Play Therapy in Lower Gwynedd, PA
Danielle Epler
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
Life is full of moments when children and their families feel stuck. Is your child is struggling in school, feeling anxious, or having difficulty focusing? As a parent, do you feel overwhelmed by your child’s behavioral difficulties? Call for a free 15-minute consultation to see if I am a good fit to help your family get back on the right path or help you understand your child's differences. I specialize in conducting psychological evaluations as well as providing therapy to support children with autism, ADHD, learning disorders, as well as co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression and other behavioral disorders.
Life is full of moments when children and their families feel stuck. Is your child is struggling in school, feeling anxious, or having difficulty focusing? As a parent, do you feel overwhelmed by your child’s behavioral difficulties? Call for a free 15-minute consultation to see if I am a good fit to help your family get back on the right path or help you understand your child's differences. I specialize in conducting psychological evaluations as well as providing therapy to support children with autism, ADHD, learning disorders, as well as co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression and other behavioral disorders.
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Ellie Mental Health - Fort Washington, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MT-BC, ACS
Verified Verified
Fort Washington, PA 19034
This includes trauma-informed treatment, Music Therapy, Play Therapy, CBT, and more for individuals, couples, and families.
Ellie Mental Health in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. Our awesome team of therapists sees clients ages 5 to end of life, and work with individuals, couples and families.
This includes trauma-informed treatment, Music Therapy, Play Therapy, CBT, and more for individuals, couples, and families.
Ellie Mental Health in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. Our awesome team of therapists sees clients ages 5 to end of life, and work with individuals, couples and families.
Caroline Dean-Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ambler, PA 19002
I offer Child-Centered Play Therapy in conjunction with monthly Child-Parent Relationship Training sessions for caregivers.
We've all faced hardships and navigated the unexpected at times, but with each moment, we have an opportunity to facilitate positive and lasting change. Through CBT and other therapeutic approaches, I assist clients in learning the tools to restructuring their thoughts and finding solutions for everything from everyday stressors to larger life challenges. I can help guide you through issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships. I also work with children using play therapy to help little ones cope with their big emotions and better express themselves, while offering parents tools to utilize at home.
I offer Child-Centered Play Therapy in conjunction with monthly Child-Parent Relationship Training sessions for caregivers.
We've all faced hardships and navigated the unexpected at times, but with each moment, we have an opportunity to facilitate positive and lasting change. Through CBT and other therapeutic approaches, I assist clients in learning the tools to restructuring their thoughts and finding solutions for everything from everyday stressors to larger life challenges. I can help guide you through issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships. I also work with children using play therapy to help little ones cope with their big emotions and better express themselves, while offering parents tools to utilize at home.
Elizabeth Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ambler, PA 19002
There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~Anais Nin. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing an empowerment and strength-based approach to support individuals in personal growth and change. I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor specializing in play therapy with children, family therapy, creative counseling for adolescents, and trauma-informed treatment. I utilize an integrative, mindful approach to address the whole individual and promote healing and wellness.
There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~Anais Nin. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing an empowerment and strength-based approach to support individuals in personal growth and change. I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor specializing in play therapy with children, family therapy, creative counseling for adolescents, and trauma-informed treatment. I utilize an integrative, mindful approach to address the whole individual and promote healing and wellness.
Shoshana Wortman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ambler, PA 19002
I am skilled in a variety of approaches: cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and systems or relational therapies as well as art and play strategies.
There are many experiences in one’s life that can lead to anxiety, sadness, or feeling alone. If you or your loved one are struggling with these feelings associated with change, infertility, grief/loss, family discord, or internal pressures, I will provide empathic guidance towards coping and healing. Together we will address your struggles, build on your strengths, improve your understanding, and discover better ways to cope. I can connect with you through a variety of strategies. Together, we will peel back the layers of thoughts and feelings, and identify ways to explore, cope, communicate, and heal.
I am skilled in a variety of approaches: cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and systems or relational therapies as well as art and play strategies.
