Play Therapy in Montgomery County, TN
Lauren Cobb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37043
Waitlist for new clients
When working with children, teens, and parents, I utilize several forms of play therapy.
Are you ready for change? Are you tired of the ways things are going? Let's work together to create a plan, an action plan, of how we can get you to where you want to be. I work with children, teens, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, trauma, parenting, behavioral issues, emotion regulation, grief, life transitions, anger, children in divorce / custody situations, and stress. I am a great fit for someone who is seeking a supportive, engaging, empowering, confidential, goal focused, and healing space.
When working with children, teens, and parents, I utilize several forms of play therapy.
Are you ready for change? Are you tired of the ways things are going? Let's work together to create a plan, an action plan, of how we can get you to where you want to be. I work with children, teens, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, trauma, parenting, behavioral issues, emotion regulation, grief, life transitions, anger, children in divorce / custody situations, and stress. I am a great fit for someone who is seeking a supportive, engaging, empowering, confidential, goal focused, and healing space.
Brianna Miller
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37040
I have experience working with children ages 3+, using techniques from child-centered play therapy to promote esteem-building, emotional regulation, self-control, and returning responsibility.
Have you lost your sense of purpose and feel like it is impossible to find it again? Do you find it impossible to trust others even though you yearn for a deeper connection with your loved ones? Have you noticed a big change in your child’s behavior and emotions and are unsure how to help? Are you just tired of being tired? There is hope, and you don’t have to go through this alone. I have experience working with a wide variety of populations, and I would love to help you start your healing journey.
I have experience working with children ages 3+, using techniques from child-centered play therapy to promote esteem-building, emotional regulation, self-control, and returning responsibility.
Have you lost your sense of purpose and feel like it is impossible to find it again? Do you find it impossible to trust others even though you yearn for a deeper connection with your loved ones? Have you noticed a big change in your child’s behavior and emotions and are unsure how to help? Are you just tired of being tired? There is hope, and you don’t have to go through this alone. I have experience working with a wide variety of populations, and I would love to help you start your healing journey.
Rachel Mayfield
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37040
I work with individuals who are battling depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, school struggles, and other life stressors through a mixture of Child-Centered Play Therapy, Non Directive Play, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Are you noticing changes in your once thriving and happy child? Are they now struggling in school, controlling their emotions, or having a difficult time making friends? Or maybe they no longer have interest in the thing they would get so excited to do. I have worked with kids in a variety of capacities, and I have a passion for helping them get through difficult times.
I work with individuals who are battling depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, school struggles, and other life stressors through a mixture of Child-Centered Play Therapy, Non Directive Play, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Are you noticing changes in your once thriving and happy child? Are they now struggling in school, controlling their emotions, or having a difficult time making friends? Or maybe they no longer have interest in the thing they would get so excited to do. I have worked with kids in a variety of capacities, and I have a passion for helping them get through difficult times.
Delaney Killebrew
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37043
I utilize narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and a variety of play therapy modalities with children.
You might feel overwhelmed, isolated, or powerless. You might feel rushed, out of control, or even empty. But you shouldn't have to feel these things alone. My goal is for our time together to be both healing and helpful. Let's find new ways to alleviate some of the hardships of life and work towards creating positive and healthy change in your mind and body. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, anger, life transitions, and sexual issues. I am a great fit for someone who is seeking a warm, empowering, non-judgmental and comfortable space.
I utilize narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and a variety of play therapy modalities with children.
You might feel overwhelmed, isolated, or powerless. You might feel rushed, out of control, or even empty. But you shouldn't have to feel these things alone. My goal is for our time together to be both healing and helpful. Let's find new ways to alleviate some of the hardships of life and work towards creating positive and healthy change in your mind and body. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, anger, life transitions, and sexual issues. I am a great fit for someone who is seeking a warm, empowering, non-judgmental and comfortable space.
Bobbie M. Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Clarksville, TN 37043
I am trained in psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy models, and a variety of child Play therapy techniques to include Sand Tray therapy.
