Play Therapy in Banning, CA
Hi, my name is Cynthia Plascencia, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I am based in Southern California. I work with children, adolescents/teenagers, and adults who experience PTSD, trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, behavior, and emotional disorders in children, using a Humanist/Person-Centered approach.
Hi, my name is Cynthia Plascencia, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I am based in Southern California. I work with children, adolescents/teenagers, and adults who experience PTSD, trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, behavior, and emotional disorders in children, using a Humanist/Person-Centered approach.
Tara Gill, LMFT, is a dedicated therapist with a Master in Clinical Psychology, specializing in helping individuals navigate life's complexities. Drawing inspiration from Carl Jung's theories, Tara's multifaceted approach emphasizes the profound influence of the past on shaping one's future. With a keen focus on neurodivergent individuals, Tara specializes in child development, providing compassionate support tailored to each client's unique needs. Through her work, Tara aims to empower clients to embrace their strengths and overcome challenges, fostering growth and resilience along the way.
Tara Gill, LMFT, is a dedicated therapist with a Master in Clinical Psychology, specializing in helping individuals navigate life's complexities. Drawing inspiration from Carl Jung's theories, Tara's multifaceted approach emphasizes the profound influence of the past on shaping one's future. With a keen focus on neurodivergent individuals, Tara specializes in child development, providing compassionate support tailored to each client's unique needs. Through her work, Tara aims to empower clients to embrace their strengths and overcome challenges, fostering growth and resilience along the way.
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I primarily use an eclectic approach to maximize therapeutic outcomes, employing Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Logotherapy, Family Therapy, Play Therapy (on-line version when needed), Sand-tray Therapy (on-line version when needed), and Child-Parent-Relationship Therapy.
My name is Jian Tan, a licensed professional clinical counselor. I hold an active license issued by Board of Behavioral Sciences of California. I am an accomplished and dynamic professional with a master’s degree in counseling and proven experience helping individuals, couples, children, families, and groups. I am a skilled interpersonal communicator able to facilitate conversation and provide a safe and welcoming environment to encourage participation.
I primarily use an eclectic approach to maximize therapeutic outcomes, employing Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Logotherapy, Family Therapy, Play Therapy (on-line version when needed), Sand-tray Therapy (on-line version when needed), and Child-Parent-Relationship Therapy.
My name is Jian Tan, a licensed professional clinical counselor. I hold an active license issued by Board of Behavioral Sciences of California. I am an accomplished and dynamic professional with a master’s degree in counseling and proven experience helping individuals, couples, children, families, and groups. I am a skilled interpersonal communicator able to facilitate conversation and provide a safe and welcoming environment to encourage participation.
Meditative Minds Counseling & Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaumont, CA 92223 (Online Only)
Welcome to Meditative Minds Counseling & Wellness. Are you struggling with Anxiety? Depression? Past trauma? Feel you have come to a breaking point with your mental health? We can help! We are a collaborative team who provide a holistic approach to healing. We work with individuals, couples and children as young as age six. We have clinicians who specialize in using DBT, Mindfulness, Movement/somatic therapy, EMDR and yoga therapy for trauma. Together we can create a personalized healing plan for you.
Welcome to Meditative Minds Counseling & Wellness. Are you struggling with Anxiety? Depression? Past trauma? Feel you have come to a breaking point with your mental health? We can help! We are a collaborative team who provide a holistic approach to healing. We work with individuals, couples and children as young as age six. We have clinicians who specialize in using DBT, Mindfulness, Movement/somatic therapy, EMDR and yoga therapy for trauma. Together we can create a personalized healing plan for you.
Valerie Traynham
Counselor, MS, LPCC, SEP
Verified Verified
Beaumont, CA 92223
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stuck? Trying hard to combat your racing thoughts, but have difficulty controlling them? Experiencing overwhelm due to life’s challenges, but not quite sure how to navigate the feeling? Finding it uncomfortable to seek and/or ask for emotional support? You are not alone. When you make the decision to explore your discomfort, you are creating unique opportunities for growth, change, and healing. Whether you are overcome by feelings of depression or anxiety, or have difficulty recognizing that you have survived your traumatic experience(s), I can help! Please allow me the honor of joining you on your path to wellness.
