Play Therapy in 12550
My ability to work with children and provide play therapy services.
I am offering individual therapy for adolescents & adults; play therapy services for children; play therapy groups for children ages 8-12 and an adolescent wellness girls group ages 12-16. In addition, I have a passion in serving the mother-daughter relationship. I have a great deal of experience working with mothers and daughters as well. If you are a mother-daughter pair that believes in enhancing, rebuilding, and wanting to love your mother-daughter relationship my services are here for you.
My ability to work with children and provide play therapy services.
I am offering individual therapy for adolescents & adults; play therapy services for children; play therapy groups for children ages 8-12 and an adolescent wellness girls group ages 12-16. In addition, I have a passion in serving the mother-daughter relationship. I have a great deal of experience working with mothers and daughters as well. If you are a mother-daughter pair that believes in enhancing, rebuilding, and wanting to love your mother-daughter relationship my services are here for you.
I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy in their own way. Whether your goals are for internal exploration, creating and maintaining healthy relationships, or learning coping skills to manage life stressors, therapy can be a powerful tool for growth, healing, empowerment, and mental wellness.
I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy in their own way. Whether your goals are for internal exploration, creating and maintaining healthy relationships, or learning coping skills to manage life stressors, therapy can be a powerful tool for growth, healing, empowerment, and mental wellness.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
Integrating the Self - Mental Health & Wellness
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newburgh, NY 12550
With an outside the box approach, our therapists use creative means to bring healing, growth, and change in addition to traditional talk therapy. We work with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, OCD, managing major life changes, anger management, codependency, relationship struggles, trauma, invisible illness (MS, etc), insomnia, and many different stressors and situations from childhood all through adult life. We’re a group of 6 therapists offering a wide range of therapy services, aligned practices, and wellness workshops, so we most likely have something that you are looking for.
With an outside the box approach, our therapists use creative means to bring healing, growth, and change in addition to traditional talk therapy. We work with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, OCD, managing major life changes, anger management, codependency, relationship struggles, trauma, invisible illness (MS, etc), insomnia, and many different stressors and situations from childhood all through adult life. We’re a group of 6 therapists offering a wide range of therapy services, aligned practices, and wellness workshops, so we most likely have something that you are looking for.
As a dedicated professional in the field of mental health counseling, I have a profound passion for my work. I am great with working with children and adolescents. I am an ally and social advocate with a special interest in working with individuals who struggle with cultural and sexual identity. I have had the privilege of working with diverse clientele from all walks of life, offering support and guidance across a spectrum of issues and committed psychologically safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore, heal, and thrive.
As a dedicated professional in the field of mental health counseling, I have a profound passion for my work. I am great with working with children and adolescents. I am an ally and social advocate with a special interest in working with individuals who struggle with cultural and sexual identity. I have had the privilege of working with diverse clientele from all walks of life, offering support and guidance across a spectrum of issues and committed psychologically safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore, heal, and thrive.
Catherine J. Pavich - Anxiety Depression Self Esteem Therapy
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newburgh, NY 12550 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. It shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. It shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
I work with clients who have varying struggles from anxiety, body image, depression and life transitions. Our daily struggles are held within our body and impact everything from daily functioning, relationships to how we take up space in our environment. As a dance/movement therapist I will utilize body based interventions (ex. breathing, imagery and metaphor) to assist in exploring how your body holds onto symptoms. Through the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit you can explore how to shift to allow daily life to become more manageable and enjoyable.
I work with clients who have varying struggles from anxiety, body image, depression and life transitions. Our daily struggles are held within our body and impact everything from daily functioning, relationships to how we take up space in our environment. As a dance/movement therapist I will utilize body based interventions (ex. breathing, imagery and metaphor) to assist in exploring how your body holds onto symptoms. Through the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit you can explore how to shift to allow daily life to become more manageable and enjoyable.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist that builds healthy relationships with my clients. I take pride in learning about my clients so I can be effective by creating an intervention plan specifically for each client based on their needs. I empower my clients by utilizing coaching and different positive techniques from Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I provide services through 4 or more sessions and I am available via phone or text after hours for support if needed in between sessions.
I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist that builds healthy relationships with my clients. I take pride in learning about my clients so I can be effective by creating an intervention plan specifically for each client based on their needs. I empower my clients by utilizing coaching and different positive techniques from Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I provide services through 4 or more sessions and I am available via phone or text after hours for support if needed in between sessions.
Dr. Michele Winchester-Vega & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R, ACSW, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newburgh, NY 12550
Dr. Michele Winchester-Vega and Associates is a group private practice with over 10 Licensed professionals that specialize in a variety of modalities and treatment specialties. Treatment is offered to those aged 6 and above and individual, family and group modalities are available. We are involved in teaching and hold faculty positions as well as providing consultation/ supervision to other professionals. Spanish speaking services available.
Dr. Michele Winchester-Vega and Associates is a group private practice with over 10 Licensed professionals that specialize in a variety of modalities and treatment specialties. Treatment is offered to those aged 6 and above and individual, family and group modalities are available. We are involved in teaching and hold faculty positions as well as providing consultation/ supervision to other professionals. Spanish speaking services available.
