Play Therapy in Oklahoma
Amanda (Amy) Summers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norman, OK 73072
Waitlist for new clients
Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma. She is a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Certified Practitioner and has attended numerous play therapy trainings. Although Amy has worked with many populations, she has an expertise and passion for working with children, teens, and their families to address emotional and behavioral disorders, divorce reaction, anxiety and depression, suicidal and homicidal ideation, parental alienation and family reunification. Amy conducts parenting and co-parenting classes on various topics. She also enjoys working with the college and young adult population.
Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma. She is a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Certified Practitioner and has attended numerous play therapy trainings. Although Amy has worked with many populations, she has an expertise and passion for working with children, teens, and their families to address emotional and behavioral disorders, divorce reaction, anxiety and depression, suicidal and homicidal ideation, parental alienation and family reunification. Amy conducts parenting and co-parenting classes on various topics. She also enjoys working with the college and young adult population.
Emily Carr
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMFT-C
Verified Verified
Moore, OK 73160
In sessions, expect talk therapy, art activities, play activities, and humor when appropriate.
- Accepting New Clients 2024 - As humans, we are all doing the best we can with what we have and what we know. Still, life is challenging and can be difficult to manage especially when we are feeling stuck. This stuck-ness impacts our thoughts, feelings, relationships, and even our behaviors. Therapy is the safe place to pause and evaluate how we grow into being our best selves. You deserve to feel and live as your best self for you and those you love. My role is to walk alongside you in the discovery of what healing/growing looks like for you.
In sessions, expect talk therapy, art activities, play activities, and humor when appropriate.
- Accepting New Clients 2024 - As humans, we are all doing the best we can with what we have and what we know. Still, life is challenging and can be difficult to manage especially when we are feeling stuck. This stuck-ness impacts our thoughts, feelings, relationships, and even our behaviors. Therapy is the safe place to pause and evaluate how we grow into being our best selves. You deserve to feel and live as your best self for you and those you love. My role is to walk alongside you in the discovery of what healing/growing looks like for you.
Michelle Gatewood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73034
Looking for positive change, esteem building or setting new goals? Registered Play Therapist.
Is your child struggling with anxiety. Are you feeling exhausted as a parent? Is your teen overwhelmed? I work with children, teens, and adults to overcome obstacles and develop coping skills that equip and promote positive personal growth. Are you dealing with an aging parent or struggling with the empty nest? Learning new strategies and taking the first steps towards a simple goal can drastically change a difficulty into hope and restoration. I have 25 years of experience with parenting and 30 years in marriage.
Looking for positive change, esteem building or setting new goals? Registered Play Therapist.
Is your child struggling with anxiety. Are you feeling exhausted as a parent? Is your teen overwhelmed? I work with children, teens, and adults to overcome obstacles and develop coping skills that equip and promote positive personal growth. Are you dealing with an aging parent or struggling with the empty nest? Learning new strategies and taking the first steps towards a simple goal can drastically change a difficulty into hope and restoration. I have 25 years of experience with parenting and 30 years in marriage.
Adam D. Muly
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAPC, LPC-C
Verified Verified
Tulsa, OK 74136
I use an eclectic approach, drawing from play therapy, existential therapy, person-centered therapy, IFS and Ego States, CBT, and other approaches to offer you the care you deserve.
I would love to hear your story! As a counselor, I am honored to hear the stories of so many individuals. Each one is so unique. Simultaneously, each one is a beautifully broken picture of a human seeking betterment. It is my greatest pleasure to enter into those stories for a time and offer what help I can. Your story started long before I meet you, and I honor that. We are in this process together and we are both imperfect, but you are enough, and the process of therapy can truly help you change your life forever.
I use an eclectic approach, drawing from play therapy, existential therapy, person-centered therapy, IFS and Ego States, CBT, and other approaches to offer you the care you deserve.
I would love to hear your story! As a counselor, I am honored to hear the stories of so many individuals. Each one is so unique. Simultaneously, each one is a beautifully broken picture of a human seeking betterment. It is my greatest pleasure to enter into those stories for a time and offer what help I can. Your story started long before I meet you, and I honor that. We are in this process together and we are both imperfect, but you are enough, and the process of therapy can truly help you change your life forever.
Lisa Jacobson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73013
I use traditional methods of talk therapy as well as play therapy and sand tray therapy to address emotional and behavioral issues.
Therapy for Children, Teens, Young Adults, and Women. Are you or your family struggling and feel like it’s just too much to handle alone? Are you concerned about your child’s mood or behavior? Are you a teen or young adult who is battling anxiety or feeling like everyone else has it all figured out? Are you struggling with finding balance or being able to juggle it all? Together we will make a plan to empower you to find healing and reach your specific goals. I provide a safe space with support and guidance to enhance well-being, improve relationships, and grow into your true authentic self.
