Play Therapy in Westerly, RI
Mind Body Rise is a Connecticut-based behavioral health practice supporting adults, adolescents and children through proven psychotherapeutic treatments. We provide a holistic approach to mental health care to support our clients while focusing on creating a better quality of life for the future. We are a supportive, safe community that focuses on individualized care through multiple therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, mindfulness and much more.
Mind Body Rise is a Connecticut-based behavioral health practice supporting adults, adolescents and children through proven psychotherapeutic treatments. We provide a holistic approach to mental health care to support our clients while focusing on creating a better quality of life for the future. We are a supportive, safe community that focuses on individualized care through multiple therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, mindfulness and much more.
Having over 15 years experience with children and adolescents in psychiatric inpatient, agency and educational settings. I have had the opportunity to serve children, adolescents and families facing adversity. I have an eclectic approach to therapy, promoting a better understanding of the biological perspectives of mental health, while drawing from multiple treatment models including; internal family systems, trauma informed care, cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, person centered therapy , reality therapy, solution focused and play therapy. I provide therapy to adults, children, adolescents and families.
Having over 15 years experience with children and adolescents in psychiatric inpatient, agency and educational settings. I have had the opportunity to serve children, adolescents and families facing adversity. I have an eclectic approach to therapy, promoting a better understanding of the biological perspectives of mental health, while drawing from multiple treatment models including; internal family systems, trauma informed care, cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, person centered therapy , reality therapy, solution focused and play therapy. I provide therapy to adults, children, adolescents and families.
Kristyn L. Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Westerly, RI 02891
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience. I work with clients from 5yo to 60yo. I have a strong focus on substance abuse, trauma and mood disorders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience. I work with clients from 5yo to 60yo. I have a strong focus on substance abuse, trauma and mood disorders.
Many of my clients are looking to make changes in their lives in order to find peace and joy within themselves and their relationships . Typically my clients come to me because they have been feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling with self esteem and are looking to change how they have been feeling and the quality of their lives.
Many of my clients are looking to make changes in their lives in order to find peace and joy within themselves and their relationships . Typically my clients come to me because they have been feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling with self esteem and are looking to change how they have been feeling and the quality of their lives.
Shaune Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Westerly, RI 02891
About 10 years ago I was going through a difficult time in my life and a therapist said to me “you matter!”. I truly believe that everyone is doing the best they can, “you matter”. Life can be hard. My strength-based, compassionate, and collaborative approach can help support you during these difficult times.
About 10 years ago I was going through a difficult time in my life and a therapist said to me “you matter!”. I truly believe that everyone is doing the best they can, “you matter”. Life can be hard. My strength-based, compassionate, and collaborative approach can help support you during these difficult times.
Jennifer Brunell. LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westerly, RI 02891
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed mental health counselor who sees infants, children, families, and adults. I have the most experience with autism/Asperger's, learning disabilities, infant mental health, and parent education. I also have considerable experience with adults and changes of life. I am a developmentalist who considers the client's experiences and stage of life. I try to address the current concerns of the client while considering the client's developmental history and experiences. I am expanding my practice to include more adults.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who sees infants, children, families, and adults. I have the most experience with autism/Asperger's, learning disabilities, infant mental health, and parent education. I also have considerable experience with adults and changes of life. I am a developmentalist who considers the client's experiences and stage of life. I try to address the current concerns of the client while considering the client's developmental history and experiences. I am expanding my practice to include more adults.
Sheila Cardente-Capece
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westerly, RI 02891
Not accepting new clients
How Can I Help? Are you a victim of crime or abuse? Are you a parent, family member, or friend of an addict or victim? Have you lost a loved one to disease, suicide, or homicide? Maybe the joy you once felt slipped away and you are not sure why? Please email me at: Howcanihelp.ri@gmail.com or TEXT 401-250-8655.
How Can I Help? Are you a victim of crime or abuse? Are you a parent, family member, or friend of an addict or victim? Have you lost a loved one to disease, suicide, or homicide? Maybe the joy you once felt slipped away and you are not sure why? Please email me at: Howcanihelp.ri@gmail.com or TEXT 401-250-8655.
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You might be feeling overwhelmed by persistent anxiety, struggling to manage the symptoms of OCD or trauma, or finding it difficult to cope with the demands of living with a disability or ADHD. These feelings are valid, and you are not alone. I have dedicated my career to understanding these unique experiences and tailoring my approach to meet your specific needs. Together, we can work towards developing strategies that empower you to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. In our sessions, you can expect a compassionate and non-judgmental space where your concerns are heard and respected.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by persistent anxiety, struggling to manage the symptoms of OCD or trauma, or finding it difficult to cope with the demands of living with a disability or ADHD. These feelings are valid, and you are not alone. I have dedicated my career to understanding these unique experiences and tailoring my approach to meet your specific needs. Together, we can work towards developing strategies that empower you to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. In our sessions, you can expect a compassionate and non-judgmental space where your concerns are heard and respected.
Online Therapists
I use a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) along with more non-traditional counseling such as play and art therapy.
