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Alise McAleer
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
I am a Registered Play Therapist.
My time spent working in the school system gave me great insight into what young people face every day. I am passionate about children, adolescents, and their families. Many times, young individuals are unable to verbalize their feelings. Play therapy is a gift to your child, that will aid them in communicating and exploring their inner world and emotions. Toys are used as a voice. I am also passionate about communicating with families and seeing marriages succeed. I would love to help you navigate any issue you may be facing.
I am a Registered Play Therapist.
My time spent working in the school system gave me great insight into what young people face every day. I am passionate about children, adolescents, and their families. Many times, young individuals are unable to verbalize their feelings. Play therapy is a gift to your child, that will aid them in communicating and exploring their inner world and emotions. Toys are used as a voice. I am also passionate about communicating with families and seeing marriages succeed. I would love to help you navigate any issue you may be facing.
(810) 288-6334 View (810) 288-6334
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Child Advocacy and Psychotherapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SSW, ICA
Verified Verified
Grand Blanc, MI 48480
Penny Lantz has 30+ yrs of rich experience evaluating & treating children (birth on up) as well as teenagers. I also support adults/parents. I will complete a comprehensive evaluation which will allow you & I to look at what your child needs & how to best meet these needs. I also have experience dealing with the medical field and school systems. I can help you navigate these systems to make sure your child/student needs are successfully met. As a psychotherapist, I will support you & your child through sessions which may include individual, 1 on 1 psychotherapy, family or couples counseling. Child sessions will include play therapy.
Penny Lantz has 30+ yrs of rich experience evaluating & treating children (birth on up) as well as teenagers. I also support adults/parents. I will complete a comprehensive evaluation which will allow you & I to look at what your child needs & how to best meet these needs. I also have experience dealing with the medical field and school systems. I can help you navigate these systems to make sure your child/student needs are successfully met. As a psychotherapist, I will support you & your child through sessions which may include individual, 1 on 1 psychotherapy, family or couples counseling. Child sessions will include play therapy.
(810) 213-2768 View (810) 213-2768
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Erica L Springer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD,LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Grand Blanc, MI 48439  (Online Only)
IMPACCTT Enterprises, PLLC is “Challenging and Changing Thoughts...Healing Hearts...and Restoring Lives”. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I am a Therapist trained in creative therapy toward supporting children, youth, and adults with trauma histories, grief, and loss. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression are substantial focus areas. I use trauma informed cognitive behavioral, mindfulness therapies, and educational activities. I am trained in play therapy. Video sessions (telehealth) are available. I am a published Author. I am available to provide clinical supervision to LLMSW’s.
IMPACCTT Enterprises, PLLC is “Challenging and Changing Thoughts...Healing Hearts...and Restoring Lives”. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I am a Therapist trained in creative therapy toward supporting children, youth, and adults with trauma histories, grief, and loss. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression are substantial focus areas. I use trauma informed cognitive behavioral, mindfulness therapies, and educational activities. I am trained in play therapy. Video sessions (telehealth) are available. I am a published Author. I am available to provide clinical supervision to LLMSW’s.
(989) 308-4397 View (989) 308-4397
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Danielle Wray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Blanc, MI 48439  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. I have experience working with men, women, and children. I believe showing up authentically with ourselves and others is one of the bravest and most liberating things we can do in our lives. Therapy is a safe place to remember who we truly are and discover the power that each of us possess to create a life that we enjoy.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. I have experience working with men, women, and children. I believe showing up authentically with ourselves and others is one of the bravest and most liberating things we can do in our lives. Therapy is a safe place to remember who we truly are and discover the power that each of us possess to create a life that we enjoy.
(810) 209-9117 View (810) 209-9117
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Journey through the Seasons Mental Wellness Svc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Life is difficult, and it sometimes makes it seem nearly impossible to find the help needed to get through those challenging times. Whether it be anxiety, depression, substance use, addiction, impulse problems, empowerment or self esteem issues, we are here to empower you, meeting your needs.
Life is difficult, and it sometimes makes it seem nearly impossible to find the help needed to get through those challenging times. Whether it be anxiety, depression, substance use, addiction, impulse problems, empowerment or self esteem issues, we are here to empower you, meeting your needs.
(810) 442-4963 View (810) 442-4963
Taylor Psychological Clinic
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Taylor Psychological Clinic, PC is a privately held professional corporation providing comprehensive outpatient counseling services in the Flint area for over 30 years. Our clinic offers qualified counseling, providing state of the art mental health treatment to clients through psychotherapy. Our staff includes a variety of mental heatlh professionals in order to meet the specific needs of each individual. Our staff includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Professional Counselors. Our staff has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Each Health professional uses a unique Integrative approach to treatment.
Taylor Psychological Clinic, PC is a privately held professional corporation providing comprehensive outpatient counseling services in the Flint area for over 30 years. Our clinic offers qualified counseling, providing state of the art mental health treatment to clients through psychotherapy. Our staff includes a variety of mental heatlh professionals in order to meet the specific needs of each individual. Our staff includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Professional Counselors. Our staff has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Each Health professional uses a unique Integrative approach to treatment.
(810) 412-0337 View (810) 412-0337
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WAIT Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
My goal as a therapist is to provide clients with a safe and supportive environment while encouraging and promoting them to grow mentally, intellectually, psychologically, socially and spiritually to reach their optimal potential of autonomy. I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I am experienced in working with individuals with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Marital counseling, divorce grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship/family counseling, grief, and spiritual counseling. I also provide mentoring and academic tutoring for children and adolescence.
