Play Therapy in Belfair, WA
Do you wake up wondering how life got so hard? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, anxiety keeps you on edge, or you feel stuck between where you are and where you want to be. If your past or fear of the future feels heavy, you’re not alone—and things can begin to feel different.
I help individuals struggling with anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, and stress feel more grounded, supported, and in control. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s contributing to your distress and build practical tools you can use in daily life. I offer a warm, engaged approach rooted in empathy, honesty, and genuine care as we work toward meaningful change.
Do you wake up wondering how life got so hard? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, anxiety keeps you on edge, or you feel stuck between where you are and where you want to be. If your past or fear of the future feels heavy, you’re not alone—and things can begin to feel different.
I help individuals struggling with anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, and stress feel more grounded, supported, and in control. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s contributing to your distress and build practical tools you can use in daily life. I offer a warm, engaged approach rooted in empathy, honesty, and genuine care as we work toward meaningful change.
When working with kids, I used a child-centered play therapy approach.
At Dani R Counseling, we use a person-centered approach that prioritizes each client’s experiences, feelings, and perspectives, creating an environment where clients feel understood and accepted. This approach is grounded in the belief that every person has the inherent capacity for growth and self-actualization. During sessions, your counselor acts as a facilitator of your therapeutic process in a safe, non-judgmental space that empowers you to set the direction and pace for your own healing journey. Don’t worry though! You will have the help you need along the way.
When working with kids, I used a child-centered play therapy approach.
At Dani R Counseling, we use a person-centered approach that prioritizes each client’s experiences, feelings, and perspectives, creating an environment where clients feel understood and accepted. This approach is grounded in the belief that every person has the inherent capacity for growth and self-actualization. During sessions, your counselor acts as a facilitator of your therapeutic process in a safe, non-judgmental space that empowers you to set the direction and pace for your own healing journey. Don’t worry though! You will have the help you need along the way.
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We all face moments when life feels extra heavy—whether it’s adjusting to a new chapter, battling anxiety, feeling the weight of depression, or dealing with the pain of loss. During these times, it can feel like you're carrying the load all on your own. But you don’t have to. One of the most powerful things you can have in these moments is someone who truly understands and walks alongside you. You don’t have to do it alone. No matter the struggles you're facing, support can make all the difference. My office is a safe space where we can work together toward healing and peace. Reach out today—I’m here for you.
We all face moments when life feels extra heavy—whether it’s adjusting to a new chapter, battling anxiety, feeling the weight of depression, or dealing with the pain of loss. During these times, it can feel like you're carrying the load all on your own. But you don’t have to. One of the most powerful things you can have in these moments is someone who truly understands and walks alongside you. You don’t have to do it alone. No matter the struggles you're facing, support can make all the difference. My office is a safe space where we can work together toward healing and peace. Reach out today—I’m here for you.
I am a liberation-focused therapist who blends a variety of therapeutic frameworks and techniques such as: Narrative Therapy, Eco-Therapy, Creative Arts, Play, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Relational Cultural Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Somatic experiencing.
Hi! I’m Dreya (they/them), an Afro-Indigenous, neurodivergent queer, who finds joy dreaming about liberation and abundant futures. My approach to therapy values collaboration, creative autonomy, and ancestral/cultural wisdom. I hope to create spaces that allow my clients to bring their deepest truths, contradictions, grief, rage, and joy forward to be witnessed and tended to.
I tend to work with individuals (ages 12+), families, and those in relationships who are looking for a space to process: identity, life transitions, grief, systemic trauma, suicidality, neurodiversity, and intergenerational wounds.
I am a liberation-focused therapist who blends a variety of therapeutic frameworks and techniques such as: Narrative Therapy, Eco-Therapy, Creative Arts, Play, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Relational Cultural Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Somatic experiencing.
Hi! I’m Dreya (they/them), an Afro-Indigenous, neurodivergent queer, who finds joy dreaming about liberation and abundant futures. My approach to therapy values collaboration, creative autonomy, and ancestral/cultural wisdom. I hope to create spaces that allow my clients to bring their deepest truths, contradictions, grief, rage, and joy forward to be witnessed and tended to.
