Play Therapy in 44322
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who treats a wide variety of issues and life changes, but I specialize in depression, anxiety, cutting, teens, couples and family therapy. I treat individuals ages 6 and older through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I offer therapy tailored to fit your particular needs in a welcoming environment where you will be heard and encouraged while you heal. Therapy is centered around you, the individual, couple or family, at your pace and comfort level.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who treats a wide variety of issues and life changes, but I specialize in depression, anxiety, cutting, teens, couples and family therapy. I treat individuals ages 6 and older through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I offer therapy tailored to fit your particular needs in a welcoming environment where you will be heard and encouraged while you heal. Therapy is centered around you, the individual, couple or family, at your pace and comfort level.
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I have training in Sand Tray, DBT, Meditation, CBT, Play Therapy, and Solution Focused.
I have a great passion to help people of all ages, religions backgrounds, genders and sexualities. It has always been important that my clients and I have a good relationship based on mutual respect and understanding. I have been working in the mental health field for 10 years. In this time I have done extensive work in schools (advocacy, counseling, IEP/ETR work, and making plans for student success), in hospitals, and in client's homes. In this time I have picked up the ability to work with any situation, big or small.
I have training in Sand Tray, DBT, Meditation, CBT, Play Therapy, and Solution Focused.
I have a great passion to help people of all ages, religions backgrounds, genders and sexualities. It has always been important that my clients and I have a good relationship based on mutual respect and understanding. I have been working in the mental health field for 10 years. In this time I have done extensive work in schools (advocacy, counseling, IEP/ETR work, and making plans for student success), in hospitals, and in client's homes. In this time I have picked up the ability to work with any situation, big or small.
Connecting Roots, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, RPT™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barberton, OH 44203
We offer two office spaces to meet a variety of client needs at every age, including our Center for Child & Family Therapy, which has a spacious play room! Our goal is for all of our clients to feel relaxed and comfortable in a welcoming environment.
The focus of our practice is rooted in strengthening connection for couples and families. Within the couples and families we work with, our therapy services cater to every stage of life, blending traditional and contemporary techniques to help achieve personal goals. Our focus is on encouraging self-discovery, cultivating meaningful relationships, and empowering individuals to take ownership of their narrative, establishing enduring connections to live confidently and fearlessly. Please feel free to email us to learn more or request an appointment!
We offer two office spaces to meet a variety of client needs at every age, including our Center for Child & Family Therapy, which has a spacious play room! Our goal is for all of our clients to feel relaxed and comfortable in a welcoming environment.
The focus of our practice is rooted in strengthening connection for couples and families. Within the couples and families we work with, our therapy services cater to every stage of life, blending traditional and contemporary techniques to help achieve personal goals. Our focus is on encouraging self-discovery, cultivating meaningful relationships, and empowering individuals to take ownership of their narrative, establishing enduring connections to live confidently and fearlessly. Please feel free to email us to learn more or request an appointment!
She uses a variety of evidenced based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based therapy, play therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, and Trauma Informed care.
Juliane has a master’s degree from University of Kentucky and is a supervising licensed independent social worker with 25 years of experience. She has experience working with individuals, families and couples ranging from age 5 to 99 in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, homes, residential treatment facilities, outpatient community mental health and adolescent detention centers. Most recently Juliane has worked with people coping with major illness (particularly cancer).
She uses a variety of evidenced based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based therapy, play therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, and Trauma Informed care.
Juliane has a master’s degree from University of Kentucky and is a supervising licensed independent social worker with 25 years of experience. She has experience working with individuals, families and couples ranging from age 5 to 99 in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, homes, residential treatment facilities, outpatient community mental health and adolescent detention centers. Most recently Juliane has worked with people coping with major illness (particularly cancer).
