Play Therapy in Ellicott City, MD
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.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy.
Whether you're facing challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, suicidal ideation, self-harm, or simply seeking stability in a rapidly evolving world — I am committed to providing compassionate and consistent support every step of the way
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy.
Whether you're facing challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, suicidal ideation, self-harm, or simply seeking stability in a rapidly evolving world — I am committed to providing compassionate and consistent support every step of the way
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Ellicott City Behavioral Health (ECBH). I specialize in health psychology and work with children, adolescents, young adults, and their parents. I see clients with mood concerns such as anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. I also work with clients experiencing stress related to acute and chronic medical conditions with an expertise in working with children and young adults diagnosed with cancer.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Ellicott City Behavioral Health (ECBH). I specialize in health psychology and work with children, adolescents, young adults, and their parents. I see clients with mood concerns such as anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. I also work with clients experiencing stress related to acute and chronic medical conditions with an expertise in working with children and young adults diagnosed with cancer.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help, especially in a world that unfairly stigmatizes getting psychological services. Lack of understanding of what therapy is and how people can benefit from it prevents some from using professional services to know and understand themselves better, to improve relationships, and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives regardless of their challenges. Sometimes people have troubling symptoms due to anxiety, depression, and other disorders and need help to address these symptoms and their causes. I use a variety of approaches to help clients. My goal is to empower clients through a healthy, therapeutic relationship.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help, especially in a world that unfairly stigmatizes getting psychological services. Lack of understanding of what therapy is and how people can benefit from it prevents some from using professional services to know and understand themselves better, to improve relationships, and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives regardless of their challenges. Sometimes people have troubling symptoms due to anxiety, depression, and other disorders and need help to address these symptoms and their causes. I use a variety of approaches to help clients. My goal is to empower clients through a healthy, therapeutic relationship.
Rebecca Guy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, RPT™
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Utilizing play, expressive arts, and strength-based approaches, I create a safe space for children and their families to process trauma, express emotions, and develop effective tools to manage life’s stressors.
Sometimes the dream of raising children is not what you expected. No matter what you do, it seems nothing works. You worry if your child will be okay and if things will ever get better. You are not alone. It is heartbreaking to see your child struggle socially, academically, emotionally, and behaviorally. Many factors impact behavior. Trauma, sensory overload, and grief, are just a few examples. When children don't know how to communicate their experiences, feelings, and needs, they often communicate through behaviors such as tantrums, acting aggressively, or shutting down.
Utilizing play, expressive arts, and strength-based approaches, I create a safe space for children and their families to process trauma, express emotions, and develop effective tools to manage life’s stressors.
Sometimes the dream of raising children is not what you expected. No matter what you do, it seems nothing works. You worry if your child will be okay and if things will ever get better. You are not alone. It is heartbreaking to see your child struggle socially, academically, emotionally, and behaviorally. Many factors impact behavior. Trauma, sensory overload, and grief, are just a few examples. When children don't know how to communicate their experiences, feelings, and needs, they often communicate through behaviors such as tantrums, acting aggressively, or shutting down.
Sarah Jacques
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
3 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
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.
***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.
With children, I use play/art/talking.
By listening to people and paying attention to what develops, I collaboratively assist them to understand feelings, thoughts, body experiences, and behaviors. This may remove barriers to living life to the full. We often create these barriers early in life and then continue them through habitual thought, feeling-management, and relationship patterns. Healing occurs in a safe, new kind of relationship. Within this relationship, people may recognize things they have known and not known. Those who openly share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences (including a hesitation to share certain things) are often able to make progress.
With children, I use play/art/talking.
By listening to people and paying attention to what develops, I collaboratively assist them to understand feelings, thoughts, body experiences, and behaviors. This may remove barriers to living life to the full. We often create these barriers early in life and then continue them through habitual thought, feeling-management, and relationship patterns. Healing occurs in a safe, new kind of relationship. Within this relationship, people may recognize things they have known and not known. Those who openly share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences (including a hesitation to share certain things) are often able to make progress.
Robin Brown, LCSW-C, received her BS in psychology from Towson University and her Master's in Social Work from University of MD, Baltimore in 1995. Robin specializes in using a mindfulness framework to assist clients in finding their strength to flourish while dealing with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse or neurodevelopmental related issues. Drawing from various modalities ranging from cognitive behavioral, to guided imagery and art therapy, Robin works with children and adults to help them find their path to healing in a safe space.
