Play Therapy in Oregon
I provide a variety of counseling techniques such as play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, parenting strategies, family counseling, and sandtray therapy.
I am currently seeing older children (10 and up), adolescents, and adults for therapy. I am currently not accepting couples for therapy. I believe all individuals have strengths and the capacity to meet their full potential. My main approach is to provide a safe and secure environment for clients to process feelings and learn to manage emotions and behaviors. I incorporate play, art, sandtray, and symbolism to aid in the therapeutic process. My therapy dog, Daisy, is present one day a week and is used for animal assisted therapy. Please feel free to email me to discuss getting started with therapy.
I provide a variety of counseling techniques such as play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, parenting strategies, family counseling, and sandtray therapy.
I am currently seeing older children (10 and up), adolescents, and adults for therapy. I am currently not accepting couples for therapy. I believe all individuals have strengths and the capacity to meet their full potential. My main approach is to provide a safe and secure environment for clients to process feelings and learn to manage emotions and behaviors. I incorporate play, art, sandtray, and symbolism to aid in the therapeutic process. My therapy dog, Daisy, is present one day a week and is used for animal assisted therapy. Please feel free to email me to discuss getting started with therapy.
Briana Hoskins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hood River, OR 97031
Waitlist for new clients
Modalities that I use often include CBT, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
It is a brave and empowering first step to enter a counseling journey, for yourself, your child, and/or your family. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I have experience in areas of childhood trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, adoption, grief, family conflict, and parenting. I have completed certificate programs in Therapeutic Life Story Work and Adoptive and Foster Family Therapy.
Modalities that I use often include CBT, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
It is a brave and empowering first step to enter a counseling journey, for yourself, your child, and/or your family. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I have experience in areas of childhood trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, adoption, grief, family conflict, and parenting. I have completed certificate programs in Therapeutic Life Story Work and Adoptive and Foster Family Therapy.
Sandra Caroompas Psychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LLC
Verified Verified
Gresham, OR 97080 (Online Only)
Play Therapy and Child Parent Relationship Therapy for children/families.
Life is a journey! Do you feel overwhelmed, distressed, disconnected or lost, is your life hard to navigate. I believe that compassionate, reflective therapy can help restore vitality and renew hope. Individuals, couples, children/families, experience emotional struggles and challenging behaviors because of the impact of a variety of past and present variables, not because of weakness. Symptoms/Behaviors are simply indicators of need, and actually illuminate innate strength that guides healing. I'mabout collaborating with you to build strengths, explore barriers to enjoyment of life, and create a joyful resilience.
Play Therapy and Child Parent Relationship Therapy for children/families.
Life is a journey! Do you feel overwhelmed, distressed, disconnected or lost, is your life hard to navigate. I believe that compassionate, reflective therapy can help restore vitality and renew hope. Individuals, couples, children/families, experience emotional struggles and challenging behaviors because of the impact of a variety of past and present variables, not because of weakness. Symptoms/Behaviors are simply indicators of need, and actually illuminate innate strength that guides healing. I'mabout collaborating with you to build strengths, explore barriers to enjoyment of life, and create a joyful resilience.
We utilize evidence-based therapies including EMDR, CBT, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Gestalt therapy, Gottman, narrative/psychodynamic therapy, trauma-focused and attachment-based therapies.
Counseling and therapy can be a scary and misunderstood process. At Heartwood Therapeutics, we strive to bring compassion, clarity, efficiency, and proficiency to the therapeutic counseling process. Many clients have expressed Heartwood Therapeutics’ process as “refreshing” and “relieving”.
We utilize evidence-based therapies including EMDR, CBT, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Gestalt therapy, Gottman, narrative/psychodynamic therapy, trauma-focused and attachment-based therapies.
Counseling and therapy can be a scary and misunderstood process. At Heartwood Therapeutics, we strive to bring compassion, clarity, efficiency, and proficiency to the therapeutic counseling process. Many clients have expressed Heartwood Therapeutics’ process as “refreshing” and “relieving”.
Ali Archer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Linn, OR 97068
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently training for certification in Child-Centered Play Therapy.
I have deep faith in our innate capacity for healing through growing in our relationship with others, ourselves and the natural world. I am passionately committed to helping my clients develop their self-compassion, resilience, and zest for life! Those who seek me out tend to be looking for support in healing trauma-related suffering for themselves or their child, in addition to support with mood and anxiety disorders. I offer nature-based sessions, in-office sessions, and virtual sessions through Simple Practice.
I am currently training for certification in Child-Centered Play Therapy.