Do you feel stuck? Trying hard to combat your racing thoughts, but have difficulty controlling them? Experiencing overwhelm due to life’s challenges, but not quite sure how to navigate the feeling? Finding it uncomfortable to seek and/or ask for emotional support? You are not alone. When you make the decision to explore your discomfort, you are creating unique opportunities for growth, change, and healing. Whether you are overcome by feelings of depression or anxiety, or have difficulty recognizing that you have survived your traumatic experience(s), I can help! Please allow me the honor of joining you on your path to wellness.
Elizabeth Kearney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Beaumont, CA 92223
Taking new clients! Are you feeling tired and worn out? I want to help! Sometimes the struggles of life can feel overwhelming. My goal as your therapist is to give you a safe space to process your experiences and the guidance to move forward in a healthier way. You are not alone. Let me walk this journey called life alongside you.
Taking new clients! Are you feeling tired and worn out? I want to help! Sometimes the struggles of life can feel overwhelming. My goal as your therapist is to give you a safe space to process your experiences and the guidance to move forward in a healthier way. You are not alone. Let me walk this journey called life alongside you.
Serenity and Solutions Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beaumont, CA 92223
Waitlist for new clients
"Serenity is the tranquil balance of heart of mind" (H. Becker). Ana and Jennifer of Serenity and Solutions Counseling Center are here to assist you on that journey of finding your inner strength, inner peace, and personal serenity. Life isn't always what we planned due to trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress, but we each have in us the abilities to find solutions that will help make us more content and whole.
"Serenity is the tranquil balance of heart of mind" (H. Becker). Ana and Jennifer of Serenity and Solutions Counseling Center are here to assist you on that journey of finding your inner strength, inner peace, and personal serenity. Life isn't always what we planned due to trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress, but we each have in us the abilities to find solutions that will help make us more content and whole.
Jody Lynn Day
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beaumont, CA 92223 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is an amazing journey, filled with breathtaking events. At the same time, struggles present themselves leaving us feeling confused, anxious, depressed or alone. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I will provide a safe and supportive environment where together we can find healing from your past wounds and clear direction through your current struggles. We can develop insight into negative relational patterns and work towards building healthy communication styles, all in the hope of strengthening the personal relationships you cherish most. Through therapy, we will seek to overcome the emotional pains that have been holding you back from enjoying life to the fullest.
Life is an amazing journey, filled with breathtaking events. At the same time, struggles present themselves leaving us feeling confused, anxious, depressed or alone. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I will provide a safe and supportive environment where together we can find healing from your past wounds and clear direction through your current struggles. We can develop insight into negative relational patterns and work towards building healthy communication styles, all in the hope of strengthening the personal relationships you cherish most. Through therapy, we will seek to overcome the emotional pains that have been holding you back from enjoying life to the fullest.
Cassie M. Campbell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, MFT
Verified Verified
Beaumont, CA 92223 (Online Only)
When people experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to fall apart. I am very passionate about helping individuals through those difficult times. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of concerns using various modalities and skills to provide individualized counseling. I help clients identify healthy coping skills, perceptions of themselves and strengthen their support system so they can identify a new sense of normal.
When people experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to fall apart. I am very passionate about helping individuals through those difficult times. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of concerns using various modalities and skills to provide individualized counseling. I help clients identify healthy coping skills, perceptions of themselves and strengthen their support system so they can identify a new sense of normal.
Blum Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beaumont, CA 92223
Not accepting new clients
Life can be difficult...we all have our individual strengths and weaknesses. Clients in my practice seek counseling from a professional when problems at home and/or at work have seriously interrupted or threaten to harm important relationships. Counseling is a process that helps individuals to build up personal strengths and interpersonal skills. Counseling teaches us and helps us to practice the skills we need to cope with our weaknesses or to change them to benefit ones self and others. I look forward to meeting with you to help you begin the journey towards healthier and happier relationships.
Life can be difficult...we all have our individual strengths and weaknesses. Clients in my practice seek counseling from a professional when problems at home and/or at work have seriously interrupted or threaten to harm important relationships. Counseling is a process that helps individuals to build up personal strengths and interpersonal skills. Counseling teaches us and helps us to practice the skills we need to cope with our weaknesses or to change them to benefit ones self and others. I look forward to meeting with you to help you begin the journey towards healthier and happier relationships.
Online Therapists
I AM CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE FOR TELEHEALTH. My training goes beyond traditional talk therapy and encompasses Play Therapy for children; Somatic Experiencing Training and the Neuro Affective Relational Model (NARM) for teens and adults that enables people to get to the root of their disconnection so that they can feel more alive and connected to themselves. I utilize these specialized trainings in both play therapy and trauma resolution to resolve concerns such as: family stress, divorce, relational trauma, discipline and behavioral problems, and anxiety.
