Play Therapy in Frostburg, MD
I like to get to know the individuals I am working with. Not only for what brought you to therapy, but who you are, what your strengths are and what life experiences you can draw from. I believe it is important to have you identify goals for therapy and explore ways I can support you while you work towards your goals.
I like to get to know the individuals I am working with. Not only for what brought you to therapy, but who you are, what your strengths are and what life experiences you can draw from. I believe it is important to have you identify goals for therapy and explore ways I can support you while you work towards your goals.
Having started my profession a little later in life, I have an understanding of many issues that people of all ages face today. I have worked in many areas and hope to help those with mental health, behavioral health and personal issues that are troubling them. My education is in social work, which provides a broader generalist perspective to my work with children and adults.
Having started my profession a little later in life, I have an understanding of many issues that people of all ages face today. I have worked in many areas and hope to help those with mental health, behavioral health and personal issues that are troubling them. My education is in social work, which provides a broader generalist perspective to my work with children and adults.
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Shanika
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Cumberland, MD 21502
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is someone who is ready to engage in self-exploration, even if they feel unsure or overwhelmed about where to start. They may be navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity struggles, or life transitions. Some have experienced generational patterns of dysfunction or a lack of emotional support and are now seeking to break cycles and build healthier lives. This client often comes to therapy feeling stuck, misunderstood, or emotionally exhausted. They may carry a deep desire to feel empowered, seen, and validated.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to engage in self-exploration, even if they feel unsure or overwhelmed about where to start. They may be navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity struggles, or life transitions. Some have experienced generational patterns of dysfunction or a lack of emotional support and are now seeking to break cycles and build healthier lives. This client often comes to therapy feeling stuck, misunderstood, or emotionally exhausted. They may carry a deep desire to feel empowered, seen, and validated.
Life can be a challenging journey. How are you at navigating the bumps in the road? Do you have the skills you need? Are you feeling disappointed in yourself and often frustrated with others? Is it challenging for you to express your needs in ways that you feel heard? When you are upset or frustrated, have you pushed others away, sabotaging relationships? Is it difficult to set and achieve goals? Understandably, frustrations intensify when efforts are unsuccessful. If you have thought "life will get easier when ..." and you are still waiting at a long red light, let's talk.
Life can be a challenging journey. How are you at navigating the bumps in the road? Do you have the skills you need? Are you feeling disappointed in yourself and often frustrated with others? Is it challenging for you to express your needs in ways that you feel heard? When you are upset or frustrated, have you pushed others away, sabotaging relationships? Is it difficult to set and achieve goals? Understandably, frustrations intensify when efforts are unsuccessful. If you have thought "life will get easier when ..." and you are still waiting at a long red light, let's talk.
As a licensed clinical social worker for over 20 years, my interactions with clients have been the most rewarding. From children to adolescents to teens to adults, I have addressed numerous life issues, including mental health, abuse, neglect, trauma, and offending behaviors. I have also worked with military families around a variety of stressors. I honor, respect and appreciate the fact that clients allow me into their lives and strive to build and maintain healthy and strong relationships.
As a licensed clinical social worker for over 20 years, my interactions with clients have been the most rewarding. From children to adolescents to teens to adults, I have addressed numerous life issues, including mental health, abuse, neglect, trauma, and offending behaviors. I have also worked with military families around a variety of stressors. I honor, respect and appreciate the fact that clients allow me into their lives and strive to build and maintain healthy and strong relationships.
My name is Julie Green and I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) working with clients across the state of New Jersey via telehealth. I use a strength-based approach to support children, adolescents, and young adults, helping them to achieve their goals. I use a personalized approach for each of my clients, helping them with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, low self-esteem, anger issues, ADHD, grief, trauma, stress, and family conflict. My clients are able to explore their issues with me in session and then learn concrete tools and coping skills to take with them.
My name is Julie Green and I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) working with clients across the state of New Jersey via telehealth. I use a strength-based approach to support children, adolescents, and young adults, helping them to achieve their goals. I use a personalized approach for each of my clients, helping them with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, low self-esteem, anger issues, ADHD, grief, trauma, stress, and family conflict. My clients are able to explore their issues with me in session and then learn concrete tools and coping skills to take with them.
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Do you critique yourself, replay conversations over and over, or think of all the "what ifs"? Do you have difficulty saying "no" to things, or have a hard time being yourself around others? I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress that is difficult to manage. We will work on coping skills, assertiveness, decision making, increasing self-worth, and setting boundaries with yourself and others. We will identify negative self-talk patterns and learn to reframe how you talk to yourself to increase self-compassion. Our work can also help foster more genuine connections with others.
Do you critique yourself, replay conversations over and over, or think of all the "what ifs"? Do you have difficulty saying "no" to things, or have a hard time being yourself around others? I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress that is difficult to manage. We will work on coping skills, assertiveness, decision making, increasing self-worth, and setting boundaries with yourself and others. We will identify negative self-talk patterns and learn to reframe how you talk to yourself to increase self-compassion. Our work can also help foster more genuine connections with others.