I'm a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with over twenty years of experience working with a variety of populations. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help them overcome a range of psychological as well as behavioral and emotional concerns. Whether difficulties stem from a family issue, school issue or other situational factor, I can be a therapeutic resource.
I use a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) along with more non-traditional counseling such as play and art therapy.
I'm a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with over twenty years of experience working with a variety of populations. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help them overcome a range of psychological as well as behavioral and emotional concerns. Whether difficulties stem from a family issue, school issue or other situational factor, I can be a therapeutic resource.
She offers an holistic approach via “talk therapy", play therapy, sand tray, EMDR, and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
“Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.” – Carl G. Jung.
She offers an holistic approach via “talk therapy", play therapy, sand tray, EMDR, and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
“Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.” – Carl G. Jung.
I am a trained EMDR practitioner, but I also utilize Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, CBT, and Play therapy.
Whether you are struggling in your relationship with yourself or others, I can help. We can build a treatment plan together to identify your goals and the most effective way for you to reach them. I can hold the space for you to begin to know yourself on a deeper level and take the steps to obtaining the future you want.
I am a trained EMDR practitioner, but I also utilize Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, CBT, and Play therapy.
Whether you are struggling in your relationship with yourself or others, I can help. We can build a treatment plan together to identify your goals and the most effective way for you to reach them. I can hold the space for you to begin to know yourself on a deeper level and take the steps to obtaining the future you want.
Katie A Saraiva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, RI 02806
I utilize an electic approach to help my patients, consisting of: expressive therapies , CBT ( cognitive behavorial therapy), DBT ( dialectal behavioral therapy), play therapy and EMDR.
I have vast experience in working with adults, families, children and adolscents. I am dedicated to providing people with the support and guidance they need to achieve goals, learn coping mechansims and invest in leading an overall healthy lifestyle for your mind, body and spirit. I have experience working with miltary members/families, ADHD, behavioral issues in children, anxiety, depression, bipolar, life transitions, grief, trauma, Autism and several other areas.
I utilize an electic approach to help my patients, consisting of: expressive therapies , CBT ( cognitive behavorial therapy), DBT ( dialectal behavioral therapy), play therapy and EMDR.
I have vast experience in working with adults, families, children and adolscents. I am dedicated to providing people with the support and guidance they need to achieve goals, learn coping mechansims and invest in leading an overall healthy lifestyle for your mind, body and spirit. I have experience working with miltary members/families, ADHD, behavioral issues in children, anxiety, depression, bipolar, life transitions, grief, trauma, Autism and several other areas.
Sheila C Poirier
Counselor, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Smithfield, RI 02896
Waitlist for new clients
Expressive Therapy is a specialization tool that I utilize in therapy sessions by introducing art, creative writing, music, movement, drama and play to help individuals express themselves more effectively and without judgment.
"Trust The Process" is my professional mantra in which I help people through the therapeutic healing process in an expressive and non-intrusive style. I been in the behavioral health field for 27 years and I am still highly energized, empathetic and compassionate about my profession and the people I serve. Using traditional talk therapy as well as DBT and Expressive therapy modalities I focus on mindfulness, wellness and strength-based practices to empower people to be active and motivated for change, acceptance and letting go of the past which is holding back the healing today.
Expressive Therapy is a specialization tool that I utilize in therapy sessions by introducing art, creative writing, music, movement, drama and play to help individuals express themselves more effectively and without judgment.
"Trust The Process" is my professional mantra in which I help people through the therapeutic healing process in an expressive and non-intrusive style. I been in the behavioral health field for 27 years and I am still highly energized, empathetic and compassionate about my profession and the people I serve. Using traditional talk therapy as well as DBT and Expressive therapy modalities I focus on mindfulness, wellness and strength-based practices to empower people to be active and motivated for change, acceptance and letting go of the past which is holding back the healing today.
Openings for child therapy group. My experience includes work with children, adolescents, and adults. While I embrace a psychodynamic approach, I also use cognitive-behavioral practices, mindfulness, relaxation training, and play therapy. I work with my clients to examine their life, build coping skills, heal emotionally, and deepen their relationships with themselves and others. I am especially experienced in assisting with grief, depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, transitional and behavioral difficulties, and relationship difficulties. I honor the privilege of being part of one’s healing journey and life story.
Openings for child therapy group. My experience includes work with children, adolescents, and adults. While I embrace a psychodynamic approach, I also use cognitive-behavioral practices, mindfulness, relaxation training, and play therapy. I work with my clients to examine their life, build coping skills, heal emotionally, and deepen their relationships with themselves and others. I am especially experienced in assisting with grief, depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, transitional and behavioral difficulties, and relationship difficulties. I honor the privilege of being part of one’s healing journey and life story.
Annarose Squillante
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saunderstown, RI 02874 (Online Only)
When words are not enough to express how we feel, we might use writing, drawing or even role play into session (this can be fun!).