I tend to work with individuals (ages 12+), families, and those in relationships who are looking for a space to process: identity, life transitions, grief, systemic trauma, suicidality, neurodiversity, and intergenerational wounds.
Hi, my name is Carla Grace. My therapeutic style is interactive, inclusive and supportive. I facilitate my client's exploration of the root of traumatic events from a nurturing and empowering perspective. I view the healing process as a sacred and vulnerable experience and create a safe and empowering environment for exploration and healing. Initially, I help the client create supportive scaffolding by identifying and implementing healthy effective coping skills and identifying triggers. It is a privilege to walk alongside a person through their healing journey.
Hi, my name is Carla Grace. My therapeutic style is interactive, inclusive and supportive. I facilitate my client's exploration of the root of traumatic events from a nurturing and empowering perspective. I view the healing process as a sacred and vulnerable experience and create a safe and empowering environment for exploration and healing. Initially, I help the client create supportive scaffolding by identifying and implementing healthy effective coping skills and identifying triggers. It is a privilege to walk alongside a person through their healing journey.
I have worked with people with substance abuse issues, family therapy, child play therapy, ADHD, depression and anxiety, domestic violence, and many more.
I have worked as a therapist since 2010, using various methods that are more catered to what the client needs. I use motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness (DBT), person centered, and more. I want to be the guide on your journey of self-discovery, as this journey of knowing ones self leads to healing.
I have worked with people with substance abuse issues, family therapy, child play therapy, ADHD, depression and anxiety, domestic violence, and many more.
I have worked as a therapist since 2010, using various methods that are more catered to what the client needs. I use motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness (DBT), person centered, and more. I want to be the guide on your journey of self-discovery, as this journey of knowing ones self leads to healing.
As a compassionate and attuned therapist and Brainspotting practitioner, my mission is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore and transform the challenges you face. Together, we will unlock the power of your brain's natural healing abilities, leading you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. I am a dedicated and empathic therapist with a passion for helping navigate emotional landscapes. With specialized training in Brainspotting, a cutting-edge approach in trauma and stress resolution, as well as other modalities, I offer you a unique therapeutic experience tailored to your specific needs.
As a compassionate and attuned therapist and Brainspotting practitioner, my mission is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore and transform the challenges you face. Together, we will unlock the power of your brain's natural healing abilities, leading you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. I am a dedicated and empathic therapist with a passion for helping navigate emotional landscapes. With specialized training in Brainspotting, a cutting-edge approach in trauma and stress resolution, as well as other modalities, I offer you a unique therapeutic experience tailored to your specific needs.
Modalities of practice include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Play therapy, Anger management, Stress Management and Parent Education.
As a child, adolescent, and adult therapist, I customize treatment to clients of all ages and all walks of life. The art and science of counseling is one of listening, reflecting, teaching, and learning. It is a process of co-creation where individual differences and unique challenges to the human experience are valued. You will find my twenty years of experience as a therapist useful in assisting you to move through such experiences as family transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other issues. I seek to help you find resolution to challenges your are facing in your life.
Modalities of practice include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Play therapy, Anger management, Stress Management and Parent Education.
As a child, adolescent, and adult therapist, I customize treatment to clients of all ages and all walks of life. The art and science of counseling is one of listening, reflecting, teaching, and learning. It is a process of co-creation where individual differences and unique challenges to the human experience are valued. You will find my twenty years of experience as a therapist useful in assisting you to move through such experiences as family transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other issues. I seek to help you find resolution to challenges your are facing in your life.
New Day Center for Counseling supports individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for a fresh start. Many come to New Day facing low self‑esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship or communication struggles, behavioral challenges, or substance abuse recovery. I offer compassionate, community‑based care that helps you understand your past, build resilience, and create real change. If you’re longing for a “new day,” I am here to walk with you.
New Day Center for Counseling supports individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for a fresh start. Many come to New Day facing low self‑esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship or communication struggles, behavioral challenges, or substance abuse recovery. I offer compassionate, community‑based care that helps you understand your past, build resilience, and create real change. If you’re longing for a “new day,” I am here to walk with you.
I especially enjoy incorporating art and play into my sessions, which helps build on the normal communicative processes of kids that are not limited by traditional talk therapy.