Greetings! My name is Asya (Asia) and I genuinely love being a therapist as well as helping client's reach their life goals! I'm passionate about working with human beings in general :-) but more specifically children/adolescents to help prevent chronic mental health issues as adults, women of color because virtually we're unseen and often times if we are, its not always positively and those who are childhood trauma thrivers because I too am a thriver! I am currently taking new clients and I sincerely look forward to meeting you soon. <3
Greetings! My name is Asya (Asia) and I genuinely love being a therapist as well as helping client's reach their life goals! I'm passionate about working with human beings in general :-) but more specifically children/adolescents to help prevent chronic mental health issues as adults, women of color because virtually we're unseen and often times if we are, its not always positively and those who are childhood trauma thrivers because I too am a thriver! I am currently taking new clients and I sincerely look forward to meeting you soon. <3
Georgia Tsaftarides
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Akron, OH 44302 (Online Only)
She is a licensed mental health therapist and licensed practical clinical counselor with over 15 years of experience. She is very eclectic in her approach and enjoys helping others through holistic healing.
She is a licensed mental health therapist and licensed practical clinical counselor with over 15 years of experience. She is very eclectic in her approach and enjoys helping others through holistic healing.
Talk It Out Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Barberton, OH 44203
Therapy is completely normal and helpful when you find the right therapist for YOU! Finding such a therapist can feel overwhelming, scary and even hopeless. I assure you, those thoughts and feelings are normal. Depression and anxiety can be debilitating and scary. You feel alone and helpless; like no one understands you or what you're experiencing. Career, family, children, friendships, marriage and relationships suffer making you feel even more alone; and lost in the dark world that only you can see and feel. Please, give yourself the gift of therapy. I can help you work towards a healthier and happier you.
Therapy is completely normal and helpful when you find the right therapist for YOU! Finding such a therapist can feel overwhelming, scary and even hopeless. I assure you, those thoughts and feelings are normal. Depression and anxiety can be debilitating and scary. You feel alone and helpless; like no one understands you or what you're experiencing. Career, family, children, friendships, marriage and relationships suffer making you feel even more alone; and lost in the dark world that only you can see and feel. Please, give yourself the gift of therapy. I can help you work towards a healthier and happier you.
Whether you or your teen needs help with managing depression, reducing anxiety, improving decision making, developing effective communication skills, stress management, strengthening your social life, or successfully creating lifestyle changes (from divorce/relationship strains, school changes, to parenting struggles or health issues), my personal mission is to provide hope, help, and healing to those in need. A lot of what I do is help people learn to see situations in a new way and be prepared to handle these challenges. I enjoy working with older children, middle school students, teenagers, young adults, and college-aged.
Whether you or your teen needs help with managing depression, reducing anxiety, improving decision making, developing effective communication skills, stress management, strengthening your social life, or successfully creating lifestyle changes (from divorce/relationship strains, school changes, to parenting struggles or health issues), my personal mission is to provide hope, help, and healing to those in need. A lot of what I do is help people learn to see situations in a new way and be prepared to handle these challenges. I enjoy working with older children, middle school students, teenagers, young adults, and college-aged.
North Canton Therapy Works, LLC
Counselor, PCC-S, LICDC, LISW, PhD
Verified Verified
Akron, OH 44301
We have several experienced therapists in our office with decades of experience. We are happy to help you find the therapist that is the best fit for your individual or family needs. Our mission is to provide a non-judgmental and caring therapeutic environment that fosters personal growth and treatment success. It is our goal to empower each of our clients to achieve their goals and to improve their overall quality of life.
We have several experienced therapists in our office with decades of experience. We are happy to help you find the therapist that is the best fit for your individual or family needs. Our mission is to provide a non-judgmental and caring therapeutic environment that fosters personal growth and treatment success. It is our goal to empower each of our clients to achieve their goals and to improve their overall quality of life.
ALO Family counseling offers a wide variety of services. If you are here, you have already begun working at making changes. We would be honored to be a part of your journey. We work on meeting individuals where they are at in their life. We have multiple therapists on staff to meet your unique needs. We have experience working with an array of issues including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Trauma, Life changes (divorce, loss of a job, moving, etc), Parenting issues, School issues, and many more. We strongly believe all people are capable of change and healing when given the right opportunities.
ALO Family counseling offers a wide variety of services. If you are here, you have already begun working at making changes. We would be honored to be a part of your journey. We work on meeting individuals where they are at in their life. We have multiple therapists on staff to meet your unique needs. We have experience working with an array of issues including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Trauma, Life changes (divorce, loss of a job, moving, etc), Parenting issues, School issues, and many more. We strongly believe all people are capable of change and healing when given the right opportunities.