There are many experiences in one’s life that can lead to anxiety, sadness, or feeling alone. If you or your loved one are struggling with these feelings associated with change, infertility, grief/loss, family discord, or internal pressures, I will provide empathic guidance towards coping and healing. Together we will address your struggles, build on your strengths, improve your understanding, and discover better ways to cope. I can connect with you through a variety of strategies. Together, we will peel back the layers of thoughts and feelings, and identify ways to explore, cope, communicate, and heal.
Maxine Margolies
Psychologist, MFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Because children express themselves most easily through play, I often will use play to better understand your child.
The essence of therapy is to free the present from the past. Together, we can see how issues from your childhood, can be blocking your present-day well-being. This understanding will give you the tools to move beyond the stuck places, and to live more fully in the present. Motivation increases, and change becomes possible, furthering positive growth, with my ongoing support. A thorough assessment, allows the therapy to focus on strategies for change.
Because children express themselves most easily through play, I often will use play to better understand your child.
The essence of therapy is to free the present from the past. Together, we can see how issues from your childhood, can be blocking your present-day well-being. This understanding will give you the tools to move beyond the stuck places, and to live more fully in the present. Motivation increases, and change becomes possible, furthering positive growth, with my ongoing support. A thorough assessment, allows the therapy to focus on strategies for change.
Nina Sidell, M.A. Expressive Arts Therapy
MA
Verified Verified
Maple Glen, PA 19002
I accept most insurances. I will help you with your anxiety, help solve your problems and make decisions, feel less overwhelmed, and manage your emotional pain. I will help you organize your life, thoughts, and decisions. I have over 3o years of experience working successfully with children, women, and couples. You deserve a safe place to be heard, and to discover your feelings and needs as a healing formula for you and your relationships. Find clarity, support, empowerment, and peace now. I am also an experienced Keynote Speaker.
I accept most insurances. I will help you with your anxiety, help solve your problems and make decisions, feel less overwhelmed, and manage your emotional pain. I will help you organize your life, thoughts, and decisions. I have over 3o years of experience working successfully with children, women, and couples. You deserve a safe place to be heard, and to discover your feelings and needs as a healing formula for you and your relationships. Find clarity, support, empowerment, and peace now. I am also an experienced Keynote Speaker.
Tori Mittelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ambler, PA 19002 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling overwhelmed by the smallest of tasks lately? Do you watch mental health Tik-Tok videos and think: " that sounds like me!" ? Do you feel like you are blowing up at friends and family over tiny instances? Maybe you're deciding that now is finally the time to address the trauma you've been putting on the backburner. Whatever your reason may be for having the courage and insight to seek help, I am here for you. I believe therapy is like getting an oil change for your mind. Let's get it changed regularly so we can keep you running in your best form.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed by the smallest of tasks lately? Do you watch mental health Tik-Tok videos and think: " that sounds like me!" ? Do you feel like you are blowing up at friends and family over tiny instances? Maybe you're deciding that now is finally the time to address the trauma you've been putting on the backburner. Whatever your reason may be for having the courage and insight to seek help, I am here for you. I believe therapy is like getting an oil change for your mind. Let's get it changed regularly so we can keep you running in your best form.
Kim Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Thank you for your interest in my psychotherapy services. My practice focuses on helping families, couples and individuals to improve inter-personal relationships, connection, communication and moods related to those relationships. I am successful in assisting clients with gaining insight that helps them cope with life transitions, creating healthy boundaries and experiencing satisfying relationships.
Thank you for your interest in my psychotherapy services. My practice focuses on helping families, couples and individuals to improve inter-personal relationships, connection, communication and moods related to those relationships. I am successful in assisting clients with gaining insight that helps them cope with life transitions, creating healthy boundaries and experiencing satisfying relationships.