I have worked in the human services field for the last 30 years in a variety of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, mental health clinics, nursing homes, day treatment centers, homeless shelters, and school/ community-based programs. Trained as a Dance/Movement Psychotherapist I utilize movement and body-based awareness practices to encompass the whole self in the therapeutic process. I have worked with a range of populations but specialize in working with women, pre/adolescent and adolescent girls, and children.
I have worked in the human services field for the last 30 years in a variety of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, mental health clinics, nursing homes, day treatment centers, homeless shelters, and school/ community-based programs. Trained as a Dance/Movement Psychotherapist I utilize movement and body-based awareness practices to encompass the whole self in the therapeutic process. I have worked with a range of populations but specialize in working with women, pre/adolescent and adolescent girls, and children.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Newburgh, NY 12550 (Online Only)
I am a non-judgmental listener that can assist you in creating new alternatives for overcoming life's obstacles. I enjoy facilitating liberation, decreasing internalized oppression, disrupting trauma, transforming survivors into thrivers, sparking empowering epiphanies, overcoming challenges, increasing self-awareness, support healing and growth. In addition to being a clinical social worker, I am also a clinical sexologist that specializes in sexual literacy, treating sexual challenges, affirming pleasure and diversity.
I am a non-judgmental listener that can assist you in creating new alternatives for overcoming life's obstacles. I enjoy facilitating liberation, decreasing internalized oppression, disrupting trauma, transforming survivors into thrivers, sparking empowering epiphanies, overcoming challenges, increasing self-awareness, support healing and growth. In addition to being a clinical social worker, I am also a clinical sexologist that specializes in sexual literacy, treating sexual challenges, affirming pleasure and diversity.
I work best with motivated individuals who will work with me and be courageous enough to be honest about their feelings, and fears. My clients are expected to do assignments, readings and offer feedback. I thoroughly enjoy the progress that an individual can make through self-discovery that counseling offers. Ultimately we are the masters of our own lives, and it is by allowing the individual to unlock their own capabilities and potential, that the therapist is truly a success. I offer my listening skills, a non-judgmental approach and respect for individual thoughts and feelings.
I work best with motivated individuals who will work with me and be courageous enough to be honest about their feelings, and fears. My clients are expected to do assignments, readings and offer feedback. I thoroughly enjoy the progress that an individual can make through self-discovery that counseling offers. Ultimately we are the masters of our own lives, and it is by allowing the individual to unlock their own capabilities and potential, that the therapist is truly a success. I offer my listening skills, a non-judgmental approach and respect for individual thoughts and feelings.
Sometimes challenges in life or traumatic events such as a Traumatic Brain Injury, stroke, trauma, disability or aging can have a profound impact on our life. As a result we can feel confused, frustrated, isolated and alone, unsure what to do. At Beacon Place we're here to help providing person-centered services for children, adolescents and adults to help hem reach their goals. Whether it be depression, anxiety, having been through a traumatic event, Traumatic Brain Injury, difficulties with aging, disability, stroke, couples or relationship problems or other difficulties, we are here for you.
Sometimes challenges in life or traumatic events such as a Traumatic Brain Injury, stroke, trauma, disability or aging can have a profound impact on our life. As a result we can feel confused, frustrated, isolated and alone, unsure what to do. At Beacon Place we're here to help providing person-centered services for children, adolescents and adults to help hem reach their goals. Whether it be depression, anxiety, having been through a traumatic event, Traumatic Brain Injury, difficulties with aging, disability, stroke, couples or relationship problems or other difficulties, we are here for you.
I enjoy working with teens and adults who are struggling with family conflict, identity development, relationship challenges, depression/anxiety, or a history of traumatic experiences. My clients would describe me as warm, compassionate, supportive, and insightful. In therapy, my goal is to help empower clients to find a path that feels more centered and safe, where they feel most fully themselves
I enjoy working with teens and adults who are struggling with family conflict, identity development, relationship challenges, depression/anxiety, or a history of traumatic experiences. My clients would describe me as warm, compassionate, supportive, and insightful. In therapy, my goal is to help empower clients to find a path that feels more centered and safe, where they feel most fully themselves
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Therapy is a powerful catalyst for personal growth and inner peace. Every individual possesses untapped potential, often obscured by past trauma and painful memories. My client-centered approach focuses on how your unique life story shapes your current challenges. A trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of healing and self-discovery. We'll embark on a collaborative journey to: 1. Uncover your innate strengths and resilience. 2. Process and integrate difficult experiences. 3. Develop effective coping strategies. 4. Clarify your values and life goals. 5. Cultivate self-compassion.
Therapy is a powerful catalyst for personal growth and inner peace. Every individual possesses untapped potential, often obscured by past trauma and painful memories. My client-centered approach focuses on how your unique life story shapes your current challenges. A trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of healing and self-discovery. We'll embark on a collaborative journey to: 1. Uncover your innate strengths and resilience. 2. Process and integrate difficult experiences. 3. Develop effective coping strategies. 4. Clarify your values and life goals. 5. Cultivate self-compassion.
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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.