Play Therapy in Lebanon, OH
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to helping individuals lead more fulfilled, balanced and emotionally healthy lives. Whether you're struggling to stay focused, manage time, calm racing thoughts or simply just looking for guidance on how to cope with life's ups and downs, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with children, teens, young adults and families who are ready to better understand themselves, build on their strengths, and find new ways to thrive. Therapy is your space to slow down, breathe, and begin untangling what feels impossible to manage alone.
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to helping individuals lead more fulfilled, balanced and emotionally healthy lives. Whether you're struggling to stay focused, manage time, calm racing thoughts or simply just looking for guidance on how to cope with life's ups and downs, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with children, teens, young adults and families who are ready to better understand themselves, build on their strengths, and find new ways to thrive. Therapy is your space to slow down, breathe, and begin untangling what feels impossible to manage alone.
I use play-based techniques along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help children express themselves, build emotional awareness, and develop healthier coping skills.
I work with young children, preteens, and their families who are navigating behavioral concerns, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, or diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Many families come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to best support their child. I provide a consistent, supportive space where children can better understand their emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills and confidence. I also partner closely with caregivers to develop practical strategies that support progress at home, school, and in everyday life.
I use play-based techniques along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help children express themselves, build emotional awareness, and develop healthier coping skills.
I work with young children, preteens, and their families who are navigating behavioral concerns, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, or diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Many families come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to best support their child. I provide a consistent, supportive space where children can better understand their emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills and confidence. I also partner closely with caregivers to develop practical strategies that support progress at home, school, and in everyday life.
When our experiences include unmet needs, difficult relationships, or overwhelming circumstances, they can leave a lasting impact on how we understand ourselves, connect with others, and respond to the world around us. Therapy can provide an opportunity to safely explore these experiences, consider how they have affected you, and develop a deeper understanding of the patterns and habits that have emerged over time. Through this process, you can create more flexibility in how you respond, with greater alignment to your values and what matters most to you.
When our experiences include unmet needs, difficult relationships, or overwhelming circumstances, they can leave a lasting impact on how we understand ourselves, connect with others, and respond to the world around us. Therapy can provide an opportunity to safely explore these experiences, consider how they have affected you, and develop a deeper understanding of the patterns and habits that have emerged over time. Through this process, you can create more flexibility in how you respond, with greater alignment to your values and what matters most to you.
I use CBT, DBT, and play therapy to support emotional regulation, insight, and resilience.
I help my clients heal from trauma, manage emotions, and build healthier coping skills. Together, we work through challenges like ADHD, addiction, and anger with compassion and evidence-based care—creating space for growth, balance, and lasting change.
I use CBT, DBT, and play therapy to support emotional regulation, insight, and resilience.
I help my clients heal from trauma, manage emotions, and build healthier coping skills. Together, we work through challenges like ADHD, addiction, and anger with compassion and evidence-based care—creating space for growth, balance, and lasting change.
I combine elements of play, CBT, mindfulness and solution focused therapy.
I am an LSW who primarily works with children ages 3+ as well as adolescents & adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, and Autism Spectrum concerns. I support parents & families by helping them better understand their children.
I combine elements of play, CBT, mindfulness and solution focused therapy.
I am an LSW who primarily works with children ages 3+ as well as adolescents & adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, and Autism Spectrum concerns. I support parents & families by helping them better understand their children.
Journey Well, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
It is a privilege to share in another person's journey! Our Journey Well, LLC counselors have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings. We are passionate about providing people with the opportunity to discover their strengths and grow in ways they may not have envisioned for themselves. Within a caring environment, we work together to identify and explore issues that get in the way of more rewarding experiences in life. Utilizing strategies best suited for you, we develop ways to move you beyond those roadblocks and toward the path of greater fulfillment.
It is a privilege to share in another person's journey! Our Journey Well, LLC counselors have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings. We are passionate about providing people with the opportunity to discover their strengths and grow in ways they may not have envisioned for themselves. Within a caring environment, we work together to identify and explore issues that get in the way of more rewarding experiences in life. Utilizing strategies best suited for you, we develop ways to move you beyond those roadblocks and toward the path of greater fulfillment.
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Emely Jones, Mindful Mending LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I’m Emely Jones. I'm a passionate and empathetic mental health therapist who believes in the power of personal growth, healing, health, and a little humor (when appropriate). I'm dedicated to fostering a warm, friendly environment, by working alongside clients to unlock their inner resilience and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. I'm also a married mom of a wonderful 2-year-old son. Some of my preferred mental health coping skills include great sleep, kitchen concerts (I love to sing), exercise, a good mystery novel or TV show, a healthy meal, and a cozy meditation.
