Play Therapy in Redlands, CA
Serenipath Counseling and Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
CBT, ERP, EMDR); as well as experienced in additional complementary approaches including mindfulness practices, therapeutic art, and play therapy.
We are a small group practice that prioritizes whole person care and believes that a positive therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in your healing process. Some of our specialty areas include therapy for: OCD and related anxiety disorders; trauma/ PTSD; child and adolescent mental health; women's issues; and family or other relationship issues.
CBT, ERP, EMDR); as well as experienced in additional complementary approaches including mindfulness practices, therapeutic art, and play therapy.
We are a small group practice that prioritizes whole person care and believes that a positive therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in your healing process. Some of our specialty areas include therapy for: OCD and related anxiety disorders; trauma/ PTSD; child and adolescent mental health; women's issues; and family or other relationship issues.
Jeannine Lira
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92374
I provide various approaches to treatment to customize treatment needs for clients, such as play therapy, trauma focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to name a few.
I enjoys working with children, teens, and adults. My passion is working with the teenage population, and challenging young minds to overcome difficulties that they face. I have the belief that not one type of approach or intervention works for everyone, which is why I like to incorporate my clients interests and needs in therapy. I enjoy challenging the mind of my clients, and aiding them in understanding emotions, behaviors and thought processing.
I provide various approaches to treatment to customize treatment needs for clients, such as play therapy, trauma focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to name a few.
I enjoys working with children, teens, and adults. My passion is working with the teenage population, and challenging young minds to overcome difficulties that they face. I have the belief that not one type of approach or intervention works for everyone, which is why I like to incorporate my clients interests and needs in therapy. I enjoy challenging the mind of my clients, and aiding them in understanding emotions, behaviors and thought processing.
Kelley Marie Tyler (Kuss)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
I believe the most influential part of the therapeutic process is the relationship between the client and therapist. I could continue to go to school, and put more letters behind my name, but that won’t mean anything if my clients don’t feel safe, connected, and comfortable. I believe that all of us, at any point in time, can become “stuck.” I welcome your calls to see if we will be a good fit, to travel through your personal navigation for growth, healing, and empowerment.
I believe the most influential part of the therapeutic process is the relationship between the client and therapist. I could continue to go to school, and put more letters behind my name, but that won’t mean anything if my clients don’t feel safe, connected, and comfortable. I believe that all of us, at any point in time, can become “stuck.” I welcome your calls to see if we will be a good fit, to travel through your personal navigation for growth, healing, and empowerment.
Kate Nicole Stahl-Kovell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
Waitlist for new clients
9% of birth experiences end in trauma, yet, it’s difficult to find a provider who specializes in helping birth parents and their families through their traumatic experiences. If you have experienced fertility struggles, miscarriage(s), difficult pregnancy, adverse birth experience, birth trauma, NICU stay, stillbirth, infant loss, parenting a medically fragile child or just need support navigating parenthood—I am here to help. I am passionate about holistic, evidence-based trauma treatments and somatic therapy to help you on your unique healing journey.
9% of birth experiences end in trauma, yet, it’s difficult to find a provider who specializes in helping birth parents and their families through their traumatic experiences. If you have experienced fertility struggles, miscarriage(s), difficult pregnancy, adverse birth experience, birth trauma, NICU stay, stillbirth, infant loss, parenting a medically fragile child or just need support navigating parenthood—I am here to help. I am passionate about holistic, evidence-based trauma treatments and somatic therapy to help you on your unique healing journey.
I have been working directly with clients being adults, children, couples and families since 2019. My passion is to help those who are struggling with their issues and who are open and ready to make the changes necessary for them to become the best version of themselves. I use many interventions depending on the client's issues brought into session.
I have been working directly with clients being adults, children, couples and families since 2019. My passion is to help those who are struggling with their issues and who are open and ready to make the changes necessary for them to become the best version of themselves. I use many interventions depending on the client's issues brought into session.
Brian Scott Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
Your family has been torn apart. You can see your kids are struggling. You want them to be happy and successful, but instead they are distant, angry, lonely, aggressive, defiant, hyperactive, or depressed. As a parent, you want to be there for your kids, to help them get through their struggles, but you’re not sure what to do. That’s why you’re here. You’re hoping someone can help you put your family back together.
Your family has been torn apart. You can see your kids are struggling. You want them to be happy and successful, but instead they are distant, angry, lonely, aggressive, defiant, hyperactive, or depressed. As a parent, you want to be there for your kids, to help them get through their struggles, but you’re not sure what to do. That’s why you’re here. You’re hoping someone can help you put your family back together.
