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Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Photo of Kristi L Hughes - Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD

Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
1075 South Check Street, Suite 211, Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 521-8504
Let's Connect (907) 521-8504
Photo of Kristi L Hughes - Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Experiential Play Therapy is a model of play therapy with a strong belief in the child’s quest for health. Only the child knows their particular perceptions of their life’s dilemmas. Therefore, in Experiential Play Therapy, the child is allowed to be the director of the play. In that process, they will utilize toys and their own creativity to recreate their experience in an environment that enables them to approach their struggles so that they are able to regain the power that has been lost in the actual event or environment. The therapist becomes a partner in the child’s quest, assuming whatever role the child requests.
This play is active, as the child and therapist use body movement to expel the stress of the experience and empower the child to move forward. We believe in the honor of every child and that each one has to right to the highest quality trained professional available to them.
Take the first step to help. Call or Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling now - (907) 521-8504

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1075 South Check Street

Suite 211

Wasilla, AK 99654 map

 (907) 521-8504
We have an amazing Experiential Play Therapy office, outfitted with everything your child will need in their healing process!
$315 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
We speak the "language of children" through experiential play therapy. We can help them through developmental stages of healing and growth.
Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling
Let's Connect (907) 521-8504
Photo of Kristi L Hughes - Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1075 South Check Street

Suite 211

Wasilla, AK 99654 map

 (907) 521-8504
We have an amazing Experiential Play Therapy office, outfitted with everything your child will need in their healing process!
$315 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
We speak the "language of children" through experiential play therapy. We can help them through developmental stages of healing and growth.
Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $315
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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As a courtesy to you we bill your insurance, however there is often a co-pay or co-insurance due at the time of service. We are unable to do Medicaid at this time.
Photo of Kristi L Hughes - Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
or call with questions - (907) 521-8504
"
As a courtesy to you we bill your insurance, however there is often a co-pay or co-insurance due at the time of service. We are unable to do Medicaid at this time.
Photo of Kristi L Hughes - Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
or call with questions - (907) 521-8504

Qualifications

    Licensed Professional Counselor: Kristi L Hughes
  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Alaska / 116818 Kristi L Hughes

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 36 years
  • Attended Evangelical Theological Seminary, Ph.D., Graduated 1991

    • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by State of Alaska / 116818
  • Certificate from EMDR 1992
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Therapist of this program possess a thorough knowledge of the Experiential model of Play Therapy. They are proficient at implementing its principles in the clinical setting and are expert at teaching parents how to "Parent Therapeutically" to help the process continue outside of the therapy office.
Photo of Kristi L Hughes - Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
or call with questions - (907) 521-8504
"
Therapist of this program possess a thorough knowledge of the Experiential model of Play Therapy. They are proficient at implementing its principles in the clinical setting and are expert at teaching parents how to "Parent Therapeutically" to help the process continue outside of the therapy office.
Photo of Kristi L Hughes - Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
or call with questions - (907) 521-8504

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Antisocial Personality
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Children experiencing behavioral problems at home or at school often find great relief through Experiential Play Therapy. Reaction Attachment Disordered children and their families are thankful for Therapist who are knowledgeable in this area. Oppositional Children often need a therapist who can look at their situation in a new way assisting parents in the therapeutic process
Photo of Kristi L Hughes - Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
or call with questions - (907) 521-8504
"
Children experiencing behavioral problems at home or at school often find great relief through Experiential Play Therapy. Reaction Attachment Disordered children and their families are thankful for Therapist who are knowledgeable in this area. Oppositional Children often need a therapist who can look at their situation in a new way assisting parents in the therapeutic process
Photo of Kristi L Hughes - Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
or call with questions - (907) 521-8504

4 Endorsements

Refocus Intensive Therapy Program
Refocus Intensive Therapy Program
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Refocus Specialist for Postpartum Depression
Refocus Specialist for Postpartum Depression
LPC Intern, MA
Play therapy is so helpful for kids struggling with parents divorce, school struggles and trauma. Smiling faces come out of the office and it says a lot when kids want to go back and see their therapist.
Refocus Counseling Ministry
Refocus Counseling Ministry
PhD
I highly recommend Dr. Hughes, whose compassionate approach and expertise have profoundly impacted clients' lives. Their dedication to fostering personal growth and well-being is truly commendable.
Dr. Randy B Hughes
Dr. Randy B Hughes
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MA, CCC
Dr. Kristi enjoys children! Having 7 of her own she is an expert and knowing that just doing the right thing does not always prevent our children from being hurt she is able to communicate in the language of children through play and compassion.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen

Participants

Individuals , 
Family

Religion

Christian

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen

Participants

Individuals , 
Family

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Sandplay
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
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Experiential Play Therapy and Directive Play Therapy are integrated and separated depending on the needs of the child. Your child's therapist will work with you as a parent to understand what direction of therapy is needed and how you can be of assistance outside of the therapy office. We look forward to working with you as a unit as well as working individually with your child.
Photo of Kristi L Hughes - Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
or call with questions - (907) 521-8504
"
Experiential Play Therapy and Directive Play Therapy are integrated and separated depending on the needs of the child. Your child's therapist will work with you as a parent to understand what direction of therapy is needed and how you can be of assistance outside of the therapy office. We look forward to working with you as a unit as well as working individually with your child.
Photo of Kristi L Hughes - Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
or call with questions - (907) 521-8504

Location

Primary Location

1075 South Check Street

Suite 211

Wasilla, AK 99654

(907) 521-8504

Email us

Website

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We have an amazing Experiential Play Therapy office, outfitted with everything your child will need in their healing process!
Photo of Kristi L Hughes - Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (907) 521-8504
"
We have an amazing Experiential Play Therapy office, outfitted with everything your child will need in their healing process!
Photo of Kristi L Hughes - Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Experiential Play Therapy @Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, S-LPC, PhD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (907) 521-8504