Play Therapy in Springboro, OH
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.
Beth works with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with emotional, behavioral, social, or life challenges. She has experience supporting clients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioral concerns at home or school. With experience in both school-based and day treatment settings, Beth strives to create a supportive, compassionate environment where children and families can navigate overwhelming emotions, behavioral challenges, academic stress, peer relationships, and family conflict.
Beth works with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with emotional, behavioral, social, or life challenges. She has experience supporting clients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioral concerns at home or school. With experience in both school-based and day treatment settings, Beth strives to create a supportive, compassionate environment where children and families can navigate overwhelming emotions, behavioral challenges, academic stress, peer relationships, and family conflict.
Aneesa E. Bhimani-Trimble
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S
2 Endorsed
Springboro, OH 45066
Treatment may include mindfulness, creative and play-based interventions, solution-focused strategies, emotional skill-building, and supportive reflection.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by expectations, responsibilities, relationships, or stress and has difficulty finding space to care for themselves. They may be navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or professional stress, especially in school or helping professions. They want greater clarity, steadiness, and confidence in themselves and their direction. Together, we explore how relationships, environments, and expectations contribute to stress while building healthier boundaries, practical coping strategies, and a stronger sense of self.
Treatment may include mindfulness, creative and play-based interventions, solution-focused strategies, emotional skill-building, and supportive reflection.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by expectations, responsibilities, relationships, or stress and has difficulty finding space to care for themselves. They may be navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or professional stress, especially in school or helping professions. They want greater clarity, steadiness, and confidence in themselves and their direction. Together, we explore how relationships, environments, and expectations contribute to stress while building healthier boundaries, practical coping strategies, and a stronger sense of self.
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 use CBT, DBT, mindfulness, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, and play therapy techniques to help clients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, gain insight, and create meaningful change.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages who are looking for support, healing, and personal growth. I have a special passion for helping women navigate pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, motherhood, and life's many transitions, as well as supporting military service members, veterans, and their families. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or stuck. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and work toward meaningful change at your own pace.
I use CBT, DBT, mindfulness, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, and play therapy techniques to help clients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, gain insight, and create meaningful change.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages who are looking for support, healing, and personal growth. I have a special passion for helping women navigate pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, motherhood, and life's many transitions, as well as supporting military service members, veterans, and their families. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or stuck. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and work toward meaningful change at your own pace.
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.
I help children & adults with life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, & addiction. I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach, to help clients build coping skills, clarify goals, and create meaningful change.
I help children & adults with life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, & addiction. I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach, to help clients build coping skills, clarify goals, and create meaningful change.
Lataunia Susette Pitts-Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Ed., LPC, CDCA
1 Endorsed
Springboro, OH 45066
I work with children (age 7+), adults, and families. I support individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, and family concerns using an empathetic, person-centered approach.
I work with children (age 7+), adults, and families. I support individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, and family concerns using an empathetic, person-centered approach.
Hi, Im Jenae! I welcome individuals with all backgrounds and experiences that may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward. Many of the clients I support are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, family challenges, and navigating new life transitions. My goal is to meet each person where they are and create a safe space to be supported and understood without judgment. Whether someone is seeking support for themselves, their child, or their family, I work collaboratively with clients to help them feel more confident and empowered in their daily lives.
Hi, Im Jenae! I welcome individuals with all backgrounds and experiences that may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward. Many of the clients I support are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, family challenges, and navigating new life transitions. My goal is to meet each person where they are and create a safe space to be supported and understood without judgment. Whether someone is seeking support for themselves, their child, or their family, I work collaboratively with clients to help them feel more confident and empowered in their daily lives.
Are you struggling to navigate your world right now and finding it difficult to cope with the changes you’re experiencing? Have you found yourself in an unhealthy relationship such as with an intimate partner, friend or family member? Has this relationship increased anxiety, depression, or uncertainty? Are you ready to set boundaries, increase your self esteem, and move forward with your life as the healthiest and truest version of yourself?
Are you struggling to navigate your world right now and finding it difficult to cope with the changes you’re experiencing? Have you found yourself in an unhealthy relationship such as with an intimate partner, friend or family member? Has this relationship increased anxiety, depression, or uncertainty? Are you ready to set boundaries, increase your self esteem, and move forward with your life as the healthiest and truest version of yourself?
