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I’m a passionate and dedicated therapist specializing in play therapy, geek therapy, and strengths/interests-based approaches across the lifespan. My goal is to give you the tools you need to find your voice. I’m here to make your therapy experience safe, calm, and less intimidating. Therapy can be like a cup of tea (or ice cream sundae)-it’s all how you make it. You deserve to have the best therapeutic experience you can, which includes finding the best fit. I believe that play has significant value in the therapeutic experience. Play enriches lives and we all play in various ways through the lifespan.
I’m a passionate and dedicated therapist specializing in play therapy, geek therapy, and strengths/interests-based approaches across the lifespan. My goal is to give you the tools you need to find your voice. I’m here to make your therapy experience safe, calm, and less intimidating. Therapy can be like a cup of tea (or ice cream sundae)-it’s all how you make it. You deserve to have the best therapeutic experience you can, which includes finding the best fit. I believe that play has significant value in the therapeutic experience. Play enriches lives and we all play in various ways through the lifespan.
Emily Ellis
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Londonderry, NH 03053 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I incorporate play, curiosity, and creative and expressive arts as a focus in my work with individuals open to exploring the power of healing arts.
I am a firm believer in collaboration, transparency, and authenticity in my work as a therapist. I have experience working with children 4+, adolescents, adults, family and group work. My priority is to create a safe, supportive, compassionate, and collaborative space where we can work together to explore issues that are troubling you.
I incorporate play, curiosity, and creative and expressive arts as a focus in my work with individuals open to exploring the power of healing arts.
I am a firm believer in collaboration, transparency, and authenticity in my work as a therapist. I have experience working with children 4+, adolescents, adults, family and group work. My priority is to create a safe, supportive, compassionate, and collaborative space where we can work together to explore issues that are troubling you.
I bring a comprehensive understanding of mental health and a commitment to holistic wellness. I firmly believe that mental health is as vital as physical health, and through collaborative efforts, we can achieve positive change and well-being. In my practice, I utilize a diverse range of therapeutic modalities tailored to each client's unique needs. These include talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), art therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
I bring a comprehensive understanding of mental health and a commitment to holistic wellness. I firmly believe that mental health is as vital as physical health, and through collaborative efforts, we can achieve positive change and well-being. In my practice, I utilize a diverse range of therapeutic modalities tailored to each client's unique needs. These include talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), art therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
Rachel B Boles - Child Therapist (Play Therapy)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Derry, NH 03038
I am a child therapist mostly focusing in play therapy.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 20 years experience providing therapy to children and families. My training background is diverse with an approach that is thoughtful, caring, and pragmatic. I received a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Columbia University and a Bachelors Degree in Social Welfare (BSW) from the State University of New York Albany. I am a psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, and families. I provide individual counseling using play therapy approach.
I am a child therapist mostly focusing in play therapy.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 20 years experience providing therapy to children and families. My training background is diverse with an approach that is thoughtful, caring, and pragmatic. I received a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Columbia University and a Bachelors Degree in Social Welfare (BSW) from the State University of New York Albany. I am a psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, and families. I provide individual counseling using play therapy approach.
I incorporate components of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed care to provide a balanced, integrative therapeutic approach.
Now accepting new patients at True North Healing Center! I offer individual and family counseling services to individuals ages 3 and up. I aim to utilize a warm, holistic, and collaborative clinical style that places you in the driver’s seat of your healing. I strive to build strong therapeutic relationships to promote goal achievement and increased self-esteem. You are an individual and therefore need personalized care! I believe in the value of learning emotional regulation skills, processing through play (whatever that may look like for you), and having a sense of humor throughout the healing journey!
I incorporate components of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed care to provide a balanced, integrative therapeutic approach.
Now accepting new patients at True North Healing Center! I offer individual and family counseling services to individuals ages 3 and up. I aim to utilize a warm, holistic, and collaborative clinical style that places you in the driver’s seat of your healing. I strive to build strong therapeutic relationships to promote goal achievement and increased self-esteem. You are an individual and therefore need personalized care! I believe in the value of learning emotional regulation skills, processing through play (whatever that may look like for you), and having a sense of humor throughout the healing journey!
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, a challenging relationship, or loss of sense of self that affects your day-to-day life? Are you interested in the following forms of counseling; EMDR, art therapy, or play therapy?
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, a challenging relationship, or loss of sense of self that affects your day-to-day life? Are you interested in the following forms of counseling; EMDR, art therapy, or play therapy?
I provide individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, play therapy for young children, family therapy, and parenting support.
If you are facing challenges as a parent to a young child/teenager, struggling in your personal relationships, or having difficulty with worry, stress, or sadness, I am here to help. As a therapist trained to work with children and families, I help clients who are struggling with child/adolescent behavior and emotional concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting, relationship problems, and adjustment issues. I can help you understand and manage your child's behavior, explore ways to feel more emotionally connected in your personal relationships, improve your communication with others, and overall, feel happier.
I provide individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, play therapy for young children, family therapy, and parenting support.
