Play Therapy in Pasquotank County, NC
La Keisha R. Lighty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
1 Endorsed
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
I have more than 30 years of experience working with, training, and advocating for individuals. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the States of North Carolina and Virginia, and a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Clinical Practitioner in the State of South Carolina. I provide mental health services to individuals, families, couples, and groups. I am also a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate in the State of North Carolina, where I provide substance abuse services to individuals and groups. I currently provide services to adolescents as well as adults.
I have more than 30 years of experience working with, training, and advocating for individuals. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the States of North Carolina and Virginia, and a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Clinical Practitioner in the State of South Carolina. I provide mental health services to individuals, families, couples, and groups. I am also a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate in the State of North Carolina, where I provide substance abuse services to individuals and groups. I currently provide services to adolescents as well as adults.
Alandria Hunter
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CCTP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
You hold it together for everyone else but inside, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted. Maybe you’re constantly overthinking, struggling with boundaries, or feeling stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you. You don’t have to keep doing this alone. I help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and people-pleasing so they can finally feel more grounded, confident, and in control. Let’s talk about what’s really on your mind and how we can start making space for you again.
You hold it together for everyone else but inside, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted. Maybe you’re constantly overthinking, struggling with boundaries, or feeling stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you. You don’t have to keep doing this alone. I help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and people-pleasing so they can finally feel more grounded, confident, and in control. Let’s talk about what’s really on your mind and how we can start making space for you again.
I believe I will always be a kid at heart and love to play, no matter how old I get.
Hello everyone! I know how feeling hurt, confused, and lost can be and how hard it is to bounce back. That feeling of loneliness and sadness that you feel like you just can’t shake. I am here to help you feel your feelings and to help you navigate this crazy world we live in. Grief can be a difficult thing to navigate, and I am here to help. Having the courage to acknowledge that something has changed within yourself or your life is a big deal and if you’re reading this, you’re already doing amazing. My name is Sarah and I am here to help you through some of this world’s craziness.
I believe I will always be a kid at heart and love to play, no matter how old I get.
Hello everyone! I know how feeling hurt, confused, and lost can be and how hard it is to bounce back. That feeling of loneliness and sadness that you feel like you just can’t shake. I am here to help you feel your feelings and to help you navigate this crazy world we live in. Grief can be a difficult thing to navigate, and I am here to help. Having the courage to acknowledge that something has changed within yourself or your life is a big deal and if you’re reading this, you’re already doing amazing. My name is Sarah and I am here to help you through some of this world’s craziness.
I provide a full range of psychotherapy services that guide individuals in reaching their potential & discovering a life that thrives, not just survives. Using personally tailored techniques and therapeutic approaches, I help clients get "unstuck" and experience joy. I work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, marital issues, parenting issues, career indecision, behavioral problems, and more. I offer concrete tools that allow individuals to meet their unique goals and dreams. If I am unable to meet your. needs, I will make sure I find the perfect fit from our 14 other providers.
I provide a full range of psychotherapy services that guide individuals in reaching their potential & discovering a life that thrives, not just survives. Using personally tailored techniques and therapeutic approaches, I help clients get "unstuck" and experience joy. I work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, marital issues, parenting issues, career indecision, behavioral problems, and more. I offer concrete tools that allow individuals to meet their unique goals and dreams. If I am unable to meet your. needs, I will make sure I find the perfect fit from our 14 other providers.
Specializing in trauma treatment, hypnotherapy, play therapy and behavioral consulting for children, adults and families.
No matter what life brings you, treatment can bring you "home." All walks of life and all experiences are unique, so your treatment will be tailored to fit for you. Direction, support, guidance and healing available now.
Specializing in trauma treatment, hypnotherapy, play therapy and behavioral consulting for children, adults and families.
No matter what life brings you, treatment can bring you "home." All walks of life and all experiences are unique, so your treatment will be tailored to fit for you. Direction, support, guidance and healing available now.
