Play Therapy in Lodi, CA
My education and training amplifies the traditional therapeutic work by also incorporating expressive arts, play, nature and somatic interventions. Prior to having my private practice, I worked for county programs with those who have moderate to severe mental health issues, community based non-profits, residential treatment centers and in schools with children whose mental health impacts their ability to learn and have quality relationships with their peers and families.
My education and training amplifies the traditional therapeutic work by also incorporating expressive arts, play, nature and somatic interventions. Prior to having my private practice, I worked for county programs with those who have moderate to severe mental health issues, community based non-profits, residential treatment centers and in schools with children whose mental health impacts their ability to learn and have quality relationships with their peers and families.
My name is Kimberly Yantuche-Hernandez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, stress, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, anger and impulse control, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues by utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Managing and Adaptive Practice (MAP), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and play therapy.
My name is Kimberly Yantuche-Hernandez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, stress, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, anger and impulse control, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues by utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Managing and Adaptive Practice (MAP), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and play therapy.
Are you having difficulty with life in general? Counseling may help. Mary Molini is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Lodi, California (CA)for nine years. Mary assists both children and their families in overcoming hardships and personal challenges.
Are you having difficulty with life in general? Counseling may help. Mary Molini is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Lodi, California (CA)for nine years. Mary assists both children and their families in overcoming hardships and personal challenges.
I am currently accepting new clients. Clients have told me when seeking therapy, they appreciate the return call as they have left several messages without a response from other therapist. Please know I will respond. Life challenges or stresses can affect a person in many ways such as; depression, anxiety, trauma, illness, or strained relationships. If you're struggling in your relationship, adjusting to divorce or a loss of a loved one, or just trying to survive in these tough economic times, perhaps I can help.
I am currently accepting new clients. Clients have told me when seeking therapy, they appreciate the return call as they have left several messages without a response from other therapist. Please know I will respond. Life challenges or stresses can affect a person in many ways such as; depression, anxiety, trauma, illness, or strained relationships. If you're struggling in your relationship, adjusting to divorce or a loss of a loved one, or just trying to survive in these tough economic times, perhaps I can help.
Have your relationships taken a downward turn? Malcolm has been practicing for over nine years, and is experienced in helping children and families with a variety of issues. He takes an approach that is both caring and professional, providing a safe, trusting environment. He understands that overcoming personal challenges can be a difficult process, and he guides each client every step of the way. Those who are in need of an experienced family therapist in Lodi, California (CA) should contact the offices of Malcolm Berean and schedule an appointment today
Have your relationships taken a downward turn? Malcolm has been practicing for over nine years, and is experienced in helping children and families with a variety of issues. He takes an approach that is both caring and professional, providing a safe, trusting environment. He understands that overcoming personal challenges can be a difficult process, and he guides each client every step of the way. Those who are in need of an experienced family therapist in Lodi, California (CA) should contact the offices of Malcolm Berean and schedule an appointment today
9/10/2015; I am accepting new clients. Are you struggling with an addiction and have no one to talk with? Do you feel like you are drowning and no one is seeing you go down. I can help, whether you are struggling to rise above childhood trauma or desperate to make peace in your family; as an experienced therapist I will help you find a solution. Some problems are just too big to handle alone, you may feel uncomfortable in the environment of a professional office. Namaste provides counseling services around your schedule in a private office setting, so you can focus on healing.
9/10/2015; I am accepting new clients. Are you struggling with an addiction and have no one to talk with? Do you feel like you are drowning and no one is seeing you go down. I can help, whether you are struggling to rise above childhood trauma or desperate to make peace in your family; as an experienced therapist I will help you find a solution. Some problems are just too big to handle alone, you may feel uncomfortable in the environment of a professional office. Namaste provides counseling services around your schedule in a private office setting, so you can focus on healing.
Let me introduce myself!! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has worked with adults and children with diverse issues for numerous years. I am a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist of a multicultural background.
Whether you have never had a single session of psychotherapy or you have tried many different methods, if you are ready for change, I am committed to helping you achieve it. You will be able to start yourself on the path to good mental health with therapy sessions. I look forward to meeting you and hope to be able to have the pleasure to work with you !!!!
Let me introduce myself!! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has worked with adults and children with diverse issues for numerous years. I am a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist of a multicultural background.
Whether you have never had a single session of psychotherapy or you have tried many different methods, if you are ready for change, I am committed to helping you achieve it. You will be able to start yourself on the path to good mental health with therapy sessions. I look forward to meeting you and hope to be able to have the pleasure to work with you !!!!
Dr. Ayesha Christina Paige Hunter
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lodi, CA 95240
Waitlist for new clients
Currently Accepting New Patients. Trained in EMDR and BSP. I specialize in working with people of color and all others who need support. I also come from a Christian perspective, although I am open to working with people from all backgrounds. I have been formerly trained in trauma-informed practices and I am a Certified WRAP Facilitator. I sincerely care about helping people overcome their tragedies and I whole-heartedly support recovery from trauma, addictions, and life experiences that could potentially provide setbacks. I believe the saying, "A setback is a setup for a comeback!"