If you are facing challenges as a parent to a young child/teenager, struggling in your personal relationships, or having difficulty with worry, stress, or sadness, I am here to help. As a therapist trained to work with children and families, I help clients who are struggling with child/adolescent behavior and emotional concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting, relationship problems, and adjustment issues. I can help you understand and manage your child's behavior, explore ways to feel more emotionally connected in your personal relationships, improve your communication with others, and overall, feel happier.
Whether you are seeking support for your child/teen, feeling overwhelmed with a life transition, or finding yourself worrying too much about different things, we can work together to create more balance in your life. Together we will explore unhelpful thoughts, patterns, and behaviors that are keeping you stuck and find new ways of coping with the challenges you are facing. I use a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy with elements of play therapy, CBT, DBT, and family-based treatment to support each client in their own journey.
Whether you are seeking support for your child/teen, feeling overwhelmed with a life transition, or finding yourself worrying too much about different things, we can work together to create more balance in your life. Together we will explore unhelpful thoughts, patterns, and behaviors that are keeping you stuck and find new ways of coping with the challenges you are facing. I use a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy with elements of play therapy, CBT, DBT, and family-based treatment to support each client in their own journey.
Various techniques such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Play Therapy are effective in helping clients meet their goals.
My therapeutic approach focuses on the development of positive coping skills through personal exploration. Whether this is your first experience with therapy or you have been in therapy for years, I create a supportive environment where you feel comfortable exploring the root of what is prohibiting a fulfilled life. Difficulties in our lives can be debilitating and you do not have to be alone. Collaboration between the therapist and the client promotes self-exploration, realization, and growth that eases emotional discomfort.
Various techniques such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Play Therapy are effective in helping clients meet their goals.
My therapeutic approach focuses on the development of positive coping skills through personal exploration. Whether this is your first experience with therapy or you have been in therapy for years, I create a supportive environment where you feel comfortable exploring the root of what is prohibiting a fulfilled life. Difficulties in our lives can be debilitating and you do not have to be alone. Collaboration between the therapist and the client promotes self-exploration, realization, and growth that eases emotional discomfort.
Accepting New Clients! Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, post-partum depression, or have faced traumatic experiences. I am a highly dedicated and skilled therapist in providing comprehensive mental health support individuals. My practice focuses on children, teens, and adults. My services include individual therapy, family therapy, parenting support and education, play therapy, and perinatal and postnatal mental health.
Accepting New Clients! Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, post-partum depression, or have faced traumatic experiences. I am a highly dedicated and skilled therapist in providing comprehensive mental health support individuals. My practice focuses on children, teens, and adults. My services include individual therapy, family therapy, parenting support and education, play therapy, and perinatal and postnatal mental health.
I find that a client is best served when they are listened to, validated, but also challenged to make positive change. That is why I take a cognitive behavioral approach to the counseling I do. Whether the client is a child or adult we all have the ability to learn from the past and make different choices for the future.
I find that a client is best served when they are listened to, validated, but also challenged to make positive change. That is why I take a cognitive behavioral approach to the counseling I do. Whether the client is a child or adult we all have the ability to learn from the past and make different choices for the future.
Everyone faces struggles in their life, and sometimes having a supportive and unbiased person can help make those struggles easier to navigate. I have experience working with trauma, family and couple issues, mood disorders, anxiety, addiction and dual diagnosis, grief and bereavement, anger management, self esteem struggles, and postpartum and women's issues.
Everyone faces struggles in their life, and sometimes having a supportive and unbiased person can help make those struggles easier to navigate. I have experience working with trauma, family and couple issues, mood disorders, anxiety, addiction and dual diagnosis, grief and bereavement, anger management, self esteem struggles, and postpartum and women's issues.
Anxiety? OCD? Tired of being anxious ALL the time? I developed a program for Anxiety/OCD that works! These are NOT talk sessions. You need coping skills. In just a few appointments, it will be much better! I have been working with anxiety disorders over 20 years. Specialties: Panic, OCD, phobias, agoraphobia, depression, relationships/low self esteem, chronic pain. I give what I would want myself, answers & treatment that works! I respect that, having worked with thousands of clients with phobia's, OCD, chronic worry, marriage/relationships, loss, and communication problems. Panic attacks/phobias (highways, fear of medical etc.)
Anxiety? OCD? Tired of being anxious ALL the time? I developed a program for Anxiety/OCD that works! These are NOT talk sessions. You need coping skills. In just a few appointments, it will be much better! I have been working with anxiety disorders over 20 years. Specialties: Panic, OCD, phobias, agoraphobia, depression, relationships/low self esteem, chronic pain. I give what I would want myself, answers & treatment that works! I respect that, having worked with thousands of clients with phobia's, OCD, chronic worry, marriage/relationships, loss, and communication problems. Panic attacks/phobias (highways, fear of medical etc.)
Tara West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Manchester, NH 03104 (Online Only)
Life is often full of changes/transitions and I am here to support you with navigating these times of growth. I typically take a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) approach but am also trained in other theoretical perspectives if CBT is not a good fit. I believe treatment is not a "one-size fits all" and needs to be personalized to each individual seeking services.