I use traditional methods of talk therapy as well as play therapy and sand tray therapy to address emotional and behavioral issues.
Therapy for Children, Teens, Young Adults, and Women. Are you or your family struggling and feel like it’s just too much to handle alone? Are you concerned about your child’s mood or behavior? Are you a teen or young adult who is battling anxiety or feeling like everyone else has it all figured out? Are you struggling with finding balance or being able to juggle it all? Together we will make a plan to empower you to find healing and reach your specific goals. I provide a safe space with support and guidance to enhance well-being, improve relationships, and grow into your true authentic self.
Ray'shionne Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
I use play therapy which is a form of psychotherapy using play to address mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns.
Life continuously throws curve balls and coping can be difficult when you are a child and are not in direct control of your environment and situations. Sometimes children need someone to sit with and help process so many complicated emotions, feelings, and thoughts. I appreciate empowering the clients I meet with and I believe in the transformative value of having a listening ear. I want to be that person for your child and encourage them to shine through all of it. I believe your child can be a fierce light in this world despite their circumstances.
I use play therapy which is a form of psychotherapy using play to address mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns.
Life continuously throws curve balls and coping can be difficult when you are a child and are not in direct control of your environment and situations. Sometimes children need someone to sit with and help process so many complicated emotions, feelings, and thoughts. I appreciate empowering the clients I meet with and I believe in the transformative value of having a listening ear. I want to be that person for your child and encourage them to shine through all of it. I believe your child can be a fierce light in this world despite their circumstances.
Matt Pierce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPTs
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Yukon, OK 73099
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children, adolescents, and families using Play therapy.
(I currently have very limited openings. If you are interested please send an email not call.) My goal in therapy is to provide you with a safe place to address what is important to you. While working with you and your children we will focus on your entire family unit while addressing each persons individual needs. As a team we will work together to identify your family goals as well as the best course of action to work towards achieving them.
I work with children, adolescents, and families using Play therapy.
(I currently have very limited openings. If you are interested please send an email not call.) My goal in therapy is to provide you with a safe place to address what is important to you. While working with you and your children we will focus on your entire family unit while addressing each persons individual needs. As a team we will work together to identify your family goals as well as the best course of action to work towards achieving them.
Belinda Burton-Garinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Welcome! My name is Belinda Burton-Garinger. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. I have been helping individuals and families for over 20 years. I have extensive experience addressing stress, relationships, anxiety, depression and trauma. Therapy with me is designed to address your unique needs through
Welcome! My name is Belinda Burton-Garinger. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. I have been helping individuals and families for over 20 years. I have extensive experience addressing stress, relationships, anxiety, depression and trauma. Therapy with me is designed to address your unique needs through
Melissa Findley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmond, OK 73013
As a registered play therapist, I use play to help children explore emotions, deal with unresolved trauma, and learn new coping mechanisms to redirect inappropriate behaviors.
Children often do not have the words or the ability to tell you what is going on with them, how they feel or why they are acting the way they are. I work with children ages 12 and under who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problem behaviors. My goal is allow them to communicate in their own way, through play, to process and resolve trauma, explore emotions and learn ways to redirect inappropriate behaviors.
As a registered play therapist, I use play to help children explore emotions, deal with unresolved trauma, and learn new coping mechanisms to redirect inappropriate behaviors.
Children often do not have the words or the ability to tell you what is going on with them, how they feel or why they are acting the way they are. I work with children ages 12 and under who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problem behaviors. My goal is allow them to communicate in their own way, through play, to process and resolve trauma, explore emotions and learn ways to redirect inappropriate behaviors.
Summer Minor
LPC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74133
I am certified in the Gottman Method, EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT, and I’m currently completing the hours to become a Trauma Play Therapist for the state of Oklahoma.
I am humbled every day when clients allow me to walk along side of them through their personal challenges and then cheer them on as they work towards the goals we have set together. We live in a world where there is more time spent on a phone instead of face-to-face conversations. Therapy gets us back to the basics of really hearing each other and figuring out a highly individualized approach. Whether you need a therapist for individual work, couple counseling, or help for your child. I will be honored to help you in your process to a healthier and happier life.
I am certified in the Gottman Method, EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT, and I’m currently completing the hours to become a Trauma Play Therapist for the state of Oklahoma.
