Play Therapy in New Market, MD
Come as you are — we'll figure it out together.
I offer a supportive, safe space where you can feel heard and understood as you navigate life’s challenges. As a psychotherapist with Linganore Counseling & Wellness, I work alongside you to help you process difficult experiences at your own pace, explore what matters most to you, and take steps forward in ways that feel meaningful and manageable.
Come as you are — we'll figure it out together.
I offer a supportive, safe space where you can feel heard and understood as you navigate life’s challenges. As a psychotherapist with Linganore Counseling & Wellness, I work alongside you to help you process difficult experiences at your own pace, explore what matters most to you, and take steps forward in ways that feel meaningful and manageable.
Hello, My name is Edwana Cottman and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified (LCSW-C) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) in the state of Maryland working with clients statewide via telehealth.
I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and self-injury.
Hello, My name is Edwana Cottman and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified (LCSW-C) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) in the state of Maryland working with clients statewide via telehealth.
I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and self-injury.
Veronica Bannon - Creative Therapeutic
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MA, BC-DMT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Intake assessments determine which therapeutic modality would best service each client (expressive therapies, CBT, DBT, relaxation, meditation, play therapy, individual, group or family therapy) based on both their personal goals and preferences.
With over 35 years of clinical experience, I welcome the opportunity to work with clients (pre-teens, adolescents & adults) who struggle with self-confidence, low mood, anxiety, communication, social isolation, focusing/organizing, family conflicts and/or relationship issues. Coping mechanisms for high levels of stress, low mood, frustration tolerance, attention difficulties and interpersonal relating challenges will be explored. For those clients struggling to maintain appropriate boundaries in relationships, feeling disconnected, and finding it challenging to assert themselves, Social Emotional Support Groups are also offered.
Intake assessments determine which therapeutic modality would best service each client (expressive therapies, CBT, DBT, relaxation, meditation, play therapy, individual, group or family therapy) based on both their personal goals and preferences.
With over 35 years of clinical experience, I welcome the opportunity to work with clients (pre-teens, adolescents & adults) who struggle with self-confidence, low mood, anxiety, communication, social isolation, focusing/organizing, family conflicts and/or relationship issues. Coping mechanisms for high levels of stress, low mood, frustration tolerance, attention difficulties and interpersonal relating challenges will be explored. For those clients struggling to maintain appropriate boundaries in relationships, feeling disconnected, and finding it challenging to assert themselves, Social Emotional Support Groups are also offered.
I believe that the healthiest place to be is in the process. The relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy is a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I use a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is an honor to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. All of us are significant & what happens to you matters.
I believe that the healthiest place to be is in the process. The relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy is a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I use a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is an honor to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. All of us are significant & what happens to you matters.
I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to work on changing the way you think, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to work on embracing the change in your life, play therapy to work on social skills and flexible thinking, and structural family therapy to work on integral parts of dynamics within your family.
I am a therapist who thrives working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I see this work as proactive, inspiring, and rewarding. I pride myself on being efficient and effective in my work, so you can guarantee you will be getting the highest quality therapy with me. Whether you want support for your child or yourself, I am here to watch you grow with each season :)
I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to work on changing the way you think, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to work on embracing the change in your life, play therapy to work on social skills and flexible thinking, and structural family therapy to work on integral parts of dynamics within your family.
I am a therapist who thrives working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I see this work as proactive, inspiring, and rewarding. I pride myself on being efficient and effective in my work, so you can guarantee you will be getting the highest quality therapy with me. Whether you want support for your child or yourself, I am here to watch you grow with each season :)
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.
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Dr. Tenille Richardson-Quamina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CSAT, DBT-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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If pornography or sexual behaviors are damaging your relationship or sense of self and stopping feels impossible, there is help. If hours spent gaming, scrolling social media, or online shopping are pulling you away from loved ones or your goals, there is help. Has an online affair turned your world upside down, shattering trust, leaving you unsure if it can be rebuilt? There is help! If the emotional scars from cyberbullying still hurt, there is help. Every day matters when you’re in pain. If you’re here, this is your turning point. Let’s begin your journey of healing now, reach out today.
Welcome to Path to Peace Wellness!
We are here to support you on your mental health journey. We believe that healing starts with connection, and we are committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Our approach is rooted in genuine compassion, where your unique experiences and goals guide the therapeutic process. We aim to foster a trusting relationship that encourages open dialogue, self-discovery, and growth. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, we are here to provide support and guidance every step of the way.
Welcome to Path to Peace Wellness!
We are here to support you on your mental health journey. We believe that healing starts with connection, and we are committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Our approach is rooted in genuine compassion, where your unique experiences and goals guide the therapeutic process. We aim to foster a trusting relationship that encourages open dialogue, self-discovery, and growth. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, we are here to provide support and guidance every step of the way.
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.