Hi! I’m Emely Jones. I'm a passionate and empathetic mental health therapist who believes in the power of personal growth, healing, health, and a little humor (when appropriate). I'm dedicated to fostering a warm, friendly environment, by working alongside clients to unlock their inner resilience and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. I'm also a married mom of a wonderful 2-year-old son. Some of my preferred mental health coping skills include great sleep, kitchen concerts (I love to sing), exercise, a good mystery novel or TV show, a healthy meal, and a cozy meditation.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
At Center for Wellness, we believe healing happens in connection — with yourself, with others, and within a supportive community. Our practice is home to a diverse team of compassionate therapists, each bringing unique expertise but a shared commitment to helping you feel seen, heard, and understood.
We know that life’s challenges can take many forms — from trauma, PTSD, and substance use struggles to anxiety, depression, relational challenges, or the stress of simply navigating everyday life. Whatever you’re facing, there is someone here who can walk alongside you with care and guidance.
At Center for Wellness, we believe healing happens in connection — with yourself, with others, and within a supportive community. Our practice is home to a diverse team of compassionate therapists, each bringing unique expertise but a shared commitment to helping you feel seen, heard, and understood.
We know that life’s challenges can take many forms — from trauma, PTSD, and substance use struggles to anxiety, depression, relational challenges, or the stress of simply navigating everyday life. Whatever you’re facing, there is someone here who can walk alongside you with care and guidance.
I utilize an integrative, trauma-informed approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Play Therapy techniques, and Art Therapy techniques to meet each client’s unique needs.
I am an adolescent trauma professional with over 12 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and their families. I predominantly serve children and families under the age of 18 and have extensive experience working with young children, teens, and caregivers navigating a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns.
My clinical background includes working with children and families who have experienced significant changes in family dynamics, trauma, anxiety and depression, behavioral challenges, developmental delays, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, and transitions into college.
I utilize an integrative, trauma-informed approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Play Therapy techniques, and Art Therapy techniques to meet each client’s unique needs.
I am an adolescent trauma professional with over 12 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and their families. I predominantly serve children and families under the age of 18 and have extensive experience working with young children, teens, and caregivers navigating a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns.
My clinical background includes working with children and families who have experienced significant changes in family dynamics, trauma, anxiety and depression, behavioral challenges, developmental delays, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, and transitions into college.
You might think it is impossible to heal and overcome what you are facing. You might believe you are too broken, unworthy, unlovable, and ready to give up. Whether it be anxiety from unmanageable stress, depression, trauma, divorce, a death, or just trouble with navigating through life....there is hope! You can recover and heal! Broken vessels are often the ones that shine the brightest!
You might think it is impossible to heal and overcome what you are facing. You might believe you are too broken, unworthy, unlovable, and ready to give up. Whether it be anxiety from unmanageable stress, depression, trauma, divorce, a death, or just trouble with navigating through life....there is hope! You can recover and heal! Broken vessels are often the ones that shine the brightest!
I do not believe in a one-size fits all therapeutic model. I believe that we were each created with unique characteristics and given circumstances that need individual attention. I am strategic in session planning and in helping clients based on their specific symptoms and needs. With a holistic approach, I help my clients to create individualized treatment plans that will assist in breaking free from destructive thinking and behaviors while creating an increased sense of peace and balance in mental, physical, and spiritual health. I am a Developmental and Relational Trauma Therapist with a primacy focus on trauma and anxiety.
I do not believe in a one-size fits all therapeutic model. I believe that we were each created with unique characteristics and given circumstances that need individual attention. I am strategic in session planning and in helping clients based on their specific symptoms and needs. With a holistic approach, I help my clients to create individualized treatment plans that will assist in breaking free from destructive thinking and behaviors while creating an increased sense of peace and balance in mental, physical, and spiritual health. I am a Developmental and Relational Trauma Therapist with a primacy focus on trauma and anxiety.
Maybe you’ve struggled with infertility and are asking, "Why can’t my body do what it’s supposed to?" Or perhaps you’re pregnant or postpartum and thinking, "I thought this would feel different." You may find yourself wondering why this feels so much harder than you expected—questioning your body, your emotions, or even yourself. You might feel overwhelmed, scared, or disconnected—wondering if something is wrong with you, or if you’re cut out for this. At the same time, you may feel alone in what you’re going through, with a quiet pressure: "I should be enjoying this… so why don’t I?"
Maybe you’ve struggled with infertility and are asking, "Why can’t my body do what it’s supposed to?" Or perhaps you’re pregnant or postpartum and thinking, "I thought this would feel different." You may find yourself wondering why this feels so much harder than you expected—questioning your body, your emotions, or even yourself. You might feel overwhelmed, scared, or disconnected—wondering if something is wrong with you, or if you’re cut out for this. At the same time, you may feel alone in what you’re going through, with a quiet pressure: "I should be enjoying this… so why don’t I?"
Welcome!
I look forward to meeting you online and working together to help you regain balance in life. I bring over 35 years of experience with children, families, and individuals—30 years as a Youth Minister and 15 years in community mental health.