I am humbled every day when clients allow me to walk along side of them through their personal challenges and then cheer them on as they work towards the goals we have set together. We live in a world where there is more time spent on a phone instead of face-to-face conversations. Therapy gets us back to the basics of really hearing each other and figuring out a highly individualized approach. Whether you need a therapist for individual work, couple counseling, or help for your child. I will be honored to help you in your process to a healthier and happier life.
Anchored In Hope, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74133
Areas of focus include but are not limited to: adult and child counseling, couples and parenting. ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Perinatal & Postpartum mental health, OCD, Self harm, eating disorders, play therapy, EMDR, Sex Therapy, Grief & Loss, family therapy, pain management, life transitions, neuro-developmental disorders, combat trauma, bi-polar, ODD, women's issues, self esteem, and many more. Call for details to determine which of our amazing practitioners will be the best fit for your needs.
Areas of focus include but are not limited to: adult and child counseling, couples and parenting. ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Perinatal & Postpartum mental health, OCD, Self harm, eating disorders, play therapy, EMDR, Sex Therapy, Grief & Loss, family therapy, pain management, life transitions, neuro-developmental disorders, combat trauma, bi-polar, ODD, women's issues, self esteem, and many more. Call for details to determine which of our amazing practitioners will be the best fit for your needs.
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Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Waitlist for new clients
Play therapy is most important to me, I believe that play is the way that children express themselves and make sense of their on world and begin to heal though their therapy play experiences.
My personal philosophy regarding therapy is to focus on the family unit and meet each individual member of the family where they are and treat them as an important part of the therapy. Parents often call me and state they need help for their child and my first response is to treat the child but consider the whole family unit as a part of the therapy treatment plan. Meeting the individual needs of the client is of the utmost importance.
Play therapy is most important to me, I believe that play is the way that children express themselves and make sense of their on world and begin to heal though their therapy play experiences.
My personal philosophy regarding therapy is to focus on the family unit and meet each individual member of the family where they are and treat them as an important part of the therapy. Parents often call me and state they need help for their child and my first response is to treat the child but consider the whole family unit as a part of the therapy treatment plan. Meeting the individual needs of the client is of the utmost importance.
Nakeisha McGee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Norman, OK 73069 (Online Only)
She has a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, with a Child Play Therapy program extension from Southern Nazarene University.
Nakeisha McGee is a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience. She has worked with different populations, which include children from 3-17 years old, adults, and couples. She has also worked in emergency mental health care, substance abuse, parenting and family counseling, corporate coaching, depression, anxiety, intimacy coaching, life transitions, clinical problem solving, and foundational thought editing and management. Being well-traveled and seeing different cultures, she has a broach perspective to challenge clients to achieve their own version of healing, not her own.
She has a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, with a Child Play Therapy program extension from Southern Nazarene University.
Nakeisha McGee is a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience. She has worked with different populations, which include children from 3-17 years old, adults, and couples. She has also worked in emergency mental health care, substance abuse, parenting and family counseling, corporate coaching, depression, anxiety, intimacy coaching, life transitions, clinical problem solving, and foundational thought editing and management. Being well-traveled and seeing different cultures, she has a broach perspective to challenge clients to achieve their own version of healing, not her own.
Callie Keith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, IMH-E, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74136
For children, I will utilize play and empathy to create a space where they can have their feelings and learn how to cope with them in healthy, safe ways.
Parenting is hard work! Being a child can also be hard work! Both roles come with moments of joy and hope. Both roles also come with frequent change and stress. For children, learning how to balance this mixture of emotions with their experiences can sometimes be challenging and lead to big behaviors. For parents, helping their children cope with big feelings and behaviors can be overwhelming. For others, conceiving and starting a family has felt impossible and isolating. Wherever you are in your parenting journey, my hope is to provide you and your family with a safe and secure place to learn, grow, and heal.
For children, I will utilize play and empathy to create a space where they can have their feelings and learn how to cope with them in healthy, safe ways.
Parenting is hard work! Being a child can also be hard work! Both roles come with moments of joy and hope. Both roles also come with frequent change and stress. For children, learning how to balance this mixture of emotions with their experiences can sometimes be challenging and lead to big behaviors. For parents, helping their children cope with big feelings and behaviors can be overwhelming. For others, conceiving and starting a family has felt impossible and isolating. Wherever you are in your parenting journey, my hope is to provide you and your family with a safe and secure place to learn, grow, and heal.
Lacy Huffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd , LPC
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73034
Waitlist for new clients
Lacy utilizes Child Centered play therapy and solution focused therapy.
Lacy Huffman is a licensed professional counselor who works with children starting at age 4 up to adults. Lacy earned her masters at the University of Central Oklahoma in School Counseling. She has worked as a school counselor and pre-K teacher. During her time in the school system, she saw a need to meet students where they are and recognizes the very real worries young students have within schools. Lacy enjoyed helping students, teachers, and parents succeed by working as a team to achieve the best outcome for the child.
