Play Therapy in Somers, NY
Brendan Twist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somers, NY 10589
I'm also trained in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), narrative therapy, and play therapy.
I work with adults, children, and families on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, addictions, grief, anger, family discord, and workplace distress. My goal is to bring warmth and acceptance to all my sessions and to provide clients with concrete skills that they can use to help solve their problems and live more fulfilling lives. I've worked in a variety of settings, including elementary and high schools, corrections, and employee assistance. In 2021, I launched a private practice.
I'm also trained in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), narrative therapy, and play therapy.
I work with adults, children, and families on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, addictions, grief, anger, family discord, and workplace distress. My goal is to bring warmth and acceptance to all my sessions and to provide clients with concrete skills that they can use to help solve their problems and live more fulfilling lives. I've worked in a variety of settings, including elementary and high schools, corrections, and employee assistance. In 2021, I launched a private practice.
Dr. Jennifer F. D'Agostino
Counselor, PhD, MS, LMHC, NCC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Somers, NY 10589
I offer a non-judgmental, holistic, supportive approach to therapy with a focus on positive self-improvement, transformation & wellness. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy even when there is not an immediate challenge or crisis. Goals in therapy are achieved collaboratively. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, loss/bereavement, mood/personality/eating disorders, substance abuse, ADHD & changing destructive patterns. I work with individuals (children/adolescents/adults), families, couples, and groups. I offer animal-assisted interventions including therapy dogs and equine-assisted mental health sessions.
I offer a non-judgmental, holistic, supportive approach to therapy with a focus on positive self-improvement, transformation & wellness. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy even when there is not an immediate challenge or crisis. Goals in therapy are achieved collaboratively. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, loss/bereavement, mood/personality/eating disorders, substance abuse, ADHD & changing destructive patterns. I work with individuals (children/adolescents/adults), families, couples, and groups. I offer animal-assisted interventions including therapy dogs and equine-assisted mental health sessions.
Lorin S Woolfe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Somers, NY 10589
You will get the benefit of a therapist who has over 30 years experience but who still enjoys the challenge of helping every client explore their issues and find the right solutions and strategies for accomplishing them. I am extremely sensitive to diversity and multi-cultural issues, have dealt with clients from many ethnic groups and speak excellent Spanish. I am also very conversant with workplace issues, having also pursued a corporate career and functioned in that environment.
You will get the benefit of a therapist who has over 30 years experience but who still enjoys the challenge of helping every client explore their issues and find the right solutions and strategies for accomplishing them. I am extremely sensitive to diversity and multi-cultural issues, have dealt with clients from many ethnic groups and speak excellent Spanish. I am also very conversant with workplace issues, having also pursued a corporate career and functioned in that environment.
Jennifer Pritt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Somers, NY 10589
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working with children, adolescents and families for over 15 years, providing counseling and assessment. I believe that treatment should be short, should focus on change and should strive toward emotional and behavioral improvement. My approach generally encompasses Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapies, with strategies provided to support coping skills and emotional regulation. I have had much success working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, phobias and fears, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, relationship issues and parenting concerns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working with children, adolescents and families for over 15 years, providing counseling and assessment. I believe that treatment should be short, should focus on change and should strive toward emotional and behavioral improvement. My approach generally encompasses Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapies, with strategies provided to support coping skills and emotional regulation. I have had much success working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, phobias and fears, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, relationship issues and parenting concerns.
David Goldstein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Somers, NY 10589
Are you having trouble controlling worry? Difficulty with anxiety, maybe depression? You may have trouble concentrating, feel irritable, or have sleep problems. You may have impairment in your relationships, job, or other areas important to you. I use research-proven techniques to help identify and change underlying thoughts and patterns that drive mild to moderate anxiety symptoms. Together we'll lift these very uncomfortable feelings off you. Other areas of specialization include helping children, adolescents, families with all School problems.
Are you having trouble controlling worry? Difficulty with anxiety, maybe depression? You may have trouble concentrating, feel irritable, or have sleep problems. You may have impairment in your relationships, job, or other areas important to you. I use research-proven techniques to help identify and change underlying thoughts and patterns that drive mild to moderate anxiety symptoms. Together we'll lift these very uncomfortable feelings off you. Other areas of specialization include helping children, adolescents, families with all School problems.
Elena Garcia-Davranova
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, MSEd
Verified Verified
Somers, NY 10589
Mrs. Garcia-Davranova works with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds throughout the life span, including children, pre-teens, adolescents and young adults. She works with people struggling with a variety of presenting concerns, including trauma, grief and loss, familial conflict, parenting, attachment and separation, anxiety and depression, school and behavioral challenges, gender and identity exploration as well as major life transitions. She has over ten years of experience as an early childhood educator and holds certification in crisis intervention counseling.
