Play Therapy in Loveland, OH
I understand what it feels like to struggle—and to heal. My own journey through mental health challenges inspired me to become a therapist and support others in finding their way forward. I work with children and adolescents who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. Whether it's building confidence, developing coping skills, or learning how to talk about big feelings, I offer a safe space where young clients can grow, heal, and be heard. You're not alone—and together, we can take the next step.
I understand what it feels like to struggle—and to heal. My own journey through mental health challenges inspired me to become a therapist and support others in finding their way forward. I work with children and adolescents who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. Whether it's building confidence, developing coping skills, or learning how to talk about big feelings, I offer a safe space where young clients can grow, heal, and be heard. You're not alone—and together, we can take the next step.
At Hope Restored Counseling Services, our approach is both compassionate and goal-oriented, focusing on thoughtful exploration of the problem, and more importantly, change. Based on years of experience working with individuals and families in a therapeutic setting, we've found that each individual, regardless of their challenges, has the capacity for hope, choice and change.
At Hope Restored Counseling Services, our approach is both compassionate and goal-oriented, focusing on thoughtful exploration of the problem, and more importantly, change. Based on years of experience working with individuals and families in a therapeutic setting, we've found that each individual, regardless of their challenges, has the capacity for hope, choice and change.
As human beings, we all have a different perspective on life and what it has to offer. In counseling, we can process those emotions together and see if we can make the negatives into positives. I believe in building a strong and trustful rapport within each session to allow the safe space that you may need. In counseling and everyday life, you are allowed to feel what you feel.
As human beings, we all have a different perspective on life and what it has to offer. In counseling, we can process those emotions together and see if we can make the negatives into positives. I believe in building a strong and trustful rapport within each session to allow the safe space that you may need. In counseling and everyday life, you are allowed to feel what you feel.
I help children and teens express themselves, build emotional skills, and grow confidence using creative, play-based, and drama therapy approaches.
Many kids and teens communicate best through play and imagination rather than conversation alone. Sessions with me are developmentally appropriate and may include storytelling, role- play, art, movement, or other creative activities designed to support emotional awareness, coping skills, and self-expression.
I help children and teens express themselves, build emotional skills, and grow confidence using creative, play-based, and drama therapy approaches.
Many kids and teens communicate best through play and imagination rather than conversation alone. Sessions with me are developmentally appropriate and may include storytelling, role- play, art, movement, or other creative activities designed to support emotional awareness, coping skills, and self-expression.
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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.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or other difficult situations? We can help you find hope, reach your goals, and enjoy the abundance of life for which you were created. Contact us today to schdeule your first apointment, where we help you find the right therapist for you.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or other difficult situations? We can help you find hope, reach your goals, and enjoy the abundance of life for which you were created. Contact us today to schdeule your first apointment, where we help you find the right therapist for you.
I provide short-term and long-term psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents. Men and Women seek help for many reasons: feeling anxious, depressed, or feeling unhappy with yourself or aspects of your life that are interfering with work and relationships. Or you could be a parent who is worried about their child's behavior or mood. Drawing on my experience and training, I can offer you an approach to therapy that is tailored to your unique personality and concerns. We can work together to help you achieve significant and lasting changes in your life.
I provide short-term and long-term psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents. Men and Women seek help for many reasons: feeling anxious, depressed, or feeling unhappy with yourself or aspects of your life that are interfering with work and relationships. Or you could be a parent who is worried about their child's behavior or mood. Drawing on my experience and training, I can offer you an approach to therapy that is tailored to your unique personality and concerns. We can work together to help you achieve significant and lasting changes in your life.
When our experiences include overwhelming circumstances, difficult relationships, unmet needs, or harm, they can leave a lasting impact on how we understand ourselves, connect with others, and respond to the world around us, no matter our age. I offer a steady and collaborative space where your story is approached with curiosity, compassion, and respect.
When our experiences include overwhelming circumstances, difficult relationships, unmet needs, or harm, they can leave a lasting impact on how we understand ourselves, connect with others, and respond to the world around us, no matter our age. I offer a steady and collaborative space where your story is approached with curiosity, compassion, and respect.
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.
