motions, disconnected from yourself and the life you thought you'd be living by now. You might recognize the patterns: the self-doubt, the self-sabotage, the same loops playing out no matter how hard you try to break free. And you wonder why knowing about them isn't enough to change them.
You're not broken. But you may be carrying more than you've had real support to process.
More Therapists Nearby
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in behavioral therapies treating anxiety, trauma, depression, and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and learning disabilities. With years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, I offer a compassionate, strong, and individualized approach to therapy to help clients improve emotional regulation skills and interpersonal effectiveness to navigate life's challenges confidently.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in behavioral therapies treating anxiety, trauma, depression, and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and learning disabilities. With years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, I offer a compassionate, strong, and individualized approach to therapy to help clients improve emotional regulation skills and interpersonal effectiveness to navigate life's challenges confidently.
Kathryn Quick at WAVE Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92128
I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, body image concerns, substance use, and major life transitions. I have experience supporting teens as they navigate the unique pressures of middle school, high school, and young adulthood, including academic stress, identity development, peer relationships, family conflict, confidence, and the uncertainty that often comes with growing up. I also work with individuals experiencing trauma, and the emotional challenges that can accompany recovery from substance use.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, body image concerns, substance use, and major life transitions. I have experience supporting teens as they navigate the unique pressures of middle school, high school, and young adulthood, including academic stress, identity development, peer relationships, family conflict, confidence, and the uncertainty that often comes with growing up. I also work with individuals experiencing trauma, and the emotional challenges that can accompany recovery from substance use.
I employ play therapy with children and strength-based therapy with parents.
My name is Jonah Givelber. I am a licensed social worker with many years of experience working with children and their families. Using kindness, support, and humor I try to guide my clients toward a resolution of their problems. I have worked with many children experiencing trouble following directions at school and at home. I have worked with many clients impacted by ADHD and anger-management issues. Many of the children I’ve worked with struggled with low self-esteem and feelings of hopelessness.
I employ play therapy with children and strength-based therapy with parents.
My name is Jonah Givelber. I am a licensed social worker with many years of experience working with children and their families. Using kindness, support, and humor I try to guide my clients toward a resolution of their problems. I have worked with many children experiencing trouble following directions at school and at home. I have worked with many clients impacted by ADHD and anger-management issues. Many of the children I’ve worked with struggled with low self-esteem and feelings of hopelessness.
I offer child play therapy, parenting resources/classes and addiction group therapy.
I am an experienced psychotherapist I very much appreciate your courage to face your challenges head on. I have been devoted my whole life helping others with struggles find their path. I see Life's challenges as a invitation to try something new. Todays problems will be tomorrow's inspiration.
I offer child play therapy, parenting resources/classes and addiction group therapy.
I am an experienced psychotherapist I very much appreciate your courage to face your challenges head on. I have been devoted my whole life helping others with struggles find their path. I see Life's challenges as a invitation to try something new. Todays problems will be tomorrow's inspiration.
Through EMDR, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, play therapy, or other modes, our work together will be grounded in a caring, trusting relationship to help you build self-compassion, self-discovery, and personal growth.
More than anything, you need to know there is hope, even when life feels overwhelming or out of control. You want someone to walk with you through anxiety, depression, or trauma—a companion who offers honesty, kindness, compassion, and a collaborative approach to developing healthier coping strategies.
When life falls into survival mode, just getting through each day can feel exhausting, leaving you anxious and drained, struggling to maintain meaningful relationships or even understand what is causing distress. You need a space to pause, reflect, and feel truly seen and heard—a place to rest and process your struggles in safety.
Through EMDR, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, play therapy, or other modes, our work together will be grounded in a caring, trusting relationship to help you build self-compassion, self-discovery, and personal growth.
More than anything, you need to know there is hope, even when life feels overwhelming or out of control. You want someone to walk with you through anxiety, depression, or trauma—a companion who offers honesty, kindness, compassion, and a collaborative approach to developing healthier coping strategies.
When life falls into survival mode, just getting through each day can feel exhausting, leaving you anxious and drained, struggling to maintain meaningful relationships or even understand what is causing distress. You need a space to pause, reflect, and feel truly seen and heard—a place to rest and process your struggles in safety.
My ideal client may be navigating grief, loss, or a significant life transition and feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the future. They may also be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, or difficulty coping with change. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and take an eclectic approach, drawing from different therapeutic modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. My goal is to create a safe, relatable, and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to build resilience, gain insight, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
My ideal client may be navigating grief, loss, or a significant life transition and feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the future. They may also be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, or difficulty coping with change. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and take an eclectic approach, drawing from different therapeutic modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. My goal is to create a safe, relatable, and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to build resilience, gain insight, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I am a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, and author with a Master’s Degree in Psychology and a background in organizational leadership. I help clients navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions using practical, grounded tools. My work blends clinical training with real-life experience—from the business world to raising a family as a single mother—supporting people who want clarity, emotional stability, and a way forward that actually fits their lives.
I am a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, and author with a Master’s Degree in Psychology and a background in organizational leadership. I help clients navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions using practical, grounded tools. My work blends clinical training with real-life experience—from the business world to raising a family as a single mother—supporting people who want clarity, emotional stability, and a way forward that actually fits their lives.
A multi-disciplinary group of males and females, CA state licensed Psychologists and Therapists, female and male.
A multi-disciplinary group of males and females, CA state licensed Psychologists and Therapists, female and male.
For younger kids, I offer a unique, interactive virtual play therapy space as well as in-person play therapy in Escondido.