My goal as a therapist is to help my clients feel accepted, and to create a safe space for them to process the things affecting them. It is always an honor when clients allow me to be part of their healing process.
I especially enjoy incorporating art and play into my sessions, which helps build on the normal communicative processes of kids that are not limited by traditional talk therapy.
My goal as a therapist is to help my clients feel accepted, and to create a safe space for them to process the things affecting them. It is always an honor when clients allow me to be part of their healing process.
You may feel like you’re holding everything together but inside you’re exhausted, anxious, or grieving. Maybe you’re a mom balancing everyone’s needs while your own get pushed aside, a young adult searching for identity, or someone carrying trauma and loss that still weighs heavy. My clients often want peace of mind, healthier boundaries, and a stronger sense of self-worth. They’re ready to stop just surviving and begin truly living—with more joy, balance, and confidence in who they are.
You may feel like you’re holding everything together but inside you’re exhausted, anxious, or grieving. Maybe you’re a mom balancing everyone’s needs while your own get pushed aside, a young adult searching for identity, or someone carrying trauma and loss that still weighs heavy. My clients often want peace of mind, healthier boundaries, and a stronger sense of self-worth. They’re ready to stop just surviving and begin truly living—with more joy, balance, and confidence in who they are.
Rachel Kathleen Ramondetta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life's challenges and transitions. My practice focuses on helping clients develop effective coping strategies to overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, and family dynamics. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my primary areas of focus include: distress related to attachment, identity, and adjustment issues, as well as communication difficulties, relationship concerns, healing from traumatic experiences, and family dynamics.
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life's challenges and transitions. My practice focuses on helping clients develop effective coping strategies to overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, and family dynamics. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my primary areas of focus include: distress related to attachment, identity, and adjustment issues, as well as communication difficulties, relationship concerns, healing from traumatic experiences, and family dynamics.
My ideal client is someone looking to change and grow, someone that wants to be the best version of themselves in a holistic manner. This person can show up as they are, whether it's deep concerns or mostly doing well. Deep at my core, I would like to believe I can work with anyone regarding any potential concern. This is based in my approach to counseling, one that is adapted to each client and relies upon the belief that everyone has the capability to take control of their life and drive towards their own growth and best version of themselves.
My ideal client is someone looking to change and grow, someone that wants to be the best version of themselves in a holistic manner. This person can show up as they are, whether it's deep concerns or mostly doing well. Deep at my core, I would like to believe I can work with anyone regarding any potential concern. This is based in my approach to counseling, one that is adapted to each client and relies upon the belief that everyone has the capability to take control of their life and drive towards their own growth and best version of themselves.
Scott Robbins graduated from Argosy University in Seattle, with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Scott is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, (LMHC), Mental Health Professional (MHP) and a Children's Mental Health Specialist (CMS). Scott has 15 years' experience as a public school teacher. He also has a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis in Instruction and Curriculum Development from Lesley College, in Cambridge Massachusetts. He has coached middle and high school football for 19 years. For 8 years he was a Young Life Area Director in both WA and CA.
Scott Robbins graduated from Argosy University in Seattle, with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Scott is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, (LMHC), Mental Health Professional (MHP) and a Children's Mental Health Specialist (CMS). Scott has 15 years' experience as a public school teacher. He also has a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis in Instruction and Curriculum Development from Lesley College, in Cambridge Massachusetts. He has coached middle and high school football for 19 years. For 8 years he was a Young Life Area Director in both WA and CA.
If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, or the lingering weight of past trauma, know that you're not alone. Many of us face moments that leave us feeling disconnected—from ourselves and our relationships. Life’s challenges can be overwhelming, but it's important to remember that pain is a shared part of the human experience. I am here to provide support and understanding as we navigate these difficult emotions together. In a safe and compassionate space, we can explore pathways to healing and resilience, helping you not only carry the weight of your experiences but also uncover the strength and solutions within you.
If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, or the lingering weight of past trauma, know that you're not alone. Many of us face moments that leave us feeling disconnected—from ourselves and our relationships. Life’s challenges can be overwhelming, but it's important to remember that pain is a shared part of the human experience. I am here to provide support and understanding as we navigate these difficult emotions together. In a safe and compassionate space, we can explore pathways to healing and resilience, helping you not only carry the weight of your experiences but also uncover the strength and solutions within you.