Life is often full of changes/transitions and I am here to support you with navigating these times of growth. I typically take a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) approach but am also trained in other theoretical perspectives if CBT is not a good fit. I believe treatment is not a "one-size fits all" and needs to be personalized to each individual seeking services.
I am committed to making a positive impact on children and couples in our community. I draw from my experience as a member of the UNH Football team and my personal experiences. I emphasize collaboration with clients and view therapy as a team effort. offering both in-person and telehealth therapy for clients in New Hampshire and Washington, DC. I believe in the importance of understanding, listening, and recognizing multiple perspectives in therapy reflects a person-centered and empathetic approach.
I am committed to making a positive impact on children and couples in our community. I draw from my experience as a member of the UNH Football team and my personal experiences. I emphasize collaboration with clients and view therapy as a team effort. offering both in-person and telehealth therapy for clients in New Hampshire and Washington, DC. I believe in the importance of understanding, listening, and recognizing multiple perspectives in therapy reflects a person-centered and empathetic approach.
Compass of Hope Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hooksett, NH 03106
Accepting new clients! Are you tired of the past taking control of your present? At Compass of Hope, we are here to help you get from where you are to where you want to be. We believe an inner compass guides you through life. When we feel lost, we lose sight of this and therapy can help with finding direction again. To gain this guidance involves digging up the roots of your beliefs, values and morals and working through past emotionally charged experiences. Self-exploration is the key to growth within ourselves.
Accepting new clients! Are you tired of the past taking control of your present? At Compass of Hope, we are here to help you get from where you are to where you want to be. We believe an inner compass guides you through life. When we feel lost, we lose sight of this and therapy can help with finding direction again. To gain this guidance involves digging up the roots of your beliefs, values and morals and working through past emotionally charged experiences. Self-exploration is the key to growth within ourselves.
I am the Director of Salem Psychological Associates. We are a group of 11 psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors, offering comprehensive evaluation and treatment services for clients of all ages and backgrounds. Individual, marital and family, and group counseling are offered as well as diagnostic assessments for schools and other institutions. Our group includes an Addictive Disorders Program for clients wrestling with substance-related issues. Our staff consists of senior clinicians, offering a range of techniques, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and EMDR. Feel free to learn more about our staff by visiting our website at www.salempsychologicalassociates.com.
I am the Director of Salem Psychological Associates. We are a group of 11 psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors, offering comprehensive evaluation and treatment services for clients of all ages and backgrounds. Individual, marital and family, and group counseling are offered as well as diagnostic assessments for schools and other institutions. Our group includes an Addictive Disorders Program for clients wrestling with substance-related issues. Our staff consists of senior clinicians, offering a range of techniques, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and EMDR. Feel free to learn more about our staff by visiting our website at www.salempsychologicalassociates.com.
For many years, I have viewed the process of therapy as putting together a puzzle. Insights, observations and increasing levels of awareness obtained during the therapeutic process allow an individual to evolve into the person he/she wants to become. This may involve shifting some "pieces" or examining them in a different way, or taking a careful look at the "big picture." As a therapist, I see my role in this process as being one of collaborator - providing warmth, genuineness and encouragement as the pieces come together in a meaningful way.
For many years, I have viewed the process of therapy as putting together a puzzle. Insights, observations and increasing levels of awareness obtained during the therapeutic process allow an individual to evolve into the person he/she wants to become. This may involve shifting some "pieces" or examining them in a different way, or taking a careful look at the "big picture." As a therapist, I see my role in this process as being one of collaborator - providing warmth, genuineness and encouragement as the pieces come together in a meaningful way.
Nicole Marie Sublette
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CH, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, NH 03101
Therapists of Color New England is accepting new clients! Providing a welcoming space for BIPoC, LGTBQIA+, youth (3+), couples, men and women. This space is also for you if you ever struggled with of the following: PTSD, trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, toxic relationships, career burnout, or divorce/separation. A safe place for anyone that has experienced oppression, marginalization, and discrimination. I am committed to creating an environment where you can be seen, heard, and understood. My goal is to provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.
Therapists of Color New England is accepting new clients! Providing a welcoming space for BIPoC, LGTBQIA+, youth (3+), couples, men and women. This space is also for you if you ever struggled with of the following: PTSD, trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, toxic relationships, career burnout, or divorce/separation. A safe place for anyone that has experienced oppression, marginalization, and discrimination. I am committed to creating an environment where you can be seen, heard, and understood. My goal is to provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.
I work with adults and youth, couples, individuals and families. I focus on helping individuals as they seek knowledge about themselves and search for meaning in their relationships with others. I have worked extensively with couples in marital counseling, with families in conflict and with individuals dealing with the aftermath of trauma and abuse.
I work with adults and youth, couples, individuals and families. I focus on helping individuals as they seek knowledge about themselves and search for meaning in their relationships with others. I have worked extensively with couples in marital counseling, with families in conflict and with individuals dealing with the aftermath of trauma and abuse.
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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.