I am practicing as an Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychoanalyst Candidate under the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. Since 2003 my work experience includes a diverse range of trauma; military, sexual, childhood, domestic violence, as well as a variety of mental health and behavioral challenges. I have served in nursing homes, school systems, psychiatric hospital, Department of Defense in Child Adolescent Psychiatry Services, Adult Behavioral Health, and the Family Advocacy Program. I enjoy working with children, families, soldiers, and individuals to help them to reach their goals by overcoming the challenges that we all face.
I am trained in psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy models, and a variety of child Play therapy techniques to include Sand Tray therapy.
I am practicing as an Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychoanalyst Candidate under the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. Since 2003 my work experience includes a diverse range of trauma; military, sexual, childhood, domestic violence, as well as a variety of mental health and behavioral challenges. I have served in nursing homes, school systems, psychiatric hospital, Department of Defense in Child Adolescent Psychiatry Services, Adult Behavioral Health, and the Family Advocacy Program. I enjoy working with children, families, soldiers, and individuals to help them to reach their goals by overcoming the challenges that we all face.
Sunrise Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37040
At Sunrise Counseling, we prioritize your well-being, offering a serene, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment. We understand that seeking counseling is a significant decision, and in life's challenges, we all may require extra support. Whether facing daily struggles, life events, crises, or uncharted emotional difficulties, our professional counseling provides unbiased guidance and support to help you navigate and resolve your emotional concerns.
At Sunrise Counseling, we prioritize your well-being, offering a serene, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment. We understand that seeking counseling is a significant decision, and in life's challenges, we all may require extra support. Whether facing daily struggles, life events, crises, or uncharted emotional difficulties, our professional counseling provides unbiased guidance and support to help you navigate and resolve your emotional concerns.
Amanda Kelly
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Clarksville, TN 37043
It takes courage to ask for help and if you're here, you've taken the first step. If you're ready to make a change, I am here to walk with you on that journey. Working together, we can understand the challenges you are facing and develop solutions that can help you take back control of your life and achieve your goals. As a military spouse, I understand the unique challenges faced by service members and their families. Together we can understand and work through these challenges to improve your quality of life.
It takes courage to ask for help and if you're here, you've taken the first step. If you're ready to make a change, I am here to walk with you on that journey. Working together, we can understand the challenges you are facing and develop solutions that can help you take back control of your life and achieve your goals. As a military spouse, I understand the unique challenges faced by service members and their families. Together we can understand and work through these challenges to improve your quality of life.
Tamara Boone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37040
Giving up on a goal because of a setback is like slashing your other three tires because you have a flat; I live by this quote because it is so simplistic yet speaks volumes. I feel that in life you will always have setbacks, but that is essential to understanding that it is a process but that it is your process that we will work through together in a strong therapeutic relationship.
Giving up on a goal because of a setback is like slashing your other three tires because you have a flat; I live by this quote because it is so simplistic yet speaks volumes. I feel that in life you will always have setbacks, but that is essential to understanding that it is a process but that it is your process that we will work through together in a strong therapeutic relationship.
Tessa Sands
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-T
Verified Verified
Clarksville, TN 37043
Hello! I’m so glad that you are here. Everyone has a story and yours matters to me. I have a passion to support my clients as they write the next chapters in their personal journey. My desire as a counselor is to create a safe and warm therapeutic environment that builds on the client’s strengths and resilience. I typically draw from Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, depending on the individual and situation. My hope is that, as we work together, you will find deeper understanding of your story and much hope for your next chapter.
Hello! I’m so glad that you are here. Everyone has a story and yours matters to me. I have a passion to support my clients as they write the next chapters in their personal journey. My desire as a counselor is to create a safe and warm therapeutic environment that builds on the client’s strengths and resilience. I typically draw from Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, depending on the individual and situation. My hope is that, as we work together, you will find deeper understanding of your story and much hope for your next chapter.
Mandy Keller
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37040
Is your child acting out and you aren't sure how to help? Is your teen becoming distant and moody, leaving you feeling it is nearly impossible to see eye to eye? Do you desperately want to put an end to harmful family patterns, sparing your children from hardships you have faced? Your child is your whole world, and when they aren’t happy, neither are you. It’s normal to want to fix everything for them, and also to have no idea how to. You may feel as if you have tried everything without success, feeling as if there is little hope that life will get better. You desperately need something to work so you can see your child happy again.