Julianne Meagher (she/her) is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Approved Supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She specializes in adult, child, and adolescent mental health, trauma, and play therapy. She enjoys working with clients of all ages who may be experiencing a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is especially passionate about helping children express themselves through play when they may not yet have the vocabulary to do so and working with adults navigating the anxiety and uncertainty that life's transitions can bring about.
Julianne Meagher (she/her) is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Approved Supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She specializes in adult, child, and adolescent mental health, trauma, and play therapy. She enjoys working with clients of all ages who may be experiencing a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is especially passionate about helping children express themselves through play when they may not yet have the vocabulary to do so and working with adults navigating the anxiety and uncertainty that life's transitions can bring about.
Primary focuses of my treatment include: Child and Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and more insight-based and relational therapy such as through an Intersubjective approach.
Accepting New Clients. In-person and virtual options available. Just as each individual is unique, I see treatment as unique as well, meaning no single therapy approach can claim to be the solution to every individual that walks through my door. For as unique as you are, together we can make sense of your concerns, work towards your goals, and the quality of life you want and deserve.
Primary focuses of my treatment include: Child and Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and more insight-based and relational therapy such as through an Intersubjective approach.
Accepting New Clients. In-person and virtual options available. Just as each individual is unique, I see treatment as unique as well, meaning no single therapy approach can claim to be the solution to every individual that walks through my door. For as unique as you are, together we can make sense of your concerns, work towards your goals, and the quality of life you want and deserve.
Play is the natural language for children to explore, express, and experience.
Accepting clients in person or virtual! I believe everyone has within them the strength, ability, and desire to fulfill his or her own potential. My job as a therapist is to help you to recognize, find, and unlock your inner strengths through the therapeutic and self-discovery process. If you or a loved one are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, impacted by a recent or prolonged trauma, or are just having difficulty navigating through the daily stresses of life, I can help. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe haven environment for your journey of self-discovery and growth. Telehealth Available
Play is the natural language for children to explore, express, and experience.
Accepting clients in person or virtual! I believe everyone has within them the strength, ability, and desire to fulfill his or her own potential. My job as a therapist is to help you to recognize, find, and unlock your inner strengths through the therapeutic and self-discovery process. If you or a loved one are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, impacted by a recent or prolonged trauma, or are just having difficulty navigating through the daily stresses of life, I can help. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe haven environment for your journey of self-discovery and growth. Telehealth Available
Nature reminds us that growth isn’t linear — and healing doesn’t have to happen within office walls. CMHC offers evidence-based therapy — including CBT and ERP — with a distinctive nature-informed approach. Located in Towson, MD, we work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, maternal concerns, and life transitions, as well as parents seeking support for their child or family. We also offer therapy that can integrate faith when desired.
Nature reminds us that growth isn’t linear — and healing doesn’t have to happen within office walls. CMHC offers evidence-based therapy — including CBT and ERP — with a distinctive nature-informed approach. Located in Towson, MD, we work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, maternal concerns, and life transitions, as well as parents seeking support for their child or family. We also offer therapy that can integrate faith when desired.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who takes a holistic, collaborative, and person-centered approach to therapy. I believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and my role is to support, guide, and walk alongside you on your journey toward growth and healing. Grounded in a trauma-informed framework, I prioritize safety, trust, collaboration, and empowerment in the therapeutic relationship.
My areas of focus include PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, and emotional regulation. I strive to create a therapeutic space that honors each client's story and celebrates the resilience inherent in every individual.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who takes a holistic, collaborative, and person-centered approach to therapy. I believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and my role is to support, guide, and walk alongside you on your journey toward growth and healing. Grounded in a trauma-informed framework, I prioritize safety, trust, collaboration, and empowerment in the therapeutic relationship.
My areas of focus include PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, and emotional regulation. I strive to create a therapeutic space that honors each client's story and celebrates the resilience inherent in every individual.
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches, I help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, improve communication, and develop practical strategies that lead to meaningful change. With over 35 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families, I understand how personal struggles can impact school performance, work productivity, relationships, and self-confidence.
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches, I help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, improve communication, and develop practical strategies that lead to meaningful change. With over 35 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families, I understand how personal struggles can impact school performance, work productivity, relationships, and self-confidence.
I work collaboratively with my clients to determine goals and plans for treatment, using a trauma-informed approach, but I also incorporate mindfulness, behavioral and play techniques.
Investing in your mental health can but daunting, but it's one of the most important and rewarding things you can do to improve your quality of life. As a therapist serving the Washington DC area, I excel in supporting those who find themselves struggling to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, relationships, self-advocacy or self-esteem.
I work collaboratively with my clients to determine goals and plans for treatment, using a trauma-informed approach, but I also incorporate mindfulness, behavioral and play techniques.
Investing in your mental health can but daunting, but it's one of the most important and rewarding things you can do to improve your quality of life. As a therapist serving the Washington DC area, I excel in supporting those who find themselves struggling to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, relationships, self-advocacy or self-esteem.
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.
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.
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.
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.
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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.