Play Therapy in Luzerne County, PA
I used skills such as positive reinforcement, token economy, and play therapy to help improve the client's lives in different environments.
I am trained in behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, play therapy, and art therapy. I have worked in the counseling field for 4 years now and continue to learn and grow with each client I have.
I used skills such as positive reinforcement, token economy, and play therapy to help improve the client's lives in different environments.
I am trained in behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, play therapy, and art therapy. I have worked in the counseling field for 4 years now and continue to learn and grow with each client I have.
Tiffany McCary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountain Top, PA 18707
Additionally, I am currently training in Play Therapy under supervision, allowing me to incorporate creative and developmentally appropriate interventions when working with children.
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I strive to create a warm, inviting, and safe space where you feel heard and supported. I work from a person-centered approach, meaning I tailor therapy to your unique needs, empowering you to heal and grow at your own pace.
Additionally, I am currently training in Play Therapy under supervision, allowing me to incorporate creative and developmentally appropriate interventions when working with children.
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I strive to create a warm, inviting, and safe space where you feel heard and supported. I work from a person-centered approach, meaning I tailor therapy to your unique needs, empowering you to heal and grow at your own pace.
Are you desperate to save your marriage for the sake of your children? Is the tension so thick in your relationship you could cut it with a knife? Do you miss the warmth of your partner in the bed you used to share? I understand what you’re going through, and I can help.
Are you desperate to save your marriage for the sake of your children? Is the tension so thick in your relationship you could cut it with a knife? Do you miss the warmth of your partner in the bed you used to share? I understand what you’re going through, and I can help.
Cory Ian Shafer Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, PA 18704
A world of dew, And within every dewdrop A world of struggle. Kobayashi Issa
A world of dew, And within every dewdrop A world of struggle. Kobayashi Issa
I have experience working with all ages. I have a client centered approach while integrating my training and skills in active listening and guiding you to toward your own insights and understanding. I am honored to bear witness to my client's life stories.
You may have struggled many years with anxiety or depression or may be seeking help navigating difficult life circumstances and relationships. You may be seeking assistance for your child or teen. You may have an extensive trauma you are seeking help for. See specialties below!
I have experience working with all ages. I have a client centered approach while integrating my training and skills in active listening and guiding you to toward your own insights and understanding. I am honored to bear witness to my client's life stories.
You may have struggled many years with anxiety or depression or may be seeking help navigating difficult life circumstances and relationships. You may be seeking assistance for your child or teen. You may have an extensive trauma you are seeking help for. See specialties below!
Tiffani Gebhardt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forty Fort, PA 18704
Hi there! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Luzerne County, PA. I completed my master's degree at Villanova University in June 2020 and have bachelor’s degrees in psychology and criminal justice from Cedar Crest College. I truly enjoy sitting down with people and having the opportunity to learn all about their unique experiences and perspectives. It is my hope to create a nurturing, welcoming environment for clients to reach each of their goals as they enter therapy. First time in therapy or looking to start again? I'd be happy to offer support as you move towards a greater sense of well-being.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Luzerne County, PA. I completed my master's degree at Villanova University in June 2020 and have bachelor’s degrees in psychology and criminal justice from Cedar Crest College. I truly enjoy sitting down with people and having the opportunity to learn all about their unique experiences and perspectives. It is my hope to create a nurturing, welcoming environment for clients to reach each of their goals as they enter therapy. First time in therapy or looking to start again? I'd be happy to offer support as you move towards a greater sense of well-being.
Hi, my name is Genesis. I’m a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Associate Professional Counselor. As a counselor, I want to provide a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and process your life experiences. I work with individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal ideation, chronic health conditions, mood disorders, relationship issues, etc. I’m open to working with children, adolescents and adults across the lifespan. I am very passionate about personal development and challenging my clients to become better versions of themselves. If you call please leave a message.
Hi, my name is Genesis. I’m a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Associate Professional Counselor. As a counselor, I want to provide a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and process your life experiences. I work with individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal ideation, chronic health conditions, mood disorders, relationship issues, etc. I’m open to working with children, adolescents and adults across the lifespan. I am very passionate about personal development and challenging my clients to become better versions of themselves. If you call please leave a message.
