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Rebecca Merson
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize both play therapy and sand tray therapy as well as other proven methods best suited for each individual, and can help with a wide range of issues and concerns.
If you or your child could use support and a therapeutic relationship, I have appointments to offer. I believe in providing a warm, judgment free space to address your physical, mental, social and emotional needs. I customize each and every treatment plan to fit your individual goals.
I utilize both play therapy and sand tray therapy as well as other proven methods best suited for each individual, and can help with a wide range of issues and concerns.
If you or your child could use support and a therapeutic relationship, I have appointments to offer. I believe in providing a warm, judgment free space to address your physical, mental, social and emotional needs. I customize each and every treatment plan to fit your individual goals.
(385) 284-0014 View (385) 284-0014
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Possibilities Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, ACS
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84109  (Online Only)
"C" graduated from the University of Southern California, UCLA and Columbia Pacific University and has been a practicing therapist for over 30 years, educator, lecturer, national/international conference presenter, published author of The Anger Addict and several play therapy techniques,.
Promoting Hope, Wellness and Recovery is the mission of Possibilities Counseling Center. Services are provided via telehealth for residents of Arizona, Maine and Utah. Cynthia specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy with a specialty in treating insomnia. Being flooded with anxiety, free-floating worry and depression can impair memory and sleep. Grief and loss issues are appropriate reasons to explore help and gain relief. Dr. Dodge has over 30 years of experience. She works effectively with couples wanting to deal with their relationship or assist to navigate life stage changes such as empty nest and/or retirement.
"C" graduated from the University of Southern California, UCLA and Columbia Pacific University and has been a practicing therapist for over 30 years, educator, lecturer, national/international conference presenter, published author of The Anger Addict and several play therapy techniques,.
Promoting Hope, Wellness and Recovery is the mission of Possibilities Counseling Center. Services are provided via telehealth for residents of Arizona, Maine and Utah. Cynthia specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy with a specialty in treating insomnia. Being flooded with anxiety, free-floating worry and depression can impair memory and sleep. Grief and loss issues are appropriate reasons to explore help and gain relief. Dr. Dodge has over 30 years of experience. She works effectively with couples wanting to deal with their relationship or assist to navigate life stage changes such as empty nest and/or retirement.
(928) 723-3345 View (928) 723-3345
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Jessie Shepherd
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
We all want to feel confident and capable. However, sometimes life throws us a curve ball that we are unable to hit. This is when finding support is pinnacle to your success and growth. As part of your support team, I assist you in wading these murky waters and help you acknowledge your immense strength. My perspective is everyone has the capability of bettering themselves and improving their situation. My goal is to help you feel comfortable while gaining insight into these challenges and develop skills for positive change.
We all want to feel confident and capable. However, sometimes life throws us a curve ball that we are unable to hit. This is when finding support is pinnacle to your success and growth. As part of your support team, I assist you in wading these murky waters and help you acknowledge your immense strength. My perspective is everyone has the capability of bettering themselves and improving their situation. My goal is to help you feel comfortable while gaining insight into these challenges and develop skills for positive change.
(385) 270-8496 View (385) 270-8496
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Natalie Lanham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
We are taking new clients at our office. We believe that therapy is a journey to build a better you. Whether that is moving through trauma, exploring and conquering anxiety, learning sports psychology tactics, raising your child (and dealing with the wonderful adolescent drama), fighting addiction, or strengthening your marriage, we're in this together. If you enter my therapy office, you are here to grow. While therapy is a process, it does not have to be a long, drawn out, difficult and treacherous.
We are taking new clients at our office. We believe that therapy is a journey to build a better you. Whether that is moving through trauma, exploring and conquering anxiety, learning sports psychology tactics, raising your child (and dealing with the wonderful adolescent drama), fighting addiction, or strengthening your marriage, we're in this together. If you enter my therapy office, you are here to grow. While therapy is a process, it does not have to be a long, drawn out, difficult and treacherous.
(385) 284-0225 View (385) 284-0225
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Aleshia Jex
TRS, CTRS, CPPC
Verified Verified
Hi! I'm Aleshia. I want to assist you in building a well-balanced life. If you are interested in more than traditional talk therapy, or you want to move off the couch and into a role as an active participant in your holistic health, then I am your person. I will assist you in creating a strong, resilient outlook where you become mindful of your present moment and the active director of your future. If you are ready, let's develop a solution-based plan where you can move out of your past and into a life of adventure, joy, and purpose.
