Child Therapists in Reynolds Corners, Toledo, OH

I specialize in helping children/adolescents identify and express their needs in healthy and manageable ways. When school, peer, or home interactions become challenging, it's sometimes hard for children/adolescents to feel seen and heard. I am here to help your child identify their strengths, create consistent positive coping strategies, and become their own best advocates in every environment. I have convenient after-school/evening appointment availability!

I love using play therapy to help kids and their families. Play is the free expression of what is in a child's heart. Young children who struggle academically and socially may be lagging in the skills they need to succeed. Others who have experienced loss or trauma may find it difficult to verbally engage with a caring adult to work through their pain. It is within the safety of a therapeutic child-centered playroom that these children use their natural language of play to heal, build coping skills, and learn to make sense of their world. It is my honor to facilitate this process at Trettin Play Therapy Services.

I have years of experience working with youth, adolescents and their families dealing with a range of issues from juvenile delinquency, substance abuse and trauma. I have developed professionalism and discipline form my time in the U.S. Army, and have extensive experience in education and coaching. I have spent years helping youth academically, athletically and socially. I have worked with the offender populations and have demonstrated a safe and caring space for this marginalized group. In addition, I have worked with victims of abuse, and have created a safe, caring empathetic place for them to process their concerns. My experience has allowed me to develop the unique ability to bridge the gap between, offender/victim, teacher/student, caregiver/child, felon/community and individual/system. If you are in need of culturally competent, evidenced based treatment, with a focus on solutions, and a balanced approach of love and logic, faith and fact then look no further.

Children do not always have the words to express emotions or stress. I am a Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor with a concentration in childhood trauma. Helping your child/teen includes treatment for the whole family. Children face dilemmas, which can present with difficult behaviors with frustrated parents. Traumatic events in today's world creates feelings of overwhelmed. I work with nuerological disorders including Autism, ADHD, and others. I work with children as young as 3 years old and families to provide parenting techniques. I provide the Safe and Sound Protocol and an intregative medicine approach.

3/18/24 Accepting Clients (please visit our website). Where do you go when your heart needs a safe place? Dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and all the unexpected stresses of life is hard, especially alone. At The Heart's Haven we specialize in providing a safe and comfortable space to sort through life's issues and take some pressure off of your mind and heart. I provide a confidential haven to support you in learning how to love and take care of yourself. "Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.”

Being a child and adolescent can be a tough, and confusing time. So many complex emotions that are difficult to understand or identify. Feelings of anger, sadness, or fear are all normal, but sometimes your child may need extra help with what to do with those feelings. The struggles of daily life, a bully at school, change in living situation or a divorce can all make it even more difficult to navigate these feelings and emotions. Maybe your child is struggling to focus in the classroom, has trouble getting along with peers, stays up late worrying before bed, or cannot sit still in the classroom.

Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! I serve the following: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Stage-of-Life-Changes, Trauma, and ADHD. I have a history of treating Adolescents (Ages 13-18) and Young Adults (18-30). In addition to serving clients from different backgrounds, I am an Autism Spectrum Disorder Certified Specialist. What this means is that I have experience and training to provide counseling and screening (not to be confused with psychological testing!) services to those who suspect that they are Autistic or have been previously diagnosed and are dealing with comorbid conditions.

Life has happened and is still happening! No matter what we do, life continues to happen. Situations occur which turn our stable world into something unfamiliar. These are times for a Counselor. I am a Professional Clinical Counselor. I hold a Masters Degree. I am licensed by the state of Ohio. I service the state of Ohio virtually. I work with Adolescents, Adults and families.

With over 25 years' experience working with clients across the lifespan and numerous social and cultural backgrounds, I aim to provide a safe space where clients can feel heard, understood, and most importantly, get answers. My focus of treatment is of CPTSD, or complex trauma, which is a condition brought on by chiildhood traumas that were ongoing and of multiple dimensions. With a combination of DBT skills, trauma work and lots of just listening, I can help you to free yourself from trauma-related beliefs and reactions that are holding you back from living a productive and satisfying life.

"Coronavirus Update- Services are currently being provided through HIPAA-secure video sessions." I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and related issues such as worry, sadness, fear, stress, low self-esteem, self-blame, grief, hurt, frustration, unhappiness, and low motivation. I treat conditions ranging from life transitions and relationship issues to eating disorders and substance abuse. You may be stressed in your job, or your life feels overwhelming. I will work to help you using a warm and practical approach, focused on solving your problems and making your life better.

In my work as a clinician, I utilize a creative and strengths based approach in helping clients identify their own path towards a whole versus fragmented sense of self. My goal in therapy is to empower the client to develop the capacity and skills to move past their suffering into a greater sense of well-being, peace and freedom.

Ernest Hemingway said, "The world breaks everyone, and afterward many are strong at the broken places." We have all experienced hardship, but healing and growth is possible! If you are ready to make a change, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey.

Throughout life, you may experience moments of joy, as well as, challenges. In these moments, you can discover the benefits of faith and perseverance. We believe when your personal effort is met with support and information, you can build the confidence needed to make positive life decisions.

I have a passion for helping people find hope and peace in their lives and to help them through their personal struggles in a non-judgmental and empathetic space. I am committed to helping people to work through their personal and family challenges.

TTP Counseling is here to support your personal growth in life. We work with adults and children alike. Our combined training has merits in family/couples therapy, and Trauma, with applications in hospital, private, court, and other community settings. We are eager to support you to manifest the sustainable change you are seeking for your future. TTP Counseling endorses the use of specialized modalities like EMDR, IFS, CBT, PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy) to increase parenting skills, and Solution Focused interventions. We are here for your journey, your change, and your progress!

The ideal client is an individual who is open to doing their work through guided assistance from a licensed professional. This client may exhibit needs in the areas of addiction, self esteem and coping skills. A client who is willing to embark on the journey of change, the good and the bad.

People pursue counseling and therapy for a variety of reasons. Some enter into therapy to address major life changes or to seek help in managing mental health conditions, while others may need assistance with everyday life occurrences. No matter the situation, circumstance, and/or stressor(s) that you may be facing, I will work with and counsel you right where you are. You will find that the various evidenced-based approaches I provide exemplify nothing less than a safe haven for precisely that kind of free-ranging release where you can express yourself and be unapologetically you.