Sandplay Therapists in 34109
Amal Bernal
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34109
With over 30 years as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in healing complex trauma, offering a unique blend of EMDR, CBT, Play Therapy techniques, Attachment Theory, and the pioneering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. My approach, developed through years of experience and enriched by my affiliations with APA, MHCA, EMDRIA, APT and ACA, is founded on a novel triage model. This model harnesses cutting-edge, FDA-approved tools to access, desensitize, and reprocess trauma, demonstrating that we truly can "retrain the BRAIN!"
With over 30 years as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in healing complex trauma, offering a unique blend of EMDR, CBT, Play Therapy techniques, Attachment Theory, and the pioneering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. My approach, developed through years of experience and enriched by my affiliations with APA, MHCA, EMDRIA, APT and ACA, is founded on a novel triage model. This model harnesses cutting-edge, FDA-approved tools to access, desensitize, and reprocess trauma, demonstrating that we truly can "retrain the BRAIN!"
Pamela Green Summers
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34109
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, grief or depression? Is your child or teen acting-out, isolating, or experiencing problems at school? Do you feel that you have little control over your emotions or situation? My primary focus is to reduce stress, manage anxiety and regulate emotions in children, teens and adults. Together we identify conflicts and create strategies that will improve your situation and relationships You learn to change negative thoughts into helpful beliefs that will encourage positive actions. We will set realistic goals that reduce stress and conflict, build resiliency and promote self-confidence.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, grief or depression? Is your child or teen acting-out, isolating, or experiencing problems at school? Do you feel that you have little control over your emotions or situation? My primary focus is to reduce stress, manage anxiety and regulate emotions in children, teens and adults. Together we identify conflicts and create strategies that will improve your situation and relationships You learn to change negative thoughts into helpful beliefs that will encourage positive actions. We will set realistic goals that reduce stress and conflict, build resiliency and promote self-confidence.
Jane R Simmons
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, QS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Naples, FL 34109
Would you like to reduce anxiety and excessive stress in your daily life, relationships, work or school? Maybe you have experienced social anxiety, panic attacks or wonder about bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder or PTSD? Does a family member, child or teen in your life come to mind when you think about these things? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, I can help you, or someone you love, heal from the discomfort of mental health issues, and live a freer and happier life. I am here to provide personalized, solution-focused, high-quality therapy to improve your emotional health and well-being.
Would you like to reduce anxiety and excessive stress in your daily life, relationships, work or school? Maybe you have experienced social anxiety, panic attacks or wonder about bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder or PTSD? Does a family member, child or teen in your life come to mind when you think about these things? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, I can help you, or someone you love, heal from the discomfort of mental health issues, and live a freer and happier life. I am here to provide personalized, solution-focused, high-quality therapy to improve your emotional health and well-being.
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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.