My goal as a therapist is to provide clients with a safe and supportive environment while encouraging and promoting them to grow mentally, intellectually, psychologically, socially and spiritually to reach their optimal potential of autonomy. I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I am experienced in working with individuals with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Marital counseling, divorce grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship/family counseling, grief, and spiritual counseling. I also provide mentoring and academic tutoring for children and adolescence.
(810) 270-1734 View (810) 270-1734
Photo of John P Varani, Psychologist in Grand Blanc, MI
John P Varani
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Grand Blanc, MI 48439  (Online Only)
I provide a sacred space for clients who are searching for their authentic selves in the midst of daily distractions, pressures from family members, work issues, health concerns, etc. Psychotherapy is a form of spirituality in which a client discovers their pathway to spiritual growth. In this therapeutic process one can be healed of the debilitating symptoms that indicate one is out of balance. I help clients find their unique selves and center and explore the beliefs and values that ground them as a person. I provide them with direction and support to maintain continued growth.
I provide a sacred space for clients who are searching for their authentic selves in the midst of daily distractions, pressures from family members, work issues, health concerns, etc. Psychotherapy is a form of spirituality in which a client discovers their pathway to spiritual growth. In this therapeutic process one can be healed of the debilitating symptoms that indicate one is out of balance. I help clients find their unique selves and center and explore the beliefs and values that ground them as a person. I provide them with direction and support to maintain continued growth.
(810) 356-6411 View (810) 356-6411
Photo of Charles Kennedy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Grand Blanc, MI
Charles Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Blanc, MI 48439  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have had the opportunity for the last 20 years of working with children, teens, adults, and families around the country in various roles along my career. I have been a practicing clinician since 2013, having obtained my graduate degree and training from Michigan State University, School of Social Work. I have been successful in helping individuals in identifying strengths and weaknesses to aid in addressing the presenting set of problems.
I have had the opportunity for the last 20 years of working with children, teens, adults, and families around the country in various roles along my career. I have been a practicing clinician since 2013, having obtained my graduate degree and training from Michigan State University, School of Social Work. I have been successful in helping individuals in identifying strengths and weaknesses to aid in addressing the presenting set of problems.
(810) 479-5256 View (810) 479-5256
Photo of Lawrence Koper, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Grand Blanc, MI
Lawrence Koper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Grand Blanc, MI 48480
Hello, I am Dr. Larry Koper. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a LMSW and PH.D. My specialties are anxiety/depression/relationship issues and sports psychology. My style of counseling is warm, respectful collaborative. My approach to therapy is based on your needs. I believe people are social emotional and spiritual beings. When these are in balance we become the best we can be. When it comes to counseling, I am committed to you. You come first, you are not alone. Don't wait to set up an appt. Call me you will be glad you did. I am taking in office and tele-health appointments. 248.392.0762
Hello, I am Dr. Larry Koper. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a LMSW and PH.D. My specialties are anxiety/depression/relationship issues and sports psychology. My style of counseling is warm, respectful collaborative. My approach to therapy is based on your needs. I believe people are social emotional and spiritual beings. When these are in balance we become the best we can be. When it comes to counseling, I am committed to you. You come first, you are not alone. Don't wait to set up an appt. Call me you will be glad you did. I am taking in office and tele-health appointments. 248.392.0762
(947) 333-8447 View (947) 333-8447
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Soul Care Counseling Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, Donette L Mabry, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Hi, my name is Donette L. Mabry MA LPC. I am a clinical therapist. I have always had a listening ear and a desire to serve others by helping them meet their goals clinically, mentally, socially, professionally, spiritually and emotionally. I put my life experience and my academic studies to work for you. My approach to clinical therapy is Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focus and a mix of other techniques. The needs of my clients are most important to me so I am not limited in therapeutic approaches. Let’s work together to win that healthy, happy life you expect and deserve.
Hi, my name is Donette L. Mabry MA LPC. I am a clinical therapist. I have always had a listening ear and a desire to serve others by helping them meet their goals clinically, mentally, socially, professionally, spiritually and emotionally. I put my life experience and my academic studies to work for you. My approach to clinical therapy is Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focus and a mix of other techniques. The needs of my clients are most important to me so I am not limited in therapeutic approaches. Let’s work together to win that healthy, happy life you expect and deserve.
(810) 216-5419 View (810) 216-5419
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Rooted In Love, LLC, Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Waitlist for new clients
Life can feel unfair, can be overwhelming, difficult to manage, non-stop, and for far too many of us, all of these at the same time. Whether you are struggling with issues associated with depression, anxiety, addiction or trauma, to name a few, the focus of our sessions will be on establishing agreed upon goals, integrating coping skills as well as life skills to improve mental health stability. A client centered approach is utilized to meet each client at their own place, working on unique, specific and individualized goals. Happiness is not an unachievable feeling, so why not get started on your journey today!
Life can feel unfair, can be overwhelming, difficult to manage, non-stop, and for far too many of us, all of these at the same time. Whether you are struggling with issues associated with depression, anxiety, addiction or trauma, to name a few, the focus of our sessions will be on establishing agreed upon goals, integrating coping skills as well as life skills to improve mental health stability. A client centered approach is utilized to meet each client at their own place, working on unique, specific and individualized goals. Happiness is not an unachievable feeling, so why not get started on your journey today!
(810) 634-9606 View (810) 634-9606
Photo of Jill Odette, Counselor in Grand Blanc, MI
Jill Odette
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(517) 489-4138 View (517) 489-4138

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Photo of Samantha Slack, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Grand Blanc, MI
Samantha Slack
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Verified Verified
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Flint, MI 48507
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Duaa Haggag
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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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.