Lanaya McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Barberton, OH 44203 (Online Only)
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have a passion for helping people. I became a therapist to help and encourage people. I have a wide variety of experience. I worked in community health for several years. During that time, I saw a multitude up clients with a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, depression, bi - polar disorder, and many others. I provided care inpatient and outpatient and ran many different types of groups for adults and children. I worked with children and families on our juvenile unit as well.
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have a passion for helping people. I became a therapist to help and encourage people. I have a wide variety of experience. I worked in community health for several years. During that time, I saw a multitude up clients with a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, depression, bi - polar disorder, and many others. I provided care inpatient and outpatient and ran many different types of groups for adults and children. I worked with children and families on our juvenile unit as well.
I believe that no two people are just alike. As a result, I take a prescriptive approach to helping clients in therapy. Techniques and interventions are tailored to an individual's situations, strengths, and supports. YOU are the expert of your own life. My role is to help you establish goals, identify barriers to those goals, and develop solutions to overcome those barriers. In all honesty, counseling can be a lot of work, and it does take time.
I believe that no two people are just alike. As a result, I take a prescriptive approach to helping clients in therapy. Techniques and interventions are tailored to an individual's situations, strengths, and supports. YOU are the expert of your own life. My role is to help you establish goals, identify barriers to those goals, and develop solutions to overcome those barriers. In all honesty, counseling can be a lot of work, and it does take time.
Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Akron, OH 44325
The Clinic is an innovative behavioral health training facility operating since 1986. We offer high quality and affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups across all ages, cultures and mental health concerns in the Greater Akron community. Graduate students in counseling programs spend part of their residency in this facility to benefit from uniquely designed intensive clinical training experiences under supervision of nationally certified and licensed faculty. The Clinic is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) to provide general counseling services.
The Clinic is an innovative behavioral health training facility operating since 1986. We offer high quality and affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups across all ages, cultures and mental health concerns in the Greater Akron community. Graduate students in counseling programs spend part of their residency in this facility to benefit from uniquely designed intensive clinical training experiences under supervision of nationally certified and licensed faculty. The Clinic is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) to provide general counseling services.
Individuals thrive toward their potential when their relationships are healthy and supportive. Being in healthy relationship is how we, as individuals and families, are sustained in the long term. Relationships that are healthy are consistent, have structure, are interdependent, and provide instruction that fosters individual and collective resiliency and progress.
When relationships are in crisis, individuals must be guided toward identifying the behaviors and attitudes that bring on conflict. When this awareness is achieved, change is possible. Here, attention to individual and relationship needs is equally important in the therapeutic process.
Individuals thrive toward their potential when their relationships are healthy and supportive. Being in healthy relationship is how we, as individuals and families, are sustained in the long term. Relationships that are healthy are consistent, have structure, are interdependent, and provide instruction that fosters individual and collective resiliency and progress.
When relationships are in crisis, individuals must be guided toward identifying the behaviors and attitudes that bring on conflict. When this awareness is achieved, change is possible. Here, attention to individual and relationship needs is equally important in the therapeutic process.
Dana Burghardt
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MAEd, LPCC-S, CCTP
Verified Verified
Akron, OH 44311
How we help depends on you. Located in Akron, Ohio, we believe you know yourself, and your child, the best. Therefore, therapy is individually based on what you would like to see change. Our counselors are here for you and we provide the best counseling services to you. We focus on cognitive behavioral therapy among others to help you become the best you can be. We provide counseling services to children, adolescents and adults to treat mental health problems that are interfering with a person’s daily functioning. Our services include individual counseling, family counseling and couples counseling.
How we help depends on you. Located in Akron, Ohio, we believe you know yourself, and your child, the best. Therefore, therapy is individually based on what you would like to see change. Our counselors are here for you and we provide the best counseling services to you. We focus on cognitive behavioral therapy among others to help you become the best you can be. We provide counseling services to children, adolescents and adults to treat mental health problems that are interfering with a person’s daily functioning. Our services include individual counseling, family counseling and couples counseling.