Online Therapists
We all face life stressors and experiences that seem impossible to overcome. We all experience what it's like to feel there's a lack of purpose in life or as if there is no escape route to the internal pain and suffering experienced. Everyone wants to feel seen and heard through positive human connection. I strive to help individuals create a positive sense of self in life whether that is through healing from stressful experiences, identifying self-purpose, or just simply processing challenging internal thoughts and feelings. I believe in one healing "thy self" in order to cultivate a sense of life purpose and meaning.
We all face life stressors and experiences that seem impossible to overcome. We all experience what it's like to feel there's a lack of purpose in life or as if there is no escape route to the internal pain and suffering experienced. Everyone wants to feel seen and heard through positive human connection. I strive to help individuals create a positive sense of self in life whether that is through healing from stressful experiences, identifying self-purpose, or just simply processing challenging internal thoughts and feelings. I believe in one healing "thy self" in order to cultivate a sense of life purpose and meaning.
I am a Licensed Psychological Associate with over 30 years of practice working with children, adolescents and women. I work with a variety of disorders, including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, as well as Anger Management and other Behavioral concerns. I have extensive experience conducting Psychological Assessments and identifying learning concerns. I have interests in adoption, parenting, behavior management, and women's issues. I look forward to supporting you in improving your quality of life.
I am a Licensed Psychological Associate with over 30 years of practice working with children, adolescents and women. I work with a variety of disorders, including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, as well as Anger Management and other Behavioral concerns. I have extensive experience conducting Psychological Assessments and identifying learning concerns. I have interests in adoption, parenting, behavior management, and women's issues. I look forward to supporting you in improving your quality of life.
Feeling overwhelmed by life circumstances? Having difficulty adjusting to change? Life often presents challenges that can seem impossible and I would love to help you navigate through the storm. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who enjoys working with teens, college students, and adults. I work with those experiencing issues related to depression, anxiety, and mood disorders, as well as problems related to adjusting to life changes. I can also help with issues related to substance abuse and dependence. Currently I am available for in person and virtual sessions and would love the opportunity to help!
Feeling overwhelmed by life circumstances? Having difficulty adjusting to change? Life often presents challenges that can seem impossible and I would love to help you navigate through the storm. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who enjoys working with teens, college students, and adults. I work with those experiencing issues related to depression, anxiety, and mood disorders, as well as problems related to adjusting to life changes. I can also help with issues related to substance abuse and dependence. Currently I am available for in person and virtual sessions and would love the opportunity to help!
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, I specialize in supporting adults who are navigating the complexities of mental health and substance use challenges. My approach is centered on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences and aspirations. What sets my practice apart is my use of a variety of evidence-based interventions tailored to meet you where you are in your journey. I am passionate about this work and find great fulfillment in helping individuals overcome their struggles and achieve a sense of hope and resilience.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, I specialize in supporting adults who are navigating the complexities of mental health and substance use challenges. My approach is centered on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences and aspirations. What sets my practice apart is my use of a variety of evidence-based interventions tailored to meet you where you are in your journey. I am passionate about this work and find great fulfillment in helping individuals overcome their struggles and achieve a sense of hope and resilience.
In-network with Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare Greetings. I am honored to have the opportunity to support you in accomplishing your dreams and reaching your goals using my clinical skills and experience as a (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years of experience with individuals, couples, groups, and families. During these years, I have had the privilege to work with people as young as 3 years and more than 70 years of age with different types of life and mental health challenges. I have tons of experience working with family and r
In-network with Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare Greetings. I am honored to have the opportunity to support you in accomplishing your dreams and reaching your goals using my clinical skills and experience as a (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years of experience with individuals, couples, groups, and families. During these years, I have had the privilege to work with people as young as 3 years and more than 70 years of age with different types of life and mental health challenges. I have tons of experience working with family and r
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, teens, and adults through life’s challenges with empathy, skill, and culturally responsive care. With a strong foundation in mental health, I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety/depression, behavioral concerns, emotional regulation, and trauma. In addition, I provide counseling to those who are navigating life transitions (parenthood, college transitions, etc), identity development, and the layered impacts of intergenerational trauma, systemic stress, and identity-based challenges.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, teens, and adults through life’s challenges with empathy, skill, and culturally responsive care. With a strong foundation in mental health, I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety/depression, behavioral concerns, emotional regulation, and trauma. In addition, I provide counseling to those who are navigating life transitions (parenthood, college transitions, etc), identity development, and the layered impacts of intergenerational trauma, systemic stress, and identity-based challenges.
