Play Therapy in Omaha, NE
As a Provisional Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP), I am fluent in both English and Spanish, and I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges related to stress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADHD, and sexual abuse. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their struggles while recognizing their inner strengths. I use evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor my approach to each client's unique needs.
As a Provisional Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP), I am fluent in both English and Spanish, and I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges related to stress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADHD, and sexual abuse. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their struggles while recognizing their inner strengths. I use evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor my approach to each client's unique needs.
Treatment starts with a warm intake, then blends art/ play therapy, or parenting support—customized weekly with skills and supplemental materials.
From playful, expressive play therapy and art therapy for younger kids, to CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based (MBCT) tools for middle-schoolers and teens, I create a fun, safe space where every client can be heard and grow.
For women, I offer emotionally focused, solution-focused (SFBT), and strength-based support—blending parenting, coaching, person-centered, and integrative approaches to manage stress, rebuild confidence, and design a life that works for you and your family.
With advanced training in evidence-based, eclectic techniques, I tailor each session to your unique needs.
Treatment starts with a warm intake, then blends art/ play therapy, or parenting support—customized weekly with skills and supplemental materials.
From playful, expressive play therapy and art therapy for younger kids, to CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based (MBCT) tools for middle-schoolers and teens, I create a fun, safe space where every client can be heard and grow.
For women, I offer emotionally focused, solution-focused (SFBT), and strength-based support—blending parenting, coaching, person-centered, and integrative approaches to manage stress, rebuild confidence, and design a life that works for you and your family.
With advanced training in evidence-based, eclectic techniques, I tailor each session to your unique needs.
Thank you for visiting! I currently have availability to see individuals 18 and over. You have the power to heal! It is my joy and privilege to witness the journey of se with my clients. My goal is to support and help you move through symptoms of trauma towards emotional healing. Using compassionate and evidence-based approaches such as EMDR and parts work, along with reflective listening, my purpose is to help you feel safe and secure in session to explore your inner workings, make sense of it, and take steps toward change. I want to help you meet your goals and fulfill your personal hopes for a healthier future.
Thank you for visiting! I currently have availability to see individuals 18 and over. You have the power to heal! It is my joy and privilege to witness the journey of se with my clients. My goal is to support and help you move through symptoms of trauma towards emotional healing. Using compassionate and evidence-based approaches such as EMDR and parts work, along with reflective listening, my purpose is to help you feel safe and secure in session to explore your inner workings, make sense of it, and take steps toward change. I want to help you meet your goals and fulfill your personal hopes for a healthier future.
As a trained play therapist, I employ aspects of play therapy with all clients.
I meet individuals and families where they are. I utilize an individualize approach to identify areas of strength and use those to aid in the development of missing or partially developed skills. I often employ creative means of helping the client identify his/her needs and then empower them to guide their own journey of healing and development.
As a trained play therapist, I employ aspects of play therapy with all clients.
I meet individuals and families where they are. I utilize an individualize approach to identify areas of strength and use those to aid in the development of missing or partially developed skills. I often employ creative means of helping the client identify his/her needs and then empower them to guide their own journey of healing and development.
Life can be challenging sometimes - I'm here to support you through the ebbs & flows. I believe it’s important to create a positive therapeutic relationship based on trust and authenticity, that is non-judgmental and supportive in nature. I tailor therapeutic models to create a holistic approach to healing. This approach will allow us to find and remove barriers that may be holding you back from connecting with your true, authentic self.
Life can be challenging sometimes - I'm here to support you through the ebbs & flows. I believe it’s important to create a positive therapeutic relationship based on trust and authenticity, that is non-judgmental and supportive in nature. I tailor therapeutic models to create a holistic approach to healing. This approach will allow us to find and remove barriers that may be holding you back from connecting with your true, authentic self.
Feeling overwhelmed by a situation is completely understandable, I can imagine how painful that must have been for you. Your awareness is the beginning of your healing journey.
I have 18 years of experience working with a very diverse population. I specialized in treating individuals, couples and families dealing with issues such as:
Trauma, adverse childhood experiences, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, marital, premarital, parenting (See exhaustive list in specialties).
I provide home base, school based, office based as well as telehealth sessions.
I am polyglot in French, Ewe, Mina and English.
Feeling overwhelmed by a situation is completely understandable, I can imagine how painful that must have been for you. Your awareness is the beginning of your healing journey.
I have 18 years of experience working with a very diverse population. I specialized in treating individuals, couples and families dealing with issues such as:
Trauma, adverse childhood experiences, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, marital, premarital, parenting (See exhaustive list in specialties).
I provide home base, school based, office based as well as telehealth sessions.
I am polyglot in French, Ewe, Mina and English.
We are Faith Based Counseling. Wherever you may be in life's journey, we are committed to helping you find strength, knowledge, and the skills to break the patterns that damage relationships and cause emotional pain. It is our mission to help hurting people find genuine healing. The therapists at Spence Counseling Center specialize in marriage and family therapy, teens, grief and loss, sexual addictions, anxiety and depression, substance abuse, and other mental health issues.