Is your child acting out and you aren't sure how to help? Is your teen becoming distant and moody, leaving you feeling it is nearly impossible to see eye to eye? Do you desperately want to put an end to harmful family patterns, sparing your children from hardships you have faced? Your child is your whole world, and when they aren’t happy, neither are you. It’s normal to want to fix everything for them, and also to have no idea how to. You may feel as if you have tried everything without success, feeling as if there is little hope that life will get better. You desperately need something to work so you can see your child happy again.
Dayciaa C. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37043
I am a therapist with Ellie Mental Health Center, and I counsel children and adolescents, from ages 6-18, on academic and behavioral matters including, but not limited to, the following: Goal-Setting, Study Skills, Test-Taking Strategies, Organization/Time Management, Non-Violent Conflict Resolution, Respect/Responsibility, Decision-Making, New School Transitions, Self-Esteem Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Stress Management, Anger Management, and College/Career Awareness, Exploration and Planning. I also work with adults of all ages and life stages on a range of issues, including anxiety and depression, eating disorders and PTSD.
I am a therapist with Ellie Mental Health Center, and I counsel children and adolescents, from ages 6-18, on academic and behavioral matters including, but not limited to, the following: Goal-Setting, Study Skills, Test-Taking Strategies, Organization/Time Management, Non-Violent Conflict Resolution, Respect/Responsibility, Decision-Making, New School Transitions, Self-Esteem Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Stress Management, Anger Management, and College/Career Awareness, Exploration and Planning. I also work with adults of all ages and life stages on a range of issues, including anxiety and depression, eating disorders and PTSD.
Rickey Eugene Jones
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37040
Are you and your partner looking to enhance your relationship satisfaction or identify areas for improvement? Perhaps your relationship is facing new challenges, and you're seeking support. Look no further – I'm here for you. As a therapist specializing in couples and family dynamics, my goal is to help you both thrive together. Life throws curveballs, but I believe each day offers a fresh opportunity to bring out the best in yourselves and your relationship.
Are you and your partner looking to enhance your relationship satisfaction or identify areas for improvement? Perhaps your relationship is facing new challenges, and you're seeking support. Look no further – I'm here for you. As a therapist specializing in couples and family dynamics, my goal is to help you both thrive together. Life throws curveballs, but I believe each day offers a fresh opportunity to bring out the best in yourselves and your relationship.
Minds Matter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clarksville, TN 37043
Goodness of fit matters for more than just scheduling. All of our providers have specialties, so no matter the reason for seeking services we have some one for you.
Goodness of fit matters for more than just scheduling. All of our providers have specialties, so no matter the reason for seeking services we have some one for you.
Joshua Mowrey
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37040
I am excited to work with clients of any population. As a veteran, I have experience working with the military, substance abuse, PTSD, and anxiety. My current areas of interest include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, personality disorders, and family or couples therapy. I also have a particular passion for working with adolescents and young adults struggling with behavioral problems and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as working with issues of anger management.
I am excited to work with clients of any population. As a veteran, I have experience working with the military, substance abuse, PTSD, and anxiety. My current areas of interest include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, personality disorders, and family or couples therapy. I also have a particular passion for working with adolescents and young adults struggling with behavioral problems and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as working with issues of anger management.
Kristi Quattrochi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37043
I do both in-person and telehealth appointments with some evening flexibility. I recently added availability for youth initial and trauma assessments via telehealth for Nebraska. While I have experience working with a variety of ages, my passion involves working with children and adolescents. My areas of experience include trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, RAD, Autism, and SPMI’s, among others. I have worked as a Crisis Therapist as well as ongoing counseling in an office and intensive in-home settings. Recognizing a need for help and reaching out is the first step toward positive changes and a healthier you.
I do both in-person and telehealth appointments with some evening flexibility. I recently added availability for youth initial and trauma assessments via telehealth for Nebraska. While I have experience working with a variety of ages, my passion involves working with children and adolescents. My areas of experience include trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, RAD, Autism, and SPMI’s, among others. I have worked as a Crisis Therapist as well as ongoing counseling in an office and intensive in-home settings. Recognizing a need for help and reaching out is the first step toward positive changes and a healthier you.