Kayla Marston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Greenville, NC 27858
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been struggling in various aspects of your life? Have things gotten too overwhelming or is it finally time to try make sense of it all? It would be my pleasure to serve as your therapist. Whether you are dating, engaged, or have been married for years, seeking a relational therapist can be instrumental in strengthening the quality of your relationship. Relational therapists are beneficial to individuals experiencing life stressors as well as they are equipped to provide support and knowledge that takes into account the many relationships and roles in ones life.
Have you been struggling in various aspects of your life? Have things gotten too overwhelming or is it finally time to try make sense of it all? It would be my pleasure to serve as your therapist. Whether you are dating, engaged, or have been married for years, seeking a relational therapist can be instrumental in strengthening the quality of your relationship. Relational therapists are beneficial to individuals experiencing life stressors as well as they are equipped to provide support and knowledge that takes into account the many relationships and roles in ones life.
Let's be honest, life is hard! Sometimes we as humans experience situations that can lead us to become stuck, unable to move forward, and unable to cope with these situations. Said times can be scary, causing us anxiety and a sense of helplessness. As a therapist, I work to create a safe space for you to share your lived experiences and help you too truly process and reflect upon them, in an effort to develop the skills needed to tackle these things head on.
Let's be honest, life is hard! Sometimes we as humans experience situations that can lead us to become stuck, unable to move forward, and unable to cope with these situations. Said times can be scary, causing us anxiety and a sense of helplessness. As a therapist, I work to create a safe space for you to share your lived experiences and help you too truly process and reflect upon them, in an effort to develop the skills needed to tackle these things head on.
Keisha Ward
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
One Christmas season it had rained a lot. I attempted to circle my yard with my car to slide out of my drive way, and I got stuck. The more I tried to get out the more stuck I became. Finally, I had to do what I was dreading and call a tow truck to get me out of my own yard! Well, sometimes in life, we get stuck in our own mud, and we have to call help to get us out.
One Christmas season it had rained a lot. I attempted to circle my yard with my car to slide out of my drive way, and I got stuck. The more I tried to get out the more stuck I became. Finally, I had to do what I was dreading and call a tow truck to get me out of my own yard! Well, sometimes in life, we get stuck in our own mud, and we have to call help to get us out.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult and scary. Telling someone else about your feelings and needs can feel overwhelming. Because of this, it is essential you feel comfortable with your therapist. Research suggest that a good working relationship with your therapist is the most important factor in judging whether or not therapy is effective. This is the primary reason I offer a free phone consultation. Please call and ask any questions you have! I welcome the opportunity to work with you and your family and want to make sure you feel it is a good fit.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult and scary. Telling someone else about your feelings and needs can feel overwhelming. Because of this, it is essential you feel comfortable with your therapist. Research suggest that a good working relationship with your therapist is the most important factor in judging whether or not therapy is effective. This is the primary reason I offer a free phone consultation. Please call and ask any questions you have! I welcome the opportunity to work with you and your family and want to make sure you feel it is a good fit.
Shelby Miller
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Play Therapy helps children find Emotional Regulation - which can help decrease those outbursts you're seeing at home, decrease the number of calls you're getting from school, and increase the ability to calm themselves.
