Play Therapy in Clarksville, MD
I am passionate about partnering with individuals facing challenges such as grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and personality disorders. I provide practical, evidence-based strategies to support healing and growth, empowering clients to navigate daily struggles and build resilience. Whether managing overwhelming emotions, navigating life transitions, or overcoming persistent self-doubt, I help clients gain clarity, develop coping skills, and renew their hope. My clinical experience spans diverse populations and settings.
I am passionate about partnering with individuals facing challenges such as grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and personality disorders. I provide practical, evidence-based strategies to support healing and growth, empowering clients to navigate daily struggles and build resilience. Whether managing overwhelming emotions, navigating life transitions, or overcoming persistent self-doubt, I help clients gain clarity, develop coping skills, and renew their hope. My clinical experience spans diverse populations and settings.
I specialize in play therapy with children, but I also love supporting adults and families.
Everyone deserves a space where they feel safe, supported, and truly heard. Maybe your child is struggling to manage big emotions, your teen feels weighed down by anxiety, or you’re navigating stress, relationships, or changes in your own life. You may be wishing for more balance, connection, or simply a place to slow down and breathe. My clients often come in wanting someone who will listen with patience, meet them where they are, and help them find practical, meaningful ways to feel more grounded, understood, and confident in moving forward.
I specialize in play therapy with children, but I also love supporting adults and families.
Everyone deserves a space where they feel safe, supported, and truly heard. Maybe your child is struggling to manage big emotions, your teen feels weighed down by anxiety, or you’re navigating stress, relationships, or changes in your own life. You may be wishing for more balance, connection, or simply a place to slow down and breathe. My clients often come in wanting someone who will listen with patience, meet them where they are, and help them find practical, meaningful ways to feel more grounded, understood, and confident in moving forward.
Ellie Mental Health - Clarksville, MD
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, C-DBT
Clarksville, MD 21029
At Ellie Mental Health, we work with individuals who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about what comes next. Many of our clients are navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, or challenges within their relationships. Our goal is to help people regain a sense of balance, strengthen their relationships, and build confidence in themselves. We provider both in-person and virtual sessions.
At Ellie Mental Health, we work with individuals who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about what comes next. Many of our clients are navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, or challenges within their relationships. Our goal is to help people regain a sense of balance, strengthen their relationships, and build confidence in themselves. We provider both in-person and virtual sessions.
I am a licensed social worker, I am a warm, passionate therapist dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults in building the foundational skills needed to promote emotional well-being and personal growth. I believe in meeting clients where they are and utilizing a client-centered approach to collaboratively set meaningful and achievable goals.
I am a licensed social worker, I am a warm, passionate therapist dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults in building the foundational skills needed to promote emotional well-being and personal growth. I believe in meeting clients where they are and utilizing a client-centered approach to collaboratively set meaningful and achievable goals.
Life can be difficult. Parenting, work, home, and family can all cause stress that is difficult to manage. I work with people who are finding difficulty prioritizing the demands of their life. I also work with children who need help in regulating their emotions.
Life can be difficult. Parenting, work, home, and family can all cause stress that is difficult to manage. I work with people who are finding difficulty prioritizing the demands of their life. I also work with children who need help in regulating their emotions.
After 8+ years of practice, I’m shifting toward working with motivated children, teens, adults, and parents who are ready to invest in meaningful, personalized care. My ideal client is seeking more than symptom relief: they want real growth, healthier choices, and lasting transformation. They value practical tools, honest guidance, and a holistic approach that supports mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
After 8+ years of practice, I’m shifting toward working with motivated children, teens, adults, and parents who are ready to invest in meaningful, personalized care. My ideal client is seeking more than symptom relief: they want real growth, healthier choices, and lasting transformation. They value practical tools, honest guidance, and a holistic approach that supports mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Through therapy, play-based care for children, and integrated psychiatry, we offer thoughtful, personalized support that honors your story and fosters lasting change.
Our ideal client is an individual, couple, or family seeking high-quality, personalized mental health care. They may be high-functioning yet navigating stress, burnout, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, or emotional overwhelm. They value privacy, collaboration, and clinically sophisticated, trauma-informed care delivered by a diverse team of clinicians who understand identity, culture, and life context. Their goals extend beyond symptom relief to emotional regulation, stronger relationships, and sustainable balance.
Through therapy, play-based care for children, and integrated psychiatry, we offer thoughtful, personalized support that honors your story and fosters lasting change.
Our ideal client is an individual, couple, or family seeking high-quality, personalized mental health care. They may be high-functioning yet navigating stress, burnout, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, or emotional overwhelm. They value privacy, collaboration, and clinically sophisticated, trauma-informed care delivered by a diverse team of clinicians who understand identity, culture, and life context. Their goals extend beyond symptom relief to emotional regulation, stronger relationships, and sustainable balance.
***ACCEPTING NEW BLUE CROSS PATIENTS FOR ONLINE SESSIONS**PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT FOR FASTEST RESPONSE. Imagine what you can accomplish in your life when your wellness is restored and your soul is healed. Everyone has the ability to heal and I would like to be your guide through this journey with compassion and non-judgment. I have over 10 years' experience helping individuals recover from mental health challenges. I am prepared to use my training, persistence, and competence to bring comfort and wellness to you and your loved ones in the darkest of times.
