Play Therapy in Medina, WA

I have been providing psychotherapy and consulting services since 1993 for adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. My practice is quite diverse and involves the following services: (1) Treatment of PTSD, trauma, bereavement, relationship issues, depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, borderline disorder, ADHD, bipolar, conduct disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Asperger’s. (2) Treatment of chronic pain, quality of life issues, and psychology problems due to debilitating or acute illnesses, such as cancer and auto-immune diseases. (3) Personal growth, spiritual development, and wellness counseling. (4) Sports psychology to improve performance and motivation. (5) Cognitive, personality, learning, and pre-surgical assessments.

Maybe you or your child are functioning from a naturally anxious space, or maybe you are here because something scary or hard has happened. Maybe you found yourself here because you desperately need a professional who will work with you or your child's neurodivergent brain, not against it or in spite of it. Whatever brought you to this point, I am here to support you in finding new ways to connect back into yourself and with your child. I do my best work with kids, tweens, and young adults who may be highly sensitive, neurodivergent, anxious, or grieving.

I work with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, family changes, challenging peer relationships and the behaviors that can result from these issues. I have training and experience using Play Therapy and Sandplay, which employ children's natural way of communicating and learning, as well as other therapeutic modalities as appropriate to each individual. My approach is client centered and often non-directive, believing that when children experience emotional safety in a non-judgmental relationship, their inner wisdom naturally emerges to guide their learning, healing and growth.

It takes courage, strength, and commitment to want to improve your life. Sometimes life presents us with roadblocks, we get stuck in difficult situations, and struggle to overcome hardships. Those are the most important times to reach out for support. I partner with individuals, families and couples to help improve communication and increase the positivity and depth within relationships. I will work to align with your needs to help create a true sense of personal empowerment to overcome life’s difficulties.

I am Lisa Brawn, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, trained Play Therapist, and am currently pursuing a Geek Therapy certification. I am a Gamer & Geek friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, Sex-Positive therapist. My focus is on helping my clients navigate their lives and relationships. I treat older children/teens, and adults of all ages. Much of my work has focused on anxiety, depression, trauma & post trauma, relationship and family issues, parenting skills, school difficulties, teen/adult ADHD, life transition difficulties, behavioral issues, and self-acceptance.

I work with all age groups, from children to adults. I help adults and teens with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I use futuristic planning and goal setting to address challenges you are currently facing. I believe in using strengths the individual already possesses and working as a team to assist an individual in reaching their therapeutic goals.

Are you struggling to put down the burdens of your clients/patients, loved ones, the state of the world, career demands and just let yourself relax and recharge? Maybe you had too much responsibility in childhood and are having a hard time allowing yourself to prioritize doing enjoyable things. Or, you are in a transition and struggling to figure out what brings deeper meaning and joy to your life. I can help. I support adults who were parentified children, adults in transition (midlife, empty nesters, career change, retirement) busy parents, burned out therapists, nurses or other healthcare providers. Coaching and tools provided.

I am honored to work alongside children and families to help them thrive. As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) I believe it is through safe, nurturing relationships that children are free to express themselves through their natural language of play. With compassion and understanding, I use both a child-centered and directive approach, while encouraging outside support systems essential to this work.

My name is Sara, I am a LMFT and a Registered Play Therapist. I enjoy working closely with kids and families to help them reach their goals. I view your family and your child's problem in the context of their life and relationships. I take a comprehensive family system's approach, which is client centered and focused on the goals you bring to therapy. We will develop a comprehensive treatment plan, taking into consideration family history, health, educational goals/needs, living situation, and cultural aspects of your life. I encourage clients to work with family and/or supports throughout the therapeutic process.

I enjoy helping children learn to self regulate and express their feelings and experiences through play and the therapeutic relationship. Children in my office will be given a safe space to be themselves and express all the parts of themselves that they bring in the room. I will work with parents on linking goals with growth and attunement for their child. Together we will collaborate on the best way to help your child heal in the areas that they are struggling to process and understand better.

Vicky is trained and excited to work with children and adolescents who may struggle with anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma or developmental difficulties. Vicky uses creative methods such as sand tray therapy, play therapy, and drama therapy to go beyond what traditional talk therapy may accomplish, utilizing our innate need for play and creativity to build a therapeutic relationship and help reach goals.

As a compassionate and dedicated mental health counselor, I firmly believe in the profound impact of play and trust in the therapeutic process. My professional journey has led me to develop expertise in working with at-risk populations, including homeless individuals and families. I am also skilled in mentoring and providing outreach services to middle school girls. As a mental health counselor, my focus lies in play therapy, developmental psychology, and alcohol and substance dependence treatment.

I work therapeutically with a wide range of ages starting at age 4 up through adults. I have experience working with children and adolescents in variety of settings including in schools, in crisis and hospital settings, and in outpatient services. With adults I provide a welcoming and nonjudgmental space to explore together your story and examine what themes emerge. I work with a wide range of issues, often seeking to look underneath the surface to help work with the underlying psychological pain that may be causing a disruption such as anxiety, depression, unwanted behaviors, or relational conflict.

I work with individuals of all ages, but I particularly love working with children/teens! I also enjoy doing therapy in various formats. In addition to providing individual therapy, I offer parent coaching, family therapy, and couples counseling. My work utilizes therapeutic approaches such as Play Therapy, CBT, DBT, Hypnotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and Existential Therapy. My clients find me to be nonjudgemental, supportive and encouraging. I am a firm believer in the power of vulnerability, introspection and growth, and strive to create a safe and nonjudgemental space for all clients.