Play Therapy in Joshua, TX
Are you exhausted and looking for support or a new way of living? Therapy is a powerful and positive tool available to us, and allows people to have support in coping with change and the circumstances of life. Healing is the road map to both stability and motivation in achieving a renewed balance in life- what we are often looking for!
Are you exhausted and looking for support or a new way of living? Therapy is a powerful and positive tool available to us, and allows people to have support in coping with change and the circumstances of life. Healing is the road map to both stability and motivation in achieving a renewed balance in life- what we are often looking for!
I work with clients of all ages, from those under 12 who need play therapy to those who may be retired.
I have lots of experience with teens and have a special niche for working with them. I also love working with kid’s ages 3-12 offering play therapy. I believe children are of value and deserve happiness and hope for their future just as adults do.
I work with clients of all ages, from those under 12 who need play therapy to those who may be retired.
I have lots of experience with teens and have a special niche for working with them. I also love working with kid’s ages 3-12 offering play therapy. I believe children are of value and deserve happiness and hope for their future just as adults do.
It is my desire to create and maintain a therapeutic relationship that restores balance in the lives of children and adults. The focus of therapy is to assist you in gaining and or regaining control of life's circumstances that leave you feeling unable to cope with daily life.
It is my desire to create and maintain a therapeutic relationship that restores balance in the lives of children and adults. The focus of therapy is to assist you in gaining and or regaining control of life's circumstances that leave you feeling unable to cope with daily life.
Alexa Nava @ Let's Play! Therapy for Children, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, RPT™, CCPT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Alexa Nava, Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist(TM) certified in Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Play is the language of children. Play therapy allows children to explore, express, and heal in a safe, supportive environment with my guidance. Child-Centered Play Therapy is a specialized therapy that utilizes play as the primary means of communication for young children. For older children, a person-centered approach allows them to heal at their own pace.
My name is Alexa Nava, Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist(TM) certified in Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Play is the language of children. Play therapy allows children to explore, express, and heal in a safe, supportive environment with my guidance. Child-Centered Play Therapy is a specialized therapy that utilizes play as the primary means of communication for young children. For older children, a person-centered approach allows them to heal at their own pace.
Techniques I align with are person-centered therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, play-based therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.
Counseling is a service that encourages wellness and growth so individuals can work through life’s many ups and downs. I aim to walk alongside you to find a way forward. Together, we will determine the goals you wish to reach and work collaboratively to understand and navigate your situation.
Techniques I align with are person-centered therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, play-based therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.
Counseling is a service that encourages wellness and growth so individuals can work through life’s many ups and downs. I aim to walk alongside you to find a way forward. Together, we will determine the goals you wish to reach and work collaboratively to understand and navigate your situation.
Danielle Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Are you looking for creative counseling to meet your specific needs? Therapy is not a one size fits all approach. I believe that treatment is collaborative, creative and individualized. I also believe in affordable care and striving for a sense of belongingness that can be accessed through group therapy.
Are you looking for creative counseling to meet your specific needs? Therapy is not a one size fits all approach. I believe that treatment is collaborative, creative and individualized. I also believe in affordable care and striving for a sense of belongingness that can be accessed through group therapy.
Heather Parks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Techniques I align with are person-centered therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, play/art-based therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.
You go to bed at night and wake up the next morning still feeling ashamed, stuck, and afraid of not being able to reach your utmost potential. You’re harder on yourself than with others who have similiar struggles. By changing your thought process and self talk, you are then able to take action. As your therapist, we will collaborate on becoming your own best friend by creating a path in finding balance between holding yourself accountable for your own actions and beating yourself up to the point of being immobilized and isolated. My passion is walking beside you and learning ways to embrace yourself in feeling positive change.
Techniques I align with are person-centered therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, play/art-based therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.
You go to bed at night and wake up the next morning still feeling ashamed, stuck, and afraid of not being able to reach your utmost potential. You’re harder on yourself than with others who have similiar struggles. By changing your thought process and self talk, you are then able to take action. As your therapist, we will collaborate on becoming your own best friend by creating a path in finding balance between holding yourself accountable for your own actions and beating yourself up to the point of being immobilized and isolated. My passion is walking beside you and learning ways to embrace yourself in feeling positive change.
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I am Christine Chapin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Nevada and Texas, Certified Hypnotherapist (CHt), EMDR-trained clinician, and Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS).
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, life transitions, or chronic patterns weigh on you. Whether you're navigating family dynamics, healing from past wounds, seeking deeper self-understanding, or simply wanting to feel more aligned and vibrant, I offer a compassionate, holistic space to explore and grow.
I am Christine Chapin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Nevada and Texas, Certified Hypnotherapist (CHt), EMDR-trained clinician, and Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS).
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, life transitions, or chronic patterns weigh on you. Whether you're navigating family dynamics, healing from past wounds, seeking deeper self-understanding, or simply wanting to feel more aligned and vibrant, I offer a compassionate, holistic space to explore and grow.
