Jamie Brett Moniak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
561 Old West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
Let's Connect (717) 388-2023
My purpose and passion is working with children and their families. I approach counseling from a child-centered, mindful, and play-based approach. My belief is that we learn best when we are having fun, when people are curious about our worldviews, and when we are presented with developmentally appropriate treatments and strategies. Central to my approach is that we are all given challenges in life as a way to grow and develop into our best selves. Many of us are doing the best we can with what we know. Counseling can help us all do better.
Intentionally looking for the potential in the perceived problem and the possibilities for growth and change, I utilize techniques and interventions from my extensive training in Play Therapy, Filial Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotional Freedom Techniques and/or Social Thinking to meet treatment goals.
Unique to my practice is two Animal Assisted Play Therapy dogs: Baxter and Sarah. As co-therapists, they bring a loving, welcoming, and comforting presence to the counseling process. Research has shown that the presence of an animal in counseling can lower anxiety and motivate participation. Ruff to that!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
- Out of Network
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Jamie Brett Moniak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC002359 Jamie Brett Moniak
- Certificate from International Institute for Animal Assisted Play 2017
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy 27487330 / 2000
- Attended Radford University, Graduated 2000
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Animal-Assisted Play Therapy with Canines
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
- Parent-Child Play Therapy (Filial Play Therapy)
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
Location
Primary Location
In Balance Studio
561 Old West Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 388-2023Email me
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (717) 388-2023
Jamie Brett Moniak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC