Play Therapy in Plover, WI
What are you looking for in a therapist? A supportive, trusted voice? An empathetic ear? A sense of humor? Someone who's therapy space creates both safety...and confidence? I strive to bring all of the above to my clientele. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist, with a family of my own. As I bring my practical experience of marriage (and raising kids) to my practice, I am continually inspired by the courage and open-heartedness of my clients; as we set out, co-conspiring toward change and healing. Website: heartwood counseling.net
What are you looking for in a therapist? A supportive, trusted voice? An empathetic ear? A sense of humor? Someone who's therapy space creates both safety...and confidence? I strive to bring all of the above to my clientele. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist, with a family of my own. As I bring my practical experience of marriage (and raising kids) to my practice, I am continually inspired by the courage and open-heartedness of my clients; as we set out, co-conspiring toward change and healing. Website: heartwood counseling.net
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in painful patterns, or disconnected from the people you care about most? Many of the clients I work with—children, adults, couples, and families—come to therapy feeling exhausted by anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, or shame. You may be struggling to regulate emotions, communicate effectively, rebuild trust, or make sense of experiences that continue to affect your daily life. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in painful patterns, or disconnected from the people you care about most? Many of the clients I work with—children, adults, couples, and families—come to therapy feeling exhausted by anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, or shame. You may be struggling to regulate emotions, communicate effectively, rebuild trust, or make sense of experiences that continue to affect your daily life. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
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Hello and Welcome! My name is Tisha Sleiter. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin offering telehealth. I work with adolescents, young adults, LGBTQ+ families, and couples. specializing in LGBTQI+ affirming care, ADHD/ADD parenting support, special needs children, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and more. My approach to therapy is person-centered and varies based on the needs of each client/family using a humanistic lens, incorporating elements of Systems Theory, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Solution focused therapy (SFT).
Hello and Welcome! My name is Tisha Sleiter. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin offering telehealth. I work with adolescents, young adults, LGBTQ+ families, and couples. specializing in LGBTQI+ affirming care, ADHD/ADD parenting support, special needs children, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and more. My approach to therapy is person-centered and varies based on the needs of each client/family using a humanistic lens, incorporating elements of Systems Theory, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Solution focused therapy (SFT).
I have a master's degree in clinical psychology and 33 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor. My goal is to get to the root of the challenge, in a compassionate, nonjudgemental way. My passion is to help clients get unstuck, so they are free to pursue their passions.
I have a master's degree in clinical psychology and 33 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor. My goal is to get to the root of the challenge, in a compassionate, nonjudgemental way. My passion is to help clients get unstuck, so they are free to pursue their passions.
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, worn down, or unsure how they’re supposed to keep going. Several years ago, my own family faced profound loss and upheaval that required us to rebuild our lives from the ground up. That season reshaped how I practice therapy. I understand, both professionally and personally, what it means to survive something that changes you—and how to slowly find your footing again. This perspective allows me to walk with clients who feel wounded, disoriented, or exhausted by the effort of carrying so much for so long.
People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, worn down, or unsure how they’re supposed to keep going. Several years ago, my own family faced profound loss and upheaval that required us to rebuild our lives from the ground up. That season reshaped how I practice therapy. I understand, both professionally and personally, what it means to survive something that changes you—and how to slowly find your footing again. This perspective allows me to walk with clients who feel wounded, disoriented, or exhausted by the effort of carrying so much for so long.
I am trained as a play therapist and use creative and playful ways to engage with children at a level that is most beneficial to their healing and growth journey.
I am trained in Playful EMDR, IFS, cognitive-behavioral therapy, Trauma Play, SPT, Adlerian Play therapy, Sand tray therapy, and DBT skills training.
I am trained as a play therapist and use creative and playful ways to engage with children at a level that is most beneficial to their healing and growth journey.
I am trained in Playful EMDR, IFS, cognitive-behavioral therapy, Trauma Play, SPT, Adlerian Play therapy, Sand tray therapy, and DBT skills training.
The Caring Tree - Child & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, AT
Serves Area
We use various play therapy and art materials (paint, clay, pastels, charcoal, etc) to enhance therapy with children.
The Caring Tree: Children & Counseling Center in Wausau provides therapy to children of all ages and their families. Our focus is on improving the overall wellness of children who are experiencing post-trauma, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, ADHD, and high functioning autism. Therapy facilitates communication and healing while supporting the family.