I AM CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE FOR TELEHEALTH. My training goes beyond traditional talk therapy and encompasses Play Therapy for children; Somatic Experiencing Training and the Neuro Affective Relational Model (NARM) for teens and adults that enables people to get to the root of their disconnection so that they can feel more alive and connected to themselves. I utilize these specialized trainings in both play therapy and trauma resolution to resolve concerns such as: family stress, divorce, relational trauma, discipline and behavioral problems, and anxiety.
games, art, play) to help children feel comfortable in session so they re able to express difficult emotions, learn to cope with recent life stressors and process their trauma history.
Hi! As a parent, it can be heartbreaking seeing your child live through these difficult times or any other traumatic event and no longer seem like the person you once knew. They shut down or get angry without reason. They have difficulties sleeping or seem anxious. Especially during the COVID pandemic, they may be spending all day in their room. Even though you try your best to figure out what's going on and support your child, nothing seems to help. As a result, you and your child might feel lost and alone. Therapy can teach new skills to help your family through this difficult time and become even more resilient.
games, art, play) to help children feel comfortable in session so they re able to express difficult emotions, learn to cope with recent life stressors and process their trauma history.
Hi! As a parent, it can be heartbreaking seeing your child live through these difficult times or any other traumatic event and no longer seem like the person you once knew. They shut down or get angry without reason. They have difficulties sleeping or seem anxious. Especially during the COVID pandemic, they may be spending all day in their room. Even though you try your best to figure out what's going on and support your child, nothing seems to help. As a result, you and your child might feel lost and alone. Therapy can teach new skills to help your family through this difficult time and become even more resilient.
Regardless of one's age, there are times when outside support and assistance can be instrumental in overcoming life's struggles and/or in helping one to achieve their highest potential. I have over 20 years of counseling experience in schools serving students across all grade levels. I am also certificated in Play Therapy. While I provide therapy services to individuals of all ages, I have particular interest and skill in working with young people aged 2 through 18.
Regardless of one's age, there are times when outside support and assistance can be instrumental in overcoming life's struggles and/or in helping one to achieve their highest potential. I have over 20 years of counseling experience in schools serving students across all grade levels. I am also certificated in Play Therapy. While I provide therapy services to individuals of all ages, I have particular interest and skill in working with young people aged 2 through 18.
Hello, I'm Miriam, a Licensed MFT who is devoted to providing support to people from all walks and phases of life on their paths to finding peace within. In my practice, I employ a client-centered approach from a strengths-based and solution-focused lens. I am collaborative and adaptive with my use of therapeutic interventions based on my own scope of practice and clients’ background and needs. I value the importance of the therapeutic relationship and how cultural awareness and intersectionality play the greatest role within it. I strive to empower my clients to recognize that they that they know themselves best.
Hello, I'm Miriam, a Licensed MFT who is devoted to providing support to people from all walks and phases of life on their paths to finding peace within. In my practice, I employ a client-centered approach from a strengths-based and solution-focused lens. I am collaborative and adaptive with my use of therapeutic interventions based on my own scope of practice and clients’ background and needs. I value the importance of the therapeutic relationship and how cultural awareness and intersectionality play the greatest role within it. I strive to empower my clients to recognize that they that they know themselves best.
Welcome! I'm Miranda a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My passion is to help others during times of transition (divorce, separation, starting a new career, new school, new relationships, etc). As a team we work to create strong coping skills to manage life's stressors including boundary setting, healthy communication strategies, and stopping negative thought patterns. I utilize other strategies such as art and play therapy to aid in healing and furthering insights into behavioral patterns.
Welcome! I'm Miranda a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My passion is to help others during times of transition (divorce, separation, starting a new career, new school, new relationships, etc). As a team we work to create strong coping skills to manage life's stressors including boundary setting, healthy communication strategies, and stopping negative thought patterns. I utilize other strategies such as art and play therapy to aid in healing and furthering insights into behavioral patterns.
Myriam Savage, PhD., SoCal Drama Therapy Center
PhD, MA, RDT, BCT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030 (Online Only)
Drama Therapy, the intentional use of dramatic arts and psychology in a therapeutic or educational setting uses role play, role reversal, movement, sandplay, puppet play, artwork, music, poetry, journaling, dreamwork, mask, sensory work and more to benefit you, the client in a gestalt, experiential, safe way for various personal challenges you may face.