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
Kristine LaRay Kershner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Ambler, PA 19002
Most days your body feels like it is on high alert, waiting for something bad to happen. You have feelings of danger panic or dread, and it is making it more and more difficult to get through your day. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, you tell yourself, but this nervousness and tension is starting to interfere in your day to day activities- work, family, friends and fun. You can’t concentrate and feel like you overthink everything. A restful night’s sleep seems to be a thing of the past, and you are worried it is impacting your physical health. As your irritability increases, you realize this is no way to live.
Most days your body feels like it is on high alert, waiting for something bad to happen. You have feelings of danger panic or dread, and it is making it more and more difficult to get through your day. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, you tell yourself, but this nervousness and tension is starting to interfere in your day to day activities- work, family, friends and fun. You can’t concentrate and feel like you overthink everything. A restful night’s sleep seems to be a thing of the past, and you are worried it is impacting your physical health. As your irritability increases, you realize this is no way to live.
Kelly Haines
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ambler, PA 19002
Immediate In-person and telehealth openings! I am a Master's Level Therapist with experience working in school settings with adolescents, teenagers, and parents. I am very passionate about mental health and normalizing going to therapy! I take on a person-centered approach, where my goal is to create a welcoming environment where you feel heard, respected, and validated. I have experience working with those dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, and self-image/identity.
Immediate In-person and telehealth openings! I am a Master's Level Therapist with experience working in school settings with adolescents, teenagers, and parents. I am very passionate about mental health and normalizing going to therapy! I take on a person-centered approach, where my goal is to create a welcoming environment where you feel heard, respected, and validated. I have experience working with those dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, and self-image/identity.
Goldman Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ambler, PA 19002
Children, teenagers, and adults all want to feel in charge of their own lives; I believe in fostering your personal growth and change despite any obstacles you might encounter. As humans, we strive to feel capable, considered, content, centered, and connected to others. I will help you realize your inherent strengths; such as, encouraging parents to feel competent in their parenting strategies; guiding children and teens to respect and understand their parents’ values and expectations; bridging gaps in communication between couples and family members; and challenging you or your child to take new, manageable risks in your life.
Children, teenagers, and adults all want to feel in charge of their own lives; I believe in fostering your personal growth and change despite any obstacles you might encounter. As humans, we strive to feel capable, considered, content, centered, and connected to others. I will help you realize your inherent strengths; such as, encouraging parents to feel competent in their parenting strategies; guiding children and teens to respect and understand their parents’ values and expectations; bridging gaps in communication between couples and family members; and challenging you or your child to take new, manageable risks in your life.
Chandra Campana
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, IBCLC
Verified Verified
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Chandra Campana, LPC has over 20 years of experience treating various populations. Chandra began her practice working with children, adults and families in hospitals, schools and outpatient settings. Chandra’s focus, in recent years, became more specialized towards working with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, and perinatal mood disorders. Chandra’s therapeutic approach combines CBT, psychotherapy, family systems and somatic experiencing techniques in collaboration with a client's needs, lending to an integrative approach.
Chandra Campana, LPC has over 20 years of experience treating various populations. Chandra began her practice working with children, adults and families in hospitals, schools and outpatient settings. Chandra’s focus, in recent years, became more specialized towards working with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, and perinatal mood disorders. Chandra’s therapeutic approach combines CBT, psychotherapy, family systems and somatic experiencing techniques in collaboration with a client's needs, lending to an integrative approach.
Angela Haberle
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Blue Bell, PA 19424
I have spent much of my own life exploring myself through a holistic lens, an approach I continuously and compassionately use when working with and relating to my clients. I have found intentional work surrounding nutrition, sleep, mindfulness, movement, relationships, fulfillment, joy and purpose, and other factors in addition to psychotherapeutic modalities have been able to address and understand the impact of mental health on all areas of our lives. I'm incredibly passionate about working with adolescents and adults to challenge thoughts and behaviors that aren't serving them.
