Play Therapy in 02809
Nancy R Guertin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, RI 02809
I also have experience providing play therapy with younger children who are experiencing emotional dysregulation or other developmental issues.
I have 25+ years working in the field of mental health with children, adolescents, and adults. My wide range of experiences provides me with the knowledge and skills to help people through difficult times in their lives and guide them through the challenges, and sometimes, difficult transitions and adjustments. My job is to provide clients with new skills that empower them to look at their issues from a new perspective and empower them to engage in a change process.
I also have experience providing play therapy with younger children who are experiencing emotional dysregulation or other developmental issues.
I have 25+ years working in the field of mental health with children, adolescents, and adults. My wide range of experiences provides me with the knowledge and skills to help people through difficult times in their lives and guide them through the challenges, and sometimes, difficult transitions and adjustments. My job is to provide clients with new skills that empower them to look at their issues from a new perspective and empower them to engage in a change process.
RI Home Based Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Bristol, RI 02809
Are you facing challenges in parenting, relationships, dealing with trauma, or navigating anxiety triggers? I have a deep understanding of these issues, drawn from my personal experiences. I’m passionate about helping others manage and overcome them. I love working with children, teenagers, & couples. I enjoy drawing children & adolescents in with play & art therapy. These creative approaches help them to express themselves & foster a strong therapeutic bond between us. I guide couples to move from distress, distance, or contention to a place of renewed closeness & intimacy.
Are you facing challenges in parenting, relationships, dealing with trauma, or navigating anxiety triggers? I have a deep understanding of these issues, drawn from my personal experiences. I’m passionate about helping others manage and overcome them. I love working with children, teenagers, & couples. I enjoy drawing children & adolescents in with play & art therapy. These creative approaches help them to express themselves & foster a strong therapeutic bond between us. I guide couples to move from distress, distance, or contention to a place of renewed closeness & intimacy.
Megan S. Sinclair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristol, RI 02809
Waitlist for new clients
The human struggle is a phenomenon that transcends time and cultures. It is a normal part of life to experience periods of sadness, confusion, hardship, and an overall desire for self-betterment. Therapy provides a secure environment for exploring the intricacies of the mind and deriving meaning from life experiences. Beginning can seem overwhelming, but it is a pivotal step in transformation.
The human struggle is a phenomenon that transcends time and cultures. It is a normal part of life to experience periods of sadness, confusion, hardship, and an overall desire for self-betterment. Therapy provides a secure environment for exploring the intricacies of the mind and deriving meaning from life experiences. Beginning can seem overwhelming, but it is a pivotal step in transformation.
Jody Vieira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bristol, RI 02809
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I have worked with children, families and adults for the last 23 years. I have a passion for working with individuals that are struggling with concerns related to anxiety, depression and life stressors. I have worked extensively with children as well as adults and enjoy working with individuals and families to build healthy communication skills between family members.
Hello! I have worked with children, families and adults for the last 23 years. I have a passion for working with individuals that are struggling with concerns related to anxiety, depression and life stressors. I have worked extensively with children as well as adults and enjoy working with individuals and families to build healthy communication skills between family members.
Erica Ortell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bristol, RI 02809
I specialize in treating pre-teens, teens, adults, and families. I have over 20 years experience treating clients struggling with behavioral disorders, depression, bipolar disorders, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, stress and anger management, poor self-esteem and codependency, life transition issues, complicated grief reactions, childhood trauma, divorce and family adjustments related to remarriage, adoption, trauma and loss.
I specialize in treating pre-teens, teens, adults, and families. I have over 20 years experience treating clients struggling with behavioral disorders, depression, bipolar disorders, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, stress and anger management, poor self-esteem and codependency, life transition issues, complicated grief reactions, childhood trauma, divorce and family adjustments related to remarriage, adoption, trauma and loss.
Erika L Saviano
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bristol, RI 02809
Therapy takes patience and openness from all whom are involved in the process. I have counseled couples, individuals, and families trying to manage psychological, emotional, and behavioral stressors. Many of my clients are seeking help with PTSD, grief/loss, eating/body image issues, family/relational situations, and sexual concerns.
Therapy takes patience and openness from all whom are involved in the process. I have counseled couples, individuals, and families trying to manage psychological, emotional, and behavioral stressors. Many of my clients are seeking help with PTSD, grief/loss, eating/body image issues, family/relational situations, and sexual concerns.
Psychological Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Bristol, RI 02809
Therapy offers a safe port in the storm allowing you to take time for yourself ~ to strengthen your mind, body and spirit. Psychological Wellness Center provides a comfortable, nonjudgmental and confidential environment with caring, knowledgeable, and invested clinicians to help you on your journey. Our clinicians believe that most often, the client holds the wisdom to resolve their issue. Our skills help to illuminate their path, and assist in removing obstacles, so the solution becomes clearer to them. We LOVE our careers as helpers and our clients tell us that this is evidenced in our work with them!