Lacy utilizes Child Centered play therapy and solution focused therapy.
Lacy Huffman is a licensed professional counselor who works with children starting at age 4 up to adults. Lacy earned her masters at the University of Central Oklahoma in School Counseling. She has worked as a school counselor and pre-K teacher. During her time in the school system, she saw a need to meet students where they are and recognizes the very real worries young students have within schools. Lacy enjoyed helping students, teachers, and parents succeed by working as a team to achieve the best outcome for the child.
Therapeutic Services Inc. P.C. - Wakie Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Tulsa, OK 74105
YOUR well-being is my primary focus. The desired outcome is YOUR ability to maintain healthy resolutions to psychological issues or life stressors. Compassionate professional counseling is provided for children (utilizing play therapy techniques), teens, adults, and families with relational issues, emotional disturbances, trauma, depression, anxiety, and life stressors. The thrust of my eclectic approach is to ENHANCE the quality of YOUR WELL-BEING.
YOUR well-being is my primary focus. The desired outcome is YOUR ability to maintain healthy resolutions to psychological issues or life stressors. Compassionate professional counseling is provided for children (utilizing play therapy techniques), teens, adults, and families with relational issues, emotional disturbances, trauma, depression, anxiety, and life stressors. The thrust of my eclectic approach is to ENHANCE the quality of YOUR WELL-BEING.
Carli Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Waitlist for new clients
I have received additional training in EMDR and play therapy.
In therapy, my goal is to help empower you to find healing and solutions for many of the issues you may be facing. I balance empathy and collaboration to create a safe space for you to grow at your own pace. Together we will work to understand and find healthy ways to cope with the symptoms you are facing. We will look back on your past experiences with compassion to explore how they've impacted who you are today and where you want to go in the future.
I have received additional training in EMDR and play therapy.
In therapy, my goal is to help empower you to find healing and solutions for many of the issues you may be facing. I balance empathy and collaboration to create a safe space for you to grow at your own pace. Together we will work to understand and find healthy ways to cope with the symptoms you are facing. We will look back on your past experiences with compassion to explore how they've impacted who you are today and where you want to go in the future.
Deborah Crabtree Fedder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
I work with children, teens, and families. I also work with couples and individual adults. I use a family systems theoretical approach. I do play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and brief solution focused therapy. Outside of my private practice, I have been a school counselor, as well as, develop and lead social skills groups for kids.
I work with children, teens, and families. I also work with couples and individual adults. I use a family systems theoretical approach. I do play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and brief solution focused therapy. Outside of my private practice, I have been a school counselor, as well as, develop and lead social skills groups for kids.
FSC Kids
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
FSC Kids is dedicated to providing quality play-based therapy and mental health services to help kids, adolescents, and families more effectively navigate the complexities and challenges of life. We have adequately equipped our therapists with the proper space and tools essential to meeting the goals established by each individual client. One unique aspect of our facility is our fully functional play therapy and sandtray rooms. These rooms will be utilized at therapists’ discretion based on the treatment plan of the child, teen, and/or family.
FSC Kids is dedicated to providing quality play-based therapy and mental health services to help kids, adolescents, and families more effectively navigate the complexities and challenges of life. We have adequately equipped our therapists with the proper space and tools essential to meeting the goals established by each individual client. One unique aspect of our facility is our fully functional play therapy and sandtray rooms. These rooms will be utilized at therapists’ discretion based on the treatment plan of the child, teen, and/or family.
Jason Crouch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
My approach is rooted in building trust and rapport, creating a space where open communication and exploration can flourish by utilizing multiple approaches including Play and Cognitive-Behavorial Therapy.
I have a strong passion for working with children, preteens, teenagers, and their families. Difficult struggles including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and anger management problems can affect people of all ages. Regardless of whether these issues are due in part to trauma, family changes, abuse, or other factors, I help my clients to feel more self-assured and to succeed on their own. By delving deep into the individual and grasping their unique perspective of the world around them, we can help them on their journey forward.
My approach is rooted in building trust and rapport, creating a space where open communication and exploration can flourish by utilizing multiple approaches including Play and Cognitive-Behavorial Therapy.
I have a strong passion for working with children, preteens, teenagers, and their families. Difficult struggles including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and anger management problems can affect people of all ages. Regardless of whether these issues are due in part to trauma, family changes, abuse, or other factors, I help my clients to feel more self-assured and to succeed on their own. By delving deep into the individual and grasping their unique perspective of the world around them, we can help them on their journey forward.
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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.