Play Therapy in Hubert, NC
Derek Prescott
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PsyD, LCMHC, CAS, CATP
Verified Verified
Hubert, NC 28539
For appointments call or text 910-545-2142. We offer a compassionate and positive environment to help you make empowering decisions about life and overcome any struggles or obstacles. Using emphatic, compassionate, empowering skills, our goal is to assist you in applying the skills needed to make healthy changes. We view the therapeutic relationship as an honor and appreciate the courage that it takes to enter a healing relationship. We look forward to sharing your journey and believe that we will learn from one another throughout this healing journey.
For appointments call or text 910-545-2142. We offer a compassionate and positive environment to help you make empowering decisions about life and overcome any struggles or obstacles. Using emphatic, compassionate, empowering skills, our goal is to assist you in applying the skills needed to make healthy changes. We view the therapeutic relationship as an honor and appreciate the courage that it takes to enter a healing relationship. We look forward to sharing your journey and believe that we will learn from one another throughout this healing journey.
Sagestone PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPCA, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Hubert, NC 28539
At Sagestone, we respect and acknowledge the vital aspects of your life and take a "whole you" approach. We use empathy, compassion, and curiosity to better understand you and your needs. We listen. We share our experience, "know how", and provide thought-provoking, substantive, and practical process. We provide support that fosters safety, curiosity, and growth. We meet you where you are, in the here and now, allowing you to experience grounded vulnerability, presence, and acceptance, as you expand your way of being to embody inner peace, balance, and empowerment.
At Sagestone, we respect and acknowledge the vital aspects of your life and take a "whole you" approach. We use empathy, compassion, and curiosity to better understand you and your needs. We listen. We share our experience, "know how", and provide thought-provoking, substantive, and practical process. We provide support that fosters safety, curiosity, and growth. We meet you where you are, in the here and now, allowing you to experience grounded vulnerability, presence, and acceptance, as you expand your way of being to embody inner peace, balance, and empowerment.
Katie Drexler
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hubert, NC 28539
How did that make you feel? I have heard that this is all that was asked during a counseling session. Although your feelings are meaningful and very valid, my approach will be supportive and goal oriented to make you feel heard and make progress towards a positive change in your life. We all have problems, thoughts, feelings, or experiences that can impact our well-being. I know first-hand how to find ways to cope or work through those. I will be here to support you and find the appropriate interventions or therapies for your specific journeys. I will use different techniques (CBT, DBT, etc) to help meet your goals.
How did that make you feel? I have heard that this is all that was asked during a counseling session. Although your feelings are meaningful and very valid, my approach will be supportive and goal oriented to make you feel heard and make progress towards a positive change in your life. We all have problems, thoughts, feelings, or experiences that can impact our well-being. I know first-hand how to find ways to cope or work through those. I will be here to support you and find the appropriate interventions or therapies for your specific journeys. I will use different techniques (CBT, DBT, etc) to help meet your goals.
Kelli Knapp
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, LCAS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Hubert, NC 28539
Not accepting new clients
I am currently NOT taking new clients. I love working with clients who are having difficulty with a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence, marital conflict, family conflict, substance use issues and grief.
I am currently NOT taking new clients. I love working with clients who are having difficulty with a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence, marital conflict, family conflict, substance use issues and grief.
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Mary Folger Summerlin
Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Cape Carteret, NC 28584
I have training in play therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and a wide array of other orientations.
I enjoy working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and with a wide array of presenting difficulties. I am person-centered and assist individuals with working towards their own personal goals. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups to assist with the achievement of these goals. While I feel comfortable addressing any issue, I am always willing to refer to another provider if needed.
I have training in play therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and a wide array of other orientations.
I enjoy working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and with a wide array of presenting difficulties. I am person-centered and assist individuals with working towards their own personal goals. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups to assist with the achievement of these goals. While I feel comfortable addressing any issue, I am always willing to refer to another provider if needed.
Noella N. S Dowers
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, CHAD, LCMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swansboro, NC 28584
Counseling for children, adolescents, adults, & couples. Professional, confidential support for Children, Adolescents and Adults, Families and Couples. If you are struggling with relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, parenting, issues at work or difficulty figuring out where you fit in. Does your child have behavior challenges? socialization struggles? Are you experiencing loss of a loved one or a broken relationship? Past traumatic event making life seem unbearable therapy provides you someone who will listen, offer guidance, and offer support as you learn new coping strategies and gain insight.