Paulina Waas has been practicing Psychotherapy for 18-plus years. She applies Theory and techniques as she identifies the needs of each client individually. She has experience in treating Adults, Children, and families. She takes a Psychodynamic approach to mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, and Panic attack. A thorough Assessment using DSM-5, crisis interventions, Behavioral and Cognitive Models, and Systemic Perspectives are applied to each case individually as needed. Life coaching is also an approach to guide clients to achieve their goals.
Paulina Waas has been practicing Psychotherapy for 18-plus years. She applies Theory and techniques as she identifies the needs of each client individually. She has experience in treating Adults, Children, and families. She takes a Psychodynamic approach to mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, and Panic attack. A thorough Assessment using DSM-5, crisis interventions, Behavioral and Cognitive Models, and Systemic Perspectives are applied to each case individually as needed. Life coaching is also an approach to guide clients to achieve their goals.
Julie Estrella
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
Talk therapy isn't enough and you're having a tough time containing your feelings, thoughts, urges and physical sensations. It’s spilling out into your personal and professional relationships and moving you further away from the life you imagined. Panic, grief and shame have you holding back, making it impossible to risk or rest. You are willing to work, just don't know where to start. You're realizing you need experienced support to not only heal and accept your tender parts, but also real tools you can put into action to self-regulate, transform and be able to grow through this! You want to get better and you will.
Talk therapy isn't enough and you're having a tough time containing your feelings, thoughts, urges and physical sensations. It’s spilling out into your personal and professional relationships and moving you further away from the life you imagined. Panic, grief and shame have you holding back, making it impossible to risk or rest. You are willing to work, just don't know where to start. You're realizing you need experienced support to not only heal and accept your tender parts, but also real tools you can put into action to self-regulate, transform and be able to grow through this! You want to get better and you will.
Michelle N McNevin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
My clients often feel hopeless, overwhelmed and out of answers. Things feel out of control and they no longer have a handle on drinking, relationships and work/school is overwhelming. My clients need a space to feel safe and free of shame and judgement. My clients often want to feel lighter, connect with friends/family again and not drink. Often my clients are ready to uncover past traumas and hurts to heal old wounds. My clients want to feel like themselves again and feel okay in their own skin.
My clients often feel hopeless, overwhelmed and out of answers. Things feel out of control and they no longer have a handle on drinking, relationships and work/school is overwhelming. My clients need a space to feel safe and free of shame and judgement. My clients often want to feel lighter, connect with friends/family again and not drink. Often my clients are ready to uncover past traumas and hurts to heal old wounds. My clients want to feel like themselves again and feel okay in their own skin.
Colleen Catania
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LCPC, CADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
Welcome to Orange Owl Counseling! You may be wondering Whoo I am! I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have been helping individuals, couples, and families overcome various challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals for over 20 years. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and develop the skills and strategies necessary to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. My approach to therapy is collaborative, holistic, and evidence-based. I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and therefore, I
Welcome to Orange Owl Counseling! You may be wondering Whoo I am! I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have been helping individuals, couples, and families overcome various challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals for over 20 years. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and develop the skills and strategies necessary to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. My approach to therapy is collaborative, holistic, and evidence-based. I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and therefore, I
Can therapy help me? Yes. Are your relationships what you would like them to be? Have you felt that others don't understand you? Do you sometimes feel you are carrying a burden of stress that you cannot seem to alleviate? Do you struggle to see yourself as worthy of the affection and consideration of others? Have these issues resulted in self-defeating habits? These are a few of the thoughts that may go through the minds of those who can benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through the process of therapy; individuals are able to find their inner strength and peace of mind.
Can therapy help me? Yes. Are your relationships what you would like them to be? Have you felt that others don't understand you? Do you sometimes feel you are carrying a burden of stress that you cannot seem to alleviate? Do you struggle to see yourself as worthy of the affection and consideration of others? Have these issues resulted in self-defeating habits? These are a few of the thoughts that may go through the minds of those who can benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through the process of therapy; individuals are able to find their inner strength and peace of mind.
I believe in a Life Balance perspective to helping individuals and family. I find that we tend to get stuck in certain ways of thinking and behaving which causes a cycle of dysfunction that is difficult to see and overcome. By developing insight and new skills, we have the ability to realign our lives into a more healthy Life Balance which will allow us to deal with life stress and problems by using a variety of resources at our disposal.
