Play Therapy in Middletown, OH
Do you feel like the trauma in your life has defined you and hindered the person you would like to be? Look no further through specialized trauma treatments we aim to improve daily functioning and decrease any unwanted symptoms through reprocessing traumatic events.
Do you feel like the trauma in your life has defined you and hindered the person you would like to be? Look no further through specialized trauma treatments we aim to improve daily functioning and decrease any unwanted symptoms through reprocessing traumatic events.
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.
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.
I am passionate about helping individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms learn how to design and live a life worth living. I have worked with clients of different ages, spanning from toddlerhood to middle-age. I have certification in addressing religious trauma.
I am passionate about helping individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms learn how to design and live a life worth living. I have worked with clients of different ages, spanning from toddlerhood to middle-age. I have certification in addressing religious trauma.
I've received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, EMDR, & art/ play modalities.
Hi, I’m Caitlin! I offer flexible scheduling (including weekends!) & affordable Christian focused virtual counseling.
I am a dual-credentialed Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) & an Independent Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I've received training in EMDR & working toward certification. My primary experience & passion is working w/ children & teens along with supporting their family, young adults, women, & people w/ disabilities. I also offer Christian counseling upon request, allowing faith & the Holy Spirit to guide our time together. Lastly, I have a special interest in treating spiritual trauma & abuse.
I've received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, EMDR, & art/ play modalities.
Hi, I’m Caitlin! I offer flexible scheduling (including weekends!) & affordable Christian focused virtual counseling.
I am a dual-credentialed Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) & an Independent Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I've received training in EMDR & working toward certification. My primary experience & passion is working w/ children & teens along with supporting their family, young adults, women, & people w/ disabilities. I also offer Christian counseling upon request, allowing faith & the Holy Spirit to guide our time together. Lastly, I have a special interest in treating spiritual trauma & abuse.
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I have worked with a variety of clients ages ranging from 6 to young adulthood. I work well with clients seeking help for anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioral issues and ADHD. I have experience in a variety of settings such as inpatient, outpatient, school-based, and the psychiatric emergency department.
I have worked with a variety of clients ages ranging from 6 to young adulthood. I work well with clients seeking help for anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioral issues and ADHD. I have experience in a variety of settings such as inpatient, outpatient, school-based, and the psychiatric emergency department.
Life can present us with difficulties and events that challenge our well-being and impact our ability to manage our life circumstances. There are times when we need guidance, support or assistance with processing these events, our thoughts and feelings, or help with making difficult life decisions. I provide counseling and therapy with a warm, caring and empathic approach. I highly value patient confidentiality, trust, understanding, and recovery. I believe that it is -in -and through the strong working relationship that develops between the client and the counselor that the healing of issues is achieved and the clients' goals are mastered.
Life can present us with difficulties and events that challenge our well-being and impact our ability to manage our life circumstances. There are times when we need guidance, support or assistance with processing these events, our thoughts and feelings, or help with making difficult life decisions. I provide counseling and therapy with a warm, caring and empathic approach. I highly value patient confidentiality, trust, understanding, and recovery. I believe that it is -in -and through the strong working relationship that develops between the client and the counselor that the healing of issues is achieved and the clients' goals are mastered.
Kerri McLaughlin
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Hamilton, OH 45013
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with more than 15 years' experience working with children and families throughout Butler County. My practice is currently located in the city of Hamilton and provides play-based counseling services to children and youth ages 5-20. Please contact me to ask any questions or to make an appointment.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with more than 15 years' experience working with children and families throughout Butler County. My practice is currently located in the city of Hamilton and provides play-based counseling services to children and youth ages 5-20. Please contact me to ask any questions or to make an appointment.
I utilize attachment theory, play therapy techniques, CBT, and TF-CBT through my practice; though I acknowledge therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and I am eager to work with you to determine how to best make therapy work for you.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, but I am especially passionate about working with children, families, and caregivers. I have experience working with children and adolescents with autism, families involved in the foster care system, and children who have experienced trauma. I would love to help your family navigate behavioral issues, emotional regulation, healing from traumatic experiences, and strengthening communication skills within the family unit.
