Sandplay Therapists in Goodyear, AZ
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified EMDR Therapist, I am deeply committed to helping adolescents and adults heal and rediscover the joy that can be overshadowed by childhood adversities, trauma, abuse, and daily life stressors including anxiety and depression. My integrated approach combines techniques from EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Sand Tray Therapy. My goal is to empower individuals and families to unlock their potential, fostering positive change and building resilience for a brighter future.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified EMDR Therapist, I am deeply committed to helping adolescents and adults heal and rediscover the joy that can be overshadowed by childhood adversities, trauma, abuse, and daily life stressors including anxiety and depression. My integrated approach combines techniques from EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Sand Tray Therapy. My goal is to empower individuals and families to unlock their potential, fostering positive change and building resilience for a brighter future.
Maryann Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Goodyear, AZ 85395 (Online Only)
Hello! I am Maryann Martin, licensed professional counselor. I have a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling. I have a history of working with children adolescents and adults population. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma by providing psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral, solution based therapy and trauma informed care. I create a safe and non-judgmental space, where clients feel supported while exploring their concerns and goals. If you open to start your journey, please contact me. Looking forward to working with you.
Hello! I am Maryann Martin, licensed professional counselor. I have a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling. I have a history of working with children adolescents and adults population. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma by providing psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral, solution based therapy and trauma informed care. I create a safe and non-judgmental space, where clients feel supported while exploring their concerns and goals. If you open to start your journey, please contact me. Looking forward to working with you.
At Dawn Childhood Foundation, it is our mission to support the prevention and healing of trauma through innovative mental health services that treat the whole person, equip parents, and nurture resilient families. We strive to be Arizona’s leader in treating children and families who have experienced trauma and adversity - through innovative care, and a collaborative approach with a multi-specialty team.
At Dawn Childhood Foundation, it is our mission to support the prevention and healing of trauma through innovative mental health services that treat the whole person, equip parents, and nurture resilient families. We strive to be Arizona’s leader in treating children and families who have experienced trauma and adversity - through innovative care, and a collaborative approach with a multi-specialty team.
Stacy Morgan
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in working with a wide range of clientele and presenting concerns. I started my career working at a local non-profit agency with children ages 0-18 and their families, including biological, blended, foster, and adoptive. I have also worked in an inpatient hospital setting treating adolescents ages 11-17 in crisis and facing a variety of mental health-related challenges. In private practice, I work with children, teens, adults and couples to strengthen relationships and heal emotional wounds. I am also EMDR trained to help you process and heal trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in working with a wide range of clientele and presenting concerns. I started my career working at a local non-profit agency with children ages 0-18 and their families, including biological, blended, foster, and adoptive. I have also worked in an inpatient hospital setting treating adolescents ages 11-17 in crisis and facing a variety of mental health-related challenges. In private practice, I work with children, teens, adults and couples to strengthen relationships and heal emotional wounds. I am also EMDR trained to help you process and heal trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping people understand and transcend beyond the effects of trauma. I specialize in helping clients make connections between the problems they are struggling with now and their earlier life experiences to process through and minimize their trauma responses. I work with individuals, couples, and families to process traumatic experiences and understand the impact trauma has on all areas of life, such as relationships, parenting, family dynamics, self-worth, emotion regulation, trust, mental health, physical health, body responses, growth, coping, and social skills.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping people understand and transcend beyond the effects of trauma. I specialize in helping clients make connections between the problems they are struggling with now and their earlier life experiences to process through and minimize their trauma responses. I work with individuals, couples, and families to process traumatic experiences and understand the impact trauma has on all areas of life, such as relationships, parenting, family dynamics, self-worth, emotion regulation, trust, mental health, physical health, body responses, growth, coping, and social skills.
Julie Reese, DBH, LCSW, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW, LICSW, PHP
Verified Verified
Goodyear, AZ 85395 (Online Only)
If you are struggling as an individual, couple or family, Dr. Reese can absolutely assist. Please reach out if you are struggling with emotional and mental fatigue, worries, frustrations, grief, loneliness, parenting, domestic violence, past childhood abuse and trauma, insomnia, nightmares/terrors, self-confidence, sexual assault, and feelings of hopelessness. If you have a child struggling with behaviors, divorce, emotional dysfunction, bullying, and making friends please call. We all have the capacity to overcome and be resilient and at times, need assistance to see the path ahead. You are a survivor!
