Play Therapy in Fremont, CA
In therapy, I take an integrated approach to care, including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, family systems, play therapy, and/or trauma-informed modalities.
In my practice, creating an environment where you feel accepted and understood is of upmost importance to facilitate healing and growth. I believe each person holds strengths within themselves and their families and, when harnessed, can create greater fulfillment in life, intimacy in relationships, and connection to others. I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults with a wide range of mental health concerns. My training and expertise are in areas of depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, loss, family conflict, culture and diversity factors, and stress related to life transitions (marriage, children, college).
In therapy, I take an integrated approach to care, including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, family systems, play therapy, and/or trauma-informed modalities.
In my practice, creating an environment where you feel accepted and understood is of upmost importance to facilitate healing and growth. I believe each person holds strengths within themselves and their families and, when harnessed, can create greater fulfillment in life, intimacy in relationships, and connection to others. I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults with a wide range of mental health concerns. My training and expertise are in areas of depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, loss, family conflict, culture and diversity factors, and stress related to life transitions (marriage, children, college).
Play is your child's avenue for "talking," a fun tool for releasing stress, and a means of sharing their world.
Finding the right therapy for your child can be really tough whether they're going through a hard time with school, anxiety, emotional regulation, sleep, separation anxiety, grief, attachment. I'm here to assist your child with coping, healing, and guiding them to feel and express their emotions in a healthy way. I make sure they feel heard, seen, and truly understood. We can work together to find what's best for you and your child right now. With specialized training in play therapy, early childhood development, and infant parent mental health, I'm here to help and provide tailored support you and your family need.
Play is your child's avenue for "talking," a fun tool for releasing stress, and a means of sharing their world.
Finding the right therapy for your child can be really tough whether they're going through a hard time with school, anxiety, emotional regulation, sleep, separation anxiety, grief, attachment. I'm here to assist your child with coping, healing, and guiding them to feel and express their emotions in a healthy way. I make sure they feel heard, seen, and truly understood. We can work together to find what's best for you and your child right now. With specialized training in play therapy, early childhood development, and infant parent mental health, I'm here to help and provide tailored support you and your family need.
Shimrit Zelig
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fremont, CA 94536
I am integrating holistic, emotionally focused, person-centered, and play therapy approaches to provide a customized therapeutic experience for my clients.
Therapy is a journey of self-discovery and growth. It provides a supportive and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. My goal is to help you gain insight into your challenges and work towards creating a fulfilling and meaningful life. Whether you are facing difficulties with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other issues, therapy can help you find the path to healing and happiness.
I am integrating holistic, emotionally focused, person-centered, and play therapy approaches to provide a customized therapeutic experience for my clients.
Therapy is a journey of self-discovery and growth. It provides a supportive and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. My goal is to help you gain insight into your challenges and work towards creating a fulfilling and meaningful life. Whether you are facing difficulties with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other issues, therapy can help you find the path to healing and happiness.
I help child clients in play therapy sessions in which specialized mediums and techniques are used in a safe and trusted environment to achieve therapeutic effects.
I'd like to support you going through the difficult moment you might be experiencing now. Life is no doubt challenging but a better and quality life should never be too much to ask. In my practice, I work with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, individuals, couples, and families. I have years of experience working with children and teens from ages 3 to 17 with different kinds/levels of issues and challenges. In the process, parent-child or family relational issues sometimes reveal and could be addressed through additional work or referrals. I also help couples to manage disagreements, de-escalate conflicts, and rebuild trust.
I help child clients in play therapy sessions in which specialized mediums and techniques are used in a safe and trusted environment to achieve therapeutic effects.
I'd like to support you going through the difficult moment you might be experiencing now. Life is no doubt challenging but a better and quality life should never be too much to ask. In my practice, I work with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, individuals, couples, and families. I have years of experience working with children and teens from ages 3 to 17 with different kinds/levels of issues and challenges. In the process, parent-child or family relational issues sometimes reveal and could be addressed through additional work or referrals. I also help couples to manage disagreements, de-escalate conflicts, and rebuild trust.
Liliana L. Ramos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fremont, CA 94538
I am trained in sand tray therapy, CBT, and play therapy to work with children.