I am a narrative-trained drama therapist who is person-centered in approach. I facilitate individuals, families, and groups in corporate or educational settings. We will work together to re-author problem saturated life narratives as you explore expressive therapies in sessions as a means toward an embodied, cognitive, safe, creative experience. Restoring the whole person is the goal. My expertise has been on self-identity, foster care, adoption, rehab, adolescence, anxiety, trauma, multiculturalism & social skills. Talk, discovery, and recovery through rapport from a drama therapy and a positive psychology foundation nurture you.
Drama Therapy, the intentional use of dramatic arts and psychology in a therapeutic or educational setting uses role play, role reversal, movement, sandplay, puppet play, artwork, music, poetry, journaling, dreamwork, mask, sensory work and more to benefit you, the client in a gestalt, experiential, safe way for various personal challenges you may face.
I am a narrative-trained drama therapist who is person-centered in approach. I facilitate individuals, families, and groups in corporate or educational settings. We will work together to re-author problem saturated life narratives as you explore expressive therapies in sessions as a means toward an embodied, cognitive, safe, creative experience. Restoring the whole person is the goal. My expertise has been on self-identity, foster care, adoption, rehab, adolescence, anxiety, trauma, multiculturalism & social skills. Talk, discovery, and recovery through rapport from a drama therapy and a positive psychology foundation nurture you.
Dr. Aine Bergin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92504
I am a certified Play Therapy Therapist & Equine and Animal Assist Therapist.
My passion is to see families stay together, not out of duty or obligation, but because they enjoy and delight in one another's company. I believe the core foundation of a strong and healthy family is a deep, abiding respect for one another. Therefore, my desire is to teach people how to effectively communicate and listen, with the ultimate goal of achieving a safe and healthy family environment where all members have a voice and heart to listen. I know that there are thousands of hurting individuals in my community and I am dedicated to your genuine care.
I am a certified Play Therapy Therapist & Equine and Animal Assist Therapist.
My passion is to see families stay together, not out of duty or obligation, but because they enjoy and delight in one another's company. I believe the core foundation of a strong and healthy family is a deep, abiding respect for one another. Therefore, my desire is to teach people how to effectively communicate and listen, with the ultimate goal of achieving a safe and healthy family environment where all members have a voice and heart to listen. I know that there are thousands of hurting individuals in my community and I am dedicated to your genuine care.
Thrive Within Mind San Diego -Lindsay MacMaster
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92119
With a specialty in play therapy for children, individual therapy, family therapy, and connective parenting approaches, I make sure your counseling session is grounded in scientific research but is still tailored to your needs and goals.
I’m Lindsay MacMaster PsyD, a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the San Diego area. When you work with me, I create a setting that is warm and compassionate, a space that allows you to best connect with what is bothering you. Counseling helps you learn how to become your best self. Your therapist can support you as you lean into life’s most difficult challenges rather than shy away from them.
With a specialty in play therapy for children, individual therapy, family therapy, and connective parenting approaches, I make sure your counseling session is grounded in scientific research but is still tailored to your needs and goals.
I’m Lindsay MacMaster PsyD, a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the San Diego area. When you work with me, I create a setting that is warm and compassionate, a space that allows you to best connect with what is bothering you. Counseling helps you learn how to become your best self. Your therapist can support you as you lean into life’s most difficult challenges rather than shy away from them.
Nasheili González Reihling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PPS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
I incorporate mindfulness, play therapy, art therapy, bibliotherapy, writing, movement, and other creative modalities.
Do you want less conflict and more connection in your relationships? Do you want to support your family's mental health as well as your own? Congratulations on taking the first step! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in working with children, teens, parents, and individuals. I provide culturally sensitive and empowering support to diverse families and individuals navigating the aftermath of trauma, life stressors, family separation, symptoms of anxiety or depression, intersectionality of identity, neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism), and LGBTQIA+ matters.
I incorporate mindfulness, play therapy, art therapy, bibliotherapy, writing, movement, and other creative modalities.
Do you want less conflict and more connection in your relationships? Do you want to support your family's mental health as well as your own? Congratulations on taking the first step! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in working with children, teens, parents, and individuals. I provide culturally sensitive and empowering support to diverse families and individuals navigating the aftermath of trauma, life stressors, family separation, symptoms of anxiety or depression, intersectionality of identity, neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism), and LGBTQIA+ matters.
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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.