***ACCEPTING NEW BLUE CROSS PATIENTS FOR ONLINE SESSIONS**PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT FOR FASTEST RESPONSE. Imagine what you can accomplish in your life when your wellness is restored and your soul is healed. Everyone has the ability to heal and I would like to be your guide through this journey with compassion and non-judgment. I have over 10 years' experience helping individuals recover from mental health challenges. I am prepared to use my training, persistence, and competence to bring comfort and wellness to you and your loved ones in the darkest of times.
These include traditional dynamic talk therapy, as well as play therapy, expressive arts work, and other practical applications of cognitive and emotion-focused therapies.
I work with individuals, children and families dealing with emotional pain, school or work related problems, developmental challenges, relationship issues, traumatic experiences, grief and loss. In my work I strive to create a safe, understanding, and non-judging space to help people faced with difficult life challenges empower themselves.
These include traditional dynamic talk therapy, as well as play therapy, expressive arts work, and other practical applications of cognitive and emotion-focused therapies.
I work with individuals, children and families dealing with emotional pain, school or work related problems, developmental challenges, relationship issues, traumatic experiences, grief and loss. In my work I strive to create a safe, understanding, and non-judging space to help people faced with difficult life challenges empower themselves.
Do you want to practice more self-compassion and raise self-awareness? Do you want a space where you can process everything going on in your life? Do you want a space where you can be yourself and be met with compassion and genuineness? Whether you are from a culture where going to therapy isn’t viewed as okay or are being encouraged by loved ones to try out therapy; thank you for considering me to be your therapist. We will work collaboratively and tap into your strengths, further develop your coping skills, increase your insight, and achieve your goals.
Do you want to practice more self-compassion and raise self-awareness? Do you want a space where you can process everything going on in your life? Do you want a space where you can be yourself and be met with compassion and genuineness? Whether you are from a culture where going to therapy isn’t viewed as okay or are being encouraged by loved ones to try out therapy; thank you for considering me to be your therapist. We will work collaboratively and tap into your strengths, further develop your coping skills, increase your insight, and achieve your goals.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative and supportive process where individuals feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I work alongside clients on their mental health journey, while developing practical tools to support lasting change and emotional resilience. My approach integrates evidence-based practices, while remaining flexible to the unique needs of each individual, recognizing everyone's path toward growth looks different.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative and supportive process where individuals feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I work alongside clients on their mental health journey, while developing practical tools to support lasting change and emotional resilience. My approach integrates evidence-based practices, while remaining flexible to the unique needs of each individual, recognizing everyone's path toward growth looks different.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.
I have also had training in Child-Centered Play Therapy which is especially beneficial for younger children.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults. I facilitate change by providing a safe, non-threatening environment that demonstrates love, compassion, trust, and understanding. This caring environment helps children and adults build the stepping stones needed to live a happier and healthier life through learning self-awareness and the development of effective coping skills. I use a variety of tools in my practice, including EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness techniques, which help reduce anxiety and depression particularly for those individuals who have experienced trauma.
I have also had training in Child-Centered Play Therapy which is especially beneficial for younger children.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults. I facilitate change by providing a safe, non-threatening environment that demonstrates love, compassion, trust, and understanding. This caring environment helps children and adults build the stepping stones needed to live a happier and healthier life through learning self-awareness and the development of effective coping skills. I use a variety of tools in my practice, including EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness techniques, which help reduce anxiety and depression particularly for those individuals who have experienced trauma.
Do you need professional help with your child? Do you need someone who truly listens and helps, not just a basic "talk" therapist? Do you need to actually make progress on relevant goals instead of just talking about the problem? Are you tired of getting tossed around to different providers without results? I've got your back! I go the extra mile for you because you deserve better than the status quo.
I have over a decade of clinical experience and expertise in helping kids + parents with specialized mental health needs. I trained at a nationally recognized hospital: Kennedy Krieger/Johns Hopkins. I am honored to actually help you
Do you need professional help with your child? Do you need someone who truly listens and helps, not just a basic "talk" therapist? Do you need to actually make progress on relevant goals instead of just talking about the problem? Are you tired of getting tossed around to different providers without results? I've got your back! I go the extra mile for you because you deserve better than the status quo.
I have over a decade of clinical experience and expertise in helping kids + parents with specialized mental health needs. I trained at a nationally recognized hospital: Kennedy Krieger/Johns Hopkins. I am honored to actually help you
Sarah Jacques
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I use ACT, contextual DBT, narrative therapy, play and art therapy, and mindfulness, with certifications in S
Are you struggling to stay afloat?
Maybe you're doing your best to get through each day, but keep feeling pulled down by stress and despair in relationships, at work, and in managing daily tasks. You're craving relief, a breath of fresh air, but feel like each time things get a little better, you're knocked over by yet another wave.
You tell yourself that you just have to try harder, be different—but keep finding yourself burnt out and overwhelmed. You want to be able to meet challenges calmly and confidently instead of struggling against the current.