Counseling for children, adolescents, adults, & couples. Professional, confidential support for Children, Adolescents and Adults, Families and Couples. If you are struggling with relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, parenting, issues at work or difficulty figuring out where you fit in. Does your child have behavior challenges? socialization struggles? Are you experiencing loss of a loved one or a broken relationship? Past traumatic event making life seem unbearable therapy provides you someone who will listen, offer guidance, and offer support as you learn new coping strategies and gain insight.
Laurel Boone Gowen
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Swansboro, NC 28584 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. I provide a caring and non-judgemental approach in my counseling services. Therapy can be a big step and I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment.
Accepting new clients. I provide a caring and non-judgemental approach in my counseling services. Therapy can be a big step and I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment.
Online Therapists
Courtney Clement Bowles
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MAEd, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
I specialize in empowering parents through positive parenting skills and utilizing play therapy to address childhood mental health struggles.
My goal in the therapeutic space is to approach issues or situations with curiosity, work to find insight, and create sustainable solutions to life’s struggles. In my sessions, you can expect a lot of empathy and gentle pushing towards cultivating more compassion for yourself. At my core, I am a person-centered therapist and my space reflects that. I will be authentic and genuine in session and hope you feel safe doing the same.
I specialize in empowering parents through positive parenting skills and utilizing play therapy to address childhood mental health struggles.
My goal in the therapeutic space is to approach issues or situations with curiosity, work to find insight, and create sustainable solutions to life’s struggles. In my sessions, you can expect a lot of empathy and gentle pushing towards cultivating more compassion for yourself. At my core, I am a person-centered therapist and my space reflects that. I will be authentic and genuine in session and hope you feel safe doing the same.
Suzanne Nardozzi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28412
Play-based therapies are what I utilize the most, since that is how children communicate and learn.
Accepting new clients! I am passionate about working with children and their families. Children are learning about the world around them and they often don't know what their feelings mean or how to communicate them quite yet. When children have been through stressful things, it is even harder for them to express their feelings. And those feelings can come out of kids in big ways! As adults, we can struggle to understand how to help young ones when their emotions get really big. As their adult, you want to help your child and you also need someone to support you. That is where I can help.
Play-based therapies are what I utilize the most, since that is how children communicate and learn.
Accepting new clients! I am passionate about working with children and their families. Children are learning about the world around them and they often don't know what their feelings mean or how to communicate them quite yet. When children have been through stressful things, it is even harder for them to express their feelings. And those feelings can come out of kids in big ways! As adults, we can struggle to understand how to help young ones when their emotions get really big. As their adult, you want to help your child and you also need someone to support you. That is where I can help.
Making Headway Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winterville, NC 28590 (Online Only)
I utilize play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and talk therapies.
Life can be challenging at times, do you feel your alone in this? Struggling with parenting your child? Does your child need help? Struggling in your marriage? Struggling with difficult feelings? I'm here to help. I find that making people comfortable helps them through the process of discovering how to be the best them they can be. In this journey we call life there are times we need someone to listen and help us through the storms. Sometimes we need to explore our past to understand our present. Let me help you along the way. Please reach out to talk and ask questions .
I utilize play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and talk therapies.
Life can be challenging at times, do you feel your alone in this? Struggling with parenting your child? Does your child need help? Struggling in your marriage? Struggling with difficult feelings? I'm here to help. I find that making people comfortable helps them through the process of discovering how to be the best them they can be. In this journey we call life there are times we need someone to listen and help us through the storms. Sometimes we need to explore our past to understand our present. Let me help you along the way. Please reach out to talk and ask questions .
Sarah Pearce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28403 (Online Only)
Sarah uses a variety of strengths-based practices and cognitive behavioral therapies, as well as play therapy in her therapeutic practice.
Sarah Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker of 4 years who spent 13 years in education. Sarah loves to work with young adults, adults, children, and families. She enjoys working with young adults on relationships, careers, building confidence, and transitioning to adulthood, as well as assisting children and families through the challenges of early childhood development including anxiety, depression, trauma, friendships, family struggles, and learning disabilities like ADHD, providing healthy coping strategies and communication tools. Sarah Pearce completed her Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina.
