Play Therapy in Tallahassee, FL
Life can feel overwhelming at any stage whether navigating the intensity of adolescence, feeling disconnected in your relationship, or quietly carrying stress that no one else sees. Reaching out for support takes courage, and you deserve a space where you feel both understood and gently challenged toward growth. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, helping them move from cycles of conflict, anxiety, and disconnection toward clarity, confidence, and deeper connection. My style is direct yet nurturing — I believe in being honest and insightful while creating a space that feels emotionally safe and supportive.
Life can feel overwhelming at any stage whether navigating the intensity of adolescence, feeling disconnected in your relationship, or quietly carrying stress that no one else sees. Reaching out for support takes courage, and you deserve a space where you feel both understood and gently challenged toward growth. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, helping them move from cycles of conflict, anxiety, and disconnection toward clarity, confidence, and deeper connection. My style is direct yet nurturing — I believe in being honest and insightful while creating a space that feels emotionally safe and supportive.
Each of us has personal and/or family struggles at some time in our life. I am here to help support you in fostering hope and change. I create a safe and structured place to work on those goals that will bring peace and happiness back into your life and relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families on any issue large or small.
Each of us has personal and/or family struggles at some time in our life. I am here to help support you in fostering hope and change. I create a safe and structured place to work on those goals that will bring peace and happiness back into your life and relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families on any issue large or small.
I specialize in assessing people of all ages known or suspected to be on the autism spectrum and advocating for all individuals and their families who struggle with the challenges of accessing services. I am now performing in person ADOS-2 evaluations in both Tallahassee and Ocala. Having worked as an educator/therapist and administrator in the public and private school settings, I provide support and guidance by reviewing IEPS and 504 plans and participating in ESE meetings.
I specialize in assessing people of all ages known or suspected to be on the autism spectrum and advocating for all individuals and their families who struggle with the challenges of accessing services. I am now performing in person ADOS-2 evaluations in both Tallahassee and Ocala. Having worked as an educator/therapist and administrator in the public and private school settings, I provide support and guidance by reviewing IEPS and 504 plans and participating in ESE meetings.
Life can take us to places we don't want to go, and give us an education for which we did not want to pay. I understand this and can help you navigate life's uncertainties. I have assisted clients learn to love themselves, find the resources they need, and heal from the situations life brings to us. I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental safe place to explore, process, and heal. You might not feel like it, but you are stronger than you know. I will be your biggest cheerleader, your advocate, your support in times of stress. I will also challenge the old ways of thinking and doing things.
Life can take us to places we don't want to go, and give us an education for which we did not want to pay. I understand this and can help you navigate life's uncertainties. I have assisted clients learn to love themselves, find the resources they need, and heal from the situations life brings to us. I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental safe place to explore, process, and heal. You might not feel like it, but you are stronger than you know. I will be your biggest cheerleader, your advocate, your support in times of stress. I will also challenge the old ways of thinking and doing things.
Does it feel like your body and mind are stuck in anxiety, depression, or past trauma? It doesn’t have to feel this way. I am here to help you release what’s weighing you down and step into a calmer, more empowered version of yourself. By combining somatic therapy, mindful movement, music and trauma-informed care, I walk with my clients to bring healing to both mind and body. I am trained to incorporate evidence based modalities including EMDR and ITR into therapy for quick trauma healing and recovery. I work with kiddos as young as 5, teenagers, adults and couples.
Does it feel like your body and mind are stuck in anxiety, depression, or past trauma? It doesn’t have to feel this way. I am here to help you release what’s weighing you down and step into a calmer, more empowered version of yourself. By combining somatic therapy, mindful movement, music and trauma-informed care, I walk with my clients to bring healing to both mind and body. I am trained to incorporate evidence based modalities including EMDR and ITR into therapy for quick trauma healing and recovery. I work with kiddos as young as 5, teenagers, adults and couples.
Candiace is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker who values creating a supportive, private, and secure environment for clients to embark on their personal journey toward healing and growth. Specializing in working with teens and adults, Candiace helps individuals navigate a variety of challenges, including life transitions, low self-esteem, transgenerational trauma, anxiety, and relationship patterns.
Candiace is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker who values creating a supportive, private, and secure environment for clients to embark on their personal journey toward healing and growth. Specializing in working with teens and adults, Candiace helps individuals navigate a variety of challenges, including life transitions, low self-esteem, transgenerational trauma, anxiety, and relationship patterns.
I also offer play therapy for children who need their own safe space, and parent coaching through The Parenting Haven for caregivers who want to show up differently for their kids.
Are you exhausted in a way that rest doesn't fix? Do you feel like you've spent your whole life holding it together — showing up for everyone around you while quietly running on empty? Oak Haven Therapy is a telehealth practice for women across Florida who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and finally stop just surviving. Many of the women I work with learned early to be capable, self-sufficient, and strong. They built full lives. And they've been carrying a quiet ache for a long time — a sense that something important has gone unattended, that a part of them never quite got what she needed.
