Sandplay Therapists in 32789

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Dr. Carlos A. Insignares
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, PhD, MDiv, CFC
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
When we or a loved one face challenges, sadness, anger, addiction, or anxiety, counseling helps us explore our beliefs and feelings enabling healing and making change possible. I work with diverse communities, adults, and children, with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences. One method that helps is Sandplay Therapy. Using miniatures and a sand tray, offers a deeply personal way to explore one's inner world, akin to 'waking dreams.' It facilitates profound self-discovery and healing for all ages. Children express themselves through play, and both adolescents and adults gain significant insights and transformation.
When we or a loved one face challenges, sadness, anger, addiction, or anxiety, counseling helps us explore our beliefs and feelings enabling healing and making change possible. I work with diverse communities, adults, and children, with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences. One method that helps is Sandplay Therapy. Using miniatures and a sand tray, offers a deeply personal way to explore one's inner world, akin to 'waking dreams.' It facilitates profound self-discovery and healing for all ages. Children express themselves through play, and both adolescents and adults gain significant insights and transformation.
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Kelly Walker
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
Are you struggling to enjoy life these days? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious by the state of the world or by what's happening in your inner circle. Maybe you're a new parent & it feels really hard to figure it all out. Whatever it is, I'm here to support you on your journey to feeling better. I make it a priority to acknowledge the strengths & resiliencies you already have & individualize my approach because healing doesn't feel the same for everyone. I believe that every person deserves to feel seen and heard-- let's create a healing path that feels right for you. There's no better time to make yourself a priority
Are you struggling to enjoy life these days? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious by the state of the world or by what's happening in your inner circle. Maybe you're a new parent & it feels really hard to figure it all out. Whatever it is, I'm here to support you on your journey to feeling better. I make it a priority to acknowledge the strengths & resiliencies you already have & individualize my approach because healing doesn't feel the same for everyone. I believe that every person deserves to feel seen and heard-- let's create a healing path that feels right for you. There's no better time to make yourself a priority
(407) 543-1402 View (407) 543-1402
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Jo Ann L Cook
EdD, NCSP, ABSNP
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
I have been in private practice in Central Florida for approximately 30 years having completed a doctorate from Vanderbilt University. Prior to private practice I had been on the staff in Developmental Pediatrics at the University of Florida Medical School, Diagnostic Center at Western Kentucky University and Counseling Center at Kentucky State University. I am nationally certified in school psychology, play therapy, a diplomat in school neuropsychology, and by the OCD Foundation. Services include evaluation, consultation and counseling services for children, adolescents and families.
I have been in private practice in Central Florida for approximately 30 years having completed a doctorate from Vanderbilt University. Prior to private practice I had been on the staff in Developmental Pediatrics at the University of Florida Medical School, Diagnostic Center at Western Kentucky University and Counseling Center at Kentucky State University. I am nationally certified in school psychology, play therapy, a diplomat in school neuropsychology, and by the OCD Foundation. Services include evaluation, consultation and counseling services for children, adolescents and families.
(321) 422-2561 View (321) 422-2561
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Dr. Cristi M Salinas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
Dr. Cristi is an expert neuropsychologist, author, international speaker, and mama of a 2e son who has worked with 6,000 children and adults. She worked at the number 1 rated Children’s Hospital in the US, Boston Children’s, and contributed to best practices at Harvard, Emory & Advent Health Orlando. She has the unique expertise to identify your strengths and the root cause of your concerns plus she will develop a practical roadmap of interventions/solutions. Dr. Cristi specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Gifted, Brain Injury, and Epilepsy.
Dr. Cristi is an expert neuropsychologist, author, international speaker, and mama of a 2e son who has worked with 6,000 children and adults. She worked at the number 1 rated Children’s Hospital in the US, Boston Children’s, and contributed to best practices at Harvard, Emory & Advent Health Orlando. She has the unique expertise to identify your strengths and the root cause of your concerns plus she will develop a practical roadmap of interventions/solutions. Dr. Cristi specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Gifted, Brain Injury, and Epilepsy.
