Play Therapy in Scottsdale, AZ

EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Hello, glad that you are seeking support. I am here to support families with children and will address issues of early childhood through the teen years and the management of chronic illness. I use play therapy and am a StoryPlay practitioner which is a mind, body spirit approach that focuses on resiliency and inner strengths. I sincerely believe that this approach can help a child/family express themselves and find the strength within them to overcome life's challenges. I use a strength-based approach which promotes hope and healing while honoring the child's needs. I also offer Brainspotting.

I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages through life challenges and transitions. Some challenges I help with include stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, illness, and grief. I also help clients with parenting challenges and personal goal setting. I use play therapy to help children. I believe that it can sometimes be helpful to look back and process the influences of our strengths, internal challenges, thoughts, emotions, and triggers. Therapy provides an opportunity for improved mental and physical health. It can empower others to use their natural strengths and build upon their skills as they navigate challenges.

Are you a parent who’s concerned about your child or a woman navigating a new season of life? Sometimes, these burdens can become too much to bear on your own. Your child may have started behaving differently, worrying excessively, or having difficulties at school. You love your child, and it’s so difficult to watch them struggle and not know how to help them! Perhaps you’re walking through a season of grief or loss due to death, divorce, or another big life change. You haven’t felt like “yourself” in a long time, and it’s starting to impact the way you work, feel about yourself, and connect to the people close to you.

I have extensive experience working with children and families and excel meeting children and teens where they are at, no matter the area of difficulty or how layered their problems are. I offer parent education and support in a non-judgmental and caring manner. I use a variety of approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, family system dynamics, attachment theory, and play therapy.

Accepting New Clients! Children and adults. Being a kid is tough work and sometimes we parents might need some extra support to help ours. If you have a little one maybe struggling with school, friends or family and maybe demonstrating some negative behaviors, I would love to help. Or if you're struggling with anxiety or depression I can also help you navigate those feelings and develop strategies to help combat them and feel better.

Are you parenting a child with behavioral issues, coping with divorce or trauma, or trying to improve quality of life? Have you ever said, "My child is out of control,” "I am just so tired", "Everything is so hard" or "This isn't the family I dreamed of?" These types of statements often reflect the type of feelings my clients or their parents have. The early and teen years create special challenges for children/teens and their parents alike. I use a compassionate healing approach tailored to identify problems and solutions. I specialize in children, teens, and families. Call me today for a free consultation. There is help!

Hi! My name is Shelby Rouse, LPC, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. I am currently accepting new clients. I have experience with children and play therapy. I am also EMDR trained and trauma informed. I have experience in the behavioral health field and specialized in Applied Behavior Analytics with children, adolescents, and young adults on the Autism Spectrum. A solid therapeutic alliance is one of the most important factors in counseling and with the art of listening and collaboratively designing your treatment plan, I look forward to to building one with you.

As a mental health clinician, I am here to support individuals through a safe and secure therapeutic alliance. I value human connection and identifying diverse methods used for connection considering the unique qualities of each person. I have experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults who have a variety of emotional, behavioral, and or cognitive needs. I focus on topics such as depression, anxiety, phase of life transitions and challenges, LGBTQ+, careers, ADHD, trauma, grief/loss, and relationship distress.

Ashleigh is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, providing individual and family therapy with people of all ages. She specializes in working with young children 2-6 years old, as well as teens and young adults. She also provides supervision to associate therapists seeking independent licensure, as well as therapists looking to earn their Registered Play Therapist credentials. Her primarily styles of therapy are Client-Centered and Adlerian approaches.

** Accepting new clients both virtually and in person at both our North Scottsdale and North Phoenix offices. Emergent appointments available!" ** Treatment for Relationships/Couples Therapy, Individual, Family, Children, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Life Changes, Work/Life Balance, Family Issues, Substance Abuse, Mental Health Evaluations.

Welcome to my profile! I understand that embarking on a path toward healing requires a tremendous amount of courage, and I am here to offer you support every step of the way. I have a vast array of experience working with children and teens as well as families and adults in clinical settings, community programs, and educational environments. This background has equipped me to navigate the complexities of various life experiences and perspectives, ensuring that my approach remains inclusive. I can offer help to those struggling with school or general anxiety, eating disorders, phobias, PTSD and trauma, family issues, grief and more.

Have you or your child experienced significant trauma? After early trauma, children can struggle to attach to caregivers which can impact their ability to form healthy future relationships. Adults sometimes struggle when approaching difficult topics surrounding early childhood trauma, which can contribute to added barriers within the parent child relationship. While many adults are willing and motivated to help their children overcome adverse experiences, they may have their own unresolved trauma that continues to interfere.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I specialize in Play Therapy, Multi Systems Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Grief, Depression and Anxiety. I have been active in the psychology field for ten years. I have a holistic approach to counseling, incorporating various treatment modalities into the counseling process. Existentialist at heart, I utilize theoretical approaches that are tailored to specific needs of the clientele while on their healing journey and their pursuit to finding happiness.

My approach and space is a judgement free zone to assist with you healing and feeling your best self. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a concentration of direct practice with children, youth and families. I also have obtained a Bachelors degree in Psychology .My therapeutic approach and training is in Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), CBT, DBT, Parent-Child Relationship Therapy, and Play-Based Therapy. I am passionate about working with individuals who are struggling with trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression & looking to strengthen interpersonal relationships.

I specialize in providing individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and families. My passion is to help children, families, and individuals of all ages experiencing relational or behavioral difficulties find healing and an increased sense of well-being. Trauma healing, ADHD, and eating disorder recovery are some of my special interest areas. And with specialized training, I am able to apply many of the techniques that my adult clients find helpful to my work with younger children using play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy and EMDR techniques.

I have been in private practice in the Scottsdale area for 23 years. I attended Arizona State University as an undergrad and completed my graduate work at the University of San Francisco. I work with individuals, couples, families and children. Divorce, grief, addiction, sexually alternative lifestyles, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety/depression & ADD/ADHD are just a few of my specialties. I have flexible morning and evening hours a couple days a week. I am a Board-Certified Telemental Health Provider & have flexibility for Telehealth counseling sessions. I am on numerous insurance plans as well as working on a sliding scale.

As a therapist and as a fellow human being, I have come to know trauma. More importantly, I have seen the other side of trauma, and to experience and bear witness to this type of profound healing is awe-inspiring. I am a trauma specialist who provides therapy for children, adolescents, and adults suffering from the impacts of traumatic experiences including sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, maltreatment, neglect, life threatening/life changing events, and grief or loss.

Do you feel alone and that no one understands you or your struggles? Do you find managing the stress of daily life and relationships challenging because of anxiety, trauma, depression, or OCD? Are you losing sleep, struggling with low self-esteem or stuck in a pattern of overthinking or doubting your decisions? If searching for a therapist for yourself or your child feels overwhelming, let me help make it easier. Just reach out. I am happy to help, and will answer any questions you may have about therapy or my practice.

I am an attachment based psychologist. I specialize in traumatic loss, marriage and family, bereavement, Play therapy, Parenting coaching, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, child, adolescents, and adult and relationship therapy. I am a solution-focused, brief therapist. The client sets the goals and we work collaboratively, using the skills and strategies mentioned above to achieve his or her goals. I try to create a warm, caring, safe relationship in which my client can discover his or her answers within.