We use various play therapy and art materials (paint, clay, pastels, charcoal, etc) to enhance therapy with children.
The Caring Tree: Children & Counseling Center in Wausau provides therapy to children of all ages and their families. Our focus is on improving the overall wellness of children who are experiencing post-trauma, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, ADHD, and high functioning autism. Therapy facilitates communication and healing while supporting the family.
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
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My client's are usually those who are already spending time reflecting on their life and want to understand themselves more deeply. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and insightful, but feel stuck in patterns they cannot quite untangle on their own. They may be facing relentless anxiety, intrusive thoughts and compulsions, grief, depression, major life transitions, or challenges related to neurodivergence. Often they are asking deeper questions about identity, values, and direction and want a space to explore those “why” questions and make meaningful changes with a therapist who gets them.
My client's are usually those who are already spending time reflecting on their life and want to understand themselves more deeply. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and insightful, but feel stuck in patterns they cannot quite untangle on their own. They may be facing relentless anxiety, intrusive thoughts and compulsions, grief, depression, major life transitions, or challenges related to neurodivergence. Often they are asking deeper questions about identity, values, and direction and want a space to explore those “why” questions and make meaningful changes with a therapist who gets them.
My down to earth, compassionate and honest nature will make you feel supported and comfortable in the therapeutic process. I convey an empathic approach and gentle sense of humor as I create a safe space that allows clients to develop their authentic self. I bring a playful spirit to my work which is complimented by training and numerous years of experience. I am passionate about helping adults, children and families heal from past trauma and find success in building healthy relationships.
My down to earth, compassionate and honest nature will make you feel supported and comfortable in the therapeutic process. I convey an empathic approach and gentle sense of humor as I create a safe space that allows clients to develop their authentic self. I bring a playful spirit to my work which is complimented by training and numerous years of experience. I am passionate about helping adults, children and families heal from past trauma and find success in building healthy relationships.
Because your life is worth my time. I provide non-judgemental, client-centered psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My focus is solution-oriented and goal-driven. My office is conveniently located off of the West Beltline in Madison. You and I can navigate difficult life challenges and changes with confidence and assurance. I have significant experience as a psychotherapist, having been in practice in Madison, Wisconsin for over 25 years. My clients come to me for issues including depression, anxiety, relational issues, and grief. I offer adoption competent therapy.
Because your life is worth my time. I provide non-judgemental, client-centered psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My focus is solution-oriented and goal-driven. My office is conveniently located off of the West Beltline in Madison. You and I can navigate difficult life challenges and changes with confidence and assurance. I have significant experience as a psychotherapist, having been in practice in Madison, Wisconsin for over 25 years. My clients come to me for issues including depression, anxiety, relational issues, and grief. I offer adoption competent therapy.
With kids, I offer play and art therapy, as well as family systems thinking.
My practice is empathy-forward and tailored to each unique client. I take a body-mind-connection approach to working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns and use somatic therapy to help you tune in to a felt sense. Supporting people in exploring self-compassion, identity, disability, neurodivergence, gender, and sexuality is my passion. I see myself as a trail guide who can help you define your own goals and map a path, whether for healing, navigating life transitions, connecting with people you care about, exploring spirituality or nature, making sense of life experiences, or just becoming more YOU.
With kids, I offer play and art therapy, as well as family systems thinking.
My practice is empathy-forward and tailored to each unique client. I take a body-mind-connection approach to working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns and use somatic therapy to help you tune in to a felt sense. Supporting people in exploring self-compassion, identity, disability, neurodivergence, gender, and sexuality is my passion. I see myself as a trail guide who can help you define your own goals and map a path, whether for healing, navigating life transitions, connecting with people you care about, exploring spirituality or nature, making sense of life experiences, or just becoming more YOU.
7 Locations: Chippewa Falls, Madison, Mayville, Oak Creek, Germantown, West Bend, Cedarburg. 45 plus providers to help. 2 NP’s for medications. See website for therapist information.
7 Locations: Chippewa Falls, Madison, Mayville, Oak Creek, Germantown, West Bend, Cedarburg. 45 plus providers to help. 2 NP’s for medications. See website for therapist information.
