Play Therapy in Campbell, CA
Nicole Symcox: Emdr And Brainspotting For Kids And Teens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Campbell, CA 95008 (Online Only)
Using Expressive Arts, Play Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I help children externalize feelings, build confidence, improve behavior, and gain problem solving skills.
I am passionate about helping people heal from their past so they can build a better future. I am an EMDR Consultant and Brainspotting practitioner. I am IFS informed and trained in expressive arts therapy. I integrate these modalities into our work together as appropriate. I have a passion for helping families and kids thrive. I specialize in anxiety, trauma and ADHD and love working with neurodiverse individuals. I offer parent-child EMDR which can be extremely effective in repairing the parent-child bond and connection. It’s my joy to see kids and their parents thrive together. Visit nicolesymcox.com for more info.
Using Expressive Arts, Play Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I help children externalize feelings, build confidence, improve behavior, and gain problem solving skills.
I am passionate about helping people heal from their past so they can build a better future. I am an EMDR Consultant and Brainspotting practitioner. I am IFS informed and trained in expressive arts therapy. I integrate these modalities into our work together as appropriate. I have a passion for helping families and kids thrive. I specialize in anxiety, trauma and ADHD and love working with neurodiverse individuals. I offer parent-child EMDR which can be extremely effective in repairing the parent-child bond and connection. It’s my joy to see kids and their parents thrive together. Visit nicolesymcox.com for more info.
Yes To Therapy, Individual, Family & Couples
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Campbell, CA 95008
Therapists at Yes To Therapy offer many different specialties, including treating trauma (Brainspotting, IFS, and EMDR), couples (Gottman and EFT), art therapy, play therapy, CBT, DBT, and many more modalities.
At Yes To Therapy, we provide therapeutic services and medication management to a wide variety of ages, genders, cultures, and populations. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming environment for each and every client who walks through our doors. We have therapists that reflect an array of different genders, ethnic backgrounds, and specialties, as we aim to meet the needs of our clients and match each person with a therapist that truly feels like the right fit.
Therapists at Yes To Therapy offer many different specialties, including treating trauma (Brainspotting, IFS, and EMDR), couples (Gottman and EFT), art therapy, play therapy, CBT, DBT, and many more modalities.
At Yes To Therapy, we provide therapeutic services and medication management to a wide variety of ages, genders, cultures, and populations. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming environment for each and every client who walks through our doors. We have therapists that reflect an array of different genders, ethnic backgrounds, and specialties, as we aim to meet the needs of our clients and match each person with a therapist that truly feels like the right fit.
Shawnti Bortoli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Campbell, CA 95008 (Online Only)
As adults communicate with words, children often communicate through their play.
Therapy is a place where you can understand yourself at a deeper level. You will be able to realize how things work in your life and ways of changing things up to make you feel better. I will listen closely to your story and together we will come to an understanding of how you are making things work and if something is not working we will come up with other, more helpful ways to cope with situations.
As adults communicate with words, children often communicate through their play.
Therapy is a place where you can understand yourself at a deeper level. You will be able to realize how things work in your life and ways of changing things up to make you feel better. I will listen closely to your story and together we will come to an understanding of how you are making things work and if something is not working we will come up with other, more helpful ways to cope with situations.
I work with adults, teens and children as young as 3 years old. My work with children relies heavily on play and metaphor to unlock deeper layers of a child's psyche. Teenagers tend to need a safe, private space and having someone understand what they are going through and providing supportive listening and feedback. Adult therapy often explores strengths, core wounding, the private inner narrative, the stories we tell ourselves, and the energies we have carried with us possibly since birth. I find that often, seemingly maladaptive behaviors are simply ways we have learned to get our needs met and survive in a complicated world.
I work with adults, teens and children as young as 3 years old. My work with children relies heavily on play and metaphor to unlock deeper layers of a child's psyche. Teenagers tend to need a safe, private space and having someone understand what they are going through and providing supportive listening and feedback. Adult therapy often explores strengths, core wounding, the private inner narrative, the stories we tell ourselves, and the energies we have carried with us possibly since birth. I find that often, seemingly maladaptive behaviors are simply ways we have learned to get our needs met and survive in a complicated world.
Jihan Amer Holistic Counseling & Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Campbell, CA 95008 (Online Only)
The types of therapeutic techniques I draw from use IFS, mindfulness, ecotherapy, somatic, expressive arts therapy, writing, communication skills, interpersonal development, play therapy, humanistic, dream-work, client-centered, Jungian, humanistic, CBT, transformational life coaching and solution focused.