You might be feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Memories haunt you. When those thoughts come, you find yourself with your chest tightening, headaches, and possibly crying. You feel hopeless, exhausted, on edge, overextended, and stressed. You find yourself overthinking. There is no safety in the world. These are affecting your relationships, communication, work, and sleep. You long for connection and meaning of life. I enjoy helping children, (5-11), adults and couples who want to work on their trauma, anxiety, grief, transitions, or relationships. I have a passion to work with immigrants, military veterans, and the LGBTQ community.
I am trained in sand tray therapy, CBT, and play therapy to work with children.
You might be feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Memories haunt you. When those thoughts come, you find yourself with your chest tightening, headaches, and possibly crying. You feel hopeless, exhausted, on edge, overextended, and stressed. You find yourself overthinking. There is no safety in the world. These are affecting your relationships, communication, work, and sleep. You long for connection and meaning of life. I enjoy helping children, (5-11), adults and couples who want to work on their trauma, anxiety, grief, transitions, or relationships. I have a passion to work with immigrants, military veterans, and the LGBTQ community.
Sofia Fani Mossa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fremont, CA 94536
This includes CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic approach, Attachment based, Strength based, Play therapy, Trauma informed and Family systems.
Are you a caregiver of a loved one diagnosed with dementia? Are you going through multicultural family and relationship dynamics? Are you seeking support and guidance in your foster care or adoption journey? With my 18 years of experience with these considerations, I bring positive, genuine and sincere support to my clinical practice. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe, trusting and supportive space where together we can bring awareness, identify solutions and create balance in your life.
This includes CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic approach, Attachment based, Strength based, Play therapy, Trauma informed and Family systems.
Are you a caregiver of a loved one diagnosed with dementia? Are you going through multicultural family and relationship dynamics? Are you seeking support and guidance in your foster care or adoption journey? With my 18 years of experience with these considerations, I bring positive, genuine and sincere support to my clinical practice. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe, trusting and supportive space where together we can bring awareness, identify solutions and create balance in your life.
I commonly utilize therapy modalities such as Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Parent-Child Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused CBT, and EMDR.
Hello! My name is Gianna Merriam, LCSW. My therapeutic approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based. My areas of practice include working with children and families, individuals (all ages), and groups. I enjoy promoting use of self-compassion practices, functional communication and empathy to impact individual needs and relationships. Clients I typically work with can range from age 5-60. I have extensive experience working with school-aged children that receive IEP services; I am educated and able to support parents in navigating the school system as well as community based resources.
I commonly utilize therapy modalities such as Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Parent-Child Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused CBT, and EMDR.
Hello! My name is Gianna Merriam, LCSW. My therapeutic approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based. My areas of practice include working with children and families, individuals (all ages), and groups. I enjoy promoting use of self-compassion practices, functional communication and empathy to impact individual needs and relationships. Clients I typically work with can range from age 5-60. I have extensive experience working with school-aged children that receive IEP services; I am educated and able to support parents in navigating the school system as well as community based resources.
Maria M Mosqueda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fremont, CA 94538
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Alianza Counseling Group. I have provided mental health services to diverse populations since 2009 in a variety of settings from school-based to residential. I support individuals struggling with the impact of trauma and immigration. Often traumatic and stressful experiences can leave a person feeling ‘different’, anxious, fearful, and hopeless. I am here to support those individuals heal and overcome the impact of traumatic experiences. I also support individuals struggling with self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, stress, and mild to moderate eating and weight disorders.
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Alianza Counseling Group. I have provided mental health services to diverse populations since 2009 in a variety of settings from school-based to residential. I support individuals struggling with the impact of trauma and immigration. Often traumatic and stressful experiences can leave a person feeling ‘different’, anxious, fearful, and hopeless. I am here to support those individuals heal and overcome the impact of traumatic experiences. I also support individuals struggling with self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, stress, and mild to moderate eating and weight disorders.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified school counselor. I have an extensive background in implementing several evidence-based practices utilizing Cognitive Behavioral and Trauma-Focused therapies. Change is a constant in life; sometimes it will be celebrated and sometimes it will be heartbreaking. This is a quote I cherish and that exemplify my counseling philosophy: "Out of a mountain of despair, a stone of Hope." - MLK
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified school counselor. I have an extensive background in implementing several evidence-based practices utilizing Cognitive Behavioral and Trauma-Focused therapies. Change is a constant in life; sometimes it will be celebrated and sometimes it will be heartbreaking. This is a quote I cherish and that exemplify my counseling philosophy: "Out of a mountain of despair, a stone of Hope." - MLK
Who you are: a millennial individual or couple and finally ready to explore therapy and spur meaningful change. I help you better understand yourself, your needs, and how to get those needs met. It is important to me that the space we create is compassionate, curious, reflective, and interactive. I help you articulate what’s at the root of your concerns and what is getting in the way of living your life on your terms. Common issues that I work on in therapy include life transitions, managing stress/anxiety/depression, building your sense of Self, relationship concerns, and improving communication.