If you are struggling as an individual, couple or family, Dr. Reese can absolutely assist. Please reach out if you are struggling with emotional and mental fatigue, worries, frustrations, grief, loneliness, parenting, domestic violence, past childhood abuse and trauma, insomnia, nightmares/terrors, self-confidence, sexual assault, and feelings of hopelessness. If you have a child struggling with behaviors, divorce, emotional dysfunction, bullying, and making friends please call. We all have the capacity to overcome and be resilient and at times, need assistance to see the path ahead. You are a survivor!
Julie is your partner in healing. She is a licensed social worker and here to walk alongside you on your journey to wellness. Julie is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. Whether you're a parent seeking support for your child, a young adult facing life transitions, a Veteran dealing with past experiences, or a couple striving to strengthen your relationship, Julie is ready to listen and support you.
Julie is your partner in healing. She is a licensed social worker and here to walk alongside you on your journey to wellness. Julie is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. Whether you're a parent seeking support for your child, a young adult facing life transitions, a Veteran dealing with past experiences, or a couple striving to strengthen your relationship, Julie is ready to listen and support you.
Allyson Dennen
Counselor, MC, LAC, AFC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Goodyear, AZ 85338 (Online Only)
Feeling like a mere shadow of who you used to be, just going through the motions? The constant pretending and performing is draining. You've faced some tough challenges—it's overwhelming. You want to feel good again, without those past struggles constantly resurfacing. So, you put on a brave face, trying to be the person everyone expects you to be. But your relationships are shaky, and it’s frustrating when you lose your temper with someone you care about or can’t accomplish what you want to. You're worried others will grow tired of dealing with all your trauma. You're out of ideas on how to turn things around.
Feeling like a mere shadow of who you used to be, just going through the motions? The constant pretending and performing is draining. You've faced some tough challenges—it's overwhelming. You want to feel good again, without those past struggles constantly resurfacing. So, you put on a brave face, trying to be the person everyone expects you to be. But your relationships are shaky, and it’s frustrating when you lose your temper with someone you care about or can’t accomplish what you want to. You're worried others will grow tired of dealing with all your trauma. You're out of ideas on how to turn things around.
Angie Warren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFTP, CCTSI, CCTSS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goodyear, AZ 85338
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapeutic counseling for adults, children, youth and families with expertise in treating trauma, grief, and anxiety. Death of a loved one, miscarriage, bullying, divorce, constant moves, and chronic stress can create symptoms of trauma that become debilitating and create barriers to healthy, happy relationships. I work with a wholistic approach that incorporates body, mind, and heart to help people find peace amidst the chaos and pain that can sometimes arise in life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapeutic counseling for adults, children, youth and families with expertise in treating trauma, grief, and anxiety. Death of a loved one, miscarriage, bullying, divorce, constant moves, and chronic stress can create symptoms of trauma that become debilitating and create barriers to healthy, happy relationships. I work with a wholistic approach that incorporates body, mind, and heart to help people find peace amidst the chaos and pain that can sometimes arise in life.
Nurturing Wonder: Empowering families to Live, Rise, & Thrive Together. I serve children (birth to 12) and their families. A Million Little Wonders LLC was founded on the belief that profound change is created from the accumulation of “a million little wonders,” small but significant moments of connection, progress, & healing. If your child is struggling to regulate their emotions, or if your family is going through a challenging period of change, upheaval, or loss, & you're feeling overwhelmed, defeated, or uncertain about how it's affecting your relationship with your child & their future, I'm here to offer support & guidance.
Nurturing Wonder: Empowering families to Live, Rise, & Thrive Together. I serve children (birth to 12) and their families. A Million Little Wonders LLC was founded on the belief that profound change is created from the accumulation of “a million little wonders,” small but significant moments of connection, progress, & healing. If your child is struggling to regulate their emotions, or if your family is going through a challenging period of change, upheaval, or loss, & you're feeling overwhelmed, defeated, or uncertain about how it's affecting your relationship with your child & their future, I'm here to offer support & guidance.
Joy Todd
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goodyear, AZ 85395
Not accepting new clients
RBG Counseling specializes in working with clients who have a history of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, early childhood trauma, and other types of traumatic events. Trauma often creates symptoms impacting our daily functioning and ability to fully engage in life. Treatment focuses on creating symptom relief, reconnecting with resiliency and strength, and supporting individuals through the healing process. We believe in providing client centered, trauma informed, and mind-body oriented therapy to help clients heal.