I use ACT, contextual DBT, narrative therapy, play and art therapy, and mindfulness, with certifications in S
Are you struggling to stay afloat?
Maybe you're doing your best to get through each day, but keep feeling pulled down by stress and despair in relationships, at work, and in managing daily tasks. You're craving relief, a breath of fresh air, but feel like each time things get a little better, you're knocked over by yet another wave.
You tell yourself that you just have to try harder, be different—but keep finding yourself burnt out and overwhelmed. You want to be able to meet challenges calmly and confidently instead of struggling against the current.
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My clinical experience has been working with children adolescents, and young adults, providing individual, family, and play therapy.
I believe in treating clients as a part of their family and larger community system. With the client, I design interventions with a systemic perspective in mind. I am experienced in treating individuals and families who are struggling with trauma, loss, anger management, depression and anxiety, as well as other emotional and behavioral presenting problems.
My clinical experience has been working with children adolescents, and young adults, providing individual, family, and play therapy.
I believe in treating clients as a part of their family and larger community system. With the client, I design interventions with a systemic perspective in mind. I am experienced in treating individuals and families who are struggling with trauma, loss, anger management, depression and anxiety, as well as other emotional and behavioral presenting problems.
Whether you're experiencing a major life change, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or you just feel overwhelmed by daily life, my goal is to support you in your journey of evolution with empathy, mindful exploration, respect, and reflection as you navigate life’s challenges. I strive to create a space where your emotions and experiences are heard and matter.
I strive to create a space where your emotions and experiences are heard and matter, and where you can heal and cultivate growth and self-compassion.
Whether you're experiencing a major life change, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or you just feel overwhelmed by daily life, my goal is to support you in your journey of evolution with empathy, mindful exploration, respect, and reflection as you navigate life’s challenges. I strive to create a space where your emotions and experiences are heard and matter.
I strive to create a space where your emotions and experiences are heard and matter, and where you can heal and cultivate growth and self-compassion.
As humans, we experience pain, loss, or difficulties in our lives as individuals and in our family relationships. We make our best efforts to cope, adapt or resolve these trying experiences on our own. But sometimes, we get stuck or they are too great to endure alone. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a safe place, free of judgement, invested in exploring, healing, and growing. Together, we can work on the interpersonal, emotional, psychological, and spiritual issues that hinder you and your relationships from reaching full potential.
As humans, we experience pain, loss, or difficulties in our lives as individuals and in our family relationships. We make our best efforts to cope, adapt or resolve these trying experiences on our own. But sometimes, we get stuck or they are too great to endure alone. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a safe place, free of judgement, invested in exploring, healing, and growing. Together, we can work on the interpersonal, emotional, psychological, and spiritual issues that hinder you and your relationships from reaching full potential.
The therapeutic approaches I utilize include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFT).
The Serenity Prayer stays near my heart as it has helped me remain resilient during my personal times of hardship: accepting what I cannot change, finding courage to change what I can, and seeking wisdom to know the difference.
The therapeutic approaches I utilize include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFT).
The Serenity Prayer stays near my heart as it has helped me remain resilient during my personal times of hardship: accepting what I cannot change, finding courage to change what I can, and seeking wisdom to know the difference.
My approach to therapy includes, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Solutions-Focused.
As a former foster child who entered foster care at the age of 12 and aged out, I have a passion for serving children and adolescents who have similar experiences. However, this does not limit my empathy for serving individuals and groups who are committed to improving their mental health. I am an older sister of 10 siblings (8 of them being all boys) who have assisted with my development in the skills, abilities, and patience that aids in therapeutic relationships with children and adolescents. I am committed to building resilience and fortitude while improving one's mental health and well-being.
My approach to therapy includes, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Solutions-Focused.
As a former foster child who entered foster care at the age of 12 and aged out, I have a passion for serving children and adolescents who have similar experiences. However, this does not limit my empathy for serving individuals and groups who are committed to improving their mental health. I am an older sister of 10 siblings (8 of them being all boys) who have assisted with my development in the skills, abilities, and patience that aids in therapeutic relationships with children and adolescents. I am committed to building resilience and fortitude while improving one's mental health and well-being.
I like to incorporate play-based, art-based, and movement activities alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques.
Hello! I am Diana! I understand that finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming and daunting process for clients. My hope is to help provide a supportive and welcoming environment that helps ease your worries and make the therapeutic process feel more manageable. As a social worker, I believe it is essential to find flexible, helpful, and creative ways to adapt to our clients' needs and personal goals. My experience as a therapist has taught me the value of using creative and intuitive approaches when working with clients. I provide therapy services for teenagers and emerging adults as they navigate life's challenges.
I like to incorporate play-based, art-based, and movement activities alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques.
Hello! I am Diana! I understand that finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming and daunting process for clients. My hope is to help provide a supportive and welcoming environment that helps ease your worries and make the therapeutic process feel more manageable. As a social worker, I believe it is essential to find flexible, helpful, and creative ways to adapt to our clients' needs and personal goals. My experience as a therapist has taught me the value of using creative and intuitive approaches when working with clients. I provide therapy services for teenagers and emerging adults as they navigate life's challenges.
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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.