Sandplay Therapists in 49546
Hey there - thank you for taking the time to check out my profile. You might be here because you feel like you’re at a turning point in your life, but you are unsure which direction to go. Your relationships, losses, experiences, and identity are just that – your own. They are unique to you. Stuff feels unresolved and it could be affecting your everyday life, so it’s time to work on these issues and navigate the path forward.
Hey there - thank you for taking the time to check out my profile. You might be here because you feel like you’re at a turning point in your life, but you are unsure which direction to go. Your relationships, losses, experiences, and identity are just that – your own. They are unique to you. Stuff feels unresolved and it could be affecting your everyday life, so it’s time to work on these issues and navigate the path forward.
Jennifer Hayden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Is your child struggling right now? Do you have a child with ADHD or Autism? I am an experienced child, adolescent and family therapist. I work with kids ages 5 through young adulthood, and have specialization working with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and behavioral challenges. With a background in School Social Work, I am uniquely qualified to help with school challenges and collaborate closely with school staff to help your child thrive academically and socially. In sessions, I integrate art and play, making therapy a fun and meaningful experience for your child.
Is your child struggling right now? Do you have a child with ADHD or Autism? I am an experienced child, adolescent and family therapist. I work with kids ages 5 through young adulthood, and have specialization working with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and behavioral challenges. With a background in School Social Work, I am uniquely qualified to help with school challenges and collaborate closely with school staff to help your child thrive academically and socially. In sessions, I integrate art and play, making therapy a fun and meaningful experience for your child.
Is your young child struggling right now? Are you finding therapy costs to be unaffordable? I am a child, adolescent, and family therapy intern completing my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I specialize in working with children ages 3 to 13 and have over 14 years experience working with children in a variety of educational settings, preschool through middle school. My experiences teaching Kindergarten and 4th grade have especially equipped me with skills to help serve children struggling with school-related issues, ADHD, and developmental disabilities. I am happy to provide therapy for an out-of-pocket fee of $40.
Is your young child struggling right now? Are you finding therapy costs to be unaffordable? I am a child, adolescent, and family therapy intern completing my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I specialize in working with children ages 3 to 13 and have over 14 years experience working with children in a variety of educational settings, preschool through middle school. My experiences teaching Kindergarten and 4th grade have especially equipped me with skills to help serve children struggling with school-related issues, ADHD, and developmental disabilities. I am happy to provide therapy for an out-of-pocket fee of $40.
Ann Bixler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP, ICAADC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I 've been in private practice since 1997. Throughout that time I have continued to expand on my knowledge and develop specialties in play therapy, working with the LGBTQ community, substance abuse, and trauma including PTSD. I work with clients experiencing anxiety and depression. I see each client as unique and feel honored to join them in their journey towards health and wellness. I am affiliated with organizations that keep me abreast of evidence-based practices for the unique situations that clients bring to therapy.
I 've been in private practice since 1997. Throughout that time I have continued to expand on my knowledge and develop specialties in play therapy, working with the LGBTQ community, substance abuse, and trauma including PTSD. I work with clients experiencing anxiety and depression. I see each client as unique and feel honored to join them in their journey towards health and wellness. I am affiliated with organizations that keep me abreast of evidence-based practices for the unique situations that clients bring to therapy.
Jen Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Are you and your child going through really difficult circumstances? Are you feeling lost about how to help? I have worked with children from birth to 18 in hospital, school, foster care, and community settings. I specialize in supporting families through school issues, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as through medical experiences/chronic illness. My therapeutic approach prioritizes safety in relationships, understanding the ‘why’ of a child’s behavior, and helping children and caregivers develop new ways to cope and find joy together. I use play, sand tray, movement and expressive arts to meet children where they are!
Are you and your child going through really difficult circumstances? Are you feeling lost about how to help? I have worked with children from birth to 18 in hospital, school, foster care, and community settings. I specialize in supporting families through school issues, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as through medical experiences/chronic illness. My therapeutic approach prioritizes safety in relationships, understanding the ‘why’ of a child’s behavior, and helping children and caregivers develop new ways to cope and find joy together. I use play, sand tray, movement and expressive arts to meet children where they are!
Rebekah Karel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RPT™
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Is your young child struggling? Are you feeling lost with how to help? I am a registered play therapist (RPT) and specialize in working with children ages 3 to 13. Some of the children I work with have been through really difficult and painful traumas, others have experienced great loss. Some kids are struggling to express themselves or with regulating their emotions, and others are struggling with behavior challenges in school or at home. Because of my past work as a school social worker I have unique experience engaging with children with ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-harm behaviors, and other social-emotional concerns.
Is your young child struggling? Are you feeling lost with how to help? I am a registered play therapist (RPT) and specialize in working with children ages 3 to 13. Some of the children I work with have been through really difficult and painful traumas, others have experienced great loss. Some kids are struggling to express themselves or with regulating their emotions, and others are struggling with behavior challenges in school or at home. Because of my past work as a school social worker I have unique experience engaging with children with ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-harm behaviors, and other social-emotional concerns.
Melanie Hogeterp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Melanie Hogeterp LMSW is a clinical social worker serving adults who are in distress. Her mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for her clients to get to know themselves, disarm defenses, practice new skills, increase emotional literacy, and build competencies. She works with her clients to process traumas and reduce distress and with parents to add to their toolbox of parenting skills. Melanie's approach to treatment is based in attachment theory and she employs a variety of practice techniques as they apply to the needs of her clients including: IFS, CBT, and EMDR.