I have deep faith in our innate capacity for healing through growing in our relationship with others, ourselves and the natural world. I am passionately committed to helping my clients develop their self-compassion, resilience, and zest for life! Those who seek me out tend to be looking for support in healing trauma-related suffering for themselves or their child, in addition to support with mood and anxiety disorders. I offer nature-based sessions, in-office sessions, and virtual sessions through Simple Practice.
I nurture parent-child relationships through trauma-specific play therapy called Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).
Welcome to Radical Nest! I’m a somatic therapist working across 2 generations - adults and very young children 0-5 years old. I specialize in trauma and infant & early childhood mental health and believe in healing (particularly intergenerational healing) as a radical and courageous act. If you want to compassionately challenge patterns - whether shifting patterns held in your nervous system or parenting differently than the way you were parented, and work with a human who engages critical exploration of the broader patterns of historical and systemic trauma that got us here, you've come to the right place.
I nurture parent-child relationships through trauma-specific play therapy called Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).
Welcome to Radical Nest! I’m a somatic therapist working across 2 generations - adults and very young children 0-5 years old. I specialize in trauma and infant & early childhood mental health and believe in healing (particularly intergenerational healing) as a radical and courageous act. If you want to compassionately challenge patterns - whether shifting patterns held in your nervous system or parenting differently than the way you were parented, and work with a human who engages critical exploration of the broader patterns of historical and systemic trauma that got us here, you've come to the right place.
Clara Rose Liberov
Professional Counselor Associate , MS, NCC, LPC A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97701
Develop connection, resiliency, and adaptability with nature, adventure, conversation, art, music, movement, and play based experiences.
Accepting new clients. How to begin? Perhaps you wonder where your groove went and want to connect again. Deepening connection with self is a lifelong process with no absolute route. One must be off the mark to find it; you are exactly where you must be. Here. We'll collaborate to unveil passions, explore internal dynamics and empower personal transformation for the life you want.
Develop connection, resiliency, and adaptability with nature, adventure, conversation, art, music, movement, and play based experiences.
Accepting new clients. How to begin? Perhaps you wonder where your groove went and want to connect again. Deepening connection with self is a lifelong process with no absolute route. One must be off the mark to find it; you are exactly where you must be. Here. We'll collaborate to unveil passions, explore internal dynamics and empower personal transformation for the life you want.
My approach is strength-based, creative and integrates play and humor into therapy.
I am not accepting new clients at this time. I believe that change can occur when a person is provided with a safe and supportive space for exploration and understanding of one’s true self. I work with children, preteens, teens, and young adults from a developmentally sensitive and trauma informed perspective. My approach is based on the belief that the client is the expert on their life and they have internal strength and resources to heal. My role is to accompany you on this journey to find your authentic self.
My approach is strength-based, creative and integrates play and humor into therapy.
I am not accepting new clients at this time. I believe that change can occur when a person is provided with a safe and supportive space for exploration and understanding of one’s true self. I work with children, preteens, teens, and young adults from a developmentally sensitive and trauma informed perspective. My approach is based on the belief that the client is the expert on their life and they have internal strength and resources to heal. My role is to accompany you on this journey to find your authentic self.
Jack Montana Lander
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97301
I use several forms of therapy when counseling including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and person centered therapy.
Do you or your child need a help? Are you going through a difficult time? Or are you concerned for you or your child's mental health? Seeking help can be difficult and frustrating for both you and your loved ones. I believe that youth and young adults need counselors who truly care about them. In my experience with this demographic I have come to learn how important it is for them to have a safe place where they can open up and express themselves without shame or judgement. I want to help you and your loved ones find freedom and safety and I believe that counseling is a wonderful way to do that.
I use several forms of therapy when counseling including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and person centered therapy.
Do you or your child need a help? Are you going through a difficult time? Or are you concerned for you or your child's mental health? Seeking help can be difficult and frustrating for both you and your loved ones. I believe that youth and young adults need counselors who truly care about them. In my experience with this demographic I have come to learn how important it is for them to have a safe place where they can open up and express themselves without shame or judgement. I want to help you and your loved ones find freedom and safety and I believe that counseling is a wonderful way to do that.
Kelle DeBruin Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tigard, OR 97223
Life transitions bring new opportunities for personal growth, communication development, and emotional connectedness. With couples & families, our approach is to deepen the bond by focusing more effective communication while understanding the needs of the relationship, Individual therapy centers from life experiences of resilience & strength, redefinition of self, challenges around family history, or a recognition of new life boundaries. As we work with younger clients, we utilize interventions in our play therapy room to provide an environment open and welcoming to the needs of everyone.
Life transitions bring new opportunities for personal growth, communication development, and emotional connectedness. With couples & families, our approach is to deepen the bond by focusing more effective communication while understanding the needs of the relationship, Individual therapy centers from life experiences of resilience & strength, redefinition of self, challenges around family history, or a recognition of new life boundaries. As we work with younger clients, we utilize interventions in our play therapy room to provide an environment open and welcoming to the needs of everyone.