I integrate all my training in helping clients heal and transform their lives in the direction which honors living one's full potential/purpose. I work with individuals and offer women's expressive arts groups. The areas I have worked with include: mild - moderate anxiety, mild - moderate depression, stress reduction, communication skills, codependency, low self- esteem, relational issues, grief, social skill building, marital/divorce/relationship issues, women's issues, racial/ethnic/cultural concerns, meaning of life, life transitions, life purpose, identity questions, BIPOC issues, spiritual issues, and eco-related issues.
The types of therapeutic techniques I draw from use IFS, mindfulness, ecotherapy, somatic, expressive arts therapy, writing, communication skills, interpersonal development, play therapy, humanistic, dream-work, client-centered, Jungian, humanistic, CBT, transformational life coaching and solution focused.
I integrate all my training in helping clients heal and transform their lives in the direction which honors living one's full potential/purpose. I work with individuals and offer women's expressive arts groups. The areas I have worked with include: mild - moderate anxiety, mild - moderate depression, stress reduction, communication skills, codependency, low self- esteem, relational issues, grief, social skill building, marital/divorce/relationship issues, women's issues, racial/ethnic/cultural concerns, meaning of life, life transitions, life purpose, identity questions, BIPOC issues, spiritual issues, and eco-related issues.
Linda Hulme Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MA, LMFT, PPS
Verified Verified
Campbell, CA 95008
With children, my focus is play-based cognitive behavioral and social cognitive skills training.
Finding the right therapist is important. The fact that you're on this site shows that you may be searching for help or relief from everyday problems. In therapy, you can learn new and important things about yourself and others, identify and change negative behaviors or thoughts, and explore relationships. If you're a parent, maybe you're struggling with how to help your child who is experiencing difficulties with attention or organization at school, feelings of anxiety, worry or anger or doesn't know how to share painful memories.
With children, my focus is play-based cognitive behavioral and social cognitive skills training.
Finding the right therapist is important. The fact that you're on this site shows that you may be searching for help or relief from everyday problems. In therapy, you can learn new and important things about yourself and others, identify and change negative behaviors or thoughts, and explore relationships. If you're a parent, maybe you're struggling with how to help your child who is experiencing difficulties with attention or organization at school, feelings of anxiety, worry or anger or doesn't know how to share painful memories.
With children, I also use play therapy and art as tools to enter the child's world.
In many ways good psychotherapy is like a successful remodel, frequently resulting in a stronger and more spacious sense of one's self, lovely new rooms, remarkable views and better access to the world outside (and in). The journey of self-discovery takes courage, but increasing one's awareness of old limitations and obstacles, and developing the ability to gently and carefully dismantle and rebuild where necessary is incredibly rewarding -- often beyond what we can imagine.
I believe that it's a collaborative journey on which we embark, moving together towards creating a more fulfilling and rewarding life for you.
With children, I also use play therapy and art as tools to enter the child's world.
In many ways good psychotherapy is like a successful remodel, frequently resulting in a stronger and more spacious sense of one's self, lovely new rooms, remarkable views and better access to the world outside (and in). The journey of self-discovery takes courage, but increasing one's awareness of old limitations and obstacles, and developing the ability to gently and carefully dismantle and rebuild where necessary is incredibly rewarding -- often beyond what we can imagine.
I believe that it's a collaborative journey on which we embark, moving together towards creating a more fulfilling and rewarding life for you.
Children have a lot to say, and I use a variety of tools including play therapy to help them express themselves and make sense of their world.
I love helping children, adolescents and adults achieve a healthy and thriving life. Whether you are looking for support for your child, your teen, or yourself, I can help.
Children have a lot to say, and I use a variety of tools including play therapy to help them express themselves and make sense of their world.
I love helping children, adolescents and adults achieve a healthy and thriving life. Whether you are looking for support for your child, your teen, or yourself, I can help.
Peter Cellarius
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Campbell, CA 95008
Are you in distress? Does anxiety, sadness, shame or suffering play too big a role in your life? If you’re feeling stuck, you’ve come to the right place.
Are you having the same painful arguments, again and again? Does it feel like nothing will ever change? I specialize in couples counseling, and in working with trauma. If things have gotten hard I can help. Let's talk.
Are you in distress? Does anxiety, sadness, shame or suffering play too big a role in your life? If you’re feeling stuck, you’ve come to the right place.
Are you having the same painful arguments, again and again? Does it feel like nothing will ever change? I specialize in couples counseling, and in working with trauma. If things have gotten hard I can help. Let's talk.