Have you been carrying more than you let people see? Maybe you’ve been trying to stay productive, keep it together, or push through for everyone else, but inside, something feels heavy, stuck, or quietly overwhelming. If you’re wrestling with anxiety, depression, shame, self‑judgment, or a sense of meaninglessness, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to sort through it by yourself. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be real, supported enough to take risks, and empowered enough to grow into a life that feels grounded, connected, and authentically yours.
Have you been carrying more than you let people see? Maybe you’ve been trying to stay productive, keep it together, or push through for everyone else, but inside, something feels heavy, stuck, or quietly overwhelming. If you’re wrestling with anxiety, depression, shame, self‑judgment, or a sense of meaninglessness, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to sort through it by yourself. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be real, supported enough to take risks, and empowered enough to grow into a life that feels grounded, connected, and authentically yours.
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Hi! My name is Nikki. I have dedicated my life to helping others. I have been a Licensed Social Worker for over 30+ years and have experience working with individuals, couples and groups- including children, teens, adults and seniors. Drawing from a diverse array of educational, career and life experience, I provide person-centered, holistic therapy with genuine care and confidentiality. I am Happy 2 Help you along your journey to find balance and mental wellness.
Hi! My name is Nikki. I have dedicated my life to helping others. I have been a Licensed Social Worker for over 30+ years and have experience working with individuals, couples and groups- including children, teens, adults and seniors. Drawing from a diverse array of educational, career and life experience, I provide person-centered, holistic therapy with genuine care and confidentiality. I am Happy 2 Help you along your journey to find balance and mental wellness.
The Ctr for Conscious Community
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, ACHT, CPTL, CRMP, ORDM
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You’ve survived trauma, addiction, or overwhelming life experiences—but survival isn’t enough anymore. Anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional reactivity, or numbness may still run your life. You don’t want surface-level coping skills—you want deep, lasting transformation. You’re not looking for a quick fix—you’re ready to do the work required for meaningful change. You’re ready to face what’s unresolved, regulate your nervous system, and step into a more integrated, empowered version of yourself.
You’ve survived trauma, addiction, or overwhelming life experiences—but survival isn’t enough anymore. Anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional reactivity, or numbness may still run your life. You don’t want surface-level coping skills—you want deep, lasting transformation. You’re not looking for a quick fix—you’re ready to do the work required for meaningful change. You’re ready to face what’s unresolved, regulate your nervous system, and step into a more integrated, empowered version of yourself.
My favorite quote is from The Little Prince, "the eyes are blind. One must look with the heart." Often in the midst of our pain and struggle we react to circumstances with little or no thought. We allow ourselves to be directed by the world instead of identifying what we need and know in our heart. To identify what we need, know what our heart wants, and have a plan to follow is what therapy is all about. We must work through the pain to identify these things; accept that we deserve them, and develop a plan to achieve them.
My favorite quote is from The Little Prince, "the eyes are blind. One must look with the heart." Often in the midst of our pain and struggle we react to circumstances with little or no thought. We allow ourselves to be directed by the world instead of identifying what we need and know in our heart. To identify what we need, know what our heart wants, and have a plan to follow is what therapy is all about. We must work through the pain to identify these things; accept that we deserve them, and develop a plan to achieve them.
You don't have to be defined by what you've been through. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven, effective therapy for overcoming the distress of past trauma. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR helps your brain's natural healing process to "unstick" and reprocess traumatic memories.
You don't have to be defined by what you've been through. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven, effective therapy for overcoming the distress of past trauma. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR helps your brain's natural healing process to "unstick" and reprocess traumatic memories.
As a Play Therapist, I strongly believe in the therapeutic powers of play.
Each individual has their own story outside of their challenges and struggles. We are taught so much if we just slow down and experience someone else's worldview. Children especially, need someone to accept them as they are and help them flourish socially and emotionally. This is the core of my practice; to celebrate each unique individual and help them become better versions of themselves. While I am most passionate about helping young children, I also have experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, behavioral and/or emotional concerns, social skills development, attention difficulties, grief and loss, children and families
As a Play Therapist, I strongly believe in the therapeutic powers of play.