Who you are: a millennial individual or couple and finally ready to explore therapy and spur meaningful change. I help you better understand yourself, your needs, and how to get those needs met. It is important to me that the space we create is compassionate, curious, reflective, and interactive. I help you articulate what’s at the root of your concerns and what is getting in the way of living your life on your terms. Common issues that I work on in therapy include life transitions, managing stress/anxiety/depression, building your sense of Self, relationship concerns, and improving communication.
Very often we find ourselves having the same arguments all the time in our personal relationships. Sometimes we get hurt like we have never been before and we can’t understand why it hurts so much. Old patterns and unresolved issues can keep us stuck in the same place at times. Never having learned healthy ways of communicating, we do not know how to get the results we want. So many of us go through these challenges at various stages of our lives, with work, personal and professional relationships and raising children. Some of these challenges can seem overwhelming and can drag us down.
Very often we find ourselves having the same arguments all the time in our personal relationships. Sometimes we get hurt like we have never been before and we can’t understand why it hurts so much. Old patterns and unresolved issues can keep us stuck in the same place at times. Never having learned healthy ways of communicating, we do not know how to get the results we want. So many of us go through these challenges at various stages of our lives, with work, personal and professional relationships and raising children. Some of these challenges can seem overwhelming and can drag us down.
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Hello, My name is Dr. Benedicte Last (PSY 30089). I practice clinical psychology in California. As a therapist, I support you in your journey toward the life you envision for yourself. In that process, we may process and heal the trauma that is holding you in the past, help you add or strengthen the tools to take care of yourself in the present, and in doing so, support you in laying the foundation of your future. In therapy, I use the theoretical approach that works for you. At times that could be psychodynamics, in which you work on understanding your emotions and unconscious patterns of behaviors.
Hello, My name is Dr. Benedicte Last (PSY 30089). I practice clinical psychology in California. As a therapist, I support you in your journey toward the life you envision for yourself. In that process, we may process and heal the trauma that is holding you in the past, help you add or strengthen the tools to take care of yourself in the present, and in doing so, support you in laying the foundation of your future. In therapy, I use the theoretical approach that works for you. At times that could be psychodynamics, in which you work on understanding your emotions and unconscious patterns of behaviors.
Claudia Guzman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fremont, CA 94536
Therapy is a journey of exploration and insight into the challenges that impact your quality of life, and relationships whether it be at work, school, or home. In therapy, you will develop a deeper sense of self as we work towards identifying your concerns, needs, and goals.
Therapy is a journey of exploration and insight into the challenges that impact your quality of life, and relationships whether it be at work, school, or home. In therapy, you will develop a deeper sense of self as we work towards identifying your concerns, needs, and goals.
Wilson Ho Yin Cheh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, LAADC, MAC
Verified Verified
Fremont, CA 94538
Hello! I am a bi-cultural engineer-turned-therapist with experience in several clinical specialties that enables me to provide effective, high impact, outcome-focused services to my clients. I welcome opportunities in supporting adults, young adults, couples & families to navigate through tough seasons of feeling overwhelmed, experiencing loss in transitions, or dealing with painful & complex circumstances. I tend to digest and integrate a wide range of information along with having a sensitivity to generational, cultural, & racial influences. My style is both conversational & experiential, advocating for empowerment & hope.
Hello! I am a bi-cultural engineer-turned-therapist with experience in several clinical specialties that enables me to provide effective, high impact, outcome-focused services to my clients. I welcome opportunities in supporting adults, young adults, couples & families to navigate through tough seasons of feeling overwhelmed, experiencing loss in transitions, or dealing with painful & complex circumstances. I tend to digest and integrate a wide range of information along with having a sensitivity to generational, cultural, & racial influences. My style is both conversational & experiential, advocating for empowerment & hope.