Lori C Durand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Campbell, CA 95008 (Online Only)
I have specialty training in adolescence, Infant Mental Health (ages 0-5), play therapy, trauma, chronic health issues, and family therapy.
Welcome. Bienvenidos. I'm here to help you learn concrete strategies to manage issues like anxiety, depression, life stress, behavior, relationships, and to find greater self-compassion. The basis of my approach is respect. I enjoy working with folks of all ages from different cultures and backgrounds, including various ethnicities, LGBTQ+ identities, immigration histories, and living situations. With over 20 years of licensed practice, I have specialty experience in many areas. Currently I'm available for telehealth sessions for preteens and older (11+), and parent consultation for parents with any age child.
I have specialty training in adolescence, Infant Mental Health (ages 0-5), play therapy, trauma, chronic health issues, and family therapy.
Welcome. Bienvenidos. I'm here to help you learn concrete strategies to manage issues like anxiety, depression, life stress, behavior, relationships, and to find greater self-compassion. The basis of my approach is respect. I enjoy working with folks of all ages from different cultures and backgrounds, including various ethnicities, LGBTQ+ identities, immigration histories, and living situations. With over 20 years of licensed practice, I have specialty experience in many areas. Currently I'm available for telehealth sessions for preteens and older (11+), and parent consultation for parents with any age child.
Duy Van Nguyen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Campbell, CA 95008 (Online Only)
I want to help adults, teens, and children overcome obstacles that prevent them from developing fulfilling and meaningful relationships with family and other people. I aspire to guide people on their journey to become more aware of their values, wants, and needs and help them develop the skills and confidence to overcome depression, stress, loneliness, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and collaborative. With an empathic, validating, and non-judgmental presence in your life you can make the changes needed to live a life more aligned with your expectations.
I want to help adults, teens, and children overcome obstacles that prevent them from developing fulfilling and meaningful relationships with family and other people. I aspire to guide people on their journey to become more aware of their values, wants, and needs and help them develop the skills and confidence to overcome depression, stress, loneliness, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and collaborative. With an empathic, validating, and non-judgmental presence in your life you can make the changes needed to live a life more aligned with your expectations.
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Therapy and choosing a therapist is a very personal decision. My professional experience includes supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse but is not limited to these challenges. I encourage a call for a free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a good fit for what you are looking for, I will do my best to find the therapeutic technique that fits In order to help with getting to the place you want to be in.
Therapy and choosing a therapist is a very personal decision. My professional experience includes supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse but is not limited to these challenges. I encourage a call for a free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a good fit for what you are looking for, I will do my best to find the therapeutic technique that fits In order to help with getting to the place you want to be in.
Shelly Marie Sarkisian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, 113490
Verified Verified
Campbell, CA 95008
Are you lonely, feeling depressed and hopeless thinking that life has passed you by? Are you struggling with a transition in your life: empty nest, divorce, newly married, or the loss of a loved one or a new job? I have worked with individuals, couples and families struggling with these issues. I help clients acquire direction and tools to move beyond old "non working"patterns in their lives. I work to see your growth through empowerment, direction and education.
Are you lonely, feeling depressed and hopeless thinking that life has passed you by? Are you struggling with a transition in your life: empty nest, divorce, newly married, or the loss of a loved one or a new job? I have worked with individuals, couples and families struggling with these issues. I help clients acquire direction and tools to move beyond old "non working"patterns in their lives. I work to see your growth through empowerment, direction and education.
Olivo Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Campbell, CA 95008 (Online Only)
We live in a fast-paced, on-the-go society. That often lead to feeling stress, tired, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed. These are all common presenting problems that we work with at Olivo Family Therapy. With several therapists available, we can find someone who you can talk to about your current struggles and receive help to create a healthier, happier lifestyle.
We live in a fast-paced, on-the-go society. That often lead to feeling stress, tired, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed. These are all common presenting problems that we work with at Olivo Family Therapy. With several therapists available, we can find someone who you can talk to about your current struggles and receive help to create a healthier, happier lifestyle.
John Quasarano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Campbell, CA 95008
I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Many people seeking psychotherapy have found difficulties in their relationships with others or have simply found that their typical ways of coping with difficulties no longer work. My approach is to bring awareness, sensitivity, and compassion to our joint effort to broaden your self-understanding. The strength of this approach lies not in gaining insight alone and learning how to think correctly about our problems, but in connecting both thought and feeling, opening channels of communication between head and heart that might be blocked for one reason or another.