Hi! I'm Aleshia. I want to assist you in building a well-balanced life. If you are interested in more than traditional talk therapy, or you want to move off the couch and into a role as an active participant in your holistic health, then I am your person. I will assist you in creating a strong, resilient outlook where you become mindful of your present moment and the active director of your future. If you are ready, let's develop a solution-based plan where you can move out of your past and into a life of adventure, joy, and purpose.
(385) 800-3172 View (385) 800-3172
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Janelle Iverson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you often find yourself caught in repeated cycles or pattern in your life or in your interactions with others? These could be self-sabotaging behaviors, addictions, or reoccurring negative feelings about yourself. While you may consciously want something different, it can feel frustrating to know how to create change you are truly seeking. Therapy is a powerful tool that can heal repeated cycles of patterns and relationships that cause you dissatisfaction.
Do you often find yourself caught in repeated cycles or pattern in your life or in your interactions with others? These could be self-sabotaging behaviors, addictions, or reoccurring negative feelings about yourself. While you may consciously want something different, it can feel frustrating to know how to create change you are truly seeking. Therapy is a powerful tool that can heal repeated cycles of patterns and relationships that cause you dissatisfaction.
(801) 921-8548 View (801) 921-8548
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Stephanie Voigt Yabko
Psychologist, PsyD, MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
I have been told that I am calming, levelheaded, caring, and flexible. I work with clients of all ages utilizing an integrative, strengths-based, individualized approach to therapy, often combining concepts of self-compassion, mindfulness, and acceptance to help you attain your goals. I believe in helping you to flourish in your life, not just eliminate symptoms. I do this by helping you use your inner creativity, wisdom, resilience, appreciation, and courage to change your life.
I have been told that I am calming, levelheaded, caring, and flexible. I work with clients of all ages utilizing an integrative, strengths-based, individualized approach to therapy, often combining concepts of self-compassion, mindfulness, and acceptance to help you attain your goals. I believe in helping you to flourish in your life, not just eliminate symptoms. I do this by helping you use your inner creativity, wisdom, resilience, appreciation, and courage to change your life.
(801) 894-9158 View (801) 894-9158
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Amanda J. Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Millcreek, UT 84109
As a growing expert in trauma, mindfulness, and body-mind bridging across the lifespan, I will strive to assist you with your concerns. My approach is light-hearted and evidence informed. I often integrate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectics, and psychodynamics into my education-based style. We will certainly work on attachment concerns and healthy "relating," too.
As a growing expert in trauma, mindfulness, and body-mind bridging across the lifespan, I will strive to assist you with your concerns. My approach is light-hearted and evidence informed. I often integrate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectics, and psychodynamics into my education-based style. We will certainly work on attachment concerns and healthy "relating," too.
(801) 675-4644 View (801) 675-4644
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Reach Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
At Reach Counseling, we offer a wide range of counseling services for individuals of all ages, from preschool through adulthood. We are excited also to now be offering focused services to women struggling with depression and other mental health problems during the pregnancy and postpartum period. Our services for women struggling with perinatal mood disorders range from support groups and outpatient counseling to our more intensive outpatient treatment program. (Visit our website to learn more.) Life is challenging, and when the challenges outweigh resources and support, problems can begin to overwhelm individual functioning in everyday life, such as family relationships, work, school, and social activities. Our therapists come from a diverse background of professional experience and training. Recently, we have become certified in the treatment of perinatal mood disorders. We love being a part of watching clients lives change as they gain access to skills and resources that help them confront the challenges they are facing.
At Reach Counseling, we offer a wide range of counseling services for individuals of all ages, from preschool through adulthood. We are excited also to now be offering focused services to women struggling with depression and other mental health problems during the pregnancy and postpartum period. Our services for women struggling with perinatal mood disorders range from support groups and outpatient counseling to our more intensive outpatient treatment program. (Visit our website to learn more.) Life is challenging, and when the challenges outweigh resources and support, problems can begin to overwhelm individual functioning in everyday life, such as family relationships, work, school, and social activities. Our therapists come from a diverse background of professional experience and training. Recently, we have become certified in the treatment of perinatal mood disorders. We love being a part of watching clients lives change as they gain access to skills and resources that help them confront the challenges they are facing.
(801) 845-3993 View (801) 845-3993
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Ashley Henderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Millcreek, UT 84109
I'm an experienced child and family therapist ready to assist you in dealing with life challenges that come your way. As a parent and professional, I understand the many struggles attached to this journey through life. I also work with adults in helping to discover a place of healing and happiness. I love connecting with others and creating a safe and trusting environment to feel heard or understood. I'm humbled when individuals, both children and adults, open their hearts and allow me to support them along their treatment path.