Sharon Qi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, BCBA, PhD
Verified Verified
Fremont, CA 94538 (Online Only)
If you’re facing challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, or low confidence—especially related to autism or ADHD—I’m here to help. I also support those experiencing frustration in their early careers or navigating midlife career transitions, particularly with communication and social skills. Additionally, I assist with personal life challenges, such as building healthy relationships and managing the risks of marital separation or divorce. Feel free to reach out me for guidance and support. My goal is to help you navigate these challenges and improve your overall well-being and quality of life.
If you’re facing challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, or low confidence—especially related to autism or ADHD—I’m here to help. I also support those experiencing frustration in their early careers or navigating midlife career transitions, particularly with communication and social skills. Additionally, I assist with personal life challenges, such as building healthy relationships and managing the risks of marital separation or divorce. Feel free to reach out me for guidance and support. My goal is to help you navigate these challenges and improve your overall well-being and quality of life.
Practices empowerment and the healing arts of psychotherapy for adults, couples, families, and groups. Experienced in supporting parenthood through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting education, coaching, and support. Treats multiple and co-occurring disorders. Experienced in supporting mood disorders and symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and compulsions. Trauma specialist. Grief and loss. Experienced treating first responders. Provides LGBTQIA safe and affirming space and is experienced and trained in transgender and non-heteronormative support. Works to strengthen families and partners with their goals and values.
Practices empowerment and the healing arts of psychotherapy for adults, couples, families, and groups. Experienced in supporting parenthood through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting education, coaching, and support. Treats multiple and co-occurring disorders. Experienced in supporting mood disorders and symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and compulsions. Trauma specialist. Grief and loss. Experienced treating first responders. Provides LGBTQIA safe and affirming space and is experienced and trained in transgender and non-heteronormative support. Works to strengthen families and partners with their goals and values.
Hui Chen Huang
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Fremont, CA 94538
Jenny is fluent in English and Mandarin. This skill is helpful for clients who struggle with changes in culture when moving to the United States. She is passionate and skilled in helping couples improve their communication skills, and she also enjoys working with individual adult clients on issues related to parenting, work stress, depression, and anxiety. As a bicultural therapist, She is interested in multicultural issues. She would like to help individuals with acculturation and adjustment issues.
Jenny is fluent in English and Mandarin. This skill is helpful for clients who struggle with changes in culture when moving to the United States. She is passionate and skilled in helping couples improve their communication skills, and she also enjoys working with individual adult clients on issues related to parenting, work stress, depression, and anxiety. As a bicultural therapist, She is interested in multicultural issues. She would like to help individuals with acculturation and adjustment issues.
Josephine Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fremont, CA 94538
Seeking to help hurting people and families develop healthy communication to have healthy relationships.
Seeking to help hurting people and families develop healthy communication to have healthy relationships.
Maitrayee Baksi-Banerjee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fremont, CA 94538
Welcome! I provide a safe and relaxing place to heal and grow. I use my 23 years of experience to help people who are struggling to make sense of their lives and relationships. I help provide therapeutic environment where you can unleash yourself in discussing your journey for help as you curve through difficulties, while dealing with the brutal, impossible professional demands of Silicon Valley, growing as an individual, creating and recreating relationships, and many life changing events. I provide therapy to deal with issues, conflicts, desires to make changes, self-explorations and many other purposes.
Welcome! I provide a safe and relaxing place to heal and grow. I use my 23 years of experience to help people who are struggling to make sense of their lives and relationships. I help provide therapeutic environment where you can unleash yourself in discussing your journey for help as you curve through difficulties, while dealing with the brutal, impossible professional demands of Silicon Valley, growing as an individual, creating and recreating relationships, and many life changing events. I provide therapy to deal with issues, conflicts, desires to make changes, self-explorations and many other purposes.
Do you need some ease and gentleness in your life? Change doesn't have to be painful. We will walk side by side on your journey of self-discovery and healing. I trust your innate wisdom and resilience, and we will get to know that part of you well.
Do you need some ease and gentleness in your life? Change doesn't have to be painful. We will walk side by side on your journey of self-discovery and healing. I trust your innate wisdom and resilience, and we will get to know that part of you well.
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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.