I have spent much of my own life exploring myself through a holistic lens, an approach I continuously and compassionately use when working with and relating to my clients. I have found intentional work surrounding nutrition, sleep, mindfulness, movement, relationships, fulfillment, joy and purpose, and other factors in addition to psychotherapeutic modalities have been able to address and understand the impact of mental health on all areas of our lives. I'm incredibly passionate about working with adolescents and adults to challenge thoughts and behaviors that aren't serving them.
Dahlia Rifkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Washington, PA 19034
You want to be the best version of yourself. Perhaps you are struggling to move past previous traumas or a negative experiences in your life. You are motivated to make changes and you have tried some strategies but nothing works. You are looking for some immediate relief and solutions that will have a lasting impact. You often find yourself overworked, overwhelmed, or stressed out. There are so many things on your plate and it feels like you can never catch a break. Now is the time for a change.
You want to be the best version of yourself. Perhaps you are struggling to move past previous traumas or a negative experiences in your life. You are motivated to make changes and you have tried some strategies but nothing works. You are looking for some immediate relief and solutions that will have a lasting impact. You often find yourself overworked, overwhelmed, or stressed out. There are so many things on your plate and it feels like you can never catch a break. Now is the time for a change.
Susan Rachel Span
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Fort Washington, PA 19034 (Online Only)
With almost 20 years of experience in the field, what I bring to my clients is a warm, unique ability to support them, and hear them in a way that helps them to heal. I believe the relationship that a client has with the therapist is essential to make change, and I pride myself on the positive connections I have with children, adolescents and adults.
With almost 20 years of experience in the field, what I bring to my clients is a warm, unique ability to support them, and hear them in a way that helps them to heal. I believe the relationship that a client has with the therapist is essential to make change, and I pride myself on the positive connections I have with children, adolescents and adults.
Julie Agresta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Life is often full of demands on time, energy and resources that can take a toll on our physical and emotional well being. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families to cope with these demands while also helping them identify their strengths and potential so that they may achieve a more balanced, fulfilling and enjoyable life.
Life is often full of demands on time, energy and resources that can take a toll on our physical and emotional well being. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families to cope with these demands while also helping them identify their strengths and potential so that they may achieve a more balanced, fulfilling and enjoyable life.
Alissa E. Whelan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LBS, LPC
Verified Verified
Ambler, PA 19002
I strive to empower children, adolescents and young adults to overcome personal obstacles and find balance by improving their view of self, the world, and interpersonal relationships. I love helping my patients find passion in their lives by removing the blocks that are keeping them from being their best self and learn to live in healthier ways. My focus on behavior and changing unhealthy habits promotes a lifestyle that fosters grounding, mindfulness, and self-compassion into a natural, every day practice.
I strive to empower children, adolescents and young adults to overcome personal obstacles and find balance by improving their view of self, the world, and interpersonal relationships. I love helping my patients find passion in their lives by removing the blocks that are keeping them from being their best self and learn to live in healthier ways. My focus on behavior and changing unhealthy habits promotes a lifestyle that fosters grounding, mindfulness, and self-compassion into a natural, every day practice.
Andrew H. Johanson Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ambler, PA 19002 (Online Only)
I believe one of the most important parts of the counseling process is to develop a trusting caring relationship. With this relationship, much can be gained from the counseling sessions. I have worked well with individuals and families who have emotional pain. For many clients, helping them understand what creates such emotional pain, gaining insights puts them on a path for a more fulfilling life. In my practice I work with individuals who have sadness, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, sexual challenges and sexual abuse. My mission in therapy is to respect each client, and walk with them at their healing pace, I believe if we walk together on this healing journey life will be better.
I believe one of the most important parts of the counseling process is to develop a trusting caring relationship. With this relationship, much can be gained from the counseling sessions. I have worked well with individuals and families who have emotional pain. For many clients, helping them understand what creates such emotional pain, gaining insights puts them on a path for a more fulfilling life. In my practice I work with individuals who have sadness, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, sexual challenges and sexual abuse. My mission in therapy is to respect each client, and walk with them at their healing pace, I believe if we walk together on this healing journey life will be better.
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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.