Play Therapy in Adair County, MO
Alice Leckenby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
1 Endorsed
Kirksville, MO 63501
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S) with over 10 years’ experience working with families.
I love working with kids of all ages and their families. I specialize in trauma therapy, Filial therapy and play therapy addressing issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, self-esteem, attachment, and behavioral issues.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S) with over 10 years’ experience working with families.
I love working with kids of all ages and their families. I specialize in trauma therapy, Filial therapy and play therapy addressing issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, self-esteem, attachment, and behavioral issues.
Licensed in MO & CO.
Non-judgmental Stance, Listening, Hope, Trust;
I bring these values to counseling.
My passion is to work with families, couples, and individuals struggling with life's pressures due to immediate circumstances or ongoing difficulties. Finding a therapist you can trust is vital in the process of moving forward and feeling empowered to make changes. I offer a free consultation to ensure a beneficial therapeutic relationship. Relationships help us heal and connect. My intention is to connect in a mutually honest and trusting relationship.
Licensed in MO & CO.
Non-judgmental Stance, Listening, Hope, Trust;
I bring these values to counseling.
My passion is to work with families, couples, and individuals struggling with life's pressures due to immediate circumstances or ongoing difficulties. Finding a therapist you can trust is vital in the process of moving forward and feeling empowered to make changes. I offer a free consultation to ensure a beneficial therapeutic relationship. Relationships help us heal and connect. My intention is to connect in a mutually honest and trusting relationship.
Online Therapists
I utilize child-centered play therapy and child-parent relationship therapy.
I work with eating disorders, suicidal and self-injurious behaviors, and trauma. I am a licensed clinical therapist in Columbia, Missouri. One of my goals is to bring awareness to the client through tracking, reflecting, and attunement. I have over 90 hours of trauma-informed yoga training and 20 hours of somatic experience. I use this knowledge when working with bodies that hold depression, anxiety, and various kinds of trauma.
I utilize child-centered play therapy and child-parent relationship therapy.
I work with eating disorders, suicidal and self-injurious behaviors, and trauma. I am a licensed clinical therapist in Columbia, Missouri. One of my goals is to bring awareness to the client through tracking, reflecting, and attunement. I have over 90 hours of trauma-informed yoga training and 20 hours of somatic experience. I use this knowledge when working with bodies that hold depression, anxiety, and various kinds of trauma.
My post-graduate training in play therapy assists me in looking at problems from different perspectives and discovering out-of-the-box problem-solving strategies.
The world has only one YOU, and you were made to SHINE!
Like an athletic coach, I apply my considerable training, experience, and creativity to help you carve out the steps to get from where you are to where you want to be, providing you support, accountability, and structure along the way.
My ideal client is someone willing to do whatever it takes to become everything you are created to be. I provide life coaching to individuals, families, and organizations facing a variety of challenges both in the US and around the world via telephonic and web coaching.
My post-graduate training in play therapy assists me in looking at problems from different perspectives and discovering out-of-the-box problem-solving strategies.
The world has only one YOU, and you were made to SHINE!
Like an athletic coach, I apply my considerable training, experience, and creativity to help you carve out the steps to get from where you are to where you want to be, providing you support, accountability, and structure along the way.
My ideal client is someone willing to do whatever it takes to become everything you are created to be. I provide life coaching to individuals, families, and organizations facing a variety of challenges both in the US and around the world via telephonic and web coaching.
I am also a Registered Play Therapist.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (MO) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (KS) with over 11 years of experience working with teens and adults coming from diverse backgrounds providing individual, family and couples therapy.
I am also a Registered Play Therapist.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (MO) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (KS) with over 11 years of experience working with teens and adults coming from diverse backgrounds providing individual, family and couples therapy.
I am also working on becoming a certified play therapist, so elements of play can be used during our meetings as well.
Have you struggled with anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficult relationships in your life? I help women work through these issues on the path to a happier life.
I am also working on becoming a certified play therapist, so elements of play can be used during our meetings as well.
Have you struggled with anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficult relationships in your life? I help women work through these issues on the path to a happier life.
I love to integrate Play Therapy with all ages of clients!
Do you find yourself overthinking everyday life occurrences? Do you feel like stress and worry are taking over areas of your life that you used to enjoy? Do you find relationships difficult to navigate? Did something happen to you and now you feel like you can't move forward? What if I told you that you don't have to stay stuck, that I can help you navigate those waves that are making you feel like you are sinking...I can help you. The first step is reaching out, you are well on your way!
I love to integrate Play Therapy with all ages of clients!
Do you find yourself overthinking everyday life occurrences? Do you feel like stress and worry are taking over areas of your life that you used to enjoy? Do you find relationships difficult to navigate? Did something happen to you and now you feel like you can't move forward? What if I told you that you don't have to stay stuck, that I can help you navigate those waves that are making you feel like you are sinking...I can help you. The first step is reaching out, you are well on your way!
My professional goals are to be curious, gain practical experience utilizing person-centered play therapy skills and techniques, apply my prior knowledge as a behavior technician and from graduate courses, and learn from my co-workers and supervisors.