I have experience providing a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, play therapy, narrative therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in the mental health treatment of adolescents and adults. I have specialized training in the clinical treatment of trauma and have worked with clients who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, emotional/verbal abuse, religious and spiritual trauma/abuse, as well as with adult survivors of familial dysfunction and childhood abuse. I also have specialized training in the clinical treatment of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, negative thought patterns, panic attacks, stress management as well as stage of life transitions.
I have experience providing a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, play therapy, narrative therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in the mental health treatment of adolescents and adults. I have specialized training in the clinical treatment of trauma and have worked with clients who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, emotional/verbal abuse, religious and spiritual trauma/abuse, as well as with adult survivors of familial dysfunction and childhood abuse. I also have specialized training in the clinical treatment of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, negative thought patterns, panic attacks, stress management as well as stage of life transitions.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221
From Individual sessions, providing play therapy for children that are experiencing stress and trauma, to working with couples that need a safe and supportive environment to tackle relationship issues.
Everyone faces difficult things in life that can become overwhelming to deal with on their own. Having others to rely on is an important component to navigating through those hard times without further emotional distress. As a mental health professional, I hope to support clients in working through all the daily stresses, traumatic events, life transitions, and relationship challenges that they may be facing. I approach all clients with a desire to step into their world as an observer and serve as a guide to uncovering strengths and possible solutions that can bring about change and healing.
From Individual sessions, providing play therapy for children that are experiencing stress and trauma, to working with couples that need a safe and supportive environment to tackle relationship issues.
Everyone faces difficult things in life that can become overwhelming to deal with on their own. Having others to rely on is an important component to navigating through those hard times without further emotional distress. As a mental health professional, I hope to support clients in working through all the daily stresses, traumatic events, life transitions, and relationship challenges that they may be facing. I approach all clients with a desire to step into their world as an observer and serve as a guide to uncovering strengths and possible solutions that can bring about change and healing.
Joyful Living Behavioral Health Inc.
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97401
I utilize treatment modalities including CBT, PCIT, Play Therapy, Family System and more.
I am deeply passionate about what I do with children and their families. It's a privilege to sit in a room or play with another human being and have them share with you their suffering, their joy, their anger, their confusion, their sorrow, and their successes.
I utilize treatment modalities including CBT, PCIT, Play Therapy, Family System and more.
I am deeply passionate about what I do with children and their families. It's a privilege to sit in a room or play with another human being and have them share with you their suffering, their joy, their anger, their confusion, their sorrow, and their successes.
I believe that play and self-expression through the arts are essential ways in which anyone, but especially children, make sense of themselves and the world around them.
My ideal clients are children and families seeking support around behavior and communication concerns. They may be struggling with dysfunctional dynamics that have long persisted, or they may be facing new challenges brought on by recent change or loss. They desire to work collaboratively within a systems model to investigate the “whys” behind their distress, in order to get to the “how” when it comes to managing the way they respond to adversity individually and collectively. Ultimately my clients have the goal of becoming more capable and confident members of their family and society.
I believe that play and self-expression through the arts are essential ways in which anyone, but especially children, make sense of themselves and the world around them.
My ideal clients are children and families seeking support around behavior and communication concerns. They may be struggling with dysfunctional dynamics that have long persisted, or they may be facing new challenges brought on by recent change or loss. They desire to work collaboratively within a systems model to investigate the “whys” behind their distress, in order to get to the “how” when it comes to managing the way they respond to adversity individually and collectively. Ultimately my clients have the goal of becoming more capable and confident members of their family and society.
I have training and experience in non-directive play therapy, sand tray, and multiple methods of talk therapy.
Kids and teens have difficult and confusing things happen and need a space to process so they can move forward with freedom, confidence, and hope. You are not alone in looking for support for your child. Most kids don't want to sit still and talk about their feelings. They want to be heard and seen and have fun. We keep this in mind as combine various research based methods such as play therapy, sand tray therapy, wilderness therapy and interactive feedback to create a personalized intentional experience that is engaging, fun, and healing. I'm also Christian and my office is housed on a church campus.
I have training and experience in non-directive play therapy, sand tray, and multiple methods of talk therapy.
Kids and teens have difficult and confusing things happen and need a space to process so they can move forward with freedom, confidence, and hope. You are not alone in looking for support for your child. Most kids don't want to sit still and talk about their feelings. They want to be heard and seen and have fun. We keep this in mind as combine various research based methods such as play therapy, sand tray therapy, wilderness therapy and interactive feedback to create a personalized intentional experience that is engaging, fun, and healing. I'm also Christian and my office is housed on a church campus.