We are Faith Based Counseling. Wherever you may be in life's journey, we are committed to helping you find strength, knowledge, and the skills to break the patterns that damage relationships and cause emotional pain. It is our mission to help hurting people find genuine healing. The therapists at Spence Counseling Center specialize in marriage and family therapy, teens, grief and loss, sexual addictions, anxiety and depression, substance abuse, and other mental health issues.
My name is Emily Prather, as a mental health therapist, a value that I practice with all of my clients is that every individual, from child to adult, deserves an opportunity to feel heard and respected in therapy. I promote an environment of processing and healing through building therapeutic rapport and genuine safety for clients. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum, and trauma. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) with varying family systems and narratives.
My name is Emily Prather, as a mental health therapist, a value that I practice with all of my clients is that every individual, from child to adult, deserves an opportunity to feel heard and respected in therapy. I promote an environment of processing and healing through building therapeutic rapport and genuine safety for clients. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum, and trauma. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) with varying family systems and narratives.
My approach draws from emotion-focused therapy (EFT), parts work, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy in tandem with creative expressions like sand tray, and play therapy with children.
I believe we live by the stories we tell ourselves, until we learn new stories. Whether it is the story of a relationship or our stories as individuals, we can always author new empowering stories of “us” through collaborative, trauma-informed, intersectional work addressing systems of power and oppression.
My approach draws from emotion-focused therapy (EFT), parts work, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy in tandem with creative expressions like sand tray, and play therapy with children.
I believe we live by the stories we tell ourselves, until we learn new stories. Whether it is the story of a relationship or our stories as individuals, we can always author new empowering stories of “us” through collaborative, trauma-informed, intersectional work addressing systems of power and oppression.
At times, our children display anxiety symptoms, behavioral or social concerns, experience sadness or have ADHD symptoms- and it can be difficult to know how to best support them. I work with children, teens and families to better understand these challenges and to build skills that help kids feel more confident, connected, and emotionally secure from pre-school to college.
At times, our children display anxiety symptoms, behavioral or social concerns, experience sadness or have ADHD symptoms- and it can be difficult to know how to best support them. I work with children, teens and families to better understand these challenges and to build skills that help kids feel more confident, connected, and emotionally secure from pre-school to college.
I am an African American female clinician who takes a strength based solution focused approach to empowering clients to find their inner peace and growth. I have extensive experience working with children and families of diverse cultures and backgrounds. I believe in meeting clients where they are at in their life's journey and allowing them to view their strengths as opportunities to build their needs. My uniqueness is in my maturity as a professional and my sense of purpose in helping others become the best they can be. I provide home-based, office-based and virtual therapy.
I am an African American female clinician who takes a strength based solution focused approach to empowering clients to find their inner peace and growth. I have extensive experience working with children and families of diverse cultures and backgrounds. I believe in meeting clients where they are at in their life's journey and allowing them to view their strengths as opportunities to build their needs. My uniqueness is in my maturity as a professional and my sense of purpose in helping others become the best they can be. I provide home-based, office-based and virtual therapy.
Sometimes we need help creating a safe space where we can be open and honest while we make sense of an event we want to resolve or our lives overall. Sometimes we need help to heal and someone to simply hear our story. A story filled with our experiences in the world and shaped by perceptions that are human-naturally distorted and flawed. People begin therapy for various reasons, yet wanting change is universal and desiring authenticity is the heart of this path. It is not about being happy, better, fixed. You are not broken. Healing reveals your authenticity and allows you to become... it feels like peace, bravery and truth.
Sometimes we need help creating a safe space where we can be open and honest while we make sense of an event we want to resolve or our lives overall. Sometimes we need help to heal and someone to simply hear our story. A story filled with our experiences in the world and shaped by perceptions that are human-naturally distorted and flawed. People begin therapy for various reasons, yet wanting change is universal and desiring authenticity is the heart of this path. It is not about being happy, better, fixed. You are not broken. Healing reveals your authenticity and allows you to become... it feels like peace, bravery and truth.
I emphazie the quote, "This is your life", which translates in sessions with clients. My demographic is primarily teens though middle adulthood with concerns surrounding: Identity, self esteem, relationship and family distress, career stress, anxiety, depression, communication, life transitions and trauma. In our work together, my biggest priority is validating your experiences while exploring new perspectives. Since I strongly believe this is your life, I work to connect your wants and needs to your desired reality.
I emphazie the quote, "This is your life", which translates in sessions with clients. My demographic is primarily teens though middle adulthood with concerns surrounding: Identity, self esteem, relationship and family distress, career stress, anxiety, depression, communication, life transitions and trauma. In our work together, my biggest priority is validating your experiences while exploring new perspectives. Since I strongly believe this is your life, I work to connect your wants and needs to your desired reality.