I utilize attachment theory, play therapy techniques, CBT, and TF-CBT through my practice; though I acknowledge therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and I am eager to work with you to determine how to best make therapy work for you.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, but I am especially passionate about working with children, families, and caregivers. I have experience working with children and adolescents with autism, families involved in the foster care system, and children who have experienced trauma. I would love to help your family navigate behavioral issues, emotional regulation, healing from traumatic experiences, and strengthening communication skills within the family unit.
Specialties: Behavioral modification Anxiety Depression Mood disorders , life coaching/dealing with life changes, Adjustment disorders Anger management Child abuse/neglect victims Divorce/blended families Stress management Family therapy Grief LGBTQ+ issues Play therapy Trauma/PTSD.
I’m a Licensed Social Worker in Ohio and Kentucky with extensive experience working with children, teens, families, and individuals seeking support and guidance. My practice is rooted in helping you uncover and build upon your unique strengths, ensuring that each session is a step toward your personal growth and well-being. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, adjustment issues, or other concerns, I am here to help guide you through your journey with empathy and respect.
Specialties: Behavioral modification Anxiety Depression Mood disorders , life coaching/dealing with life changes, Adjustment disorders Anger management Child abuse/neglect victims Divorce/blended families Stress management Family therapy Grief LGBTQ+ issues Play therapy Trauma/PTSD.
I’m a Licensed Social Worker in Ohio and Kentucky with extensive experience working with children, teens, families, and individuals seeking support and guidance. My practice is rooted in helping you uncover and build upon your unique strengths, ensuring that each session is a step toward your personal growth and well-being. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, adjustment issues, or other concerns, I am here to help guide you through your journey with empathy and respect.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards positive change. Please know that I appreciate & respect clients from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, sexuality, socioeconomic background, ethnicity, & religion. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, traditional & modern families/couples. Because therapy is not “one size fits all,” I utilize more of an eclectic approach to the process, and treat every client as the unique individual that YOU are.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards positive change. Please know that I appreciate & respect clients from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, sexuality, socioeconomic background, ethnicity, & religion. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, traditional & modern families/couples. Because therapy is not “one size fits all,” I utilize more of an eclectic approach to the process, and treat every client as the unique individual that YOU are.
We all need an objective listener without judgement. Hi there I'm Dionna and I am looking forward to meeting new clients who are ready to prioritize their mental and emotional health.
Are you finding yourself feeling lost and unsure how to address stressors in your life? Well, I as a mental health professional am passionately dedicated to the emotional well-being of myself and others and value the importance and benefits of Talk Therapy. I am very experienced and comfortable with working with clients who struggle with racial/ethnicity identity challenges/stressors.
We all need an objective listener without judgement. Hi there I'm Dionna and I am looking forward to meeting new clients who are ready to prioritize their mental and emotional health.
Are you finding yourself feeling lost and unsure how to address stressors in your life? Well, I as a mental health professional am passionately dedicated to the emotional well-being of myself and others and value the importance and benefits of Talk Therapy. I am very experienced and comfortable with working with clients who struggle with racial/ethnicity identity challenges/stressors.
I am a counselor who focuses on working as a team with clients in order to grow into their authentic, best selves and rewriting their own personal story. As an LGBTQIA+ person myself and parent to an LGBTQIA+ teenager, creating a safe place is my utmost priority for clients who may not feel as if other spaces are welcoming or understanding of your personal story. I focus primarily on Narrative and Multicultural therapeutic practices with a solid foundation in Person Centered to make sure that I am listening to your complete story from the best source; You.
I am a counselor who focuses on working as a team with clients in order to grow into their authentic, best selves and rewriting their own personal story. As an LGBTQIA+ person myself and parent to an LGBTQIA+ teenager, creating a safe place is my utmost priority for clients who may not feel as if other spaces are welcoming or understanding of your personal story. I focus primarily on Narrative and Multicultural therapeutic practices with a solid foundation in Person Centered to make sure that I am listening to your complete story from the best source; You.