CHILD & ADULT therapy on the Outer Banks, NC.
I am a therapist who truly loves her job. I am passionate about connecting with my clients, providing them with a safe and trusting space, as well as staying up to date on psychology research and interventions. I also now am offering Walk & Talk therapy for those who prefer to have movement during a talk therapy session!
Play Therapy helps children find Emotional Regulation - which can help decrease those outbursts you're seeing at home, decrease the number of calls you're getting from school, and increase the ability to calm themselves.
CHILD & ADULT therapy on the Outer Banks, NC.
I am a therapist who truly loves her job. I am passionate about connecting with my clients, providing them with a safe and trusting space, as well as staying up to date on psychology research and interventions. I also now am offering Walk & Talk therapy for those who prefer to have movement during a talk therapy session!
I’ll meet you where you are, we’ll talk it through, and I’ll bring real tools (CBT, DBT techniques, and play therapy techniques) to help you not just survive—but actually feel better.
Here’s what you can expect in a session with me — a real, judgment-free space where overwhelmed adults and young adults can show up as they are. Using CBT, DBT techniques, and play therapy techniques, I offer tools or we can talk through what’s on your heart and figure it out together.
I’ll meet you where you are, we’ll talk it through, and I’ll bring real tools (CBT, DBT techniques, and play therapy techniques) to help you not just survive—but actually feel better.
Here’s what you can expect in a session with me — a real, judgment-free space where overwhelmed adults and young adults can show up as they are. Using CBT, DBT techniques, and play therapy techniques, I offer tools or we can talk through what’s on your heart and figure it out together.
Having support and guidance with life challenges can be empowering for healing and self growth! Many times we just need someone to listen as we talk through our life challenges. A good working relationship between a therapist and client begins with rapport and trust. With a Person Centered approach in our therapy sessions, I will utilize therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, TFCBT and expressive therapies so each session is individualized to the client. I completed my Phd coursework for Advanced Studies of Human Behavior in 2015 and I completed my master's degree of Community Counseling in 2009.
Having support and guidance with life challenges can be empowering for healing and self growth! Many times we just need someone to listen as we talk through our life challenges. A good working relationship between a therapist and client begins with rapport and trust. With a Person Centered approach in our therapy sessions, I will utilize therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, TFCBT and expressive therapies so each session is individualized to the client. I completed my Phd coursework for Advanced Studies of Human Behavior in 2015 and I completed my master's degree of Community Counseling in 2009.
Hey y’all! My name is Kallie—welcome to starting your next journey!
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and practical support. I built a strong foundation in systemic and relationship-focused care during my master's program. I especially love working with children and couples. Whether it’s helping children express big emotions in healthy ways or supporting couples in strengthening their connection and relationship.
Hey y’all! My name is Kallie—welcome to starting your next journey!
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and practical support. I built a strong foundation in systemic and relationship-focused care during my master's program. I especially love working with children and couples. Whether it’s helping children express big emotions in healthy ways or supporting couples in strengthening their connection and relationship.
Are you navigating a difficult life transition, dealing with anxiety, or recovering from trauma or toxic relationships? I’m Quaniece, a (LCSWA) passionate about helping individuals, especially women and mothers, heal, grow, and reconnect with their power and purpose. My therapy style is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, warm, and collaborative. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused techniques, somatic awareness, and inner child work to support lasting change. Together, we’ll rewrite limiting narratives, regulate your nervous system, and build the tools you need to thrive on your own terms.
Are you navigating a difficult life transition, dealing with anxiety, or recovering from trauma or toxic relationships? I’m Quaniece, a (LCSWA) passionate about helping individuals, especially women and mothers, heal, grow, and reconnect with their power and purpose. My therapy style is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, warm, and collaborative. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused techniques, somatic awareness, and inner child work to support lasting change. Together, we’ll rewrite limiting narratives, regulate your nervous system, and build the tools you need to thrive on your own terms.
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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.