(321) 373-1303 View (321) 373-1303
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Leslie E Moore
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MCAP
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
We all seek balance and wellness in our lives, and whether we are challenged with difficult times or want to enhance our strengths and resilience, the support and guidance of a therapist can be empowering. With a collaborative approach in over 30 years of practice, I have met with clients of all ages in my office, traveled the Appalachian Trail and the Suwannee River with teenagers, worked in drug court and residential programs and facilitated groups with families, children and adults. Currently I am offering counseling for adults, adolescents, couples and families in a private office setting or via telehealth.
We all seek balance and wellness in our lives, and whether we are challenged with difficult times or want to enhance our strengths and resilience, the support and guidance of a therapist can be empowering. With a collaborative approach in over 30 years of practice, I have met with clients of all ages in my office, traveled the Appalachian Trail and the Suwannee River with teenagers, worked in drug court and residential programs and facilitated groups with families, children and adults. Currently I am offering counseling for adults, adolescents, couples and families in a private office setting or via telehealth.
(352) 565-2133 View (352) 565-2133
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Dr. Michelle Zuzock
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
Repeat after me: I am resilient. We can't control everything that happens, but we can change our experience of those things - with a strong therapeutic alliance. I strive to help children, teens, and adults on their journey to a happier and more fulfilling relationship with themselves and other by captivating resilience in clients just like you.
Repeat after me: I am resilient. We can't control everything that happens, but we can change our experience of those things - with a strong therapeutic alliance. I strive to help children, teens, and adults on their journey to a happier and more fulfilling relationship with themselves and other by captivating resilience in clients just like you.
(407) 214-5816 View (407) 214-5816
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Ashlen Moss
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
As someone who has walked through my own counseling experience, I know how vital it is that the counseling process feels safe. I am so honored that individuals, couples, and families would allow me to enter into the counseling process with them. I work with children, adolescents, and adults through a client-centered and integrative approach. I have spent my last few years as a school-based therapist, and I believe that working collaboratively with other providers, teachers, school counselors, etc. is very integral in the counseling process.
As someone who has walked through my own counseling experience, I know how vital it is that the counseling process feels safe. I am so honored that individuals, couples, and families would allow me to enter into the counseling process with them. I work with children, adolescents, and adults through a client-centered and integrative approach. I have spent my last few years as a school-based therapist, and I believe that working collaboratively with other providers, teachers, school counselors, etc. is very integral in the counseling process.
(407) 499-8255 View (407) 499-8255
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Dr. Greg Nute
Counselor, PhD, LCCP, CIMHP, LMHC, BCHP
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
Have life’s challenges gotten you to the point of anxiety or depression? Has there been a trauma or something that has caused a shift in your life? Are you a parent that has a child or teen that is struggling to keep their head above water? Are you searching for meaning in life or are you struggling with your faith in the midst of adversity? Are you looking for a holistic approach to therapy? If so, then I’d be honored to help! We are not created as one-sided, but are multi-faceted. Because of this, I am a board-certified holistic psychologist, certified integrative and licensed counselor, and certified natural health professional.
Have life’s challenges gotten you to the point of anxiety or depression? Has there been a trauma or something that has caused a shift in your life? Are you a parent that has a child or teen that is struggling to keep their head above water? Are you searching for meaning in life or are you struggling with your faith in the midst of adversity? Are you looking for a holistic approach to therapy? If so, then I’d be honored to help! We are not created as one-sided, but are multi-faceted. Because of this, I am a board-certified holistic psychologist, certified integrative and licensed counselor, and certified natural health professional.