Feelings of stress and imbalance are common place in our rapidly evolving world; restoring balance to our lives can be that positive change we seek to reclaim a sense of peace. Collaboratively, clients and I can work together to rehabilitate thoughts, actions, and feelings to bring about positive change in a welcoming and confidential environment. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor; I am also a certified educator and school counselor with 15 years experience. I have counseling experience in early childhood development, teen and women's issues, depression, anger and stress management, individual, marriage and family counseling.
Feelings of stress and imbalance are common place in our rapidly evolving world; restoring balance to our lives can be that positive change we seek to reclaim a sense of peace. Collaboratively, clients and I can work together to rehabilitate thoughts, actions, and feelings to bring about positive change in a welcoming and confidential environment. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor; I am also a certified educator and school counselor with 15 years experience. I have counseling experience in early childhood development, teen and women's issues, depression, anger and stress management, individual, marriage and family counseling.
Difficult doesn't mean impossible and unfamiliar doesn't mean incapable. Life seasons can be challenging when we experience distressing events, thoughts, emotions, and relationships. My goal is to establish a trusting and warm therapeutic relationship and facilitate the process of getting each client from where they are to where they want to be.
Difficult doesn't mean impossible and unfamiliar doesn't mean incapable. Life seasons can be challenging when we experience distressing events, thoughts, emotions, and relationships. My goal is to establish a trusting and warm therapeutic relationship and facilitate the process of getting each client from where they are to where they want to be.
If traditional talk therapy has not worked for you or your child, I offer expressive art therapy, animal assisted therapy, play therapy and EMDR.
Are you tired of searching for support only to find more barriers and judgement? Are you seeking a place of peace with a professional who can help you and your loved ones hold the heavy burden of what has happened to you? Have you tried forms of therapy that you heard were the "Gold Standard" and found they didn't work for you as expected? Sometimes our experiences are so heavy and cause us so much pain that it can be difficult to keep going. I offer you and your loved ones a safe place where your hope can be renewed and solutions can be found.
If traditional talk therapy has not worked for you or your child, I offer expressive art therapy, animal assisted therapy, play therapy and EMDR.
Are you tired of searching for support only to find more barriers and judgement? Are you seeking a place of peace with a professional who can help you and your loved ones hold the heavy burden of what has happened to you? Have you tried forms of therapy that you heard were the "Gold Standard" and found they didn't work for you as expected? Sometimes our experiences are so heavy and cause us so much pain that it can be difficult to keep going. I offer you and your loved ones a safe place where your hope can be renewed and solutions can be found.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, for you or your child, and it is not always easy to know where to start. You may be feeling stuck, drained, or trying to hold everything together, and you do not have to do that alone. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating emotional, behavioral, and school-related challenges. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can be yourself, feel truly heard, and begin building confidence, coping skills, clarity, and a stronger sense of balance so you can move forward with more ease, understanding, and a sense of direction that feels right for you.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, for you or your child, and it is not always easy to know where to start. You may be feeling stuck, drained, or trying to hold everything together, and you do not have to do that alone. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating emotional, behavioral, and school-related challenges. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can be yourself, feel truly heard, and begin building confidence, coping skills, clarity, and a stronger sense of balance so you can move forward with more ease, understanding, and a sense of direction that feels right for you.
You are exhausted of feeling and thinking the same way. You are someone who wants to change but doesn’t know where to start. You notice your relationships are being affected. You say "I'm fine" but feel the opposite. You find yourself saying you have a "complicated" relationship with your parent(s). You are a person of color and/or queer individual who feels frustrated, sad, or maybe even confused at the state of the world. I will help you “feel lighter”, break patterns, connect with your feelings, discover your values and how to live them out in your relationships, and make the changes necessary to embrace your authentic self.
You are exhausted of feeling and thinking the same way. You are someone who wants to change but doesn’t know where to start. You notice your relationships are being affected. You say "I'm fine" but feel the opposite. You find yourself saying you have a "complicated" relationship with your parent(s). You are a person of color and/or queer individual who feels frustrated, sad, or maybe even confused at the state of the world. I will help you “feel lighter”, break patterns, connect with your feelings, discover your values and how to live them out in your relationships, and make the changes necessary to embrace your authentic self.
For children, I use play therapy to help them express feelings and experiences in the way that feels most natural to them—through play.
I have been a LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) since April 2024. I graduated from Harding University with a bachelor’s in psychology and from the University of Texas at Arlington with a master’s in social work with a mental health and substance misuse concentration. I believe that every person wants to better their life, and that every behavior—whether helpful or harmful—is an attempt to meet an important need. In our work together, I’ll help you gently notice those patterns, so you can understand them with compassion and discover healthier, more fulfilling ways of living and connecting with others.
For children, I use play therapy to help them express feelings and experiences in the way that feels most natural to them—through play.
I have been a LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) since April 2024. I graduated from Harding University with a bachelor’s in psychology and from the University of Texas at Arlington with a master’s in social work with a mental health and substance misuse concentration. I believe that every person wants to better their life, and that every behavior—whether helpful or harmful—is an attempt to meet an important need. In our work together, I’ll help you gently notice those patterns, so you can understand them with compassion and discover healthier, more fulfilling ways of living and connecting with others.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs, using techniques such as play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused interventions to foster change.