My counseling philosophy is person-centered, particularly child-centered play therapy (CCPT) when working with children and young adolescents. I believe therapeutic growth comes from the relationship, unconditional acceptance, freedom, and self-actualization.
My professional goals are to be curious, gain practical experience utilizing person-centered play therapy skills and techniques, apply my prior knowledge as a behavior technician and from graduate courses, and learn from my co-workers and supervisors.
My counseling philosophy is person-centered, particularly child-centered play therapy (CCPT) when working with children and young adolescents. I believe therapeutic growth comes from the relationship, unconditional acceptance, freedom, and self-actualization.
As a person-centered therapist, I attempt to convey the core conditions outlined by Carl Rogers, including empathy, unconditional positive regard, warmth, and genuineness. I believe these conditions are necessary to create an environment where individuals can change and learn, process past and current experiences, and better integrate new information. I have over 10 years of experience counseling children and adults as they address identity development, anxiety & depression, and addiction issues. I am also a Registered Play Therapist.
As a person-centered therapist, I attempt to convey the core conditions outlined by Carl Rogers, including empathy, unconditional positive regard, warmth, and genuineness. I believe these conditions are necessary to create an environment where individuals can change and learn, process past and current experiences, and better integrate new information. I have over 10 years of experience counseling children and adults as they address identity development, anxiety & depression, and addiction issues. I am also a Registered Play Therapist.
I utilize scientifically proven techniques, and I specialize in Play Therapy.
Talking to a therapist is hard; all those emotions are difficult, and being strong all the time for those around you is exhausting. I get it, and I want to make it easier for you. I use interactive techniques that do not leave you sitting on the couch, staring, and not knowing what to say. You came looking at this site for a reason; I believe the reason is that you have suffered long enough and are ready to make a change. Change is scary; you are not alone. I'll be there with you as you make the change. Give me a call.
I utilize scientifically proven techniques, and I specialize in Play Therapy.
Talking to a therapist is hard; all those emotions are difficult, and being strong all the time for those around you is exhausting. I get it, and I want to make it easier for you. I use interactive techniques that do not leave you sitting on the couch, staring, and not knowing what to say. You came looking at this site for a reason; I believe the reason is that you have suffered long enough and are ready to make a change. Change is scary; you are not alone. I'll be there with you as you make the change. Give me a call.
I am a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and I am also credentialed as a Registered Play Therapist & Play Therapist Supervisor.
The core of my practice is assisting individuals and families to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of life with success and purpose. To provide guidance on supporting those with mental health symptoms, behavioral and emotional disorders and trauma to be able to thrive. To help identify negative communication patterns and strengthen communication with others. I provide an assortment of parenting ideas to help families live together with a better understanding and appreciation of each other. I draw from Dr. Garry Landreth, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, Dr. Fay & Dr. Cline, Love & Logic, and Dr. Phelan with 1-2-3 Magic.
I am a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and I am also credentialed as a Registered Play Therapist & Play Therapist Supervisor.
The core of my practice is assisting individuals and families to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of life with success and purpose. To provide guidance on supporting those with mental health symptoms, behavioral and emotional disorders and trauma to be able to thrive. To help identify negative communication patterns and strengthen communication with others. I provide an assortment of parenting ideas to help families live together with a better understanding and appreciation of each other. I draw from Dr. Garry Landreth, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, Dr. Fay & Dr. Cline, Love & Logic, and Dr. Phelan with 1-2-3 Magic.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the stressors of everyday life? Anxiety making it hard to do day to day tasks? Experiencing life transitions? I am here to help. Taking the initiative to invest in yourself is a major step and you should feel proud of that. We can work together to establish goals to create the life you want to live. I am experienced in treating anxiety in adolescents, teens and young adults. I am fully trained in perinatal mental health and have a passion for helping pregnant women, new moms, fathers and couples adjust to their new life as parents. I am also certified in EMDR for trauma treatment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the stressors of everyday life? Anxiety making it hard to do day to day tasks? Experiencing life transitions? I am here to help. Taking the initiative to invest in yourself is a major step and you should feel proud of that. We can work together to establish goals to create the life you want to live. I am experienced in treating anxiety in adolescents, teens and young adults. I am fully trained in perinatal mental health and have a passion for helping pregnant women, new moms, fathers and couples adjust to their new life as parents. I am also certified in EMDR for trauma treatment.
Over 25 years of practice, I have worked with children and their families, from childhood through adulthood, focusing on relationship and social skills, effective communication, and emotion regulation. Each of these areas presents unique challenges for families and individuals requiring creative and individualized approaches to therapy. My years of experience and continued education have given me an extensive collection of approaches to treatment.
Over 25 years of practice, I have worked with children and their families, from childhood through adulthood, focusing on relationship and social skills, effective communication, and emotion regulation. Each of these areas presents unique challenges for families and individuals requiring creative and individualized approaches to therapy. My years of experience and continued education have given me an extensive collection of approaches to treatment.
