Play Therapy in Albuquerque, NM
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Resolutions Counseling Group LLC
Counselor, PsyD, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Aiken works with children, adolescents, & adults in individual, couples, family, group,
play
, EMDR & substance abuse therapies.
Life can get chaotic, out of control and overwhelming, making it difficult to manage life's demands. Such stress can lead to mental health problems for many. RCG can help. RCG provides a safe and supportive environment where you will be heard and understood. RCG will help you resolve mental and behavioral health problems so you can live a healthier life. Are you a parent or child care organizations uncertain of what to do with child(ren's) behavior. RCG can help you develop effective behavior management strategies for children. Are you a recent Master's Psych or Counseling grad? RCG provides supervision hours toward licensure.

Andrew Dubach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I use a combination of treatments to best support you, including Strengths-Based, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and
Play Therapy
.
Hello, thank you for considering me in your search for a therapist. I offer you a genuine, honest and supportive therapeutic relationship to create a safe place for you to be heard, recognizing how truly amazing you are, working together to change your life, learning new techniques to improve each day and actually feeling better. If you have made it this far, then you are ready to take the next step. If you choose me, then know I will do my absolute best to support you feeling better and use effective clinical techniques to improve your life. There are many therapists, what sets me apart is that you are my most important client.

Cottonwood Counseling
Counselor, LPCC, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We also provide
Play Therapy
and Sand Tray Therapy for children, adolescents, & families.
Are you or your child feeling sad, worried, anxious, or having trouble sleeping? Have you been feeling irritable, disconnected, or hopeless? Are you having trouble concentrating, can’t make decisions, & sometimes feel like you can’t breathe? Are you suffering from loss? We can help you have relief from these symptoms. We are a trauma focused counseling group. We offer knowledgeable, nurturing, and effective treatment for trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and grief.

Michelle M Lee
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I am committed to helping adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, developmental disorders, trauma, relationship issues, divorce, and problematic family dynamics. I have a Humanistic approach and also utilize techniques that are largely cognitive-behavioral, experiential, and structural. I also focus on family systems. When working with children & adolescents, I draw from talk, creative
play
and sand tray therapy.

Wellplay-Play Therapy, Child and Adult Therapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Children haven't yet developed the same ability or skill level that adults have for abstraction, reasoning, or vocabulary, which makes
play therapy
a "natural fit" for children.
Children experiencing ongoing stress, internal conflicts and or trauma, often, more than other's their own age, resort to acting-out at home, at school, and in the community, and will do things such as; not following or ignoring directions, yelling, crying, screaming, hitting, throwing things, as well as fighting with sibling, peers, and adults. Parents do their best, but sometimes feel overwhelmed or even guilty, where despite all of their efforts, the child continues to misbehave. The hardest part, is that parents and kids want resolution, a return to a better relationship, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start.

Marisol Olivas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am committed to providing therapy services that is both compassionate and empowering. I work with adults, children, couples, and families. My approach to family therapy is through a systemic perspective. Trying to understand individual behavior within the context of the family. My approach to
play therapy
is to help children voice their thoughts and feelings and process these in an environment that is safe and non-judgmental.

Aaron Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, and
play
-therapy, depending on the developmental age and needs of the individual client.
TELETHERAPY ONLY - NO WAITING LIST. I have dedicated myself to providing positive emotional support to children with a broad range of presenting problems, including anxiety, anger management difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder symptoms, and trauma symptoms. My forte is intervening with children ages 4-14. I am also quite effective in helping adolescents. I have a strongly committed passion for helping others, and am particularly passionate about helping individuals with developmental disabilities. As a very loyal, caring, and compassionate individual, I find it imperative to keep what is in my clients’ best interest in mind.

Albuquerque SantaFe Child Psychotherapy/Counseling
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I have a long history of working with children and families. I treat children of all ages and adults. I address attachment issues, academics, oppositional defiance, grief, loss and trauma. This is often complicated and usually requires the involvement of the whole family. I love working with children and find that there are always solutions and ways to accommodate the most difficult situations. I use a variety of modalities including
play therapy
which includes sand tray, art and a variety of other ways for self expression for children .
Waitlist for new clients

Shara E. Rivera
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Hi there! My name is Shara and I am a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist with three years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and fellow Veterans in overcoming trauma-related difficulties utilizing an integrated psychotherapeutic approach. I received a bachelors degree in Psychology from Columbia College and completed a masters degree from Northwestern University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling/Psychotherapy. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy,
Play Therapy
, and EMDR (in training) with a Person-Centered application.
Waitlist for new clients

Daniela Weiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons - to learn more about themselves, to have someone sit with them during difficult times, to process life events, to share without feeling judged. With all the crises, conflicts, disasters, and devastation happening in the world it’s hard not to feel broken. And that's without the personal dramas that
play
out in our lives. How do we learn to accept what is? How do we learn to change?
Waitlist for new clients

Tanya Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained in CBT, DBT,
play
, art, and sand tray therapy.
I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and adults who have a desire to make changes in their lives. I enjoy helping people heal and process their emotions. My ideal client will make progress at their own pace. I love building relationships and connecting people with providers in the community that may be able to facilitate further healing.