Authentic Roots Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LP, LPCC, LADC, Supervi
Little Chute, WI 54140
Authentic Roots Therapy is a mental health collaborative where licensed professionals provide individual, couple, & family mental health therapy in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We specialize in working with children, couples, families, LGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals who are questioning, curious, transitioning, or identifying as transgender/non-binary, mothers in postpartum, substance use, male challenges, faith communities, individuals experiencing traumatic symptomatology, exploration of sexual identity, substance use, individual curious about being their authentic self and highly sensitive men/individuals!
Authentic Roots Therapy is a mental health collaborative where licensed professionals provide individual, couple, & family mental health therapy in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We specialize in working with children, couples, families, LGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals who are questioning, curious, transitioning, or identifying as transgender/non-binary, mothers in postpartum, substance use, male challenges, faith communities, individuals experiencing traumatic symptomatology, exploration of sexual identity, substance use, individual curious about being their authentic self and highly sensitive men/individuals!
For children and adolescents, I provide therapy that is more interactive or play based.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin and have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with a variety of ages, including children (6+), adolescents, and adults. I provide therapy for individuals with a wide range of needs who are often coping with stress and anxiety or dealing with past traumas and depression. I am especially drawn to working with those navigating loss or difficult transitions, including grief, identity shifts, relationship changes, or major life adjustments.
For children and adolescents, I provide therapy that is more interactive or play based.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin and have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with a variety of ages, including children (6+), adolescents, and adults. I provide therapy for individuals with a wide range of needs who are often coping with stress and anxiety or dealing with past traumas and depression. I am especially drawn to working with those navigating loss or difficult transitions, including grief, identity shifts, relationship changes, or major life adjustments.
As a member of Vraie Therapy Group/Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates Nick specialize in PTSD, addictions, & life transitions. Nick work with clients struggling with hardships such self-harm & various forms of trauma. Nick also help military personnel & first responders with PTSD, with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma, and the transition back to civilian life using his own experience as a veteran who served 10 years enlisted in the Air Force and 1 deployment in a combat zone.
As a member of Vraie Therapy Group/Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates Nick specialize in PTSD, addictions, & life transitions. Nick work with clients struggling with hardships such self-harm & various forms of trauma. Nick also help military personnel & first responders with PTSD, with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma, and the transition back to civilian life using his own experience as a veteran who served 10 years enlisted in the Air Force and 1 deployment in a combat zone.
Hi, I’m Tammy. I work with patients who are struggling to cope with day-to-day stressors caused by excessive stress that has inhibited their ability to function on a daily basis. I have been a social worker and in the human services field for over 25 years with almost 10 of these years as a practicing therapist. I use a person centered approach prioritizing developing a rapport with my clients. I am an empathetic individual who brings a warm inviting energy to all my client sessions.
Hi, I’m Tammy. I work with patients who are struggling to cope with day-to-day stressors caused by excessive stress that has inhibited their ability to function on a daily basis. I have been a social worker and in the human services field for over 25 years with almost 10 of these years as a practicing therapist. I use a person centered approach prioritizing developing a rapport with my clients. I am an empathetic individual who brings a warm inviting energy to all my client sessions.
I use an integrative perspective, including strength-based, psychodynamic, solution-focused, humor, and play.
When things feel overwhelming it is sometimes hard to see a path forward. I believe that anyone can make changes in their lives if they want to and are encouraged by a strong sense of hope, which I make every effort to provide. I work collaboratively, in a non-judgmental, client-centered, creative, accepting space. As a family systems therapist, I recognize how much that system influences one's perspectives and sometimes, struggles.
I use an integrative perspective, including strength-based, psychodynamic, solution-focused, humor, and play.
When things feel overwhelming it is sometimes hard to see a path forward. I believe that anyone can make changes in their lives if they want to and are encouraged by a strong sense of hope, which I make every effort to provide. I work collaboratively, in a non-judgmental, client-centered, creative, accepting space. As a family systems therapist, I recognize how much that system influences one's perspectives and sometimes, struggles.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal is to help individuals and families restore hope by finding their pathway to resilience and restoring balance in their lives. I am passionate about caring for those in need and honored to be a part of their journey toward healing. My areas of specialty are working with children, teens, and adults, specifically those with a trauma history, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal is to help individuals and families restore hope by finding their pathway to resilience and restoring balance in their lives. I am passionate about caring for those in need and honored to be a part of their journey toward healing. My areas of specialty are working with children, teens, and adults, specifically those with a trauma history, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD.
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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.