I have worked to create an integrated, evidence-based, and holistic group practice where my vision of the ideal environment for growth can unfold. The associates in the practice have diverse backgrounds, interests, and training. No matter what problem or difficulty with which you present, someone in our group can assist you. We have cultivated an environment of peace, warmth, and acceptance to assure you will be respected, unconditionally.
I have worked to create an integrated, evidence-based, and holistic group practice where my vision of the ideal environment for growth can unfold. The associates in the practice have diverse backgrounds, interests, and training. No matter what problem or difficulty with which you present, someone in our group can assist you. We have cultivated an environment of peace, warmth, and acceptance to assure you will be respected, unconditionally.
Hill Counseling is committed to helping clients grow. Please click on the link to our website (underneath the profile picture) for specific information as to our specialties and our therapists. We pride ourselves on being able to see clients quickly as we generally have no waiting list. Thank you for choosing Hill Counseling!
Hill Counseling is committed to helping clients grow. Please click on the link to our website (underneath the profile picture) for specific information as to our specialties and our therapists. We pride ourselves on being able to see clients quickly as we generally have no waiting list. Thank you for choosing Hill Counseling!
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
You can reach us at 570-904-7363 and get to know our therapists via our website. At THWC it is our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing focused environment, committed and focused on you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our skilled and compassionate therapists offer virtual and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we will work with you to develop specific, tailored strategies using effective approaches to help you quickly achieve and sustain results and feel relief.
You can reach us at 570-904-7363 and get to know our therapists via our website. At THWC it is our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing focused environment, committed and focused on you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our skilled and compassionate therapists offer virtual and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we will work with you to develop specific, tailored strategies using effective approaches to help you quickly achieve and sustain results and feel relief.
Mind Matters Counseling & Psychological Assocs
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, NCSP, ABSNP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Our vision at Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates, LLC is to help bring growth, healing, and peace of mind to people who struggle with matters of the mind. We have caring, compassionate, experienced, credentialed, and licensed professionals who are both doctoral level psychologists and master's level clinicians. We provide individual, family, and couples counseling, life coaching, child and adolescent therapy, EMDR, educational, psychological, and forensic testing and evaluations, career coaching, and consultation for both individuals and businesses.
Our vision at Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates, LLC is to help bring growth, healing, and peace of mind to people who struggle with matters of the mind. We have caring, compassionate, experienced, credentialed, and licensed professionals who are both doctoral level psychologists and master's level clinicians. We provide individual, family, and couples counseling, life coaching, child and adolescent therapy, EMDR, educational, psychological, and forensic testing and evaluations, career coaching, and consultation for both individuals and businesses.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience providing assistance to clients with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma issues, eating disorders and postpartum depression. I work with children(5 and up), adolescents(ages 11 and up), young adults, couples, families and women. As a licensed clinical social worker I believe in focusing on all aspects of a person's well being; mental, physical, financial and social. I have a Masters degree in Social Work, Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist, and pursuing PhD in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience providing assistance to clients with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma issues, eating disorders and postpartum depression. I work with children(5 and up), adolescents(ages 11 and up), young adults, couples, families and women. As a licensed clinical social worker I believe in focusing on all aspects of a person's well being; mental, physical, financial and social. I have a Masters degree in Social Work, Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist, and pursuing PhD in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies.
I have worked with all age groups ranging from 3 years old up to 70 years of age. I have worked in a variety of settings such as schools, daycare, homes, group homes, inpatient, and outpatient facilities. My goal is to help the client identify problematic behavior patterns and reflect on how experiences influence behaviors. I provide clients with a safe environment to open up about their problems. I help clients explore how the past can influence the present and identify ways to disrupt negative thinking/behaviors.
I have worked with all age groups ranging from 3 years old up to 70 years of age. I have worked in a variety of settings such as schools, daycare, homes, group homes, inpatient, and outpatient facilities. My goal is to help the client identify problematic behavior patterns and reflect on how experiences influence behaviors. I provide clients with a safe environment to open up about their problems. I help clients explore how the past can influence the present and identify ways to disrupt negative thinking/behaviors.