I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Many people seeking psychotherapy have found difficulties in their relationships with others or have simply found that their typical ways of coping with difficulties no longer work. My approach is to bring awareness, sensitivity, and compassion to our joint effort to broaden your self-understanding. The strength of this approach lies not in gaining insight alone and learning how to think correctly about our problems, but in connecting both thought and feeling, opening channels of communication between head and heart that might be blocked for one reason or another.
Life is constantly presenting us with change. Just when we might feel like we know what the day will bring, there might be something around the corner that takes us by surprise; maybe even something that has been there that we didn't even notice before! With change, comes thoughts and feelings we might not be ready to have, such anxiety, sadness, and fear. Coping with these changes can be difficult at times and we might need a little support. One of these unexpected events might be the diagnosis of a developmental delay, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Life is constantly presenting us with change. Just when we might feel like we know what the day will bring, there might be something around the corner that takes us by surprise; maybe even something that has been there that we didn't even notice before! With change, comes thoughts and feelings we might not be ready to have, such anxiety, sadness, and fear. Coping with these changes can be difficult at times and we might need a little support. One of these unexpected events might be the diagnosis of a developmental delay, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Are you experiencing a difficult time in your or your children's life? Are you ready to face a problem that has been nagging at you for a while? I am here to help. I understand it can be difficult to reach out for help. Taking the first step is never easy. Together we will formulate a plan to best handle whatever issue is troubling you. I have extensive experience working with children and teens. My specialties include child and teen trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and grief. I also enjoy working with adults and families around issues such as parenting, transitions, grief, and depression issues.
Are you experiencing a difficult time in your or your children's life? Are you ready to face a problem that has been nagging at you for a while? I am here to help. I understand it can be difficult to reach out for help. Taking the first step is never easy. Together we will formulate a plan to best handle whatever issue is troubling you. I have extensive experience working with children and teens. My specialties include child and teen trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and grief. I also enjoy working with adults and families around issues such as parenting, transitions, grief, and depression issues.
I focus on working with infants, children, teens, and families. Using a strength-based, solution-focused approach, and CBT, I work on issues occurring both in school and at home. I believe that by working through life's everyday ups and downs it is possible for everyone to feel good about being themselves. One of my hopes is that clients leave my office feeling better than they did when they walked in. One of my passions is supporting people to have a good day. I enjoy helping clients highlight strengths and build upon them in the therapeutic setting. We can work together to do more of what works, and less of what doesn't.
I focus on working with infants, children, teens, and families. Using a strength-based, solution-focused approach, and CBT, I work on issues occurring both in school and at home. I believe that by working through life's everyday ups and downs it is possible for everyone to feel good about being themselves. One of my hopes is that clients leave my office feeling better than they did when they walked in. One of my passions is supporting people to have a good day. I enjoy helping clients highlight strengths and build upon them in the therapeutic setting. We can work together to do more of what works, and less of what doesn't.
If you have visited this website, I imagine that you are hoping to find a therapist who can help you make sense of that which is troubling you. Perhaps you feel stuck and frustrated because you can't seem to get your needs met despite your best efforts. Maybe you feel sad and empty even though you have many successes. Maybe you feel alone, disconnected and misunderstood, and you want relief from your pain. Or you might be considering taking an important step toward better self-care, focusing more on you and your needs.
If you have visited this website, I imagine that you are hoping to find a therapist who can help you make sense of that which is troubling you. Perhaps you feel stuck and frustrated because you can't seem to get your needs met despite your best efforts. Maybe you feel sad and empty even though you have many successes. Maybe you feel alone, disconnected and misunderstood, and you want relief from your pain. Or you might be considering taking an important step toward better self-care, focusing more on you and your needs.
I am a Marriage & Family Therapist who uses a strength-based approach rooted in authenticity, compassion, and understanding. My approach is informed by Attachment Theory, Family Systems Theory, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. These theories guide me to help clients get unstuck from problematic relational patterns, nurture secure attachment bonds, develop more satisfying relationships, and work through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, and depression. I enjoy working with a variety of concerns including relational distress in families & couples, emotional & behavioral issues in children & adolescents & healing from past trauma.
I am a Marriage & Family Therapist who uses a strength-based approach rooted in authenticity, compassion, and understanding. My approach is informed by Attachment Theory, Family Systems Theory, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. These theories guide me to help clients get unstuck from problematic relational patterns, nurture secure attachment bonds, develop more satisfying relationships, and work through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, and depression. I enjoy working with a variety of concerns including relational distress in families & couples, emotional & behavioral issues in children & adolescents & healing from past trauma.
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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.