Through a combination of evidence-based techniques, play therapy, and
creative interventions, I strive to meet each child where they are, tailoring my approach to suit their unique needs & personality. Whether they're struggling with anxiety, navigating family dynamics, facing academic challenges, or processing trauma, I am committed to helping them build resilience, cultivate self-confidence, & discover their inner
Through a combination of evidence-based techniques, play therapy, and
creative interventions, I strive to meet each child where they are, tailoring my approach to suit their unique needs & personality. Whether they're struggling with anxiety, navigating family dynamics, facing academic challenges, or processing trauma, I am committed to helping them build resilience, cultivate self-confidence, & discover their inner
We provide medication management, individual therapy (children, adolescents and adults), couples therapy, substance abuse therapy and evaluations, family therapy, play therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
At Compassionate Minds Therapy, our mental health and addiction professionals provide a safe, genuine, and non-judgmental therapeutic approach. Our mission is to help our clients accomplish their goals in a compassionate and effective way. It is about enhancing a better you.
We provide medication management, individual therapy (children, adolescents and adults), couples therapy, substance abuse therapy and evaluations, family therapy, play therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
At Compassionate Minds Therapy, our mental health and addiction professionals provide a safe, genuine, and non-judgmental therapeutic approach. Our mission is to help our clients accomplish their goals in a compassionate and effective way. It is about enhancing a better you.
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Bright Path Therapy, PC is dedicated to providing mental health therapy for kids and teens, using play therapy, art techniques, and talk therapy. My goal is to guide young individuals through their challenges and help them build resilience and emotional well-being.
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Bright Path Therapy, PC is dedicated to providing mental health therapy for kids and teens, using play therapy, art techniques, and talk therapy. My goal is to guide young individuals through their challenges and help them build resilience and emotional well-being.
I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and understood while being able to be their authentic selves. Specializing in working with adolescents and college-aged individuals and families in Omaha and Lincoln. I help those struggling with behavioral issues at school and home, substance abuse, family conflict, depression, and anxiety. With a deep commitment to fostering personal growth and emotional well-being, I empower clients to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.
I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and understood while being able to be their authentic selves. Specializing in working with adolescents and college-aged individuals and families in Omaha and Lincoln. I help those struggling with behavioral issues at school and home, substance abuse, family conflict, depression, and anxiety. With a deep commitment to fostering personal growth and emotional well-being, I empower clients to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.
Do you need help with your child's behaviors? Are you seeking support to help yourself navigate life and difficult emotions? Whether you have a specific goal or want to feel emotionally healthy, therapy can help! I have 24 years of experience working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, self-esteem, bullying issues and behavior management. Prior to therapy, I worked as a House Parent in a group home for youth and as a Residential Rehabilitation Specialist with adults struggling with mental health. I believe in establishing positive and lasting changes!
Do you need help with your child's behaviors? Are you seeking support to help yourself navigate life and difficult emotions? Whether you have a specific goal or want to feel emotionally healthy, therapy can help! I have 24 years of experience working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, self-esteem, bullying issues and behavior management. Prior to therapy, I worked as a House Parent in a group home for youth and as a Residential Rehabilitation Specialist with adults struggling with mental health. I believe in establishing positive and lasting changes!
I have 20 years of experience working in the mental health field in residential, outpatient, in-home, and hospital settings. The majority of that time has been spent working with individuals, children, and families dealing with trauma, abuse, relationship conflicts, depression, and anxiety, among other issues. My style begins with being person-centered. I don't believe there are cookie-cutter answers to life's challenges, so I begin by learning about you and what will best help you achieve your own goals.
I have 20 years of experience working in the mental health field in residential, outpatient, in-home, and hospital settings. The majority of that time has been spent working with individuals, children, and families dealing with trauma, abuse, relationship conflicts, depression, and anxiety, among other issues. My style begins with being person-centered. I don't believe there are cookie-cutter answers to life's challenges, so I begin by learning about you and what will best help you achieve your own goals.
Through my work with teens, young adults, and families over the years I have developed an authentic, warm, and inviting approach to therapy. I provide therapy to address a wide variety of concerns including; stage of life transition, crisis, depression, anxiety, oppositional behaviors, trauma recovery, relational interactions, family dynamics, and personal exploration. My professional journey includes specialized work in helping children and adolescents heal from trauma and manage behavioral concerns, and I have acquired years of experience working with parents and families in crisis.
Through my work with teens, young adults, and families over the years I have developed an authentic, warm, and inviting approach to therapy. I provide therapy to address a wide variety of concerns including; stage of life transition, crisis, depression, anxiety, oppositional behaviors, trauma recovery, relational interactions, family dynamics, and personal exploration. My professional journey includes specialized work in helping children and adolescents heal from trauma and manage behavioral concerns, and I have acquired years of experience working with parents and families in crisis.
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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.