Christina True
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37043
Are you dealing with difficulty making choices that are right for your life? Have you been struggling with anxious thoughts or feelings? I am here to help support you and collaborate with you on your journey to healing. Whether you're facing difficulties with childhood trauma, anxious thoughts, or challenges with relationship building, I am here to support you along the way. I work with you to create realistic goals that allow you to reach the milestones that you have laid out. I offer in-person and Telehealth services.
Are you dealing with difficulty making choices that are right for your life? Have you been struggling with anxious thoughts or feelings? I am here to help support you and collaborate with you on your journey to healing. Whether you're facing difficulties with childhood trauma, anxious thoughts, or challenges with relationship building, I am here to support you along the way. I work with you to create realistic goals that allow you to reach the milestones that you have laid out. I offer in-person and Telehealth services.
Byron James Barnhart
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37043
You're stuck. There is a wall that seems to be barring you from having a better life. Lets talk about this wall. How did it get there? What's beyond the wall? Most importantly, how are we going to deal with this barrier? Perhaps you're struck with grief, you have issues with yourself or others, or you are burdened with stress and anxiety. You want relief - no, you need relief from this. Because, in doing so, things will get better. You figure its not easy to do this alone, so you begin to look for a therapist. And congratulations, you've made it. So lets talk about healing.
You're stuck. There is a wall that seems to be barring you from having a better life. Lets talk about this wall. How did it get there? What's beyond the wall? Most importantly, how are we going to deal with this barrier? Perhaps you're struck with grief, you have issues with yourself or others, or you are burdened with stress and anxiety. You want relief - no, you need relief from this. Because, in doing so, things will get better. You figure its not easy to do this alone, so you begin to look for a therapist. And congratulations, you've made it. So lets talk about healing.
Dr. Marilyn Davis, Psy.D., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Clarksville, TN 37040 (Online Only)
Dr. Marilyn Davis, Psy.D., has a Doctor of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a MA in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, both degrees from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Davis works with individuals (18 years and older), couples, and families. Dr. Davis's private practice is located in Clarksville, Tennessee and offers virtual Telehealth behavioral health visits for anyone who resides within the borders of the state of Tennessee.
Dr. Marilyn Davis, Psy.D., has a Doctor of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a MA in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, both degrees from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Davis works with individuals (18 years and older), couples, and families. Dr. Davis's private practice is located in Clarksville, Tennessee and offers virtual Telehealth behavioral health visits for anyone who resides within the borders of the state of Tennessee.
Dr. Jermeckia Sandefer (Dr. J)
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37043
Life is a story. What if you could create a new narrative for your future starting today? Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, disordered eating, or navigating major life transitions, my customized therapy approach will support you in uncovering the root causes of your struggles. Through a heartfelt connection and deep listening we will collaborate to develop personalized chapters for your journey. My therapy style is one of warmth, empathy, and humor. I honor your unique experiences and in each of the sessions you will be greeted with respect, non-judgement, compassion, and safety.
Life is a story. What if you could create a new narrative for your future starting today? Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, disordered eating, or navigating major life transitions, my customized therapy approach will support you in uncovering the root causes of your struggles. Through a heartfelt connection and deep listening we will collaborate to develop personalized chapters for your journey. My therapy style is one of warmth, empathy, and humor. I honor your unique experiences and in each of the sessions you will be greeted with respect, non-judgement, compassion, and safety.
Tamara Z Hughes
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Clarksville, TN 37040
I was born and raised in Newark, NJ. I attended Montclair State University for my first two years of undergrad in hopes of becoming a high school math teacher. Not until I served in the U.S. Military did I realize my strong desire to help people overcome their battles associated with mental health. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 2021 from the University of Arizona. I am completing my Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University.
I was born and raised in Newark, NJ. I attended Montclair State University for my first two years of undergrad in hopes of becoming a high school math teacher. Not until I served in the U.S. Military did I realize my strong desire to help people overcome their battles associated with mental health. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 2021 from the University of Arizona. I am completing my Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University.
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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.