Hello! I’m Carlie, a bilingual dedicated therapist with nearly a decade of experience helping children, adolescents, adults and families navigate the complexities of cognitive, emotional and behavioral challenges. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, trauma survivors and victims of crime. My mission is to create a warm, supportive environment where children, teenagers and adults feel safe, empowered, and understood, enabling them to thrive and reach their full potential.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs, using techniques such as play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused interventions to foster change.
Hello! I’m Carlie, a bilingual dedicated therapist with nearly a decade of experience helping children, adolescents, adults and families navigate the complexities of cognitive, emotional and behavioral challenges. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, trauma survivors and victims of crime. My mission is to create a warm, supportive environment where children, teenagers and adults feel safe, empowered, and understood, enabling them to thrive and reach their full potential.
Hello! I'm a licensed psychologist who believes in a collaborative approach to therapy and assessment services. My goal is to partner with you to identify and achieve your personal goals. I'm dedicated to helping you discover your strengths and using them to create a fulfilling life. I tailor therapy to your specific needs and have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
Hello! I'm a licensed psychologist who believes in a collaborative approach to therapy and assessment services. My goal is to partner with you to identify and achieve your personal goals. I'm dedicated to helping you discover your strengths and using them to create a fulfilling life. I tailor therapy to your specific needs and have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
Life has a way of shifting beneath our feet sometimes slowly, sometimes all at once. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, heartbroken, or confused about how to move forward. Is anxiety running the show? Does grief feel heavier than you expected? Or do you feel left trying to make sense of everything? Whatever brought you here, your experience matters.
I work collaboratively with clients to better understand themselves, build resilience, and develop practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. Therapy is a space where you can feel heard, reconnect with your strengths, explore patterns, shift unhelpful perspectives and grow.
Life has a way of shifting beneath our feet sometimes slowly, sometimes all at once. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, heartbroken, or confused about how to move forward. Is anxiety running the show? Does grief feel heavier than you expected? Or do you feel left trying to make sense of everything? Whatever brought you here, your experience matters.
I work collaboratively with clients to better understand themselves, build resilience, and develop practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. Therapy is a space where you can feel heard, reconnect with your strengths, explore patterns, shift unhelpful perspectives and grow.
If you are a parent seeking help for your child, I offer Child-Centered Play Therapy (ages 3-12) and Child Parent Relationship Therapy.
I believe that healing happens within supportive and attuned relationships. I see self-awareness as a powerful tool for growth—when we understand ourselves more deeply, we become better equipped to navigate challenges, connect authentically with others, and make meaningful changes in our lives. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
If you are a parent seeking help for your child, I offer Child-Centered Play Therapy (ages 3-12) and Child Parent Relationship Therapy.
I believe that healing happens within supportive and attuned relationships. I see self-awareness as a powerful tool for growth—when we understand ourselves more deeply, we become better equipped to navigate challenges, connect authentically with others, and make meaningful changes in our lives. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
I also enjoy integrating more free-flowing and creative modalities in therapy like play, sand tray, journaling, storytelling/books and mindfulness.
My therapeutic approach focuses on helping you identify and recognize your strengths in a nurturing and supportive environment. My goal is to provide a space where you are able to recognize your strengths, choose where we focus our time and work on building on the areas that you would like to improve.
For the children/families that I support: my goal is to provide a space where you can work with your family to grow together in navigating life’s complexities, including trauma, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, academic pressures, parenting support and relationship dynamics.
I also enjoy integrating more free-flowing and creative modalities in therapy like play, sand tray, journaling, storytelling/books and mindfulness.
My therapeutic approach focuses on helping you identify and recognize your strengths in a nurturing and supportive environment. My goal is to provide a space where you are able to recognize your strengths, choose where we focus our time and work on building on the areas that you would like to improve.
For the children/families that I support: my goal is to provide a space where you can work with your family to grow together in navigating life’s complexities, including trauma, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, academic pressures, parenting support and relationship dynamics.
Life can be hard for us all no matter the age or situation. Your situation is unique to you. My role is to support you to the best of my ability when it’s becoming a struggle for you to support yourself and/or your family. I believe that everyone has an internal capability, but sometimes we need support. I focus on helping people of all ages with building self-awareness, regulating and processing emotions, building self-esteem, processing trauma(s), improving relationships and communication to improve overall quality of life. I am here for you and/or your loved ones to help facilitate growth at whatever speed that might be.
Life can be hard for us all no matter the age or situation. Your situation is unique to you. My role is to support you to the best of my ability when it’s becoming a struggle for you to support yourself and/or your family. I believe that everyone has an internal capability, but sometimes we need support. I focus on helping people of all ages with building self-awareness, regulating and processing emotions, building self-esteem, processing trauma(s), improving relationships and communication to improve overall quality of life. I am here for you and/or your loved ones to help facilitate growth at whatever speed that might be.
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- Aledo
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- Granbury
- Mansfield
- Midlothian
- North Richland Hills
- White Settlement
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.