Many times in life we come to find that we can no longer avoid. Avoid that person, that event, that memory, that feeling. It’s normal to want to just get through things, to survive, to say that we are “ok”. Sometimes, we don’t feel okay and that’s okay. No matter what you’re going through,I truly believe that a safe, warm, nonjudgmental space can help you to process, feel, and release the old patterns that have caused you to feel stuck. I hope to guide you towards authenticity, transparency, and the freedom to be yourself.
When words are not enough to express how we feel, we might use writing, drawing or even role play into session (this can be fun!).
Many times in life we come to find that we can no longer avoid. Avoid that person, that event, that memory, that feeling. It’s normal to want to just get through things, to survive, to say that we are “ok”. Sometimes, we don’t feel okay and that’s okay. No matter what you’re going through,I truly believe that a safe, warm, nonjudgmental space can help you to process, feel, and release the old patterns that have caused you to feel stuck. I hope to guide you towards authenticity, transparency, and the freedom to be yourself.
I love to incorporate various modalities such as talk-therapy, expressive arts, play therapy and mindfulness, and encourage my clients to choose what works best for them!.
Hi! I'm Angie. I have a MA in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Salve Regina University. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in the field for 5 years, providing therapeutic services and client centered care. My areas of specialty are working with women who have experienced trauma, as well as supporting children and adolescents' right to have a voice in their treatment and care.
I love to incorporate various modalities such as talk-therapy, expressive arts, play therapy and mindfulness, and encourage my clients to choose what works best for them!.
Hi! I'm Angie. I have a MA in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Salve Regina University. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in the field for 5 years, providing therapeutic services and client centered care. My areas of specialty are working with women who have experienced trauma, as well as supporting children and adolescents' right to have a voice in their treatment and care.
Additionally, Vivian utilizes affect-regulation strategies and play therapy with children, as well as parent-skills training and psycho-education with parents.
Vivian Ng is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Rhode Island with over 10 years of experience working with children, adults, and families in community and school-based settings. She approaches her clients with an eagerness to listen and learn their stories. As her clients allow, she walks into their spaces of hopelessness and distress to sit with those feelings, and she navigates her clients to a place of measurable change. The goal is long-term empowerment. The approach is relational and collaborative.
Additionally, Vivian utilizes affect-regulation strategies and play therapy with children, as well as parent-skills training and psycho-education with parents.
Vivian Ng is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Rhode Island with over 10 years of experience working with children, adults, and families in community and school-based settings. She approaches her clients with an eagerness to listen and learn their stories. As her clients allow, she walks into their spaces of hopelessness and distress to sit with those feelings, and she navigates her clients to a place of measurable change. The goal is long-term empowerment. The approach is relational and collaborative.
Working with children and adolescents brings up various treatment needs and goals in therapy. Through CBT, DBT, MBSR, PCIT, mentalization based therapeutic strategies and educational resources, role-playing, arts and play therapy as well as self-help worksheets, young clients will be able to develop appropriate expressive skills to share their wants and needs. Parents can collaborate in treatment by proactively learning parenting skills to best engage with their children and adolescents by becoming more responsive in establishing and maintaining secure attachment through consistently building on healthy, nurturing relationships.
Working with children and adolescents brings up various treatment needs and goals in therapy. Through CBT, DBT, MBSR, PCIT, mentalization based therapeutic strategies and educational resources, role-playing, arts and play therapy as well as self-help worksheets, young clients will be able to develop appropriate expressive skills to share their wants and needs. Parents can collaborate in treatment by proactively learning parenting skills to best engage with their children and adolescents by becoming more responsive in establishing and maintaining secure attachment through consistently building on healthy, nurturing relationships.
Is it hard coping with daily stressors? My passion is working with children, teens, and families to help them understand and manage their emotions and behaviors in a supportive therapeutic environment. I assist parents and children with working through barriers that affect their everyday life through a warm and collaborative, strength-based approach. I utilize creative interventions to support children/adolescents to enhance their skills including play therapy, art therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and collaborative/proactive problem-solving.
Is it hard coping with daily stressors? My passion is working with children, teens, and families to help them understand and manage their emotions and behaviors in a supportive therapeutic environment. I assist parents and children with working through barriers that affect their everyday life through a warm and collaborative, strength-based approach. I utilize creative interventions to support children/adolescents to enhance their skills including play therapy, art therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and collaborative/proactive problem-solving.
I am a Licensed Child and Family Behavioral Therapist and received my Master's from New England College. I have been working with children, couples and families for over 18 years. I have spent the past 16 years using Behavioral Play Therapy with Preschool children, as well as with families utilizing a variety of treatment modalities which include Family Systems and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Issues I have years of experience treating both ADHD and ODD in young children. Over my eighteen years of experience, I have developed an unrelenting passion to help my clients achieve their personal goals.
I am a Licensed Child and Family Behavioral Therapist and received my Master's from New England College. I have been working with children, couples and families for over 18 years. I have spent the past 16 years using Behavioral Play Therapy with Preschool children, as well as with families utilizing a variety of treatment modalities which include Family Systems and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Issues I have years of experience treating both ADHD and ODD in young children. Over my eighteen years of experience, I have developed an unrelenting passion to help my clients achieve their personal goals.
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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.