Melanie Hogeterp LMSW is a clinical social worker serving adults who are in distress. Her mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for her clients to get to know themselves, disarm defenses, practice new skills, increase emotional literacy, and build competencies. She works with her clients to process traumas and reduce distress and with parents to add to their toolbox of parenting skills. Melanie's approach to treatment is based in attachment theory and she employs a variety of practice techniques as they apply to the needs of her clients including: IFS, CBT, and EMDR.
Kelly Ahti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Life can be messy, it can catch us off guard. We can find ourselves treading water and the things that used to keep us afloat aren’t working quite so well. Old wounds can dull our spark. If we’re human, we’ve all been there. I work with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing anxiety and depression, grief due to a death or those anticipating a loss, a life threatening medical diagnosis, anaphylactic food allergies and accompanying stressors, trauma, and parents with perinatal mood disorders.
Life can be messy, it can catch us off guard. We can find ourselves treading water and the things that used to keep us afloat aren’t working quite so well. Old wounds can dull our spark. If we’re human, we’ve all been there. I work with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing anxiety and depression, grief due to a death or those anticipating a loss, a life threatening medical diagnosis, anaphylactic food allergies and accompanying stressors, trauma, and parents with perinatal mood disorders.
Hello! I'm Misty! I work with children, adolescents, and families! My specialization is ages 12-18, but I work with kids as young as 5. I use numerous approaches to meet the needs of my clients. I am working toward my registered play therapy (RPT) credential and utilize play, art, and Sand Tray to make therapy exciting for kids! I invite caregivers into the therapeutic process so the healing can continue happening at home. For adolescents, I utilize talk therapy or some of the above techniques to help process. Additionally, I engage in EMDR and have limited availability for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
Hello! I'm Misty! I work with children, adolescents, and families! My specialization is ages 12-18, but I work with kids as young as 5. I use numerous approaches to meet the needs of my clients. I am working toward my registered play therapy (RPT) credential and utilize play, art, and Sand Tray to make therapy exciting for kids! I invite caregivers into the therapeutic process so the healing can continue happening at home. For adolescents, I utilize talk therapy or some of the above techniques to help process. Additionally, I engage in EMDR and have limited availability for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
Megan Besemer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I enjoy meeting clients' needs by starting therapy where they are comfortable, and forming a supportive relationship. Offering a safe space for diversity and equality I offer suggestions, education, and healthy perspectives in order to help facilitate growth. Helping to empower individuals I use specialized treatment methods, which include verbal processing, play therapy, sand tray therapy, and writing and drawing methods. Whether someone is looking for guidance moving through a new stage of life, or finding courage to work through a history of trauma, my ideal client is someone who is open to feedback and ready to create change.
I enjoy meeting clients' needs by starting therapy where they are comfortable, and forming a supportive relationship. Offering a safe space for diversity and equality I offer suggestions, education, and healthy perspectives in order to help facilitate growth. Helping to empower individuals I use specialized treatment methods, which include verbal processing, play therapy, sand tray therapy, and writing and drawing methods. Whether someone is looking for guidance moving through a new stage of life, or finding courage to work through a history of trauma, my ideal client is someone who is open to feedback and ready to create change.
Courtney Cinglie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RPT™
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Not accepting new clients
When you seek out a therapist, you are entrusting someone you've never met with the well being of you and your family, so it's important that you learn more about me as you make your decision. While my therapeutic approach is typically positive and fun, I take client care seriously as I support children, adolescents and families on their journey toward achieving their goals. I enjoy collaborating with individuals and families to help uncover strengths and improve relationships while promoting positive communication skills and improved coping skills that can be easily transitioned from the our sessions into everyday life.
When you seek out a therapist, you are entrusting someone you've never met with the well being of you and your family, so it's important that you learn more about me as you make your decision. While my therapeutic approach is typically positive and fun, I take client care seriously as I support children, adolescents and families on their journey toward achieving their goals. I enjoy collaborating with individuals and families to help uncover strengths and improve relationships while promoting positive communication skills and improved coping skills that can be easily transitioned from the our sessions into everyday life.
Cheryl Ahrens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Not accepting new clients
Being a child in today’s changing world is not easy, and parenting our children through the struggles they are facing can make us feel inadequate, helpless, and unsure. How do we support our children navigating through anxiety, depression, school issues, troubles with peers, grief and loss...all complicated by the pandemic? Sometimes, kids and families need extra support, and there is no shame in seeking support and help for our kids as they journey through life. Quite the opposite...doing so can provide them with the tools and coping skills they need to in order to tackle whatever they are experiencing, now and in the future.
Being a child in today’s changing world is not easy, and parenting our children through the struggles they are facing can make us feel inadequate, helpless, and unsure. How do we support our children navigating through anxiety, depression, school issues, troubles with peers, grief and loss...all complicated by the pandemic? Sometimes, kids and families need extra support, and there is no shame in seeking support and help for our kids as they journey through life. Quite the opposite...doing so can provide them with the tools and coping skills they need to in order to tackle whatever they are experiencing, now and in the future.
Kathryn Padron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Not accepting new clients
I primarily work with women and children. I specialize in anxiety, attachment and trauma (Complex-PTSD and PTSD), depression, and mood disorders. I have training in multiple modalities and my style is warm and relationship based. I work with children five and up and consult for the very young (0-5). Supporting children overcome and manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and other challenges is such meaningful work. I have worked for 20 years with women, families and children.
I primarily work with women and children. I specialize in anxiety, attachment and trauma (Complex-PTSD and PTSD), depression, and mood disorders. I have training in multiple modalities and my style is warm and relationship based. I work with children five and up and consult for the very young (0-5). Supporting children overcome and manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and other challenges is such meaningful work. I have worked for 20 years with women, families and children.
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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.