I value creativity, family, friends, animals, nature and spirituality I have a background of working in schools using play therapy, sand tray and art to support emotional awareness.
Are you looking for a safe nurturing space for you or your child to explore aspects of life that can be challenging? Whether anxieties, traumatic experiences, difficult relationships, finding a therapist with whom you feel a strong connection can make a significant difference.
I value creativity, family, friends, animals, nature and spirituality I have a background of working in schools using play therapy, sand tray and art to support emotional awareness.
Are you looking for a safe nurturing space for you or your child to explore aspects of life that can be challenging? Whether anxieties, traumatic experiences, difficult relationships, finding a therapist with whom you feel a strong connection can make a significant difference.
Accepting Clients. Do you wake up each morning or go to bed craving more vitality in your work as a therapist or other helping professional and/or desire more creative connection in your personal/professional life? Are you longing to connect to life in a deeper and more meaningful way again despite all your achievements thus far? Do you desire to feel more confidence and a sense of sacred direction? What if you could live, work and connect with life in a way that feels like full-time play? Ready to move beyond the boredom, exhaustion and/or even low-grade depression and anxiety? It's possible. I'd love to show you the way.
Accepting Clients. Do you wake up each morning or go to bed craving more vitality in your work as a therapist or other helping professional and/or desire more creative connection in your personal/professional life? Are you longing to connect to life in a deeper and more meaningful way again despite all your achievements thus far? Do you desire to feel more confidence and a sense of sacred direction? What if you could live, work and connect with life in a way that feels like full-time play? Ready to move beyond the boredom, exhaustion and/or even low-grade depression and anxiety? It's possible. I'd love to show you the way.
I am an art and play therapist who uses neuroscientific and symbolic narrative techniques with art materials to support process of trauma, integrate memories/experiences and manage mood presentation.
I love working with kids and teens. Whether its a play therapy session with a seven year old who is learning to build skills around emotional regulation or a teenager exploring their identity as an individual, it is wonderful. I also enjoy supporting kids and teens process life challenges that are impacting their quality of existence so that they can move through them and begin to heal. There is nothing like supporting an individual to see themselves through the light of their strengths and how they can take those strengths out into the world.
I am an art and play therapist who uses neuroscientific and symbolic narrative techniques with art materials to support process of trauma, integrate memories/experiences and manage mood presentation.
I love working with kids and teens. Whether its a play therapy session with a seven year old who is learning to build skills around emotional regulation or a teenager exploring their identity as an individual, it is wonderful. I also enjoy supporting kids and teens process life challenges that are impacting their quality of existence so that they can move through them and begin to heal. There is nothing like supporting an individual to see themselves through the light of their strengths and how they can take those strengths out into the world.
Mac McDonald
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
In addition I have received focused training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior (DBT), Family Systems, Group Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Play Therapy, Risk Assessment, Suicidality, and Crisis interventions.
As a therapist I seek to cultivate a safe environment for self-understanding, self-healing, and growth. In therapy we will address what isn't working and unearth and process feelings to honor passed experience and create a future life worth living. I use a blend of therapeutic interventions (including ACT, DBT, and family systems) and work to support teens, individuals, and families navigate through daily challenges and the additional stressors which accompany experiences of grief, loss, and change.
In addition I have received focused training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior (DBT), Family Systems, Group Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Play Therapy, Risk Assessment, Suicidality, and Crisis interventions.
As a therapist I seek to cultivate a safe environment for self-understanding, self-healing, and growth. In therapy we will address what isn't working and unearth and process feelings to honor passed experience and create a future life worth living. I use a blend of therapeutic interventions (including ACT, DBT, and family systems) and work to support teens, individuals, and families navigate through daily challenges and the additional stressors which accompany experiences of grief, loss, and change.
Nic Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97205
Therapy can look like curiosity, laughter, use of metaphor, play and art therapy techniques, naming and feeling emotion, and more.
I support my clients in finding authenticity, agency, and connection in the face of the inevitable changes life has to offer. If you find yourself processing pain from past relationships, feeling disconnected, or fighting in the kitchen, I would love to meet you there. My goal is to build a safe relationship with you, in which we can explore the complexity of your life; the mundane, the magic, the painful.
Therapy can look like curiosity, laughter, use of metaphor, play and art therapy techniques, naming and feeling emotion, and more.
I support my clients in finding authenticity, agency, and connection in the face of the inevitable changes life has to offer. If you find yourself processing pain from past relationships, feeling disconnected, or fighting in the kitchen, I would love to meet you there. My goal is to build a safe relationship with you, in which we can explore the complexity of your life; the mundane, the magic, the painful.
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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.