I specialize in working with clients who are navigating challenges related to family dynamics, anxiety, stress, and depression, often incorporating family, art, and play therapy into our sessions.
My practice is centered on providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy that empowers you to achieve your goals and live a fulfilling life. I am proud to assist you with individual therapy, family therapy, art therapy, depression, anxiety and stress management.
I specialize in working with clients who are navigating challenges related to family dynamics, anxiety, stress, and depression, often incorporating family, art, and play therapy into our sessions.
My practice is centered on providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy that empowers you to achieve your goals and live a fulfilling life. I am proud to assist you with individual therapy, family therapy, art therapy, depression, anxiety and stress management.
Every person needs someone in their life who just "gets it"; someone committed to a partnership with you to find short term answers, generate long term solutions, and ultimately find peace. I am your person! Once you have decided to make a change and take the steps towards a new life, I want to help you find ways to navigate the challenges and successes that come with a new start. Let's collaborate to rediscover the new you! Together we can embrace positive changes and begin to thrive and enjoy life.
Every person needs someone in their life who just "gets it"; someone committed to a partnership with you to find short term answers, generate long term solutions, and ultimately find peace. I am your person! Once you have decided to make a change and take the steps towards a new life, I want to help you find ways to navigate the challenges and successes that come with a new start. Let's collaborate to rediscover the new you! Together we can embrace positive changes and begin to thrive and enjoy life.
Even the hardest moments deserve relief. Are you ready to invest in your own growth? We're here to walk with you along your journey. At Why’s Words Therapy, we are dedicated to compassionate, professional support to help you thrive. With years of experience providing individual, family, and group therapy, we specialize in working with people from all walks of life, across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Whether you're navigating anxiety, healing from trauma, or simply curious about how therapy can improve your life, we're here to guide you.
Even the hardest moments deserve relief. Are you ready to invest in your own growth? We're here to walk with you along your journey. At Why’s Words Therapy, we are dedicated to compassionate, professional support to help you thrive. With years of experience providing individual, family, and group therapy, we specialize in working with people from all walks of life, across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Whether you're navigating anxiety, healing from trauma, or simply curious about how therapy can improve your life, we're here to guide you.
I believe therapy works best when you feel safe and understood. As an Arab therapist, I know how deeply culture and identity shapes us. I bring this awareness into our work together, honoring your background without judgment or assumption. I’m committed to practicing therapy through an anti-racist, social justice lens, recognizing how systems of power and oppression impact mental health. My goal is to create a space where all parts of you are welcome. You set the pace, and together we explore what healing looks like for you.
I believe therapy works best when you feel safe and understood. As an Arab therapist, I know how deeply culture and identity shapes us. I bring this awareness into our work together, honoring your background without judgment or assumption. I’m committed to practicing therapy through an anti-racist, social justice lens, recognizing how systems of power and oppression impact mental health. My goal is to create a space where all parts of you are welcome. You set the pace, and together we explore what healing looks like for you.
I offer online therapy conveniently meeting you/your child where you live, work and play.
Welcome to the Plum Psychology, LLC- a client-centered practice providing psychotherapy in a supportive and safe environment. I work with children (preschool, school age, teens), adults, & families. I also work with academics (students, postdocs, faculty). I treat people from diverse backgrounds (eg, economic, racialized, lgbtq+). My approach is integrative and combines evidence-based approaches (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral, ACT) tailored to meet your needs and/or those of your family. My areas of expertise include ADHD, anxiety, parenting/child behavior, health/healthy lifestyle and multigenerational cultural issues & trauma.
I offer online therapy conveniently meeting you/your child where you live, work and play.
Welcome to the Plum Psychology, LLC- a client-centered practice providing psychotherapy in a supportive and safe environment. I work with children (preschool, school age, teens), adults, & families. I also work with academics (students, postdocs, faculty). I treat people from diverse backgrounds (eg, economic, racialized, lgbtq+). My approach is integrative and combines evidence-based approaches (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral, ACT) tailored to meet your needs and/or those of your family. My areas of expertise include ADHD, anxiety, parenting/child behavior, health/healthy lifestyle and multigenerational cultural issues & trauma.
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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.