I am currently working toward advanced training and certifications in trauma-informed care and play therapy to further support clients across the lifespan.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where children, adolescents, and adults can feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. My goal is to help clients feel heard, understood, and empowered as they work toward healing and personal growth.
I am currently working toward advanced training and certifications in trauma-informed care and play therapy to further support clients across the lifespan.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where children, adolescents, and adults can feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. My goal is to help clients feel heard, understood, and empowered as they work toward healing and personal growth.
My holistic approaches include Inner Child healing techniques, EFT-Emotional Freedom Techniques, TBT-Transformational Breathing Techniques and Play Therapy for Adults.
We all deserve to be happy. Sometimes events and circumstances may get in our way. Using holistic approaches to compliment traditional talk therapy, I hope you will let me help you on your journey of self-discovery and healing. Whether you are dealing with traumatic issues or life challenges, these methods work! As one client shared with me, "after years in talk therapy, this is the first time that I am beginning to feel integrated and whole." If you are ready, please accept my offer to share this journey with you.
My holistic approaches include Inner Child healing techniques, EFT-Emotional Freedom Techniques, TBT-Transformational Breathing Techniques and Play Therapy for Adults.
We all deserve to be happy. Sometimes events and circumstances may get in our way. Using holistic approaches to compliment traditional talk therapy, I hope you will let me help you on your journey of self-discovery and healing. Whether you are dealing with traumatic issues or life challenges, these methods work! As one client shared with me, "after years in talk therapy, this is the first time that I am beginning to feel integrated and whole." If you are ready, please accept my offer to share this journey with you.
Because no two patients are alike, therapy should be tailored to each patient, rather than trying to treat everyone with the same theoretical approach. I believe that a therapist’s job is to guide the patient as they learn to change the behaviors and thinking styles that may have once been helpful, but are now getting in their way. Most importantly, I believe it is a therapist's job to teach their patients the skills necessary to eventually function independent of their therapist, allowing them to eventually leave therapy instead of being stuck with having weekly sessions for the rest of their lives!
Because no two patients are alike, therapy should be tailored to each patient, rather than trying to treat everyone with the same theoretical approach. I believe that a therapist’s job is to guide the patient as they learn to change the behaviors and thinking styles that may have once been helpful, but are now getting in their way. Most importantly, I believe it is a therapist's job to teach their patients the skills necessary to eventually function independent of their therapist, allowing them to eventually leave therapy instead of being stuck with having weekly sessions for the rest of their lives!
I currently have no regular evening availability, but plenty of daytime openings through the week.
My background includes extensive work in various settings, from schools to inpatient facilities, giving me a unique perspective on mental health support. I believe in being authentic and bringing my whole self to our therapeutic relationship, including my sense of humor when appropriate. My commitment is to walk alongside you on your journey, growing and learning together as we work toward your goals.
I currently have no regular evening availability, but plenty of daytime openings through the week.
My background includes extensive work in various settings, from schools to inpatient facilities, giving me a unique perspective on mental health support. I believe in being authentic and bringing my whole self to our therapeutic relationship, including my sense of humor when appropriate. My commitment is to walk alongside you on your journey, growing and learning together as we work toward your goals.
Hi there! I'm Dr. Adrienne Reyes-Peña, and I'm glad you are here. I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington, D.C. and have experience working with individuals across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of psychological and medical concerns. My clinical background includes providing therapy and conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations. I have received specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Hi there! I'm Dr. Adrienne Reyes-Peña, and I'm glad you are here. I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington, D.C. and have experience working with individuals across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of psychological and medical concerns. My clinical background includes providing therapy and conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations. I have received specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Play is the inherent language of children and I provide a safe space for your child to explore, understand, and express themselves.
Are you often overwhelmed and perplexed by your child’s behavior? Do you feel at times that you and your child lack the necessary tools to communicate and thrive? Being a parent and a child in today’s day is no easy feat. Feeling supported and having the necessary roadmap is key. Everyday as adults we face a variety of challenges that can often seem overwhelming, exhausting, and frustrating. Children and teens are not exempt from these feelings or struggles and can often act out in confusing and overwhelming ways when they are trying to cope and communicate.
Play is the inherent language of children and I provide a safe space for your child to explore, understand, and express themselves.
Are you often overwhelmed and perplexed by your child’s behavior? Do you feel at times that you and your child lack the necessary tools to communicate and thrive? Being a parent and a child in today’s day is no easy feat. Feeling supported and having the necessary roadmap is key. Everyday as adults we face a variety of challenges that can often seem overwhelming, exhausting, and frustrating. Children and teens are not exempt from these feelings or struggles and can often act out in confusing and overwhelming ways when they are trying to cope and communicate.