Western Reserve Psychological Associates, Inc. is committed to providing the highest quality outpatient psychological services in order to help our clients cope with and find solutions to problems of daily living. Fully licensed and qualified mental health professionals will provide our services in a confidential, supportive and caring environment.
Western Reserve Psychological Associates, Inc. is committed to providing the highest quality outpatient psychological services in order to help our clients cope with and find solutions to problems of daily living. Fully licensed and qualified mental health professionals will provide our services in a confidential, supportive and caring environment.
Plumb Line Counseling is a welcoming place where the individual from age 14 to 90 can resolve difficulties. Confidentiality is of the upmost importance, maintaining ethics and professionalism within the boundaries set by the state. Individual only counseling provider involves a holistic effort from both counselor and client, that includes a working partnership - exercising interventions outside of session to obtain goals. This office provides interventions for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurological disorders, personality disorders, and interpersonal problems with respect for cultural backgrounds. Supvr: Joi Adams
Plumb Line Counseling is a welcoming place where the individual from age 14 to 90 can resolve difficulties. Confidentiality is of the upmost importance, maintaining ethics and professionalism within the boundaries set by the state. Individual only counseling provider involves a holistic effort from both counselor and client, that includes a working partnership - exercising interventions outside of session to obtain goals. This office provides interventions for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurological disorders, personality disorders, and interpersonal problems with respect for cultural backgrounds. Supvr: Joi Adams
First of all, Thank you State of Ohio and all online communities for the professional opportunity to guide and serve you all! Dr. Nicole (Nikki) is a Therapist both Professionally and Individually Licensed in Mental Health & Dual Diagnosis (LPC,LICDC, LISAC, QMHC) in OH & AZ who offers individual/family therapeutic counseling, life skills/coaching, and psycho educational training of all topics. This Therapist also specializes in all types of Addictions, Traumas, Hoarding, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mood/Mental Disorders, Veterans/Military, Learning/Developmental Disorders of all age groups.
First of all, Thank you State of Ohio and all online communities for the professional opportunity to guide and serve you all! Dr. Nicole (Nikki) is a Therapist both Professionally and Individually Licensed in Mental Health & Dual Diagnosis (LPC,LICDC, LISAC, QMHC) in OH & AZ who offers individual/family therapeutic counseling, life skills/coaching, and psycho educational training of all topics. This Therapist also specializes in all types of Addictions, Traumas, Hoarding, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mood/Mental Disorders, Veterans/Military, Learning/Developmental Disorders of all age groups.
Kelsey Raymondi
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LICDC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Akron, OH 44320 (Online Only)
By seeking professional help, you are already one step closer to where you want to be! I promise to meet you where you’re at and walk with you on the path to growth and healing. My approach to counseling is compassionate, warm, and catered to each individual. I will provide you with a space where you can just exist as yourself without fear of judgement or rejection, and not only feel heard but understood. In listening to you tell your story, I hope to help you recognize the way your experiences in life may have impacted how you view yourself, others, and the world. I see clients by telehealth only.
By seeking professional help, you are already one step closer to where you want to be! I promise to meet you where you’re at and walk with you on the path to growth and healing. My approach to counseling is compassionate, warm, and catered to each individual. I will provide you with a space where you can just exist as yourself without fear of judgement or rejection, and not only feel heard but understood. In listening to you tell your story, I hope to help you recognize the way your experiences in life may have impacted how you view yourself, others, and the world. I see clients by telehealth only.
Catholic Charities Family & Community Outreach CTR
Counselor, LPCC-S, IMFT-S
Verified Verified
Barberton, OH 44203
Catholic Charities Family and Community Outreach Center serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We take a holistic and person centered approach to meet the needs of each person and family we serve. We collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs to provide the most complete services possible. We strive to give each individual, couple, and family the health and happiness they seek!
Catholic Charities Family and Community Outreach Center serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We take a holistic and person centered approach to meet the needs of each person and family we serve. We collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs to provide the most complete services possible. We strive to give each individual, couple, and family the health and happiness they seek!
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.