Play Therapy in Dacula, GA
Let's play and create together solutions for every day life challenges.
I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.
Let's play and create together solutions for every day life challenges.
I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.
I have my Doctorate of counseling psychology (PsyD), am a licensed professional counselor - supervisor (LPC), registered play therapist - supervisor (RPT-S), a nationally certified counselor (NBCC), certified dependency counselor - I (CDC-I),
and a master addictions counselor (MAC). I approach counseling from a holistic approach and use techniques that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and play therapy.
I have my Doctorate of counseling psychology (PsyD), am a licensed professional counselor - supervisor (LPC), registered play therapist - supervisor (RPT-S), a nationally certified counselor (NBCC), certified dependency counselor - I (CDC-I),
and a master addictions counselor (MAC). I approach counseling from a holistic approach and use techniques that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and play therapy.
I utilize different treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Techniques, Mindfulness and Play therapy techniques.
Si se puede! I am a bilingual English/Spanish psychotherapist working in the mental health field for the past 20 years. I provide therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I have worked in Outpatient clinics as well provided therapy in-home, school and other community settings. Some of the clients that I work with come with trauma, anxiety or depression. I also see many children experiencing attention difficulties, hyperactivity, impulsivity, anger, behavior or communication difficulties.
I utilize different treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Techniques, Mindfulness and Play therapy techniques.
Si se puede! I am a bilingual English/Spanish psychotherapist working in the mental health field for the past 20 years. I provide therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I have worked in Outpatient clinics as well provided therapy in-home, school and other community settings. Some of the clients that I work with come with trauma, anxiety or depression. I also see many children experiencing attention difficulties, hyperactivity, impulsivity, anger, behavior or communication difficulties.
I utilize person-centered therapy (PCT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and play therapy techniques.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in the state of Georgia with over 8 years of experience partnering with children ages 4-18 and their families who are seeking help with ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, foster care, depression, anger management, mood disorders, and grief or bereavement.
I utilize person-centered therapy (PCT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and play therapy techniques.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in the state of Georgia with over 8 years of experience partnering with children ages 4-18 and their families who are seeking help with ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, foster care, depression, anger management, mood disorders, and grief or bereavement.
Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S, CFMHE
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma.
We are trained in various models of treatment such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Couples Counseling and Expressive Arts. We believe everyone has the capacity to heal and achieve their personal wellness and we are there to simply help make the journey tolerable and sustainable.
We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma.
We are trained in various models of treatment such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Couples Counseling and Expressive Arts. We believe everyone has the capacity to heal and achieve their personal wellness and we are there to simply help make the journey tolerable and sustainable.
My name is Amberly Ellis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adult dealing with a variety of presenting concerns including, anxiety disorders, ADHD, ASD, trauma, adoption, grief, depression, chronic illness, athletic performance, sensory processing disorders, ODD, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, life transitions, and emotional regulation.
My name is Amberly Ellis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adult dealing with a variety of presenting concerns including, anxiety disorders, ADHD, ASD, trauma, adoption, grief, depression, chronic illness, athletic performance, sensory processing disorders, ODD, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, life transitions, and emotional regulation.
"Healing from the Inside Out" My clients are motivated to find solutions and actively participate in their healing. I work with children, adolescence, and teens who have special needs. Their families are an integral part of that healing. Seven years of experience working with children with severe autism, developmental disabilities and emotional behavioral disabilities in the public school system in the most restrictive environment. I offer support, guidance, behavioral solutions, intervention strategies in the classroom and home. Supervision for other professionals for obtaining their licensure. I also work with adults in transition, who suffer from chronic pain, depression anxiety
"Healing from the Inside Out" My clients are motivated to find solutions and actively participate in their healing. I work with children, adolescence, and teens who have special needs. Their families are an integral part of that healing. Seven years of experience working with children with severe autism, developmental disabilities and emotional behavioral disabilities in the public school system in the most restrictive environment. I offer support, guidance, behavioral solutions, intervention strategies in the classroom and home. Supervision for other professionals for obtaining their licensure. I also work with adults in transition, who suffer from chronic pain, depression anxiety
I have worked with children, teens, and adults for 25 plus years and am honored that each person has chosen to share their life with me. I conduct psychotherapy/counseling sessions with individuals and couples. I strictly adhere to the Social Worker's Code of Ethics. I will meet you where you would like to start in this process, joining with you to set achievable therapeutic goals as we build a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationship. I love what I do and care about the individuals I work with. We are all just doing the best we can and the best we know. Learning improved coping skills is a benefit to us all.
