Play Therapy in Dennis, KS
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Tina Lashley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parsons, KS 67357
I am also a Registered Play Therapist that specializes in working with children ages 3-10.
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient individualized care to treat several mental health disorders. I focus on helping individuals restore, inspire, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns and customizing a treatment plan to meet your needs.
I am also a Registered Play Therapist that specializes in working with children ages 3-10.
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient individualized care to treat several mental health disorders. I focus on helping individuals restore, inspire, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns and customizing a treatment plan to meet your needs.
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As a therapist I am trained in a variety of evidenced-based techniques including Play Therapy, Sandtray, Attachment, Grief, Trauma, CBT, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Life can feel heavy, hard, confusing, isolating, and overwhelming. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Play Therapist I am passionate about helping Children, Parents, Families, and Adults work towards the positive change they want in their lives. Therapy is a beautiful and safe space where goals are set, skills are practiced, and emotions are supported. If you or your child is struggling with anger, emotion dysregulation, depression, anxiety, ADHD, aggressive behaviors, defiance, stress, tearfulness, or from a traumatic event please know you are not alone and I am here to provide support and guidance if you need it.
As a therapist I am trained in a variety of evidenced-based techniques including Play Therapy, Sandtray, Attachment, Grief, Trauma, CBT, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Life can feel heavy, hard, confusing, isolating, and overwhelming. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Play Therapist I am passionate about helping Children, Parents, Families, and Adults work towards the positive change they want in their lives. Therapy is a beautiful and safe space where goals are set, skills are practiced, and emotions are supported. If you or your child is struggling with anger, emotion dysregulation, depression, anxiety, ADHD, aggressive behaviors, defiance, stress, tearfulness, or from a traumatic event please know you are not alone and I am here to provide support and guidance if you need it.
I am trained in play therapy modalities.
My ideal client is age 8 or over, wants to explore making changes in their life, and sees therapy as a piece of that process. I love spontaneous and outside of the box thinkers, and clients who are willing to try unconventional strategies to heal. I have 10 years experience working with children, teens and adults with Autism, ADHD, executive functioning concerns, high-functioning anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, and other disabilities. I am an LGBT+ affirming therapist. I will provide psychoeducation and resources along the way so you can understand the work we do.
I am trained in play therapy modalities.
My ideal client is age 8 or over, wants to explore making changes in their life, and sees therapy as a piece of that process. I love spontaneous and outside of the box thinkers, and clients who are willing to try unconventional strategies to heal. I have 10 years experience working with children, teens and adults with Autism, ADHD, executive functioning concerns, high-functioning anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, and other disabilities. I am an LGBT+ affirming therapist. I will provide psychoeducation and resources along the way so you can understand the work we do.
FORTIS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LSCSW, LCPC, LMLP, INTERNS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
Serving some of our communities for over 14 years! We accept almost ALL insurance and offer affordable sliding scale options! Our clinicians hold certifications and training in an array of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Brainspotting for trauma, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Somatic Experiencing, and Play Therapy for Children, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.
Serving some of our communities for over 14 years! We accept almost ALL insurance and offer affordable sliding scale options! Our clinicians hold certifications and training in an array of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Brainspotting for trauma, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Somatic Experiencing, and Play Therapy for Children, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.
I have a certificate in play therapy and training in basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy(ART) and also Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT).
I'm here to help as you navigate all the twists and turns that life can bring. Life can throw us curveballs and can often be unfair. Sometimes we need help to make it through our past hurts and our current challenges. Other times we just need someone to help us find the perspective we are looking for. Whatever has brought you here, I can take that journey with you. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety or can't seem to get over past traumas, I utilize techniques that can help you overcome those challenges and live the life you want.
I have a certificate in play therapy and training in basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy(ART) and also Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT).
I'm here to help as you navigate all the twists and turns that life can bring. Life can throw us curveballs and can often be unfair. Sometimes we need help to make it through our past hurts and our current challenges. Other times we just need someone to help us find the perspective we are looking for. Whatever has brought you here, I can take that journey with you. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety or can't seem to get over past traumas, I utilize techniques that can help you overcome those challenges and live the life you want.
Some techniques utilized include play therapy, journaling, and art therapy.
Hello! My name is Michelle, and I am a clinical social worker. I understand that trying to find just the “right” therapist for your child may feel like a very challenging experience. The connection between the client and therapist is a critical component of therapy, and it’s not easy to select someone just from reading a bio on a website. My hope is that you will have a sense of connection as you read through my information. Children of all ages are my passion, and my background includes over twenty years in the school setting working with students and their families.
Some techniques utilized include play therapy, journaling, and art therapy.
Hello! My name is Michelle, and I am a clinical social worker. I understand that trying to find just the “right” therapist for your child may feel like a very challenging experience. The connection between the client and therapist is a critical component of therapy, and it’s not easy to select someone just from reading a bio on a website. My hope is that you will have a sense of connection as you read through my information. Children of all ages are my passion, and my background includes over twenty years in the school setting working with students and their families.
Is your child’s behavior a phase or something more? I help translate puzzling behaviors and moods, working with both children and parents to use play as a communication tool. My non-judgmental, relaxed approach encourages even hesitant children to engage and explore. Let’s build a supportive team around your child’s needs.
Is your child’s behavior a phase or something more? I help translate puzzling behaviors and moods, working with both children and parents to use play as a communication tool. My non-judgmental, relaxed approach encourages even hesitant children to engage and explore. Let’s build a supportive team around your child’s needs.
Drug Treatment Center in Kansas City
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Paola, KS 66071
You’ve taken the first steps, let us take you further. Arista Recovery is committed to ensuring that individuals and families impacted by substance use receive best in class care.
You’ve taken the first steps, let us take you further. Arista Recovery is committed to ensuring that individuals and families impacted by substance use receive best in class care.
I believe everyone has the capability to create their own desired change and that everyone could use a little help along the way to achieve that change. I utilize warmth and authenticity to meet clients where they are in their growth and help identify and work towards the future they desire. I am honored to walk with people as they process through the difficulties of life and achieve their goals.
I believe everyone has the capability to create their own desired change and that everyone could use a little help along the way to achieve that change. I utilize warmth and authenticity to meet clients where they are in their growth and help identify and work towards the future they desire. I am honored to walk with people as they process through the difficulties of life and achieve their goals.
You’ve poured your heart and soul into creating a family, and your heart is breaking. Anger and defiance erupt when you want love and peace. If you are struggling in your family relationships, we can work together to help your family move from surviving to thriving.
You’ve poured your heart and soul into creating a family, and your heart is breaking. Anger and defiance erupt when you want love and peace. If you are struggling in your family relationships, we can work together to help your family move from surviving to thriving.
Harry J Satariano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, PCC, BCD
Verified Verified
Humboldt, KS 66748
The person, couple, or entire family who truly wants healthy resolutions, to learn better pathways for communication, and to increase a healthy balance in various aspects of their daily lives. Likewise, I am a very open and informed clinician of Alternative Lifestyles.
The person, couple, or entire family who truly wants healthy resolutions, to learn better pathways for communication, and to increase a healthy balance in various aspects of their daily lives. Likewise, I am a very open and informed clinician of Alternative Lifestyles.
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.