Mrs. Garcia-Davranova works with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds throughout the life span, including children, pre-teens, adolescents and young adults. She works with people struggling with a variety of presenting concerns, including trauma, grief and loss, familial conflict, parenting, attachment and separation, anxiety and depression, school and behavioral challenges, gender and identity exploration as well as major life transitions. She has over ten years of experience as an early childhood educator and holds certification in crisis intervention counseling.
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Mindfully Mental Health Counseling LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
South Salem, NY 10590 (Online Only)
I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) & mindfulness, and I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults, adolescents & families, as well as Play Therapy and behavioral strategies for children (ages 3+).
Discover yourself and work towards your goals. Gain self-acceptance while striving for change. Transform your ability to cope with multiple life stressors and build a life worth living. I can help you with issues such as difficult life changes, stress management, mood instability, social and relationship issues, behavioral and school issues, trauma, and other every day struggles. I offer a collaborative approach that is tailored to your needs, emphasizing your strengths and finding tangible solutions to help you feel more fulfilled. I am dedicated to providing a non-judgmental and safe environment to promote growth and healing.
I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) & mindfulness, and I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults, adolescents & families, as well as Play Therapy and behavioral strategies for children (ages 3+).
Discover yourself and work towards your goals. Gain self-acceptance while striving for change. Transform your ability to cope with multiple life stressors and build a life worth living. I can help you with issues such as difficult life changes, stress management, mood instability, social and relationship issues, behavioral and school issues, trauma, and other every day struggles. I offer a collaborative approach that is tailored to your needs, emphasizing your strengths and finding tangible solutions to help you feel more fulfilled. I am dedicated to providing a non-judgmental and safe environment to promote growth and healing.
Carolyn Grosso
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
I use a combination of talk, Cognitive-Behavioral, and play therapy, in order to build healthy, social skills.
My practice consists of children ages 3-18 who display emotional and/or behavioral symptoms. The majority of my patient population include children suffering from Anxiety (which can involve Separation Anxiety, Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Depression and other mood-related issues, low self-esteem, Attachment Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder and behavioral disturbances. Many of the children I work with come in to address socialization issues, either through 1:1 therapy or through my Social Skills Group for Kids. I specialize in diagnostic evaluations and treatment for pediatric populations.
I use a combination of talk, Cognitive-Behavioral, and play therapy, in order to build healthy, social skills.
My practice consists of children ages 3-18 who display emotional and/or behavioral symptoms. The majority of my patient population include children suffering from Anxiety (which can involve Separation Anxiety, Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Depression and other mood-related issues, low self-esteem, Attachment Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder and behavioral disturbances. Many of the children I work with come in to address socialization issues, either through 1:1 therapy or through my Social Skills Group for Kids. I specialize in diagnostic evaluations and treatment for pediatric populations.
Jessi McKenna
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Katonah, NY 10536
Hi! I'm Jessi, a licensed psychotherapist in NY and CT. I focus on two different types of primary clients. 1) Young women in their 20s-30s focusing on self exploration, transitions, relationships, communication, anxiety and confidence. 2) Children and their parents with a focus on play therapy/techniques, anxiety and parent training. I believe all our actions are derived from previous life experiences and my goal is to support clients in understanding their actions, while learning tools for self growth in both life and parenting. I currently hold sessions both in person and virtually. My office is located in Westchester NY.
Hi! I'm Jessi, a licensed psychotherapist in NY and CT. I focus on two different types of primary clients. 1) Young women in their 20s-30s focusing on self exploration, transitions, relationships, communication, anxiety and confidence. 2) Children and their parents with a focus on play therapy/techniques, anxiety and parent training. I believe all our actions are derived from previous life experiences and my goal is to support clients in understanding their actions, while learning tools for self growth in both life and parenting. I currently hold sessions both in person and virtually. My office is located in Westchester NY.
Marnie Jessica Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
The style used in my practice is a mix of Natural Creativity and Play Therapy based on a Psychodynamic approach.
I work with young children ages 2-16 and their families using Creative Play Therapy and Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy. The areas in which I have worked extensively with children have been Anxiety, Performance Anixiety, Depression, Attention Deficit, Transitional Difficulties, Social Skills, Divorce, Loss, Separation, Anger Managerment and Learning challenges. I conduct individual, family, parent guidance/coparenting and group psychotherapy. I run Divorce, Loss and Social Skills groups for children ages 6-10. I conduct assessments/reports for Family Courts, schools-- CSE, CPSE and a child's readiness for Kindergarten as part of my practice.
The style used in my practice is a mix of Natural Creativity and Play Therapy based on a Psychodynamic approach.