Sarah uses a variety of strengths-based practices and cognitive behavioral therapies, as well as play therapy in her therapeutic practice.
Sarah Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker of 4 years who spent 13 years in education. Sarah loves to work with young adults, adults, children, and families. She enjoys working with young adults on relationships, careers, building confidence, and transitioning to adulthood, as well as assisting children and families through the challenges of early childhood development including anxiety, depression, trauma, friendships, family struggles, and learning disabilities like ADHD, providing healthy coping strategies and communication tools. Sarah Pearce completed her Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina.
Anastasia Arauz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (Online Only)
Additionally, I have obtained the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) certification through the Association for Play Therapy, which requires 150 hours of Play Therapy Training and 50 hours of Play Therapy supervision.
I specialize in working with families that are struggling in a variety of areas, such as anger management, grief, friendship issues, and divorce. I have worked with families for over 25 years. My mission as a therapist and coach is to help families that are stressed out or overwhelmed with daily activities. I am here to help you, your children and teens to be successful in all aspects of their lives. I will work collaboratively with parents, family and teachers, if needed, to help individuals reach their goals. To learn more about me check out my website at www.anastasiaarauzcoaching.com
Additionally, I have obtained the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) certification through the Association for Play Therapy, which requires 150 hours of Play Therapy Training and 50 hours of Play Therapy supervision.
I specialize in working with families that are struggling in a variety of areas, such as anger management, grief, friendship issues, and divorce. I have worked with families for over 25 years. My mission as a therapist and coach is to help families that are stressed out or overwhelmed with daily activities. I am here to help you, your children and teens to be successful in all aspects of their lives. I will work collaboratively with parents, family and teachers, if needed, to help individuals reach their goals. To learn more about me check out my website at www.anastasiaarauzcoaching.com
Hannah Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilson, NC 27896
I focus heavily on attachment-focused and relationally-centered play, which promotes healing, growth, and communication for families and children.
Do you feel worried for your child? Is it hard to understand why he behaves the way he does? Do you worry that family stressors are bleeding into her life and well-being? As a child therapist, one thing I hear many parents say, is that they feel their child is having to navigate adult-size problems and stressors at an earlier age than they ever had to. And, they’re right!
I focus heavily on attachment-focused and relationally-centered play, which promotes healing, growth, and communication for families and children.
Do you feel worried for your child? Is it hard to understand why he behaves the way he does? Do you worry that family stressors are bleeding into her life and well-being? As a child therapist, one thing I hear many parents say, is that they feel their child is having to navigate adult-size problems and stressors at an earlier age than they ever had to. And, they’re right!
Megan Kovach
Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surf City, NC 28445
I adopt a person-centered and strength-based approach as I work with you and I integrate therapeutic art, narrative and play therapy techniques into our sessions.
I want to acknowledge that it takes courage, bravery, and vulnerability to take the first step toward overcoming your challenges. I am honored to support you through this journey to healing and empowerment! I strive to provide a safe space for you so that we can work through any of your challenges together. I specialize in providing therapy in areas of perinatal mental health, trauma, grief and traumatic grief, and anxiety for children, teens, and adults using evidenced-based approaches. I believe individuals of all ages have the resilience and capability of moving forward past difficult life experiences.
I adopt a person-centered and strength-based approach as I work with you and I integrate therapeutic art, narrative and play therapy techniques into our sessions.
I want to acknowledge that it takes courage, bravery, and vulnerability to take the first step toward overcoming your challenges. I am honored to support you through this journey to healing and empowerment! I strive to provide a safe space for you so that we can work through any of your challenges together. I specialize in providing therapy in areas of perinatal mental health, trauma, grief and traumatic grief, and anxiety for children, teens, and adults using evidenced-based approaches. I believe individuals of all ages have the resilience and capability of moving forward past difficult life experiences.
Kelly Knapp McCray
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
Using an eclectic therapy model, I often incorporate mindfulness, art, play, and music therapy techniques in sessions to help clients increase self awareness.
My goal is provide you with an inclusive, judgement-free space for self-exploration as you move toward positive changes. I focus on a client-centered approach, tailoring treatment plans to meet the needs of individuals. My specialties include working with children, teens, and parents to learn coping skills, emotional co-regulation, and social skills. I also specialize in coping with chronic illness and anxiety for children, teens and adults. I will walk beside you as you gain insight to your authentic self and incorporate skills to help you reach your goals.