Currently Accepting New Patients. Trained in EMDR and BSP. I specialize in working with people of color and all others who need support. I also come from a Christian perspective, although I am open to working with people from all backgrounds. I have been formerly trained in trauma-informed practices and I am a Certified WRAP Facilitator. I sincerely care about helping people overcome their tragedies and I whole-heartedly support recovery from trauma, addictions, and life experiences that could potentially provide setbacks. I believe the saying, "A setback is a setup for a comeback!"
What is the purpose of therapy? I believe it helps people understand what they need from themselves or their loved ones, and how to ask for it. It's often necessary for people to understand why they stopped using their voice to ask for what they need, or to find out if they ever learned how to use it. Through unconditional support, non-judgment, and caring confrontation, my intention is to help people find peace and trust in their relationships and within themselves. I have worked for several mental health agencies, and have extensive experience helping individuals, couples, and families.
What is the purpose of therapy? I believe it helps people understand what they need from themselves or their loved ones, and how to ask for it. It's often necessary for people to understand why they stopped using their voice to ask for what they need, or to find out if they ever learned how to use it. Through unconditional support, non-judgment, and caring confrontation, my intention is to help people find peace and trust in their relationships and within themselves. I have worked for several mental health agencies, and have extensive experience helping individuals, couples, and families.
Freya M. Schwinn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lodi, CA 95240
Waitlist for new clients
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. In the adventure of life, there are challenges. Sometimes we come out on top, while other times we get dragged down by heartaches, broken relationships, and frustrations. Our coping skills stop working. We can keep on limping along or reach out and ask for help. As a therapist practicing for over 10 years, I have had the honor of journeying with children, adults, and families through their challenges to find hope and healing.
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. In the adventure of life, there are challenges. Sometimes we come out on top, while other times we get dragged down by heartaches, broken relationships, and frustrations. Our coping skills stop working. We can keep on limping along or reach out and ask for help. As a therapist practicing for over 10 years, I have had the honor of journeying with children, adults, and families through their challenges to find hope and healing.
Cynthia M Pereira
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lodi, CA 95242 (Online Only)
Are you finding it difficult to balance life as a mother? Feeling trapped or fear that you're failing as a mom? You are not alone. I am here to walk alongside you and help you cope with the load of motherhood. Whether it's working through self-acceptance, postpartum issues, emotion regulation, or basic day-to-day stressors. Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety and depression during pregnancy or postpartum, I am here to support you. And as a mom, I can relate on a personal level.
Are you finding it difficult to balance life as a mother? Feeling trapped or fear that you're failing as a mom? You are not alone. I am here to walk alongside you and help you cope with the load of motherhood. Whether it's working through self-acceptance, postpartum issues, emotion regulation, or basic day-to-day stressors. Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety and depression during pregnancy or postpartum, I am here to support you. And as a mom, I can relate on a personal level.
Thank you for this first step, my name is Anthony Cavuoti, my preferred name is Athena Theodora, take a journey with me to what I have to offer you starting from your first session, we will develop a solid rapport that metaphorically is the salad tree trunk made out of neutral respect and trust and the in born flexible strengths needed to meet the challenges necessary to develop strategies, self-regulation tools, insight attitudes, motivation, curiosity and the staying power to connect with yourself and others more fully so as to live a more satisfying life.
Thank you for this first step, my name is Anthony Cavuoti, my preferred name is Athena Theodora, take a journey with me to what I have to offer you starting from your first session, we will develop a solid rapport that metaphorically is the salad tree trunk made out of neutral respect and trust and the in born flexible strengths needed to meet the challenges necessary to develop strategies, self-regulation tools, insight attitudes, motivation, curiosity and the staying power to connect with yourself and others more fully so as to live a more satisfying life.
Lani G Westervelt LMFT Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lodi, CA 95240
Waitlist for new clients
Marriage and Family Therapists work with individuals, couples, families and children for the purpose of treating nervous and mental health disorders.
Marriage and Family Therapists work with individuals, couples, families and children for the purpose of treating nervous and mental health disorders.
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They may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Harm Reduction Theory, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory, or Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
I am a bilingual, Spanish-speaking, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I am a second-generation Mexican American with over 8 years of clinical experience treating children, at-risk adolescents, adults, and families in various settings such as school-based (k-12), telehealth, and private practice. I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective and strive to meet clients where they are.
They may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Harm Reduction Theory, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory, or Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
I am a bilingual, Spanish-speaking, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I am a second-generation Mexican American with over 8 years of clinical experience treating children, at-risk adolescents, adults, and families in various settings such as school-based (k-12), telehealth, and private practice. I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective and strive to meet clients where they are.