Each individual has their own story outside of their challenges and struggles. We are taught so much if we just slow down and experience someone else's worldview. Children especially, need someone to accept them as they are and help them flourish socially and emotionally. This is the core of my practice; to celebrate each unique individual and help them become better versions of themselves. While I am most passionate about helping young children, I also have experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, behavioral and/or emotional concerns, social skills development, attention difficulties, grief and loss, children and families
I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I have extensive experience (over 18 years) working with children and adolescents with attention and behavior problems, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum symptoms, social issues, learning and school-related issues, and adjustment problems. I believe collaborating with schools, family members and other treatment providers is an important component of comprehensive treatment. The relationship between a therapist and client is often one of the most important factors in change, so I work hard to put my clients at ease from the first session.
I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I have extensive experience (over 18 years) working with children and adolescents with attention and behavior problems, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum symptoms, social issues, learning and school-related issues, and adjustment problems. I believe collaborating with schools, family members and other treatment providers is an important component of comprehensive treatment. The relationship between a therapist and client is often one of the most important factors in change, so I work hard to put my clients at ease from the first session.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or unresolved childhood trauma? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, sexual addiction, pornography addiction, and emotional pain from past experiences. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can heal, regain control, and start living the full life you were meant to live. With a background as both a pastor and therapist, I bring a compassionate, understanding approach to therapy. I use evidence based, personalized strategies to help you overcome the issues you’re facing.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or unresolved childhood trauma? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, sexual addiction, pornography addiction, and emotional pain from past experiences. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can heal, regain control, and start living the full life you were meant to live. With a background as both a pastor and therapist, I bring a compassionate, understanding approach to therapy. I use evidence based, personalized strategies to help you overcome the issues you’re facing.
For younger clients, I integrate play-based interventions, bibliotherapy and art-based interventions to engage children in communication.
My passion lies in helping young minds navigate the complex emotions we all face. I aim to foster a supportive environment where individuals who are experiencing overwhelming feelings of worry, sadness, or hopelessness feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives. Whether it's navigating academic stress, peer relationships, or life transitions, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive support tailored to each stage of development.
For younger clients, I integrate play-based interventions, bibliotherapy and art-based interventions to engage children in communication.
My passion lies in helping young minds navigate the complex emotions we all face. I aim to foster a supportive environment where individuals who are experiencing overwhelming feelings of worry, sadness, or hopelessness feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives. Whether it's navigating academic stress, peer relationships, or life transitions, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive support tailored to each stage of development.
Amy Hauer - ADHD, Autistic, AuDHD, Gifted Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Online Only
You've tried therapy and something essential kept getting missed — because the approach was built for a different kind of brain. Maybe you were never diagnosed. Maybe you were, but weren't given the right strategies for your ADHD, Autistic, or AuDHD self. Maybe no clinician has ever accounted for the intensity and complexity of life as a gifted adult, the gap between how capable you appear and how much everything actually costs. I'm an ADHD therapist with nearly 20 years working with neurodivergent adults. Managing isn't the same as living. You know that — and some part of you has never stopped looking for something better.
You've tried therapy and something essential kept getting missed — because the approach was built for a different kind of brain. Maybe you were never diagnosed. Maybe you were, but weren't given the right strategies for your ADHD, Autistic, or AuDHD self. Maybe no clinician has ever accounted for the intensity and complexity of life as a gifted adult, the gap between how capable you appear and how much everything actually costs. I'm an ADHD therapist with nearly 20 years working with neurodivergent adults. Managing isn't the same as living. You know that — and some part of you has never stopped looking for something better.
As a veteran, husband and father, I understand the challenges that come with Balancing life's demands, while facing personnel struggles. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, resilience, and a commitment to helping others navigate difficult seasons. I have extensive experience supporting individuals through addiction, depression, and anxiety, and I strive to create a safe Judgement-free space where healing and growth may take place.
As a veteran, husband and father, I understand the challenges that come with Balancing life's demands, while facing personnel struggles. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, resilience, and a commitment to helping others navigate difficult seasons. I have extensive experience supporting individuals through addiction, depression, and anxiety, and I strive to create a safe Judgement-free space where healing and growth may take place.
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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.