Using an eclectic therapy model, I often incorporate mindfulness, art, play, and music therapy techniques in sessions to help clients increase self awareness.
My goal is provide you with an inclusive, judgement-free space for self-exploration as you move toward positive changes. I focus on a client-centered approach, tailoring treatment plans to meet the needs of individuals. My specialties include working with children, teens, and parents to learn coping skills, emotional co-regulation, and social skills. I also specialize in coping with chronic illness and anxiety for children, teens and adults. I will walk beside you as you gain insight to your authentic self and incorporate skills to help you reach your goals.
Melissa Penley
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Smithfield, NC 27577
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapy, Child & Parent Therapy, and Christian Counseling (Upon Client Request).
I desire to be a therapist that provides the space and place for someone to walk into the counseling room and can know that they are seen and heard. I love working with children, teens and adults. I utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques and a variety of other methods to help each person that enters into my office. I know that beginning a therapeutic relationship is not an easy task, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapy, Child & Parent Therapy, and Christian Counseling (Upon Client Request).
I desire to be a therapist that provides the space and place for someone to walk into the counseling room and can know that they are seen and heard. I love working with children, teens and adults. I utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques and a variety of other methods to help each person that enters into my office. I know that beginning a therapeutic relationship is not an easy task, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve.
Peter Wahida Wahida
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Clinton, NC 28328
Easterseals UCP exists to deliver services that help individuals living with disabilities and mental health challenges (and the people who love them) be better able to live, learn, work and play in their community.
At Easterseals UCP, we are trustworthy, compassionate partners providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery.
Easterseals UCP exists to deliver services that help individuals living with disabilities and mental health challenges (and the people who love them) be better able to live, learn, work and play in their community.
At Easterseals UCP, we are trustworthy, compassionate partners providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery.
Brandon Caulder
LCSW Associate, LCAS-A, MSW
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28403
Brandon is also skilled in an array of Play Therapy techniques and games for younger clients.
Brandon is passionate about working with individuals living with trauma and PTSD, struggling with addiction, OCD, depression, anxiety, and self-harm ideation. He is also skilled in assisting individuals with anger management, grief processing, and life transitions.
Brandon is also skilled in an array of Play Therapy techniques and games for younger clients.
Brandon is passionate about working with individuals living with trauma and PTSD, struggling with addiction, OCD, depression, anxiety, and self-harm ideation. He is also skilled in assisting individuals with anger management, grief processing, and life transitions.
Parent Like It Matters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
We utilize a range of session types such as individual, family, play therapy, and parenting in order to provide the best possible outcome for each client we serve.
Parent Like It Matters was founded in 2022 by Lauren Butler, MSW, LCSW after spending time in various private practice settings. She found her passion for working with children and realized that there is a huge need for specific pediatric mental health care in the Wilmington, NC community. She chose the name Parent Like It Matters because of its meaning to her therapeutic style. Whether it is a parent/guardian bringing a child to therapy, reaching out for postpartum support, asking for parenting help, or joining a support group, there is an intentional choice to parent like it matters, because it really does!.
We utilize a range of session types such as individual, family, play therapy, and parenting in order to provide the best possible outcome for each client we serve.
Parent Like It Matters was founded in 2022 by Lauren Butler, MSW, LCSW after spending time in various private practice settings. She found her passion for working with children and realized that there is a huge need for specific pediatric mental health care in the Wilmington, NC community. She chose the name Parent Like It Matters because of its meaning to her therapeutic style. Whether it is a parent/guardian bringing a child to therapy, reaching out for postpartum support, asking for parenting help, or joining a support group, there is an intentional choice to parent like it matters, because it really does!.
Pamela Clarke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCASA
Verified Verified
Zebulon, NC 27597 (Online Only)
When working with younger children, I find play therapy more beneficial in helping them.
I am licensed in North Carolina and have four years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management. I believe that you are the expert on your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming challenges. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
When working with younger children, I find play therapy more beneficial in helping them.
I am licensed in North Carolina and have four years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management. I believe that you are the expert on your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming challenges. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
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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.