(407) 974-7340 View (407) 974-7340
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Renee Cherowitz
Counselor, LMHC, EMDR, ART, CCHt
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, feelings of irritability, tearfulness or having consistent negative or irrational thoughts? Panic attacks? These may be symptoms of underlying core issues that have not been addressed. Many adults and children experience events that may have life-long consequences. Past events could include childhood experiences, addiction within the family, or acts of violence. Consequences may also include nightmares, insomnia, relational issues, addiction/substance abuse and physical symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and families in the area of trauma, addiction/substance abuse, eating disorders, domestic violence and individuals involved with the dependency court system.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, feelings of irritability, tearfulness or having consistent negative or irrational thoughts? Panic attacks? These may be symptoms of underlying core issues that have not been addressed. Many adults and children experience events that may have life-long consequences. Past events could include childhood experiences, addiction within the family, or acts of violence. Consequences may also include nightmares, insomnia, relational issues, addiction/substance abuse and physical symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and families in the area of trauma, addiction/substance abuse, eating disorders, domestic violence and individuals involved with the dependency court system.
(407) 543-1763 View (407) 543-1763
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Samantha Swenson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
I have a passion for helping others rebuild and reconnect, and I especially enjoy working with couples, parents, and individuals with relationship issues. I often work with people who are feeling stuck, unhappy, or exhausted by their current situations or relationships, who want change, but don't know what to do next. I like to start therapy by building a strong therapeutic alliance; truly getting to know my client's story and validating their experience. I like to help my client recognize the role their past may be playing in their present moment, but also help them learn this does not dictate their future.
I have a passion for helping others rebuild and reconnect, and I especially enjoy working with couples, parents, and individuals with relationship issues. I often work with people who are feeling stuck, unhappy, or exhausted by their current situations or relationships, who want change, but don't know what to do next. I like to start therapy by building a strong therapeutic alliance; truly getting to know my client's story and validating their experience. I like to help my client recognize the role their past may be playing in their present moment, but also help them learn this does not dictate their future.
(407) 315-2190 View (407) 315-2190
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Andrea Hammond
Counselor, LMHC, RPT-S™
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
As a parent of a struggling child, you often think about what you can do to help your child feel and do better. It can be very frustrating when nothing you try seems to make a difference. It’s a big step to reach out to get counseling. With so many counselors to choose from it can be difficult to find the right fit for you and your child. You deserve to feel more at peace, happier, and content. Let me help!
As a parent of a struggling child, you often think about what you can do to help your child feel and do better. It can be very frustrating when nothing you try seems to make a difference. It’s a big step to reach out to get counseling. With so many counselors to choose from it can be difficult to find the right fit for you and your child. You deserve to feel more at peace, happier, and content. Let me help!
(407) 337-8442 View (407) 337-8442
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Cherlette McCullough
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
Are you feeling emotional and need help making better choices for your life? As an experienced Counselor, I can assist you in moving forward so you can feel better about your choices, yourself, your relationship and your life. I am totally committed to working with you in finding solutions, experiencing insight and making changes in any aspect of life. I help Couples (including same sex), Women and Blended/Adoptive families, and Pre Weight loss surgery patients. (Relationship Counseling)
Are you feeling emotional and need help making better choices for your life? As an experienced Counselor, I can assist you in moving forward so you can feel better about your choices, yourself, your relationship and your life. I am totally committed to working with you in finding solutions, experiencing insight and making changes in any aspect of life. I help Couples (including same sex), Women and Blended/Adoptive families, and Pre Weight loss surgery patients. (Relationship Counseling)
(407) 269-8294 View (407) 269-8294
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Christine M Hammond
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
Christine is a leading mental health influencer, author, and guest speaker. As an author of the award-winning “The Exhausted Woman’s Handbook,” and more than 500 articles, Christine has more than one million people downloading her podcast “Understanding Today’s Narcissist,” and more than 400,000 views on YouTube. Christine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor by the State of Florida, a National Certified Counselor, Certified Family Trauma Professional, with extensive training in crisis intervention and peaceful resolution.