I'm an experienced child and family therapist ready to assist you in dealing with life challenges that come your way. As a parent and professional, I understand the many struggles attached to this journey through life. I also work with adults in helping to discover a place of healing and happiness. I love connecting with others and creating a safe and trusting environment to feel heard or understood. I'm humbled when individuals, both children and adults, open their hearts and allow me to support them along their treatment path.
(801) 609-9379 View (801) 609-9379
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Whitney Barrell Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Many of our therapists have walked the same path as our clients. We are parents, we are partners, we've experienced heartbreak, infertility, divorce, trauma, faith expansion AND we've built the clinical skills to help. We know what it feels like from the inside and we're ready with action steps and expertise.
Many of our therapists have walked the same path as our clients. We are parents, we are partners, we've experienced heartbreak, infertility, divorce, trauma, faith expansion AND we've built the clinical skills to help. We know what it feels like from the inside and we're ready with action steps and expertise.
(385) 503-8918 View (385) 503-8918
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Full Circle Yoga & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Full Circle Yoga and Therapy is a trauma-informed space facilitating life transformation through evidence-based therapeutic interventions, yoga, & mindfulness. We offer individual, group, family, and couples therapy/counseling and can usually schedule new clients within 2 weeks for an initial intake appointment.
Full Circle Yoga and Therapy is a trauma-informed space facilitating life transformation through evidence-based therapeutic interventions, yoga, & mindfulness. We offer individual, group, family, and couples therapy/counseling and can usually schedule new clients within 2 weeks for an initial intake appointment.
(385) 206-3034 View (385) 206-3034
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Mary Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
I deeply appreciate being able to be a part of the lives of so many amazing people. To work side by side with individuals during the sensitive and vulnerable process of healing is a gift. Within all of us, there is a natural human ability to heal, and we gain confidence when we have access to the right tools that help us to integrate feelings, emotions, experiences, and relationships into something meaningful. I'm a huge fan of tailoring methods and tools to fit individual needs.
I deeply appreciate being able to be a part of the lives of so many amazing people. To work side by side with individuals during the sensitive and vulnerable process of healing is a gift. Within all of us, there is a natural human ability to heal, and we gain confidence when we have access to the right tools that help us to integrate feelings, emotions, experiences, and relationships into something meaningful. I'm a huge fan of tailoring methods and tools to fit individual needs.
(435) 246-1558 View (435) 246-1558
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Brenda Dowse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Not accepting new clients
When treating children, I utilize Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dyadic Developmental Therapy (DDT) and Play Therapy skills.
As a clinician with over 20 years of experience in social work, I help humans of all ages not only dream about healing but do it! An ideal client is as young as four years old up to ninety-nine years old. My creative approach to the work of healing is a mixed skill set that includes trauma-informed care. The intent will be to hold a light for you, as you walk your path. Walking your path is a journey I respect and honor. Providing a safe space for you is of the utmost importance to me!
When treating children, I utilize Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dyadic Developmental Therapy (DDT) and Play Therapy skills.
As a clinician with over 20 years of experience in social work, I help humans of all ages not only dream about healing but do it! An ideal client is as young as four years old up to ninety-nine years old. My creative approach to the work of healing is a mixed skill set that includes trauma-informed care. The intent will be to hold a light for you, as you walk your path. Walking your path is a journey I respect and honor. Providing a safe space for you is of the utmost importance to me!
(385) 399-1579 View (385) 399-1579
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Haylee Frech
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Not accepting new clients
Family dynamics play a vital role in a child's well-being, so I make it a priority to involve parents and caregivers in the process.
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate through life's challenges. My main focus is on creating a safe and welcoming space where everyone feels understood, accepted, and valued. Within my practice, I use proven methods like ACT, CBT, and EMDR to address specific issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and traumatic experiences. I also use play therapy and mindfulness techniques to create a comfortable environment where children can express themselves, process their emotions, and learn helpful ways to cope with difficult situations.
Family dynamics play a vital role in a child's well-being, so I make it a priority to involve parents and caregivers in the process.
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate through life's challenges. My main focus is on creating a safe and welcoming space where everyone feels understood, accepted, and valued. Within my practice, I use proven methods like ACT, CBT, and EMDR to address specific issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and traumatic experiences. I also use play therapy and mindfulness techniques to create a comfortable environment where children can express themselves, process their emotions, and learn helpful ways to cope with difficult situations.
(385) 437-6635 View (385) 437-6635
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.