Andrea Danielle O'Hara
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, certified in DBT, CBT, providing holistic treatment modalities, art therapy,
play therapy
, with specialization in treating individuals with a history of sexual trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, ADD, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, eating disorder, body dyspmorphic disorder, providing therapy services to children and adults, with specific emphasis in LGBTQ, women's therapy, dual diagnosis, gerontology, bereavement, substance abuse, domestic violence, and marriage counseling.
Albuquerque, NM 87114
& Online

Elisharose Jonn Trujillo
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Specialties consist of Experiential
Play Therapy
for children, sand tray therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy for teens and adults, supportive therapy for autism and grief counseling for grieving families.
Over years of professional practice, I have developed a thoughtful approach in providing therapy for children, parents, adolescents, individual therapy for adults. I am passionate about helping teens and adults who struggle with the experiences of PTSD, General Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Autism and other difficulties in adjusting to the growth of life.

Cassie Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My experience in
play therapy
with children allows me to address inner-child wounds within adults as well.
Adjusting to major life transitions can take a toll on your mental health and overall wellbeing. Whether you are looking for help coping with a change in relationship, career, or family, finding and embracing your identity, enduring the grief of a loved one, or healing from past traumas, we can work together to decrease the suffering and find some enjoyment in life. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults through issues such as depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, and grief. I strive to create a compassionate and comfortable space to get to know you and encourage your personal growth.
Waitlist for new clients

Christina Forde
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have
play therapy
techniques which I feel can enhance their growth and awareness of their place in this world.
**Unfortunately I have no availability****Welcome and thank you for visiting. There are many professional therapists to choose from. It's often hard to distinguish between everyone and feel you've made the right decision. Finding a genuine connection can take time. It's alright to change your mind if you don't feel comfortable. The best counseling environment encourages exploration of who you are with someone you trust, accepts you as you are, and travels where you feel needed to go. I hope when we work together that you feel this connection.

Tawn Head
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As an Archetypal Art Therapist, I offer: Talk Therapy, Art Therapy, Sand
Play
, Hypnosis, Affirmation Work, "Tapping", Dream Analysis, and EMDR.
I offer services to women of all ages, and occasionally children, who have had trauma in their background and are seeking to find clarity in who they are now, and where they want to go from here. I offer expressive modalities in addition to talk therapy for an ease in releasing the past, increasing self esteem, and leading to a safer and more joyous future.
Waitlist for new clients

Small Steps Child Counseling
Counselor, LPCC, RPT-S, IMHEIII
Verified
Verified
Small Steps works with children from birth to 18 years of age in the areas of Infant Mental Health and Development Therapy,
Play Therapy
, Attachment Therapy, Art Therapy, Dance and Movement Therapy, Parenting Support and Education and Home Visiting. Each of these modalities focuses on helping young children develop healthy neurological and psychological functioning as well as healthy relationships and resiliency.
Not accepting new clients

Sarah Michelle Wynne
Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified
Verified
With children, I use sand tray and
play therapy
to better express emotions, and improve self-esteem and communication skills to better express needs.
One of the most difficult things is to watch your child struggle and not know exactly how to help. I am a compassionate counselor with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of different issues including anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, grief, and trauma. I use
play therapy
and sand tray so that your child can express themselves, in a safe, non-judgmental space. I also use a person-centered and strengths-based approach, to empower you to tap into your own strengths to bring about meaningful, positive change in your life.
Not accepting new clients

Angela A Romero
Counselor, MA, LPCC, EMDR
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I have experience using a variety of therapeutic modalities and have had specialized training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and
play therapy
.
I am hiring! I care deeply about the relationship I establish with the people who come to see me in therapy. I work hard to provide clients with a safe and non-judgmental environment, in which they can feel comfortable being themselves. I know life can be difficult, but I truly believe that we all have the ability to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Knowing where to begin can be challenging , and that is what I am here for. I always work to meet clients where they are, and create a treatment plan based on their specific needs.
Not accepting new clients

Megan T. Carlson
Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
*Not currently accepting new clients* Hello! I am a strengths-based therapist who loves and specializes in working with children and their families. Parent-Child interaction and helping families to identify coping strategies is my passion; I have been working with children and parents for the past 11 years. My theoretical orientation is rooted in Experiential
Play Therapy
, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. By using a child directed approach with families, children are able to form close and secure relationships with others, understand and manage their feelings, and feel safe to learn and explore.
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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.