Christine is a leading mental health influencer, author, and guest speaker. As an author of the award-winning “The Exhausted Woman’s Handbook,” and more than 500 articles, Christine has more than one million people downloading her podcast “Understanding Today’s Narcissist,” and more than 400,000 views on YouTube. Christine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor by the State of Florida, a National Certified Counselor, Certified Family Trauma Professional, with extensive training in crisis intervention and peaceful resolution.
(407) 603-3232 View (407) 603-3232
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Jessica Honeycutt Weller
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI, RMFTI, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
I work with my clients to not only address their presenting concerns, but to heal their deep-rooted wounds for long lasting health and resolution. I understand and work closely with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan to best meet their short- and long-term needs.
I work with my clients to not only address their presenting concerns, but to heal their deep-rooted wounds for long lasting health and resolution. I understand and work closely with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan to best meet their short- and long-term needs.
(321) 730-3139 View (321) 730-3139
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Ashley McNeary
LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
I have a passion for working with young children, adolescents, adults, and families. I believe that a family approach to counseling can be beneficial for many to allow change to happen for the whole family unit. I offer a variety of hands-on therapy activities to engage both sides of the brain in the therapeutic process, some include sand tray and expressive arts. I tailor each session based on what the client(s) bring in that day and needs to work on. I have experience working with concerns such as trauma, divorce, life adjustments, behavioral issues, impulse control concerns, self-harm, grief, and self-esteem.
I have a passion for working with young children, adolescents, adults, and families. I believe that a family approach to counseling can be beneficial for many to allow change to happen for the whole family unit. I offer a variety of hands-on therapy activities to engage both sides of the brain in the therapeutic process, some include sand tray and expressive arts. I tailor each session based on what the client(s) bring in that day and needs to work on. I have experience working with concerns such as trauma, divorce, life adjustments, behavioral issues, impulse control concerns, self-harm, grief, and self-esteem.
(407) 753-6295 View (407) 753-6295
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Gabriel Montero
MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
Gabriel understands that life can be challenging and that we sometimes need guidance and support to reach places where we desire to be. He believes that we are essentially like homes with many parts. We are filled with bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms and many areas that we do not see, yet experience. We have walls that serve purpose and doors that give us access to new rooms and like the plumbing supplying water to our homes, pressure can bust pipes.
Gabriel understands that life can be challenging and that we sometimes need guidance and support to reach places where we desire to be. He believes that we are essentially like homes with many parts. We are filled with bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms and many areas that we do not see, yet experience. We have walls that serve purpose and doors that give us access to new rooms and like the plumbing supplying water to our homes, pressure can bust pipes.
(407) 315-2016 View (407) 315-2016
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Andrea J Garwood
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
Over 25 years working with individuals and families. Over 18 years providing supervision to other mental health professionals and interns. My goal is to help you resolve emotional trauma or confusion, in a compassionate and non judgmental way. I am exp. in working with individuals coping with life-altering circumstances and illness, mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, recovery, grief and loss, relationship stressors, and spiritual crisis. I also specialize in relationship counseling, trauma and recovery issues such as sexual abuse. I am experienced serving those with medical issues-HIV/AIDS, Breast cancer, PTSD and phobias. I'm also experienced serving military families and veterans.
Over 25 years working with individuals and families. Over 18 years providing supervision to other mental health professionals and interns. My goal is to help you resolve emotional trauma or confusion, in a compassionate and non judgmental way. I am exp. in working with individuals coping with life-altering circumstances and illness, mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, recovery, grief and loss, relationship stressors, and spiritual crisis. I also specialize in relationship counseling, trauma and recovery issues such as sexual abuse. I am experienced serving those with medical issues-HIV/AIDS, Breast cancer, PTSD and phobias. I'm also experienced serving military families and veterans.