In our sessions, I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore how thoughts impact emotions and behaviors. I also enjoy incorporating mindfulness and spirituality to help you discover your purpose and create a more meaningful, balanced life.
Welcome!
I look forward to meeting you online and working together to help you regain balance in life. I bring over 35 years of experience with children, families, and individuals—30 years as a Youth Minister and 15 years in community mental health.
In our sessions, I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore how thoughts impact emotions and behaviors. I also enjoy incorporating mindfulness and spirituality to help you discover your purpose and create a more meaningful, balanced life.
Recognizing that children often express themselves in ways beyond words, Brittany integrates expressive interventions such as art, play, and creative activities into therapy.
With six years of experience working with children, Brittany is passionate about helping young clients navigate emotional and behavioral challenges in a supportive and engaging environment. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundation, Brittany helps children develop healthy coping skills, build emotional resilience, and foster positive thoughts.
Recognizing that children often express themselves in ways beyond words, Brittany integrates expressive interventions such as art, play, and creative activities into therapy.
With six years of experience working with children, Brittany is passionate about helping young clients navigate emotional and behavioral challenges in a supportive and engaging environment. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundation, Brittany helps children develop healthy coping skills, build emotional resilience, and foster positive thoughts.
Mindfully - Fairfield OH
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LISW, LMFT, MSW
4 Endorsed
Fairfield, OH 45014
Mindfully is a leading full-service mental health practice in Ohio, offering comprehensive services for children, teens, and adults. Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, child and teen therapy, and psychiatry services (medication management). Mindfully provides high quality care personalized to your needs, as well as specialized care such as DBT, EMDR, and more.
Mindfully is a leading full-service mental health practice in Ohio, offering comprehensive services for children, teens, and adults. Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, child and teen therapy, and psychiatry services (medication management). Mindfully provides high quality care personalized to your needs, as well as specialized care such as DBT, EMDR, and more.
I provide a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to therapy for individuals ages 7 and up. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma responses, and life transitions, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based, DBT, Trauma focused strategies, and nervous system education to help clients better understand their patterns and build practical coping tools.
My goal is to create a space where you feel both supported and challenged—safe enough to be honest and empowered enough to grow. Together, we work toward meaningful, lasting change rather than just short-term symptom relief.
I provide a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to therapy for individuals ages 7 and up. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma responses, and life transitions, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based, DBT, Trauma focused strategies, and nervous system education to help clients better understand their patterns and build practical coping tools.
My goal is to create a space where you feel both supported and challenged—safe enough to be honest and empowered enough to grow. Together, we work toward meaningful, lasting change rather than just short-term symptom relief.
Learn2Thrive is a boutique mental health practice located in Cincinnati (Kenwood), OH. We provide therapy, life coaching, and consultation to individuals, couples, families and groups. We offer customized educational presentations and consultations to organizations and groups on a variety of mental health issues. We want to promote emotional well-being in all arenas so that individuals, families, organizations, and communities can learn to thrive.
Learn2Thrive is a boutique mental health practice located in Cincinnati (Kenwood), OH. We provide therapy, life coaching, and consultation to individuals, couples, families and groups. We offer customized educational presentations and consultations to organizations and groups on a variety of mental health issues. We want to promote emotional well-being in all arenas so that individuals, families, organizations, and communities can learn to thrive.
My therapeutic toolkit is eclectic & trauma-focused: Person-Centered, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Multicultural.
I specialize in supporting adults, teens, and children ages 6 to 65 years of age navigating personal trauma, everyday life experiences, and healingat your own pace. Grounded in Person-Centered and Trauma-Informed principles, our work is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
My therapeutic toolkit is eclectic & trauma-focused: Person-Centered, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Multicultural.
I specialize in supporting adults, teens, and children ages 6 to 65 years of age navigating personal trauma, everyday life experiences, and healingat your own pace. Grounded in Person-Centered and Trauma-Informed principles, our work is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Life is sometimes overwhelmingly heavy. The seemingly random moments of increased heart rate and shortness of breath. The feeling of drowning (and sometimes floating) that fogs your mind. The inability to make a clear decision - or just rushing through a decision because you can’t think clearly anyway. The having to backtrack because “Wait..what just happened?” The lack of appetite and sleepless nights. The increased appetite and the deepest sleep after the tears. It's all just exhausting. How much would you treasure having a clear mind again?
Life is sometimes overwhelmingly heavy. The seemingly random moments of increased heart rate and shortness of breath. The feeling of drowning (and sometimes floating) that fogs your mind. The inability to make a clear decision - or just rushing through a decision because you can’t think clearly anyway. The having to backtrack because “Wait..what just happened?” The lack of appetite and sleepless nights. The increased appetite and the deepest sleep after the tears. It's all just exhausting. How much would you treasure having a clear mind again?
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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.