I work with young children ages 2-16 and their families using Creative Play Therapy and Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy. The areas in which I have worked extensively with children have been Anxiety, Performance Anixiety, Depression, Attention Deficit, Transitional Difficulties, Social Skills, Divorce, Loss, Separation, Anger Managerment and Learning challenges. I conduct individual, family, parent guidance/coparenting and group psychotherapy. I run Divorce, Loss and Social Skills groups for children ages 6-10. I conduct assessments/reports for Family Courts, schools-- CSE, CPSE and a child's readiness for Kindergarten as part of my practice.
Cynthia P Puccio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
I am a developmental psychologist and licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience working with young children, teens, adults, and families with a variety of mental health needs including emotional regulation, anxiety, life stressors, relationship challenges, and developmental disorders. I currently work in private practice in Westchester, NY, specializing in psychotherapy, child-centered play therapy, parent-child relationships, and learning differences. I embrace a reflective and strengths-focused model and I am known to be creative, compassionate, and open-minded.
I am a developmental psychologist and licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience working with young children, teens, adults, and families with a variety of mental health needs including emotional regulation, anxiety, life stressors, relationship challenges, and developmental disorders. I currently work in private practice in Westchester, NY, specializing in psychotherapy, child-centered play therapy, parent-child relationships, and learning differences. I embrace a reflective and strengths-focused model and I am known to be creative, compassionate, and open-minded.
Denise Santangelo
Counselor, JD, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Salem, NY 10560
I practice play therapy, art therapy, bibliotherapy and more creative ways to connect with my younger clients.
Spire Therapy LLC Receives 2022 Best of Ridgefield Award! I am so happy you decided to visit my profile. I want to take a moment to acknowledge that since you're here and reading this, you've already made the first & most important step towards embarking on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. I'm humbled by the opportunity to embark on this journey with you. I offer a stable & compassionate helping hand along the way. My approach is simple; whether I'm your individual, couple, or family therapist, I offer a positive experience so we can figure out together how to improve both your life and relationships.
I practice play therapy, art therapy, bibliotherapy and more creative ways to connect with my younger clients.
Spire Therapy LLC Receives 2022 Best of Ridgefield Award! I am so happy you decided to visit my profile. I want to take a moment to acknowledge that since you're here and reading this, you've already made the first & most important step towards embarking on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. I'm humbled by the opportunity to embark on this journey with you. I offer a stable & compassionate helping hand along the way. My approach is simple; whether I'm your individual, couple, or family therapist, I offer a positive experience so we can figure out together how to improve both your life and relationships.
Tarren Pagones
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mahopac, NY 10541
Waitlist for new clients
I am here to support children, adolescents, young adults and parents who are facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family conflict, school conflict (including avoidance), and peer conflict. I am a licensed art therapist who utilizes a combination of psychotherapy, art therapy and/or play therapy to meet my clients needs. I am trained in Attachment Regulation and Competency, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and Circle of Security. I am here to help foster difficult conversations, be reflective, build self-worth, create or enhance coping skills and improve daily living.
I am here to support children, adolescents, young adults and parents who are facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family conflict, school conflict (including avoidance), and peer conflict. I am a licensed art therapist who utilizes a combination of psychotherapy, art therapy and/or play therapy to meet my clients needs. I am trained in Attachment Regulation and Competency, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and Circle of Security. I am here to help foster difficult conversations, be reflective, build self-worth, create or enhance coping skills and improve daily living.
Andrew E Kuhn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Coping skills are important, and I will certainly help you with those. But you want to really live your life, not just get through it. Merely coping is not enough, you want to thrive! That's my working assumption. If you don't think that's possible, that's where our work begins, to figure out how you can regain hope, and the belief that vitality is your birthright. Clearing space for creativity is an important part of the process. Don't have a creative bone in your body, you say? I say you're wrong. Let's talk.
Coping skills are important, and I will certainly help you with those. But you want to really live your life, not just get through it. Merely coping is not enough, you want to thrive! That's my working assumption. If you don't think that's possible, that's where our work begins, to figure out how you can regain hope, and the belief that vitality is your birthright. Clearing space for creativity is an important part of the process. Don't have a creative bone in your body, you say? I say you're wrong. Let's talk.
Head In The Right Direction Counseling Svcs PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MFT, LMHC, LMSW
Verified Verified
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
We are here to help. We have been helping people learn how to make the changes they want since 2008. Feeling lost in life? Increasingly anxious? Relationship woes? Worried about your child or teen? You are not alone. There are other people out here going through the same things too. This is temporary. Please reach out to us. You can call our front desk, email, or reach us through chat or message through our website. A licensed therapist will get back to you. We are in network with most insurance plans, so hopefully that helps you make this important decision easier.