I offer telehealth & in person therapy across CA, including San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County. I help children, teens, and families navigate anxiety, ADHD, and big emotions like meltdowns, overwhelm, and negative self-talk. I also support parent-child conflict, helping kids feel more in control, and parents feel more confident in how they respond.
For younger kids, I offer a unique, interactive virtual play therapy space as well as in-person play therapy in Escondido.
I offer telehealth & in person therapy across CA, including San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County. I help children, teens, and families navigate anxiety, ADHD, and big emotions like meltdowns, overwhelm, and negative self-talk. I also support parent-child conflict, helping kids feel more in control, and parents feel more confident in how they respond.
A Guided Journey Counseling (Glenn L. Farr)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, Individ, Relatio, Family
1 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Hi, do you want deeper peace, acceptance, love & joy for yourself, your relationships, and your family? Providing you with tools, perspective, and support is one of the most rewarding aspects of life for me. My name's Glenn and thank you for visiting my profile. I can't wait for you to turn life's challenges from stumbling blocks into stepping stones to a much better life than you ever thought possible. I look forward to our meeting, until then, take care. Your journey to a better life awaits. Call for a free phone consultation: 442-888-0873. Glenn Farr
Hi, do you want deeper peace, acceptance, love & joy for yourself, your relationships, and your family? Providing you with tools, perspective, and support is one of the most rewarding aspects of life for me. My name's Glenn and thank you for visiting my profile. I can't wait for you to turn life's challenges from stumbling blocks into stepping stones to a much better life than you ever thought possible. I look forward to our meeting, until then, take care. Your journey to a better life awaits. Call for a free phone consultation: 442-888-0873. Glenn Farr
You know your child (or maybe it's you) is smart, sensitive, and working hard to hold it all together, but something's not clicking. Maybe it's anxiety that shows up as stomachaches or meltdowns. Maybe it's the exhausting effort of masking to fit in, followed by burnout no one else sees. Maybe it's a teen who feels like they don't know who they are anymore, or a young adult navigating the leap into independence with more self-doubt than confidence.
You know your child (or maybe it's you) is smart, sensitive, and working hard to hold it all together, but something's not clicking. Maybe it's anxiety that shows up as stomachaches or meltdowns. Maybe it's the exhausting effort of masking to fit in, followed by burnout no one else sees. Maybe it's a teen who feels like they don't know who they are anymore, or a young adult navigating the leap into independence with more self-doubt than confidence.
Green Integrative Wellness Centers focuses on a ways to support clients on an individual, couples and families basis with an individualized approach using the skills of each provider in a way that is trauma informed. We specialize in treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma. We are open to working with children, teens and adults. We offer virtual and in person appointments.
Green Integrative Wellness Centers focuses on a ways to support clients on an individual, couples and families basis with an individualized approach using the skills of each provider in a way that is trauma informed. We specialize in treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma. We are open to working with children, teens and adults. We offer virtual and in person appointments.
We have a wonderful Play Therapy room for our kids!
Hi there! I am currently accepting new clients in our Temecula office. Many of the families I work with come in feeling overwhelmed, worried about their child’s development, or unsure how to support big emotions and challenging behaviors. I especially enjoy working with parents, infants, toddlers, and young children (ages 0–6), as well as families navigating early developmental or behavioral concerns. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where families feel understood and never judged. Together, we build practical tools, strengthen parent–child connections, and support children’s emotional and developmental growth.
We have a wonderful Play Therapy room for our kids!
Hi there! I am currently accepting new clients in our Temecula office. Many of the families I work with come in feeling overwhelmed, worried about their child’s development, or unsure how to support big emotions and challenging behaviors. I especially enjoy working with parents, infants, toddlers, and young children (ages 0–6), as well as families navigating early developmental or behavioral concerns. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where families feel understood and never judged. Together, we build practical tools, strengthen parent–child connections, and support children’s emotional and developmental growth.
My name is Carol Koshimizu and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is to join with you in a safe environment; to guide and support you in healing using the most innovative therapies. I will work with you to obtain relief from your stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and fear. The goal is to transform your pain into self-acceptance and personal growth. I specialize in the treatment of depression and anxiety and have extensive practice in working with clients with ADHD, attachment issues, behavioral difficulties, and trauma history.
My name is Carol Koshimizu and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is to join with you in a safe environment; to guide and support you in healing using the most innovative therapies. I will work with you to obtain relief from your stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and fear. The goal is to transform your pain into self-acceptance and personal growth. I specialize in the treatment of depression and anxiety and have extensive practice in working with clients with ADHD, attachment issues, behavioral difficulties, and trauma history.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
Therapy is a journey, and my hope is to serve as a supportive guide along the way, offering resources, insight, and encouragement throughout the process. While I am here to help navigate challenges and foster growth, you remain the expert on your own life and the driver of your therapeutic journey. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership grounded in trust, openness, and mutual respect. Honest communication is essential to meaningful progress. My role is to listen with compassion, provide support, and thoughtfully challenge you when appropriate, helping you move toward your goals and create lasting change.
Therapy is a journey, and my hope is to serve as a supportive guide along the way, offering resources, insight, and encouragement throughout the process. While I am here to help navigate challenges and foster growth, you remain the expert on your own life and the driver of your therapeutic journey. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership grounded in trust, openness, and mutual respect. Honest communication is essential to meaningful progress. My role is to listen with compassion, provide support, and thoughtfully challenge you when appropriate, helping you move toward your goals and create lasting change.
See more therapy options for Valley Center
Nearby Play Therapy Searches for Valley Center
- Cardiff By The Sea
- Carlsbad
- Encinitas
- Escondido
- Fallbrook
- Oceanside
- Poway
- Rancho Santa Fe
- San Marcos
- Solana Beach
- Temecula
- Vista
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.