I have worked with children, teens, and adults for 25 plus years and am honored that each person has chosen to share their life with me. I conduct psychotherapy/counseling sessions with individuals and couples. I strictly adhere to the Social Worker's Code of Ethics. I will meet you where you would like to start in this process, joining with you to set achievable therapeutic goals as we build a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationship. I love what I do and care about the individuals I work with. We are all just doing the best we can and the best we know. Learning improved coping skills is a benefit to us all.
Growth and Guidance Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-TMHP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who works with clients to manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in response to challenges, issues, and problems encountered in their life. My treatment focus assists in changing negative beliefs, thoughts, images, and self-dialogue and helps initiate positive thoughts, images, and self-dialogue that promotes the restructuring of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I am a Board-Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider for those who want counseling in the comfort of their home, just as effective as face to face, and delivered through a platform of HIPPA compliance video-streaming.
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who works with clients to manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in response to challenges, issues, and problems encountered in their life. My treatment focus assists in changing negative beliefs, thoughts, images, and self-dialogue and helps initiate positive thoughts, images, and self-dialogue that promotes the restructuring of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I am a Board-Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider for those who want counseling in the comfort of their home, just as effective as face to face, and delivered through a platform of HIPPA compliance video-streaming.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for the State of Georgia and a National Certified Counselor who specializes in anger management, self-esteem, and confidence boosters, along with several other specialties.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for the State of Georgia and a National Certified Counselor who specializes in anger management, self-esteem, and confidence boosters, along with several other specialties.
Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.
Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.
I am Dr. Louvenia Lawson, and I have over 10 years of experience working as a Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with individuals who have experienced trauma and am open to working with all ages and ethnic groups. I specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD, and grief, and I am passionate about helping people improve their quality of life. I pride myself on being able to build rapport with clients and meet them where they are.
I am Dr. Louvenia Lawson, and I have over 10 years of experience working as a Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with individuals who have experienced trauma and am open to working with all ages and ethnic groups. I specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD, and grief, and I am passionate about helping people improve their quality of life. I pride myself on being able to build rapport with clients and meet them where they are.
With seven years in the field, she is currently under supervision, in pursuit of clinical licensure. Although capable of working with a diverse population of demographics and issues, much of her work has focused on Adolescents, Young-Adults, and Families, with an emphasis on Behavior Issues, Family Conflict, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and Self Esteem. As we grow we find that the lens through which we view the world often shapes the path on which we journey. You will find this to be the case for Jhadrian as she utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core practice, in helping clients face everyday stressors.
With seven years in the field, she is currently under supervision, in pursuit of clinical licensure. Although capable of working with a diverse population of demographics and issues, much of her work has focused on Adolescents, Young-Adults, and Families, with an emphasis on Behavior Issues, Family Conflict, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and Self Esteem. As we grow we find that the lens through which we view the world often shapes the path on which we journey. You will find this to be the case for Jhadrian as she utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core practice, in helping clients face everyday stressors.
You are courageous and willing to make a positive change! I specialize in working with couples, children, adolescents, and families. We may combine many treatment methods, including solutions and balancing of social, spiritual, environmental, and physical aspects of functioning. By developing specific treatment goals, we have a greater chance of successful outcomes. Also, I'm a Sondermind Provider for additional resources!
You are courageous and willing to make a positive change! I specialize in working with couples, children, adolescents, and families. We may combine many treatment methods, including solutions and balancing of social, spiritual, environmental, and physical aspects of functioning. By developing specific treatment goals, we have a greater chance of successful outcomes. Also, I'm a Sondermind Provider for additional resources!
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently providing individual, family, and group counseling. I am originally from Georgia, but received my Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2017 from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. I initially pursued Social Work due to my passion of helping others, and quickly discovered I could best serve others through counseling. My clinical work has provided me a wide range of experience with children, adolescents, and adults, addressing areas such as trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, behavioral/emotional distress, anger management, stress management, anxiety and depression.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently providing individual, family, and group counseling. I am originally from Georgia, but received my Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2017 from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. I initially pursued Social Work due to my passion of helping others, and quickly discovered I could best serve others through counseling. My clinical work has provided me a wide range of experience with children, adolescents, and adults, addressing areas such as trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, behavioral/emotional distress, anger management, stress management, anxiety and depression.