I am a graduate from Southeaster Oklahoma State University with a Masters in school Counseling. I also have a Bachelors in elementary education. Ten years experience in the educational profession with 2 of those years in a private setting. My experience and involvement in our communities, along with my faith in Jesus; give me a desire to hear and help ALL those in need. Everyone has a story and everyone's story is important. It's my desire to help and encourage you to get to the desired path! A healthier you! You are worth it and your story isn't over. Let's turn the page.
I am a graduate from Southeaster Oklahoma State University with a Masters in school Counseling. I also have a Bachelors in elementary education. Ten years experience in the educational profession with 2 of those years in a private setting. My experience and involvement in our communities, along with my faith in Jesus; give me a desire to hear and help ALL those in need. Everyone has a story and everyone's story is important. It's my desire to help and encourage you to get to the desired path! A healthier you! You are worth it and your story isn't over. Let's turn the page.
I'm here to support you on your journey toward better mental health. In our sessions, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings. We'll work together to understand your challenges, develop effective coping strategies, and set achievable goals. I aim to help you gain insight, build resilience, and improve your well-being.
I'm here to support you on your journey toward better mental health. In our sessions, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings. We'll work together to understand your challenges, develop effective coping strategies, and set achievable goals. I aim to help you gain insight, build resilience, and improve your well-being.
Hi there, I'm Yamiles! If you find yourself here, it's likely not by chance. Perhaps you're seeking a journey of healing and self-discovery, and if you're ready to take this brave step, I'm here to walk alongside you. My focus is on helping individuals navigate life transitions and personal growth with a compassionate and collaborative approach that honors your unique story. In a non-judgmental and safe space, we will work together in a gentle, empathetic environment to empower your unique strengths and abilities.
Hi there, I'm Yamiles! If you find yourself here, it's likely not by chance. Perhaps you're seeking a journey of healing and self-discovery, and if you're ready to take this brave step, I'm here to walk alongside you. My focus is on helping individuals navigate life transitions and personal growth with a compassionate and collaborative approach that honors your unique story. In a non-judgmental and safe space, we will work together in a gentle, empathetic environment to empower your unique strengths and abilities.
Hi there! Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of your next step? You're not alone. Whether your navigating life / job changes, struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or have relationship issues, I'm here to help. As someone who understands navigating life's complexities, I'm dedicated to supporting your journey. Together, we'll identify new perspectives and strategies to help you navigate life's hurdles with confidence. Taking this first step is courageous, and I'm happy you're here! Whether you prefer virtual sessions from the coziness of your home or in-person sessions with games, art, or music, we'll find what works best for you!
Hi there! Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of your next step? You're not alone. Whether your navigating life / job changes, struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or have relationship issues, I'm here to help. As someone who understands navigating life's complexities, I'm dedicated to supporting your journey. Together, we'll identify new perspectives and strategies to help you navigate life's hurdles with confidence. Taking this first step is courageous, and I'm happy you're here! Whether you prefer virtual sessions from the coziness of your home or in-person sessions with games, art, or music, we'll find what works best for you!
Honoring each person's potential and everyone's unique path is what you will discover at our center. We all have inside of us the desire and capacity to feel loved and happy. Some of us need help to get there. We all want to be validated and to give and feel love. Changes in your family, friendships or community can challenge us to take different paths. Relationships require negotiation and skills. I would like to help you navigate those challenges and improve your interactions so you can feel more whole. Join me as we navigate the best path for you together, returning to hope.
Honoring each person's potential and everyone's unique path is what you will discover at our center. We all have inside of us the desire and capacity to feel loved and happy. Some of us need help to get there. We all want to be validated and to give and feel love. Changes in your family, friendships or community can challenge us to take different paths. Relationships require negotiation and skills. I would like to help you navigate those challenges and improve your interactions so you can feel more whole. Join me as we navigate the best path for you together, returning to hope.
Do you find your relationship is in a rut? Are you unable to resolve conflict? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? The Marriage & Family Counseling Center can help! While all couples and relationships experience negative patterns at times, there are ways to end those cycles and find healing, reduce conflict and create a more fulfilling relationship.
Do you find your relationship is in a rut? Are you unable to resolve conflict? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? The Marriage & Family Counseling Center can help! While all couples and relationships experience negative patterns at times, there are ways to end those cycles and find healing, reduce conflict and create a more fulfilling relationship.
Asking for help can be frightening but please do not let fear keep you from taking a step toward growth and healing. I view the first session as a chance for you to assess me as well as me to assess your situation: I beieve there has to be a good fit for effective therapy. With this beginning, I then work with you to address your presenting problem. I can help you find ways to move beyond old hurts, find freedom from anxiety and depression, develop relationship and parenting skills, work through sexual concerns, and cope with stress.
Asking for help can be frightening but please do not let fear keep you from taking a step toward growth and healing. I view the first session as a chance for you to assess me as well as me to assess your situation: I beieve there has to be a good fit for effective therapy. With this beginning, I then work with you to address your presenting problem. I can help you find ways to move beyond old hurts, find freedom from anxiety and depression, develop relationship and parenting skills, work through sexual concerns, and cope with stress.
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.