Therapy offers a safe port in the storm allowing you to take time for yourself ~ to strengthen your mind, body and spirit. Psychological Wellness Center provides a comfortable, nonjudgmental and confidential environment with caring, knowledgeable, and invested clinicians to help you on your journey. Our clinicians believe that most often, the client holds the wisdom to resolve their issue. Our skills help to illuminate their path, and assist in removing obstacles, so the solution becomes clearer to them. We LOVE our careers as helpers and our clients tell us that this is evidenced in our work with them!
Wunesh W Bairu
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bristol, RI 02809 (Online Only)
If you or your loved ones are feeling helplessly overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious my professional guidance and support may help restore wellness. The ultimate power for change to a productive life is yours. As a licensed counselor, my role is to help you connect with your thoughts, feelings, your present state of being, and your desired meaningful life style. My goal is that you acquire coping strategies to be in control of your situation.
If you or your loved ones are feeling helplessly overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious my professional guidance and support may help restore wellness. The ultimate power for change to a productive life is yours. As a licensed counselor, my role is to help you connect with your thoughts, feelings, your present state of being, and your desired meaningful life style. My goal is that you acquire coping strategies to be in control of your situation.
Courtney McCall Plourde
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bristol, RI 02809
Success, change, happiness, hope, kindness, balance - these, among other traits, are things that we strive for & work towards in life but at times feel like they are completely & totally out of reach. Sometimes there are roadblocks & barriers that make the future seem unobtainable and that there is nothing but darkness ahead. It's moments like these that define us. When we are at a crossroads and important choices need to be made - this is where I come in. I wish to offer support, guidance, and help with the hope and intention that together, change can happen, skills can be built and goals can be attained.
Success, change, happiness, hope, kindness, balance - these, among other traits, are things that we strive for & work towards in life but at times feel like they are completely & totally out of reach. Sometimes there are roadblocks & barriers that make the future seem unobtainable and that there is nothing but darkness ahead. It's moments like these that define us. When we are at a crossroads and important choices need to be made - this is where I come in. I wish to offer support, guidance, and help with the hope and intention that together, change can happen, skills can be built and goals can be attained.
Jessica L. Tobin
Counselor, EdS, LMHC, CTSS
Verified Verified
Bristol, RI 02809 (Online Only)
Current practice is provided 100% through telehealth. I work with preteens, teens, and adults, holding a certification for the treatment of Child and Adolescent Anxiety as well as a certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies. I place high value on providing compassionate, holistic care for each person and family I work with. I will work collaboratively with you and/or your child to uncover strengths and problem solving abilities, broaden self-awareness, increase distress tolerance, and when appropriate to decrease the body's overactive response to anxiety and stress. Together we will identify pathways to reach your therapeutic goals.
Current practice is provided 100% through telehealth. I work with preteens, teens, and adults, holding a certification for the treatment of Child and Adolescent Anxiety as well as a certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies. I place high value on providing compassionate, holistic care for each person and family I work with. I will work collaboratively with you and/or your child to uncover strengths and problem solving abilities, broaden self-awareness, increase distress tolerance, and when appropriate to decrease the body's overactive response to anxiety and stress. Together we will identify pathways to reach your therapeutic goals.
Lighthouse Counseling Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bristol, RI 02809
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that life is a journey, and with every journey there are bumps in the road. Issues may come up in life that lead to feelings of confusion, anxiety, anger, or depression. It may help to find a person that will listen and can offer a helping hand on that road. I feel that with my years of experience and objective approach, I can be that person. There is a beacon of hope there, for minor bumps as well as life altering losses. I wish you well on your road and hope to hear from you.
I believe that life is a journey, and with every journey there are bumps in the road. Issues may come up in life that lead to feelings of confusion, anxiety, anger, or depression. It may help to find a person that will listen and can offer a helping hand on that road. I feel that with my years of experience and objective approach, I can be that person. There is a beacon of hope there, for minor bumps as well as life altering losses. I wish you well on your road and hope to hear from you.
Chelsea LaForce
Counselor, LMHC, AT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, RI 02809
Offering integrative approaches to support you on your personal journey. Whether you are anxious, depressed, going through a major transition or just need someone in your corner, we work together to make sure your needs are nourished so you can flourish. I use a holistic, person-centered and realistic approach in my practice. I also offer art therapy, which is something any client can explore during our sessions. Through these modalities we can look at how our thoughts, experiences and families impact our lives, and through our work together find harmony within ourselves and change life for the better.