My name is Veronica Oros-Navarro, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with twelve years of experience working with adults, the elderly, adolescents, children, and their families. I am a bilingual/bicultural therapist in English/Spanish, located in Oxnard, California, and working with clients via telehealth. I specialized in Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Stress, Behavioral Issues, and Self-harming behaviors, using Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
My name is Veronica Oros-Navarro, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with twelve years of experience working with adults, the elderly, adolescents, children, and their families. I am a bilingual/bicultural therapist in English/Spanish, located in Oxnard, California, and working with clients via telehealth. I specialized in Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Stress, Behavioral Issues, and Self-harming behaviors, using Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I'm a PhD level registered/board-certified art therapist (AT). Along with AT, I use Photo Therapy, play, sand tray, bilateral & sensory techniques. Words alone aren't enough to express what is felt. We have emotion, body & mind memories when individuals are faced with the complex issues of grief, violence, abuse, neglect or coping with a disability. That is why AT needs to become an integral part of the treatment. Art therapy gives you a voice to express a wide range of emotions/experiences & helps you work through conflicts & traumas. (Any age or issues. NO ART SKILLS NEEDED. )
I'm a PhD level registered/board-certified art therapist (AT). Along with AT, I use Photo Therapy, play, sand tray, bilateral & sensory techniques. Words alone aren't enough to express what is felt. We have emotion, body & mind memories when individuals are faced with the complex issues of grief, violence, abuse, neglect or coping with a disability. That is why AT needs to become an integral part of the treatment. Art therapy gives you a voice to express a wide range of emotions/experiences & helps you work through conflicts & traumas. (Any age or issues. NO ART SKILLS NEEDED. )
Shirmae Way LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Stockton, CA 95207 (Online Only)
I incorporate Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, mindfulness, and/or expressive art therapy depending on the client's needs/desires.
Mind over matter, results over chatter. You are deserving of better days, start your journey on Shirmae Way. Hi! My name is Brittany Mitchell and I am so proud of you for taking this first step to improve your overall wellness. Here at Shirmae Way LCSW we are dedicated to supporting those who are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms. We work with ages 5-25 years old persons looking for short-term therapy. Through compassion, kindness, and love, we strive to support you through your journey to become the best version of yourself! Now offering clinical supervision.
I incorporate Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, mindfulness, and/or expressive art therapy depending on the client's needs/desires.
Mind over matter, results over chatter. You are deserving of better days, start your journey on Shirmae Way. Hi! My name is Brittany Mitchell and I am so proud of you for taking this first step to improve your overall wellness. Here at Shirmae Way LCSW we are dedicated to supporting those who are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms. We work with ages 5-25 years old persons looking for short-term therapy. Through compassion, kindness, and love, we strive to support you through your journey to become the best version of yourself! Now offering clinical supervision.
Juan Teran (Deep Wellness Center)
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stockton, CA 95207
I use CBT, Family systems, Motivational Interviewing, & play therapy to help me find triggers & provided clients with the appropriate coping skills to move forward during everyday struggles.
Hello! I am passionate about working together with individuals to guide them through any struggles, emotional barriers and challenges they might be facing. I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist with over 10 years working within the mental health field with at-risk youth, young adults, families, parenting, & adults of a diverse background. I am here to assist you in gaining more tools to help you move forward with your mental health needs. I enjoy working with children & adults with ADHD, anxiety, relationships issues, oppositional defiance, family conflict, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, & behavioral issues.
I use CBT, Family systems, Motivational Interviewing, & play therapy to help me find triggers & provided clients with the appropriate coping skills to move forward during everyday struggles.
Hello! I am passionate about working together with individuals to guide them through any struggles, emotional barriers and challenges they might be facing. I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist with over 10 years working within the mental health field with at-risk youth, young adults, families, parenting, & adults of a diverse background. I am here to assist you in gaining more tools to help you move forward with your mental health needs. I enjoy working with children & adults with ADHD, anxiety, relationships issues, oppositional defiance, family conflict, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, & behavioral issues.
I use a child's natural language of play in therapy.
I frequently work with individuals and families with a wide variety of challenges. Some clients are simply looking to find a place that they can take a deep breath and be in a place to address things that they want to work on. While others have severe symptoms or complex issues that are frightening and overwhelming where they need help sorting out thoughts and feelings while learning how to manage and navigate the challenges. Each client is unique and so are their experiences so my goal is to tailor treatment to best benefit my clients. I also run a small non profit counseling center and train new clinicians in the field.
I use a child's natural language of play in therapy.
I frequently work with individuals and families with a wide variety of challenges. Some clients are simply looking to find a place that they can take a deep breath and be in a place to address things that they want to work on. While others have severe symptoms or complex issues that are frightening and overwhelming where they need help sorting out thoughts and feelings while learning how to manage and navigate the challenges. Each client is unique and so are their experiences so my goal is to tailor treatment to best benefit my clients. I also run a small non profit counseling center and train new clinicians in the field.
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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.