RBG Counseling specializes in working with clients who have a history of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, early childhood trauma, and other types of traumatic events. Trauma often creates symptoms impacting our daily functioning and ability to fully engage in life. Treatment focuses on creating symptom relief, reconnecting with resiliency and strength, and supporting individuals through the healing process. We believe in providing client centered, trauma informed, and mind-body oriented therapy to help clients heal.
Marni Marie Shrum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Goodyear, AZ 85395 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Avila University and a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia with training in Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Gottman Method Couple's Therapy & Play Therapy. Beyond my education, I have experience working with children ages 3 and up, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health issues, including severe and persistent mental illnesses, addictions, trauma, abuse, neglect, couples and relationship issues, grief and loss, and mood/anxiety disorders. I use a multidisciplinary approach based on the individual and their specific need and therefore use a variety of therapeutic models.
I have a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Avila University and a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia with training in Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Gottman Method Couple's Therapy & Play Therapy. Beyond my education, I have experience working with children ages 3 and up, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health issues, including severe and persistent mental illnesses, addictions, trauma, abuse, neglect, couples and relationship issues, grief and loss, and mood/anxiety disorders. I use a multidisciplinary approach based on the individual and their specific need and therefore use a variety of therapeutic models.
Little Hands & Heart Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Not accepting new clients
I believe in the importance of relationships and connecting with others in the healing process. I find my passion in working with children and their families to improve challenges that may be negatively affecting relationships and the family constellation. Everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life, I feel it is important to meet others where they are at in their journey and provide a nurturing and supportive environment to allow healing and personal growth. Whether a child or adult, we all need someone to hold a space for understanding that life can be difficult and connecting with others for support is courageous.
I believe in the importance of relationships and connecting with others in the healing process. I find my passion in working with children and their families to improve challenges that may be negatively affecting relationships and the family constellation. Everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life, I feel it is important to meet others where they are at in their journey and provide a nurturing and supportive environment to allow healing and personal growth. Whether a child or adult, we all need someone to hold a space for understanding that life can be difficult and connecting with others for support is courageous.
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As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling, my goal is to equip you to reach yours. I provide a variety of services for all ages, and I enjoy working with individuals and families. I specialize in relationship issues and emotional disturbance. I am trained in various techniques that help with the resolution of family conflicts, couples concerns, relationship issues and personality corrections. I help clients through issues of domestic violence, anger management, anxiety, depression and trauma.
As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling, my goal is to equip you to reach yours. I provide a variety of services for all ages, and I enjoy working with individuals and families. I specialize in relationship issues and emotional disturbance. I am trained in various techniques that help with the resolution of family conflicts, couples concerns, relationship issues and personality corrections. I help clients through issues of domestic violence, anger management, anxiety, depression and trauma.
Strong, healthy relationships are the foundation for an emotionally healthy life. Unfortunately, there may be brokenness within our romantic, familial, and spiritual relationships that can affect all areas of our lives. Our experiences of the past may haunt us in the present, affect our current relationships, and dim our confidence for the future..
Strong, healthy relationships are the foundation for an emotionally healthy life. Unfortunately, there may be brokenness within our romantic, familial, and spiritual relationships that can affect all areas of our lives. Our experiences of the past may haunt us in the present, affect our current relationships, and dim our confidence for the future..
Regina McManigell Grijalva
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Transcend Counseling and Wellness is pleased to introduce Regina McManigell, our new therapist specializing in therapies that use expressive arts and poetry. When adults, adolescents, or children struggle with developmental and behavioral challenges because of mental health issues or trauma, they and family members can be at a loss for what to do. Regina enjoys guiding adults, adolescents, and children in developing resilience and healing mind, body and spirit. In addition to more traditional "talking" therapies, she is also trained to employ therapeutic drawing, painting, drama, poetry, and story-telling.
Transcend Counseling and Wellness is pleased to introduce Regina McManigell, our new therapist specializing in therapies that use expressive arts and poetry. When adults, adolescents, or children struggle with developmental and behavioral challenges because of mental health issues or trauma, they and family members can be at a loss for what to do. Regina enjoys guiding adults, adolescents, and children in developing resilience and healing mind, body and spirit. In addition to more traditional "talking" therapies, she is also trained to employ therapeutic drawing, painting, drama, poetry, and story-telling.