We are here to help. We have been helping people learn how to make the changes they want since 2008. Feeling lost in life? Increasingly anxious? Relationship woes? Worried about your child or teen? You are not alone. There are other people out here going through the same things too. This is temporary. Please reach out to us. You can call our front desk, email, or reach us through chat or message through our website. A licensed therapist will get back to you. We are in network with most insurance plans, so hopefully that helps you make this important decision easier.
Head In the Right Direction Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
We have been helping people learn how to make the changes they want since 2008. Relationship woes? Existential Angst? Have a troubled teen or child in trouble? Feel stuck your life? You are not alone. There are other people out here going through this too. This is temporary. We will reach out to you, discuss your needs, and pair you with a therapist familiar with your needs. Together, you will meet, identify issues, collaborate to create a plan, follow through with some reasonable interventions, and figure out ways to make the changes last.
We have been helping people learn how to make the changes they want since 2008. Relationship woes? Existential Angst? Have a troubled teen or child in trouble? Feel stuck your life? You are not alone. There are other people out here going through this too. This is temporary. We will reach out to you, discuss your needs, and pair you with a therapist familiar with your needs. Together, you will meet, identify issues, collaborate to create a plan, follow through with some reasonable interventions, and figure out ways to make the changes last.
Jaime Roche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Hi, I'm Jaime - therapist, parent coach and author of 'Tummy Troubles', a book for children who are afraid of throwing up. I specialize in treating children, teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, OCD and specific fears/phobias. Parenting an anxious child can be very challenging! Our children's anxiety, OCD and specific fears/phobias can cause us to believe we are doing something wrong. Even worse, it can cause our children to feel like they are as well. Our child's anxiety can make everyday tasks, like going to school, extremely difficult. Family life can become disrupted and parenting can feel overwhelming and stressful.
Hi, I'm Jaime - therapist, parent coach and author of 'Tummy Troubles', a book for children who are afraid of throwing up. I specialize in treating children, teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, OCD and specific fears/phobias. Parenting an anxious child can be very challenging! Our children's anxiety, OCD and specific fears/phobias can cause us to believe we are doing something wrong. Even worse, it can cause our children to feel like they are as well. Our child's anxiety can make everyday tasks, like going to school, extremely difficult. Family life can become disrupted and parenting can feel overwhelming and stressful.
Lisa Pelton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Mount Kisco, NY 10549 (Online Only)
Finding a good match between yourself and a treatment provider is an important, and sometimes anxiety producing part of this process. I am very willing to help you find the right strategy for your needs, work closely at defining goals together and continuing to assess your needs and personal goals throughout the course of our work together.
Finding a good match between yourself and a treatment provider is an important, and sometimes anxiety producing part of this process. I am very willing to help you find the right strategy for your needs, work closely at defining goals together and continuing to assess your needs and personal goals throughout the course of our work together.
Shirley Azoulai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
My clients often tell me that they have worked with others in the past that did not understand them and express great relief that they have found their way to me. I am here for you and I am ready to help. Whatever you are going through I believe I can offer you the guidance and understanding that you are searching for. I have years of experience working with people just like you who need to be heard and not judged, people who want change and results that will improve their lives. You will find that I am perceptive and empathetic and get to the heart of the matter quickly. Take a look at my 5 star reviews on Google & ZocDoc.
My clients often tell me that they have worked with others in the past that did not understand them and express great relief that they have found their way to me. I am here for you and I am ready to help. Whatever you are going through I believe I can offer you the guidance and understanding that you are searching for. I have years of experience working with people just like you who need to be heard and not judged, people who want change and results that will improve their lives. You will find that I am perceptive and empathetic and get to the heart of the matter quickly. Take a look at my 5 star reviews on Google & ZocDoc.
Angela Garofalo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Katonah, NY 10536
I’m so excited to be re-launching my private practice—now with a different spin —after eleven long years. Why the hiatus? Well, life unfolded in an unexpected way. If you are a parent of a child with autism, a developmental disorder, or other special needs, I have a feeling you know exactly what I’m talking about. Whereas in the past I worked as a therapist for children with severe emotional disturbances, I now feel a different calling. My mission is to help your family emotionally process your child’s diagnosis and assist you in finding the services you need for your child and your family to thrive.
I’m so excited to be re-launching my private practice—now with a different spin —after eleven long years. Why the hiatus? Well, life unfolded in an unexpected way. If you are a parent of a child with autism, a developmental disorder, or other special needs, I have a feeling you know exactly what I’m talking about. Whereas in the past I worked as a therapist for children with severe emotional disturbances, I now feel a different calling. My mission is to help your family emotionally process your child’s diagnosis and assist you in finding the services you need for your child and your family to thrive.
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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.