Robin Brown, LCSW-C, received her BS in psychology from Towson University and her Master's in Social Work from University of MD, Baltimore in 1995. Robin specializes in using a mindfulness framework to assist clients in finding their strength to flourish while dealing with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse or neurodevelopmental related issues. Drawing from various modalities ranging from cognitive behavioral, to guided imagery and art therapy, Robin works with children and adults to help them find their path to healing in a safe space.
As a licensed therapist, I believe in the power of cultivating a strong therapist-client relationship and safe space for expression. By utilizing a strengths based, humanistic and client centered approach, I feel that we can work together as a team, to confront the complexities of the human existence. Using creative modalities as tools fosters connection with yourself and the world around you. I have worked in a variety of different settings with children, adolescents and adults. Throughout our work together, I will use Motivational Interviewing, CBT, mindfulness, DBT, strengths based, and solution focused approaches.
As a licensed therapist, I believe in the power of cultivating a strong therapist-client relationship and safe space for expression. By utilizing a strengths based, humanistic and client centered approach, I feel that we can work together as a team, to confront the complexities of the human existence. Using creative modalities as tools fosters connection with yourself and the world around you. I have worked in a variety of different settings with children, adolescents and adults. Throughout our work together, I will use Motivational Interviewing, CBT, mindfulness, DBT, strengths based, and solution focused approaches.
Do you struggle with anxiety that affects your day to day life at work and in relationships? Do you feel exhausted by the never ending dialogue that runs through your head non-stop? Do you wonder if there is more to life, that somehow it should fee better? Calmer? More than ever, people are feeling worried and overwhelmed about all the "what if's" in life and how to manage it all. Staying on the constant hamster wheel can lead to burnout and long term issues that affect your mind and body. It doesn't have to be so hard to live a better life.
Do you struggle with anxiety that affects your day to day life at work and in relationships? Do you feel exhausted by the never ending dialogue that runs through your head non-stop? Do you wonder if there is more to life, that somehow it should fee better? Calmer? More than ever, people are feeling worried and overwhelmed about all the "what if's" in life and how to manage it all. Staying on the constant hamster wheel can lead to burnout and long term issues that affect your mind and body. It doesn't have to be so hard to live a better life.
Welcome to your village! You do not have to do this alone. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by your child's behavior problems, or fearful of your own life transition, you can count on my expertise to help guide you through your challenges. We will work together in a supportive, accepting environment to help you achieve your goals. You can learn new ways of managing stress and have hope for a more meaningful future. You can learn to conquer your fears and have a life that is not defined by your suffering.
Welcome to your village! You do not have to do this alone. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by your child's behavior problems, or fearful of your own life transition, you can count on my expertise to help guide you through your challenges. We will work together in a supportive, accepting environment to help you achieve your goals. You can learn new ways of managing stress and have hope for a more meaningful future. You can learn to conquer your fears and have a life that is not defined by your suffering.
Are you and your partner stuck in patterns you can’t name, disconnected from your emotions, or unsure how to communicate your needs? Perhaps you’re navigating a life transition, grieving a loss, healing from trauma, or struggling with emotional intimacy. My philosophy is rooted in the belief that you already hold the wisdom you need to grow and that healing begins in safe, compassionate relationships. Deep down, you want clarity, connection, and a sense of peace. You’re looking for therapy not because you’re “broken,” but but because you’re ready to deepen self-awareness and build meaningful relationships.
Are you and your partner stuck in patterns you can’t name, disconnected from your emotions, or unsure how to communicate your needs? Perhaps you’re navigating a life transition, grieving a loss, healing from trauma, or struggling with emotional intimacy. My philosophy is rooted in the belief that you already hold the wisdom you need to grow and that healing begins in safe, compassionate relationships. Deep down, you want clarity, connection, and a sense of peace. You’re looking for therapy not because you’re “broken,” but but because you’re ready to deepen self-awareness and build meaningful relationships.