Mitzy uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to help her clients reach their therapeutic goals including cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, solution-focused methods, and mindfulness. Her approach to therapy is rooted in attachment theory which considers all aspects of a person's life and family dynamics into the picture as she treats a wide range of relational issues.
Mitzy uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to help her clients reach their therapeutic goals including cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, solution-focused methods, and mindfulness. Her approach to therapy is rooted in attachment theory which considers all aspects of a person's life and family dynamics into the picture as she treats a wide range of relational issues.
Are you struggling with feelings of shame? Does it feel like who you are is at odds with your family, upbringing, values, and/or those around you? I specialize in helping adults and teens struggling with various emotional, relational, spiritual, and sexual issues. I am comfortable discussing difficult topics and complex situations including grief, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationships. I also specialize in working with those who are LGBTQ. In addition to this, I work with those who are deconstructing their faith, those dealing with shame around sex, and those who have experienced church hurt or religious trauma.
Are you struggling with feelings of shame? Does it feel like who you are is at odds with your family, upbringing, values, and/or those around you? I specialize in helping adults and teens struggling with various emotional, relational, spiritual, and sexual issues. I am comfortable discussing difficult topics and complex situations including grief, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationships. I also specialize in working with those who are LGBTQ. In addition to this, I work with those who are deconstructing their faith, those dealing with shame around sex, and those who have experienced church hurt or religious trauma.
Rachel Beth Wininger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I offer a casual, open approach to therapy that includes humor, swearing, art, mental exercises, tears, and hope for the future. My approach is based on working to learn more about why we are the way we are to then show understanding and compassion. As we explore with curiosity we discover the reasons behind what makes us the way we are and gives us a sense of compassion, empathy, and validation towards the parts of ourselves we like the least. I believe that nothing is TMI (too much information) and work to develop a strong supportive relationship to learn about and celebrate my clients.
Hi! I offer a casual, open approach to therapy that includes humor, swearing, art, mental exercises, tears, and hope for the future. My approach is based on working to learn more about why we are the way we are to then show understanding and compassion. As we explore with curiosity we discover the reasons behind what makes us the way we are and gives us a sense of compassion, empathy, and validation towards the parts of ourselves we like the least. I believe that nothing is TMI (too much information) and work to develop a strong supportive relationship to learn about and celebrate my clients.
Hi, I'm Clara Jimenez, a licensed professional counselor with trauma certification. I have experience working with clients from adolescents to the elderly. My specialties include anxiety, depression, complex grief, and trauma. I provide strength based and trauma-informed care and utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to create a plan that aligns with your goals and works with your strengths, including your spiritual and cultural values. My goal is to create a supportive and safe space for you to engage in self-discovery, cultivate self-compassion, and achieve self-acceptance, enabling you to live the best version of yourself.
Hi, I'm Clara Jimenez, a licensed professional counselor with trauma certification. I have experience working with clients from adolescents to the elderly. My specialties include anxiety, depression, complex grief, and trauma. I provide strength based and trauma-informed care and utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to create a plan that aligns with your goals and works with your strengths, including your spiritual and cultural values. My goal is to create a supportive and safe space for you to engage in self-discovery, cultivate self-compassion, and achieve self-acceptance, enabling you to live the best version of yourself.
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What problems are best treated with sandplay therapy?
Research has examined this therapy’s utility in young people and found positive results. It has been shown to be useful for those who suffer from autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and or aggressive behavior. Children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or trauma have also seen improvement through this therapy. Abused children are often fearful and anxious about their safety, making verbal communication more difficult.
Is sandplay therapy suitable for children and teenagers?
Children and adolescents are good candidates for sandplay therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts, let alone the emotions they are experiencing. Through this play therapy, they will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Is sandplay suitable for adults?
This type of therapy can be useful for adults who have difficulties expressing themselves. People who have suffered neurological changes after a brain injury or because of a traumatic event might be good candidates for this therapy. In fact, anything that has had an effect on the brain, such as substance abuse, can make non-verbal sandplay a valuable option.
Does sandplay therapy work?
There have been studies on the effectiveness of sandplay therapy, and it appears to improve difficult behaviors in children. It may also enhance self-esteem and lessen feelings of physical anxiety as well as hypersensitivity. This type of therapy is based on non-verbal communication and may feel less threatening to the individual.