Hello! I am the co-owner of Thriving Together Counseling, LLC and an expert in early childhood mental health with over 20 years experience. I work closely with young children and their families to support social-emotional development, trauma-informed care and behavioral health using evidence-based practices.
Hello! I am the co-owner of Thriving Together Counseling, LLC and an expert in early childhood mental health with over 20 years experience. I work closely with young children and their families to support social-emotional development, trauma-informed care and behavioral health using evidence-based practices.
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.
"There are far better things ahead than those we leave behind." C.S Lewis. If you are ready for your life to be different and you would like some help getting it there I would welcome the opportunity to go through that process with you. In the 20 years I have been in my profession I have worked in a variety of settings with adults, adolescents and children and have enjoyed every part of it equally. Each therapeutic relationship is different. I appreciate and value each dynamic with recognition of the unique opportunities they bring.
"There are far better things ahead than those we leave behind." C.S Lewis. If you are ready for your life to be different and you would like some help getting it there I would welcome the opportunity to go through that process with you. In the 20 years I have been in my profession I have worked in a variety of settings with adults, adolescents and children and have enjoyed every part of it equally. Each therapeutic relationship is different. I appreciate and value each dynamic with recognition of the unique opportunities they bring.
My job as a therapist is to help you find your path, discover what is blocking you from taking that first step and supporting you in the journey. It can be hard work, but together we can make positive changes that will impact you and your loved ones for many years to come.
I own Hearthstone Psychology and am so proud of our clinical staff. If I am not available I will be happy to hand pick a clinician that can support you in your journey.
My job as a therapist is to help you find your path, discover what is blocking you from taking that first step and supporting you in the journey. It can be hard work, but together we can make positive changes that will impact you and your loved ones for many years to come.
I own Hearthstone Psychology and am so proud of our clinical staff. If I am not available I will be happy to hand pick a clinician that can support you in your journey.
I integrate therapeutic interventions from a variety of approaches including Play Therapy, trauma informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (t-CBT), and Strengths-based Perspective.
Building trust and connection are the foundations of a successful therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a welcoming and comfortable environment to allow you to feel safe to share the hardest parts of your story, and we can partner together to reach your goals.
I integrate therapeutic interventions from a variety of approaches including Play Therapy, trauma informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (t-CBT), and Strengths-based Perspective.
Building trust and connection are the foundations of a successful therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a welcoming and comfortable environment to allow you to feel safe to share the hardest parts of your story, and we can partner together to reach your goals.
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.
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.
Katelyn Studebaker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I incorporate expressive art, play, creative writing, grounding and sensory awareness techniques, and more.
Hello! I have a waitlist for new clients.
My name is Katelyn and I work with children ages 6 and older, teens, and adults. I love helping kids and teens learn healthy ways to express what they're feeling, and I love helping parents get curious about their children's behaviors and find ways to help kids thrive.
I specialize in a type of therapy called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. That means I use mindfulness and meditation techniques as well as lots of other practical coping skills. I ask clients to do homework, I ask people to try new things, and I love to challenge people.
I incorporate expressive art, play, creative writing, grounding and sensory awareness techniques, and more.
Hello! I have a waitlist for new clients.
My name is Katelyn and I work with children ages 6 and older, teens, and adults. I love helping kids and teens learn healthy ways to express what they're feeling, and I love helping parents get curious about their children's behaviors and find ways to help kids thrive.
I specialize in a type of therapy called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. That means I use mindfulness and meditation techniques as well as lots of other practical coping skills. I ask clients to do homework, I ask people to try new things, and I love to challenge people.
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.
There are experiences and struggles in life that can create uncertainty in the things you thought you knew, that shake the confidence you had in yourself, and leave you feeling unsure of what to do next. Seeking help for yourself or your child can be an overwhelming process during an already difficult time; you are taking a significant first step. We will work together as a collaborative unit toward empowerment, confidence, and your or your child's personal goals.
There are experiences and struggles in life that can create uncertainty in the things you thought you knew, that shake the confidence you had in yourself, and leave you feeling unsure of what to do next. Seeking help for yourself or your child can be an overwhelming process during an already difficult time; you are taking a significant first step. We will work together as a collaborative unit toward empowerment, confidence, and your or your child's personal goals.
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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.