Play therapy, mindfulness, and a strength-based approach are found within her counseling.
Sonne Goode is the founder of Goode Thoughts Therapy! She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Board Approved Supervisor in addition to a Professional School Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Sonne is devoted to supporting clients in achieving their goals and making positive change through an eclectic approach including cognitive behavioral and solution focused perspectives.
Play therapy, mindfulness, and a strength-based approach are found within her counseling.
Sonne Goode is the founder of Goode Thoughts Therapy! She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Board Approved Supervisor in addition to a Professional School Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Sonne is devoted to supporting clients in achieving their goals and making positive change through an eclectic approach including cognitive behavioral and solution focused perspectives.
Life can feel really overwhelming sometimes. Maybe you haven’t felt like yourself lately, or you’re more stressed and anxious than usual. The pressures of work, school, relationships, & life changes can weigh on us. If you’re feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward, therapy can provide a safe space to explore options and gain knowledge. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, with the aim to help clients feel seen and heard.
Life can feel really overwhelming sometimes. Maybe you haven’t felt like yourself lately, or you’re more stressed and anxious than usual. The pressures of work, school, relationships, & life changes can weigh on us. If you’re feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward, therapy can provide a safe space to explore options and gain knowledge. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, with the aim to help clients feel seen and heard.
I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, children and families who are facing a challenge and are looking for support. My experience in clinical practice allows me to assist with goal directed activities and work to achieve significant changes. A large part of my work is helping clients manage their anxiety or depression and to take concrete steps towards a more positive future. We work together to accomplish goals that the client has chosen to gain a greater understanding of themselves and their behaviors.We focus on changing relationship dynamics and learning new coping skills.
I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, children and families who are facing a challenge and are looking for support. My experience in clinical practice allows me to assist with goal directed activities and work to achieve significant changes. A large part of my work is helping clients manage their anxiety or depression and to take concrete steps towards a more positive future. We work together to accomplish goals that the client has chosen to gain a greater understanding of themselves and their behaviors.We focus on changing relationship dynamics and learning new coping skills.
Nature-based Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Ijamsville, MD 21754
Waitlist for new clients
I offer Psychotherapy services for relationships, couples, depression, anxiety, trust, purpose/work, health/weight, multigenerational, PTSD, parenting, and teens. Helping you re-connecting with your preferred way of being. We begin with your current story and your goals, then move into the journey of re-authoring your story. This process is unique for each person, sometimes we work with all present circumstances, other times patterns deeply rooted in the past. It is an honor to work with you and share effective techniques, build new skills, and create habits and perspectives that facilitate lasting growth and changes.
I offer Psychotherapy services for relationships, couples, depression, anxiety, trust, purpose/work, health/weight, multigenerational, PTSD, parenting, and teens. Helping you re-connecting with your preferred way of being. We begin with your current story and your goals, then move into the journey of re-authoring your story. This process is unique for each person, sometimes we work with all present circumstances, other times patterns deeply rooted in the past. It is an honor to work with you and share effective techniques, build new skills, and create habits and perspectives that facilitate lasting growth and changes.
I take an integrative, holistic approach to treatment, incorporating therapies such as CBT, play therapy, and mindfulness.
I’m Ericka Jennings, LGPC, NCC, and I bring a unique blend of experience as both an educator and counselor to support individuals in their journey toward healing and growth. My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating complex emotional, academic, or life transition challenges. Whether it's a child struggling with school-related issues like anxiety or a professional feeling stuck in their career path, my clients often seek a space where they can feel heard and understood. Their goals often include overcoming barriers to success, strengthening relationships, and building a deeper sense of self-confidence.
I take an integrative, holistic approach to treatment, incorporating therapies such as CBT, play therapy, and mindfulness.
I’m Ericka Jennings, LGPC, NCC, and I bring a unique blend of experience as both an educator and counselor to support individuals in their journey toward healing and growth. My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating complex emotional, academic, or life transition challenges. Whether it's a child struggling with school-related issues like anxiety or a professional feeling stuck in their career path, my clients often seek a space where they can feel heard and understood. Their goals often include overcoming barriers to success, strengthening relationships, and building a deeper sense of self-confidence.
Currently taking new clients! Welcome to ReNEW You counseling. Do you often feel I holds a unique and diverse lived reality that has allowed her to see value in both painful and joyful life events. I use my various identities and experiences from multiple settings I have worked within to help advocate and serve my clients. I take a holistic approach in therapy, focusing on the whole person. Utilizing this therapeutic modality, I integrate spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being, to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all these levels.
Currently taking new clients! Welcome to ReNEW You counseling. Do you often feel I holds a unique and diverse lived reality that has allowed her to see value in both painful and joyful life events. I use my various identities and experiences from multiple settings I have worked within to help advocate and serve my clients. I take a holistic approach in therapy, focusing on the whole person. Utilizing this therapeutic modality, I integrate spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being, to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all these levels.
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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.