Shane Everett Harphant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LSW, LICDC
1 Endorsed
Fairborn, OH 45324
My ideal client is someone who is ready to make sense of their story and move toward healing, even if they don’t yet know where to start. They may be carrying the weight of anxiety, loss, trauma, or self-doubt, and want to feel grounded, capable, and connected again. As a therapist and social worker, and as someone who has walked through my own difficult seasons, I understand that growth often begins in the moments we feel most uncertain. My goal is to help clients rediscover their strength, gain clarity, and create meaningful change that allows them to move beyond survival into a life of purpose and self-acceptance.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to make sense of their story and move toward healing, even if they don’t yet know where to start. They may be carrying the weight of anxiety, loss, trauma, or self-doubt, and want to feel grounded, capable, and connected again. As a therapist and social worker, and as someone who has walked through my own difficult seasons, I understand that growth often begins in the moments we feel most uncertain. My goal is to help clients rediscover their strength, gain clarity, and create meaningful change that allows them to move beyond survival into a life of purpose and self-acceptance.
I enjoy working with people on all kinds of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, trauma-related issues, and more. I have lots of experience working with children and youth who have a trauma history as well as children and youth who have problem sexual behaviors. I also really enjoy working with families and couples who are experiencing various forms of conflict. If your goal is to try to work through these and other types of conflicts, I would love to work with you!
I enjoy working with people on all kinds of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, trauma-related issues, and more. I have lots of experience working with children and youth who have a trauma history as well as children and youth who have problem sexual behaviors. I also really enjoy working with families and couples who are experiencing various forms of conflict. If your goal is to try to work through these and other types of conflicts, I would love to work with you!
Whether you are going through a life transition, having relational difficulties, or addressing issues from trauma, I am here to help. I use a holistic approach to counseling, tailored to each client’s strengths and goals and provide person-centered therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I am committed to creating a safe and empowering space to help you feel understood as you move forward on your path to healing and balance.
Whether you are going through a life transition, having relational difficulties, or addressing issues from trauma, I am here to help. I use a holistic approach to counseling, tailored to each client’s strengths and goals and provide person-centered therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I am committed to creating a safe and empowering space to help you feel understood as you move forward on your path to healing and balance.
Clients come to therapy looking for a comfortable environment and to find a therapist that is open, honest and is able to assist them with gaining tools into helping them cope with their particular situation.
Clients come to therapy looking for a comfortable environment and to find a therapist that is open, honest and is able to assist them with gaining tools into helping them cope with their particular situation.
Struggling to manage life, yourself, emotions? Feeling stuck in patterns, knowing you shouldn't; do, be, feel, have, think, etc.
You are not alone. It's not your fault. You don't wake up one day and decide to have this suffering whether it's eating issues, anxiety, body image struggles, trauma, or depression.
You've come to the right place to figure this out. Together we will explore what's underneath and holding the suffering in place. My clients say after the work they feel transformed, lighter, more present, powerful, clear, and confident. I want the same for you!
Struggling to manage life, yourself, emotions? Feeling stuck in patterns, knowing you shouldn't; do, be, feel, have, think, etc.
You are not alone. It's not your fault. You don't wake up one day and decide to have this suffering whether it's eating issues, anxiety, body image struggles, trauma, or depression.
You've come to the right place to figure this out. Together we will explore what's underneath and holding the suffering in place. My clients say after the work they feel transformed, lighter, more present, powerful, clear, and confident. I want the same for you!
You may understand why you feel stuck and still find yourself reacting in ways that do not match what you want for your life. I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, chronic stress, difficult relationships, and patterns that feel hard to change. My approach is direct, practical, and individualized. I use trauma-focused and neuroaffirming therapies, including EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), somatic work, Ego State and IFS-informed strategies, to help you better understand what is happening in your nervous system, reduce distress, and build healthier ways of responding.
You may understand why you feel stuck and still find yourself reacting in ways that do not match what you want for your life. I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, chronic stress, difficult relationships, and patterns that feel hard to change. My approach is direct, practical, and individualized. I use trauma-focused and neuroaffirming therapies, including EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), somatic work, Ego State and IFS-informed strategies, to help you better understand what is happening in your nervous system, reduce distress, and build healthier ways of responding.
My name is Erica - a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory designation (LISW-S) in Ohio and a Registered Play Therapist by the Association of Play Therapy.
I incorporate Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and supportive techniques to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to empower you with the tools and confidence to manage life’s ups and downs.
My name is Erica - a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory designation (LISW-S) in Ohio and a Registered Play Therapist by the Association of Play Therapy.
I incorporate Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and supportive techniques to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to empower you with the tools and confidence to manage life’s ups and downs.
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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.