Hello I'm Paige! I received my Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Penn State in 2019, then went on to receive my Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marywood University in 2021. I chose this field because I want to help my clients grow and be the best version of themselves. Everyone has different experiences so I like to use a wide range of techniques to build a treatment plan specifically for you and your needs. As counselors we learn to treat the person and not the diagnosis. Sometimes we just need to feel heard and I want to be that person for you.
Hello I'm Paige! I received my Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Penn State in 2019, then went on to receive my Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marywood University in 2021. I chose this field because I want to help my clients grow and be the best version of themselves. Everyone has different experiences so I like to use a wide range of techniques to build a treatment plan specifically for you and your needs. As counselors we learn to treat the person and not the diagnosis. Sometimes we just need to feel heard and I want to be that person for you.
This is a difficult and overwhelming time for most. Now, more than ever, we can all use support. I am committed to providing compassionate, supportive, and effective care to those that I work with. I have sought out and received specialized education, training, and experience in providing psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to enhance the behavioral and emotional adjustment and well-being of those that I work with using the most effective and efficient research-based treatment approaches.
This is a difficult and overwhelming time for most. Now, more than ever, we can all use support. I am committed to providing compassionate, supportive, and effective care to those that I work with. I have sought out and received specialized education, training, and experience in providing psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to enhance the behavioral and emotional adjustment and well-being of those that I work with using the most effective and efficient research-based treatment approaches.
Katherine Hauser, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you searching for a warm and safe place, a safe person with whom you can share your story? In my practice, my goal is to create that space for you, to hold that space for you in each session so that you can bring all that has been weighing you down and together we can lift the burden. I am more than happy to help you find that space in person or over video therapy if that is more comfortable for you. I offer warmth, caring, and clinical expertise gained through extensive training from my grad program at Columbia University and postgraduate training at the Center for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of NJ.
Are you searching for a warm and safe place, a safe person with whom you can share your story? In my practice, my goal is to create that space for you, to hold that space for you in each session so that you can bring all that has been weighing you down and together we can lift the burden. I am more than happy to help you find that space in person or over video therapy if that is more comfortable for you. I offer warmth, caring, and clinical expertise gained through extensive training from my grad program at Columbia University and postgraduate training at the Center for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of NJ.
Angela Marinelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Kingston, PA 18704
Not accepting new clients
Taking that first step towards change can be the hardest. Finding someone who makes you feel heard and understood can be intimidating as well. Part of why I chose this field is to make connections with others, and help those people make the changes they desire in their lives.
Taking that first step towards change can be the hardest. Finding someone who makes you feel heard and understood can be intimidating as well. Part of why I chose this field is to make connections with others, and help those people make the changes they desire in their lives.
Lauren McGill
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
As an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I want to assure you my first task is to provide a safe, friendly, place to address your concerns both for individuals and couples. I see therapy as a hopeful conversation, in which we will begin to discover what you want to be happening in your life and the ways to achieve those goals. We will work together to dissolve problems and turn conflict into harmony. I provide online therapy so you will receive services in a location convenient for you without the worries of traveling. The process is so easy if you can type and click you can have at home therapy. Looking forward to your call!
As an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I want to assure you my first task is to provide a safe, friendly, place to address your concerns both for individuals and couples. I see therapy as a hopeful conversation, in which we will begin to discover what you want to be happening in your life and the ways to achieve those goals. We will work together to dissolve problems and turn conflict into harmony. I provide online therapy so you will receive services in a location convenient for you without the worries of traveling. The process is so easy if you can type and click you can have at home therapy. Looking forward to your call!
Online Therapists
Antonietta Delli Carpini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RDT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
I enjoy helping people identify how past events continue to play a part in current patterns, and to work on new and healthy ways of responding to stressors.
I take a warm, client-centered, approach and use a combination of Trauma-Centered Psychotherapy techniques, imaginal exposure, Cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and Embodied Drama Therapy techniques to facilitate healing and growth in my clients. I tailor my approach to each individual client, family, or couple’s needs and goals.
I enjoy helping people identify how past events continue to play a part in current patterns, and to work on new and healthy ways of responding to stressors.
I take a warm, client-centered, approach and use a combination of Trauma-Centered Psychotherapy techniques, imaginal exposure, Cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and Embodied Drama Therapy techniques to facilitate healing and growth in my clients. I tailor my approach to each individual client, family, or couple’s needs and 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.