I also offer play therapy for children who need their own safe space, and parent coaching through The Parenting Haven for caregivers who want to show up differently for their kids.
Are you exhausted in a way that rest doesn't fix? Do you feel like you've spent your whole life holding it together — showing up for everyone around you while quietly running on empty? Oak Haven Therapy is a telehealth practice for women across Florida who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and finally stop just surviving. Many of the women I work with learned early to be capable, self-sufficient, and strong. They built full lives. And they've been carrying a quiet ache for a long time — a sense that something important has gone unattended, that a part of them never quite got what she needed.
I use CBT and DBT to teach coping skills, EMDR to process trauma, and play therapy with younger children to help them express feelings naturally.
I work with children, teens, and young adults in Tallahassee who are struggling with anxiety, depression, big emotions, trauma, or feeling overwhelmed. Parents often reach out when they’re not sure how to help anymore, and therapy can be a supportive place to start. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative.
I use CBT and DBT to teach coping skills, EMDR to process trauma, and play therapy with younger children to help them express feelings naturally.
I work with children, teens, and young adults in Tallahassee who are struggling with anxiety, depression, big emotions, trauma, or feeling overwhelmed. Parents often reach out when they’re not sure how to help anymore, and therapy can be a supportive place to start. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative.
I have play therapy experience with young children and teens, and I use a variety of approaches including CBT, narrative, emotionally-focused, solution-oriented, and trauma-informed therapy.
My style is client-centered and I seek to meet the unique needs of each person(s) and situation. My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship that is emotionally safe and non-judgmental within which transformational change and growth occur.
I have play therapy experience with young children and teens, and I use a variety of approaches including CBT, narrative, emotionally-focused, solution-oriented, and trauma-informed therapy.
My style is client-centered and I seek to meet the unique needs of each person(s) and situation. My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship that is emotionally safe and non-judgmental within which transformational change and growth occur.
I see therapy as an interactive journey toward achieving set goals. I believe in providing support for individuals, children, couples, and families through their journeys as a co-pilot. We a systems approach, to work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of grief, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual, and relationship concerns is a priority.
I see therapy as an interactive journey toward achieving set goals. I believe in providing support for individuals, children, couples, and families through their journeys as a co-pilot. We a systems approach, to work together to recognize patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships that have developed through your unique experiences. Providing support with issues of grief, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, divorce, parenting, adjustment, spiritual, and relationship concerns is a priority.
I use different therapeutic modalities such as, EMDR, Mindfulness based, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-based, Play Therapy, and other expressive approaches when appropriate and to match the needs of each client.
Welcome, I'm glad you are here. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida) and Licensed Professional Counselor (DC and Virginia). I help individuals learn effective strategies to manage difficult feelings, as well as develop greater insight into how they have been shaped by past experiences. I provide individual therapy to adults managing concerns with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles, women's issues, school difficulty, and trauma. I use both talk and expressive therapies.
I use different therapeutic modalities such as, EMDR, Mindfulness based, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-based, Play Therapy, and other expressive approaches when appropriate and to match the needs of each client.
Welcome, I'm glad you are here. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida) and Licensed Professional Counselor (DC and Virginia). I help individuals learn effective strategies to manage difficult feelings, as well as develop greater insight into how they have been shaped by past experiences. I provide individual therapy to adults managing concerns with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles, women's issues, school difficulty, and trauma. I use both talk and expressive therapies.
I incorporate play therapy theories and techniques, as I am achieving certification in play therapy.
Problems do not occur in a vacuum. Individual problems often have symptoms that affect the entire family system. I work with children, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing whatever problems of the moment. During our work together, we will explore the impact of the issue and join together to generate solutions that not only benefit the people in the room, but may also positively influence future generations.
I incorporate play therapy theories and techniques, as I am achieving certification in play therapy.
Problems do not occur in a vacuum. Individual problems often have symptoms that affect the entire family system. I work with children, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing whatever problems of the moment. During our work together, we will explore the impact of the issue and join together to generate solutions that not only benefit the people in the room, but may also positively influence future generations.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with depression, or carrying emotional weight that’s hard to put into words? You may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward while trying to hold everything together. I work with women across Florida who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, and life challenges. Together, we create a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, process what you’re experiencing, and begin reconnecting with yourself in a way that feels safe, grounded, and empowering.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with depression, or carrying emotional weight that’s hard to put into words? You may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward while trying to hold everything together. I work with women across Florida who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, and life challenges. Together, we create a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, process what you’re experiencing, and begin reconnecting with yourself in a way that feels safe, grounded, and empowering.
I utilize various behavioral health treatment modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) providing virtual telehealth counseling to clients in the states of Florida and Tennessee. I specialize in working with children of all ages and their families. I believe that each child and family is unique and deserves to live a happy, healthy life. I have over 10 years of counseling experience and became licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2013.