Offering integrative approaches to support you on your personal journey. Whether you are anxious, depressed, going through a major transition or just need someone in your corner, we work together to make sure your needs are nourished so you can flourish. I use a holistic, person-centered and realistic approach in my practice. I also offer art therapy, which is something any client can explore during our sessions. Through these modalities we can look at how our thoughts, experiences and families impact our lives, and through our work together find harmony within ourselves and change life for the better.
RISE Counseling & Wellness, Ashley Moniz LMHC
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, RI 02809
**NOT Accepting New Clients temporarily.** I truly believe that everyone could benefit from therapy. We focus on our health in so many ways, it is important to focus on our Mental Health too! I am specifically passionate about my work with women, empowering them through various phases of life and assisting with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Because of my work in child-welfare and adoption, I also specialize in trauma-related struggles in adults & children, as well as behavior management and positive parenting.
**NOT Accepting New Clients temporarily.** I truly believe that everyone could benefit from therapy. We focus on our health in so many ways, it is important to focus on our Mental Health too! I am specifically passionate about my work with women, empowering them through various phases of life and assisting with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Because of my work in child-welfare and adoption, I also specialize in trauma-related struggles in adults & children, as well as behavior management and positive parenting.
RI Oak Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bristol, RI 02809
We provide Counseling services with our Licensed Professionals. We value wellness and what it means to each individual person, children, adolescents and adults, which is why we are passionate about supporting people in leading well balanced and healthy lives. Many clients compliment us on our ability to respond to their requests in a timely manner and to establish a strong supportive and trusting relationship with them. We look forward to establishing that type of relationship with you.
We provide Counseling services with our Licensed Professionals. We value wellness and what it means to each individual person, children, adolescents and adults, which is why we are passionate about supporting people in leading well balanced and healthy lives. Many clients compliment us on our ability to respond to their requests in a timely manner and to establish a strong supportive and trusting relationship with them. We look forward to establishing that type of relationship with you.
Amy Murphy
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, RI 02809
Not accepting new clients
Currently not accepting new clients. We are all on a journey of growth and change. Are you feeling as though you need to change to create balance in your life? Reaching out for help takes courage and resilience. In my practice I strive to create a genuine, safe, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with clients based in trust, empowerment, and compassion. My approach is holistic, incorporating mind and body to gain the tools to create more peace in your life. We all have the strength to make positive change in our lives, we may need support, and guidance in recognizing those strengths.
Currently not accepting new clients. We are all on a journey of growth and change. Are you feeling as though you need to change to create balance in your life? Reaching out for help takes courage and resilience. In my practice I strive to create a genuine, safe, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with clients based in trust, empowerment, and compassion. My approach is holistic, incorporating mind and body to gain the tools to create more peace in your life. We all have the strength to make positive change in our lives, we may need support, and guidance in recognizing those strengths.
Alan Poey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bristol, RI 02809
Not accepting new clients
Psychotherapy can be a powerful tool of transformation, and an opportunity to gain a better handle on the sources of suffering in one's life. This process can take many forms, whether it's finding new ways of thinking and responding in the moment, gaining freedom from past influences, deepening self-understanding and self-acceptance, or finding creative and concrete solutions. I honor the depth and complexity of every client's unique personality, and put great care into listening deeply, asking the right questions, and creating a relaxed therapeutic atmosphere characterized by honesty, open-mindedness, and non-judgmental curiosity.
Psychotherapy can be a powerful tool of transformation, and an opportunity to gain a better handle on the sources of suffering in one's life. This process can take many forms, whether it's finding new ways of thinking and responding in the moment, gaining freedom from past influences, deepening self-understanding and self-acceptance, or finding creative and concrete solutions. I honor the depth and complexity of every client's unique personality, and put great care into listening deeply, asking the right questions, and creating a relaxed therapeutic atmosphere characterized by honesty, open-mindedness, and non-judgmental curiosity.
Rebecca Evans
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bristol, RI 02809 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Unfortunately, I am not accepting patients at this time. As your psychologist, I strive to provide you with the tools and support to improve your, your child's, or your family's life. Often this means linking early experiences and current functioning to deepen self-understanding, learning new skills, breaking out of hurtful patterns, and developing new modes of thinking, feeling, and relating to others.
Unfortunately, I am not accepting patients at this time. As your psychologist, I strive to provide you with the tools and support to improve your, your child's, or your family's life. Often this means linking early experiences and current functioning to deepen self-understanding, learning new skills, breaking out of hurtful patterns, and developing new modes of thinking, feeling, and relating to others.
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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.