(407) 583-6176 View (407) 583-6176
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Ernie Reilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
Dr. Reilly is a Licensed Therapist, Child Therapist, Play Therapist, Adolescent Counselor, Adult Counselor, Family Therapist, Co-parent Counselor, Parent Coach, Sports Therapist, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Parent Coordinator, Life Coach, & Marriage & Couple's Counselor. For over 20 years he has put his extensive clinical expertise & warm friendly approach towards treating: Children, adults, couples, & families. In addition to having a thriving private practice, Dr. Reilly has taught graduate school at UCF, presents locally and nationally on mental health, has supervised treatment programs for Arnold Palmer Hospital & has won the Central Florida Victim Services Award for mental health treatment. .
Dr. Reilly is a Licensed Therapist, Child Therapist, Play Therapist, Adolescent Counselor, Adult Counselor, Family Therapist, Co-parent Counselor, Parent Coach, Sports Therapist, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Parent Coordinator, Life Coach, & Marriage & Couple's Counselor. For over 20 years he has put his extensive clinical expertise & warm friendly approach towards treating: Children, adults, couples, & families. In addition to having a thriving private practice, Dr. Reilly has taught graduate school at UCF, presents locally and nationally on mental health, has supervised treatment programs for Arnold Palmer Hospital & has won the Central Florida Victim Services Award for mental health treatment. .
(407) 258-1846 View (407) 258-1846
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Sarah Burnett
Counselor, MS, LMHC, RYT
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
Welcome! My name is Sarah Burnett, and I created Balance Is The Key to nurture a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in trauma and transition therapy among teens, young adults and individuals, parent coaching and child therapy. I utilize various treatment modalities including NLP (neuro-linguistic programing), ART (accelerated resolution therapy), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), mindfulness and yoga to help you bring your personal life, relationships and professional world back into balance.
Welcome! My name is Sarah Burnett, and I created Balance Is The Key to nurture a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in trauma and transition therapy among teens, young adults and individuals, parent coaching and child therapy. I utilize various treatment modalities including NLP (neuro-linguistic programing), ART (accelerated resolution therapy), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), mindfulness and yoga to help you bring your personal life, relationships and professional world back into balance.
(407) 269-8443 View (407) 269-8443
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Cristina I. Ally
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, RPT, NCC, QS, EMDR
Verified Verified
33 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
"Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness." - Peter A. Levine. It is my firm belief that everyone needs a safe place to explore, grow & heal in the presence of another and I consider it an honor to provide such a space day after day to my clients. Trauma recovery is my specialty and use EMDR or A.R.T to facilitate recovery. Many clients may not remember certain times in their lives but believe something may have happened. This is called dissociative trauma.
"Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness." - Peter A. Levine. It is my firm belief that everyone needs a safe place to explore, grow & heal in the presence of another and I consider it an honor to provide such a space day after day to my clients. Trauma recovery is my specialty and use EMDR or A.R.T to facilitate recovery. Many clients may not remember certain times in their lives but believe something may have happened. This is called dissociative trauma.
(407) 890-0312 View (407) 890-0312
Sandplay Therapists

What problems are best treated with sandplay therapy?

Research has examined this therapy’s utility in young people and found positive results. It has been shown to be useful for those who suffer from autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and or aggressive behavior. Children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or trauma have also seen improvement through this therapy. Abused children are often fearful and anxious about their safety, making verbal communication more difficult.

Is sandplay therapy suitable for children and teenagers?

Children and adolescents are good candidates for sandplay therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts, let alone the emotions they are experiencing. Through this play therapy, they will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Is sandplay suitable for adults?

This type of therapy can be useful for adults who have difficulties expressing themselves. People who have suffered neurological changes after a brain injury or because of a traumatic event might be good candidates for this therapy. In fact, anything that has had an effect on the brain, such as substance abuse, can make non-verbal sandplay a valuable option.

Does sandplay therapy work?

There have been studies on the effectiveness of sandplay therapy, and it appears to improve difficult behaviors in children. It may also enhance self-esteem and lessen feelings of physical anxiety as well as hypersensitivity. This type of therapy is based on non-verbal communication and may feel less threatening to the individual.