I utilize various behavioral health treatment modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) providing virtual telehealth counseling to clients in the states of Florida and Tennessee. I specialize in working with children of all ages and their families. I believe that each child and family is unique and deserves to live a happy, healthy life. I have over 10 years of counseling experience and became licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2013.
I could tell you all about my 25+ years of training/certifications, therapeutic methods, and the usual psychobabble jargon professionals use. However, if you are like most people, your main question is: "Can you help me in my situation?". To be honest, I don't know if I can help you until we meet and explore what is going on in your life that has led you to this search. Since 1994, I have assisted thousands of individuals, couples, and families in finding direction, solutions, and peace in their lives. If you are ready to let go of the pain and find solutions that work, contact us today. Email or text works best.
I could tell you all about my 25+ years of training/certifications, therapeutic methods, and the usual psychobabble jargon professionals use. However, if you are like most people, your main question is: "Can you help me in my situation?". To be honest, I don't know if I can help you until we meet and explore what is going on in your life that has led you to this search. Since 1994, I have assisted thousands of individuals, couples, and families in finding direction, solutions, and peace in their lives. If you are ready to let go of the pain and find solutions that work, contact us today. Email or text works best.
My clients are longing for a deep and meaningful change (mixed with some play and laughter).
I am an art therapist and a licensed mental health counselor. I combine creative interventions with evidence based therapy including EMDR, IFS, TF-CBT. I help client recover from trauma, and anxiety while building the life they want! My hope is for clients is to experiment with their creativity, get playful, and embrace the journey of creative healing.
My clients are longing for a deep and meaningful change (mixed with some play and laughter).
I am an art therapist and a licensed mental health counselor. I combine creative interventions with evidence based therapy including EMDR, IFS, TF-CBT. I help client recover from trauma, and anxiety while building the life they want! My hope is for clients is to experiment with their creativity, get playful, and embrace the journey of creative healing.
In my work with kids, I use play therapy, involving laughter, play, and building new skills.
Whether you are a couple, young adult, teen or kiddo in my office, a diagnosis doesn’t define you. You can feel joy, purpose, and meaning again! My clients start to feel like themselves again after therapy, because we do more than just talk about your problems. I use evidence based holistic approaches like EMDR, ITR, and Child Centered Play therapy.
In my work with kids, I use play therapy, involving laughter, play, and building new skills.
Whether you are a couple, young adult, teen or kiddo in my office, a diagnosis doesn’t define you. You can feel joy, purpose, and meaning again! My clients start to feel like themselves again after therapy, because we do more than just talk about your problems. I use evidence based holistic approaches like EMDR, ITR, and Child Centered Play therapy.
I work with children, teens, and families to support them as a family and strengthen their connections with each other. I see children and teens for individual counseling, group counseling, and also provide family counseling. Growing up is hard and so is parenting! We all have times when we could use extra support. I specialize in blended families and co-parenting support for all types of families.
I work with children, teens, and families to support them as a family and strengthen their connections with each other. I see children and teens for individual counseling, group counseling, and also provide family counseling. Growing up is hard and so is parenting! We all have times when we could use extra support. I specialize in blended families and co-parenting support for all types of families.
I also offer art therapy, play therapy, and life coaching.
For over a decade, I've provided therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families within a number of settings, including: my private practice, two outpatient mental health centers, two hospitals, two nursing homes, several schools, a substance abuse treatment program, an eating disorder treatment center, and a community college.
I also offer art therapy, play therapy, and life coaching.
For over a decade, I've provided therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families within a number of settings, including: my private practice, two outpatient mental health centers, two hospitals, two nursing homes, several schools, a substance abuse treatment program, an eating disorder treatment center, and a community college.
Treatment types I often utilize are activities with Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods, Strengths-Based approaches.
Hello! My name is Stephanie Guanche. I graduated from Florida State University with my Masters of Social Work. I have been working in public agencies, providing counseling to children and families for several years. I am passionate about providing individualized, quality care centered around what you specifically want to improve on.
In therapy, we will work together to help you identify your goals, explore your beliefs about improvement, and address the areas you believe need focus . My goal for you is to help you feel confident and content in the progress you’ve made.
I can offer a Christian approach if you are interested.
Treatment types I often utilize are activities with Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods, Strengths-Based approaches.
Hello! My name is Stephanie Guanche. I graduated from Florida State University with my Masters of Social Work. I have been working in public agencies, providing counseling to children and families for several years. I am passionate about providing individualized, quality care centered around what you specifically want to improve on.
In therapy, we will work together to help you identify your goals, explore your beliefs about improvement, and address the areas you believe need focus . My goal for you is to help you feel confident and content in the progress you’ve made.
I can offer a Christian approach if you are interested.
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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.