Many changes occur across the life span. Some changes are more difficult to manage than others. I encourage your exploration of the change process and openness to accepting the challenges in your life. I will partner with you and assist you with developing mindfulness strategies and techniques to help you move through your experience. Whether you are dealing with grief and loss issues, depression and anxiety, under achievement in work and school, or adjusting to changes in marriage or significant relationships, I can help you recognize and utilize your strengths to empower you to meet the changes in your life.
Many changes occur across the life span. Some changes are more difficult to manage than others. I encourage your exploration of the change process and openness to accepting the challenges in your life. I will partner with you and assist you with developing mindfulness strategies and techniques to help you move through your experience. Whether you are dealing with grief and loss issues, depression and anxiety, under achievement in work and school, or adjusting to changes in marriage or significant relationships, I can help you recognize and utilize your strengths to empower you to meet the changes in your life.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed, stuck, going through a divorce, or having any other problem in your life and you feel like you need help, you can reach out to me. I can help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem, co-dependency, stress and many other Mental Health Issues.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed, stuck, going through a divorce, or having any other problem in your life and you feel like you need help, you can reach out to me. I can help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem, co-dependency, stress and many other Mental Health Issues.
Do you feel you are not living your life at its full potential? Are you unsatisfied with the quality and direction of your life? Does self doubt, anxiety, sadness, anger or emotional eating interfere with your personal, professional or social life? Do you still feel the pain of past sexual or physical abuse, bullying, neglect, or feelings of being unloved? Do you cope by overeating? Has a military experience left you with unwanted intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable emotions? It is difficult to go through life with such overwhelming emotions, but there is hope and and I can help.
Do you feel you are not living your life at its full potential? Are you unsatisfied with the quality and direction of your life? Does self doubt, anxiety, sadness, anger or emotional eating interfere with your personal, professional or social life? Do you still feel the pain of past sexual or physical abuse, bullying, neglect, or feelings of being unloved? Do you cope by overeating? Has a military experience left you with unwanted intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable emotions? It is difficult to go through life with such overwhelming emotions, but there is hope and and I can help.
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.
Advanced trainings in somatic practices, expressive arts, and play therapy
I support individuals who feel overwhelmed, anxious, and mentally “on” all the time—helping them slow down, feel grounded, and reconnect with themselves.
I provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard and begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing—without pressure or judgment. My approach is collaborative and grounded in meeting you exactly where you are.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, stress, and life transitions, as well as those feeling emotionally overwhelmed or burned out. Many of my clients are children, adolescents/young adults, young and seasoned parents alike. I welcome the lifespan!
Advanced trainings in somatic practices, expressive arts, and play therapy
I support individuals who feel overwhelmed, anxious, and mentally “on” all the time—helping them slow down, feel grounded, and reconnect with themselves.
I provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard and begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing—without pressure or judgment. My approach is collaborative and grounded in meeting you exactly where you are.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, stress, and life transitions, as well as those feeling emotionally overwhelmed or burned out. Many of my clients are children, adolescents/young adults, young and seasoned parents alike. I welcome the lifespan!
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe place for your child to express their most challenging emotions in the language they know best: Play!
I practice Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) with children ages 3-11, an evidence-based therapeutic approach that allows your child to express themselves and process their experiences and emotions through non-directive play - leading to healing, long-term change, and skills they will use for the rest of their lives.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe place for your child to express their most challenging emotions in the language they know best: Play!
I practice Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) with children ages 3-11, an evidence-based therapeutic approach that allows your child to express themselves and process their experiences and emotions through non-directive play - leading to healing, long-term change, and skills they will use for the rest of their lives.
At the heart of my practice lies a commitment to providing a compassionate and safe space where individuals can embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and profound personal growth. I believe in the innate strength of each person to overcome life’s hurdles and move toward a state of balance and fulfillment. I am committed to providing high quality and effective client-centered psychotherapy services for a variety of mental health related issues. Your mental health is my priority. I believe that with the right support and guidance, everyone has the capacity to make positive changes, and enhance their quality of life.
At the heart of my practice lies a commitment to providing a compassionate and safe space where individuals can embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and profound personal growth. I believe in the innate strength of each person to overcome life’s hurdles and move toward a state of balance and fulfillment. I am committed to providing high quality and effective client-centered psychotherapy services for a variety of mental health related issues. Your mental health is my priority. I believe that with the right support and guidance, everyone has the capacity to make positive changes, and enhance their quality of life.
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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.