Christ Yada Clinical Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LCPC, BCCC, CTPC, CSAP
Online Only
I am Dr. Lovette Ego: A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, Certified Death & Grief Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Practitioner, Marriage & Family Counselor, and a Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor. Family means the world to me, therefore I love working with families, Integrated families, and married couples on various issues such as infidelity, depression, grief, and emotional issues. Experience includes family issues - depression, grief, families with alcohol and substance abuse issues, Co-dependency, Anger management - adolescents, and women's issues. My online space is HIPAA compliant. We do not accept Insurance.
I am Dr. Lovette Ego: A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, Certified Death & Grief Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Practitioner, Marriage & Family Counselor, and a Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor. Family means the world to me, therefore I love working with families, Integrated families, and married couples on various issues such as infidelity, depression, grief, and emotional issues. Experience includes family issues - depression, grief, families with alcohol and substance abuse issues, Co-dependency, Anger management - adolescents, and women's issues. My online space is HIPAA compliant. We do not accept Insurance.
I help adults identify and heal childhood trauma that may be contributing to feeling stuck or difficulties in relationships and attachments. By improving interpersonal skills and social functioning, I support people in enhancing their emotional well-being and relationships. I also have a deep passion for working with children and families to address trauma early in life. This includes coaching parents and caregivers to strengthen emotional connections with their children, and supporting young mothers and their infants. My work often focuses on the roots of trauma, including those embedded in intergenerational patterns and narratives
I help adults identify and heal childhood trauma that may be contributing to feeling stuck or difficulties in relationships and attachments. By improving interpersonal skills and social functioning, I support people in enhancing their emotional well-being and relationships. I also have a deep passion for working with children and families to address trauma early in life. This includes coaching parents and caregivers to strengthen emotional connections with their children, and supporting young mothers and their infants. My work often focuses on the roots of trauma, including those embedded in intergenerational patterns and narratives
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Registered Play Therapist (RPT).
After working with various types of populations the last 20 years, I realized that parents are in crisis when their children are troubled. After working under the supervision of a renowned Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, I have earned my own title as Registered Play Therapist (RPT) with my own practice.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Registered Play Therapist (RPT).
After working with various types of populations the last 20 years, I realized that parents are in crisis when their children are troubled. After working under the supervision of a renowned Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, I have earned my own title as Registered Play Therapist (RPT) with my own practice.
Recently I’ve been training in using Play Therapy which activates creative problem-solving for both children and adults.
Hello, I am Mary Ellen Rand, a licensed mental health counselor and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist. I would like to offer my skills and knowledge to help you manage your life. I have been in practice for 16 years and helped people of all ages with a wide variety of problems and desired objectives. I have worked with a wide variety of clients from children, teens to adults and seniors. My clients have been recovering from addiction, resolving past trauma, overcoming crippling anxiety and depression, struggling with OCD, or problematic relationships, or having difficulty adjusting to changes in their life.
Recently I’ve been training in using Play Therapy which activates creative problem-solving for both children and adults.
Hello, I am Mary Ellen Rand, a licensed mental health counselor and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist. I would like to offer my skills and knowledge to help you manage your life. I have been in practice for 16 years and helped people of all ages with a wide variety of problems and desired objectives. I have worked with a wide variety of clients from children, teens to adults and seniors. My clients have been recovering from addiction, resolving past trauma, overcoming crippling anxiety and depression, struggling with OCD, or problematic relationships, or having difficulty adjusting to changes in their life.
I am trained and use techniques from ACT, CBT, EMDR, and ERP therapies- and incorporate these with traditional talk therapy, play therapy, family therapy.
People want solutions that work in real life! What truly inspires me is witnessing people who initially come to therapy feeling lost, challenged, or confused, and as we work together, I see them find the courage and strength to change! Helping people discover that life can be different is rewarding - whether it's struggles at school or work, depression, self harm, anxiety, a life stressor, or a past traumatic event - we can tackle it and help you (or your child) re-write or edit this story.
I am trained and use techniques from ACT, CBT, EMDR, and ERP therapies- and incorporate these with traditional talk therapy, play therapy, family therapy.
People want solutions that work in real life! What truly inspires me is witnessing people who initially come to therapy feeling lost, challenged, or confused, and as we work together, I see them find the courage and strength to change! Helping people discover that life can be different is rewarding - whether it's struggles at school or work, depression, self harm, anxiety, a life stressor, or a past traumatic event - we can tackle it and help you (or your child) re-write or edit this story.
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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.