I believe in a Life Balance perspective to helping individuals and family. I find that we tend to get stuck in certain ways of thinking and behaving which causes a cycle of dysfunction that is difficult to see and overcome. By developing insight and new skills, we have the ability to realign our lives into a more healthy Life Balance which will allow us to deal with life stress and problems by using a variety of resources at our disposal.
Everyday you see your child struggling, and, to be honest, so are you. Everyone around you tells you that your child or teen just needs more discipline...more structure...stricter rules...but you think that maybe they just need help adjusting to this pandemic - and to life. I hear you, and I’d love to help. I’ve worked with many kids just like yours with overcoming their challenges and engaging in life again. My warm and inviting personality allows me to connect easily with my clients, and I offer a whole range of science-based, therapeutic strategies to assist kids with learning new ways of handling their strong emotions.
Everyday you see your child struggling, and, to be honest, so are you. Everyone around you tells you that your child or teen just needs more discipline...more structure...stricter rules...but you think that maybe they just need help adjusting to this pandemic - and to life. I hear you, and I’d love to help. I’ve worked with many kids just like yours with overcoming their challenges and engaging in life again. My warm and inviting personality allows me to connect easily with my clients, and I offer a whole range of science-based, therapeutic strategies to assist kids with learning new ways of handling their strong emotions.
Spring To Autumn Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92374
Need support to tackle some of life's difficulties? It is ok to ask for help sometimes. Many of the individuals and families who contact us are all looking for the same tools: learning to cope and reduce stress, overcoming trauma, and finding peace of mind. We help tackle everyday issues with an evidenced based behavioral approach. We help with marital/premarital counseling, individuals with depression, anxiety, or mood issues, children and teenage struggles and much more. We are ready to help with providing support and making positive changes. We are a group practice with many therapist options to choose from.
Need support to tackle some of life's difficulties? It is ok to ask for help sometimes. Many of the individuals and families who contact us are all looking for the same tools: learning to cope and reduce stress, overcoming trauma, and finding peace of mind. We help tackle everyday issues with an evidenced based behavioral approach. We help with marital/premarital counseling, individuals with depression, anxiety, or mood issues, children and teenage struggles and much more. We are ready to help with providing support and making positive changes. We are a group practice with many therapist options to choose from.
Kayla Armstrong
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
Using compassionate care, empathy, sensitivity, gentleness, and a strengths-based approach, I strive to create a warm and comfortable environment for clients to engage in their healing, growth, and change processes. I assist clients in exploring the context, history, and life experiences that contribute to their presenting concerns in order for clients to experience self-transformation. I want my clients to know that there are always ways in which to manage, cope, recover, and heal, and that suffering does not have to be permanent or lifelong.
Using compassionate care, empathy, sensitivity, gentleness, and a strengths-based approach, I strive to create a warm and comfortable environment for clients to engage in their healing, growth, and change processes. I assist clients in exploring the context, history, and life experiences that contribute to their presenting concerns in order for clients to experience self-transformation. I want my clients to know that there are always ways in which to manage, cope, recover, and heal, and that suffering does not have to be permanent or lifelong.
Immigration Diagnostic Evaluations Academy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is a survivor of human trafficking dealing with overwhelming shame, guilt, and feelings of worthlessness due to the stigma attached to their experience. They need a safe and validating space to heal and understand that being trafficked was not their fault. Their goals are to reclaim their sense of self, overcome emotional and mental challenges, and rebuild their fragmented identity. They want to feel valued, whole, and complete, free from the burdens of their past, so they can lead fulfilling lives. Their motivation is to regain their dignity and self-worth after the trauma they've survived.
My ideal client is a survivor of human trafficking dealing with overwhelming shame, guilt, and feelings of worthlessness due to the stigma attached to their experience. They need a safe and validating space to heal and understand that being trafficked was not their fault. Their goals are to reclaim their sense of self, overcome emotional and mental challenges, and rebuild their fragmented identity. They want to feel valued, whole, and complete, free from the burdens of their past, so they can lead fulfilling lives. Their motivation is to regain their dignity and self-worth after the trauma they've survived.
Mindfulness Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
I can assist the person/family in finding ways to address personal impairments that impact growth and vitality.
I can assist the person/family in finding ways to address personal impairments that impact growth and vitality.
Citrus Counseling Services is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been providing comprehensive mental health services throughout the Inland Empire since 1978. We have over 50 employees that provide professional, compassionate, evidence-based mental health services to meet the needs in our community.
Citrus Counseling Services is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been providing comprehensive mental health services throughout the Inland Empire since 1978. We have over 50 employees that provide professional, compassionate, evidence-based mental health services to meet the needs in our community.
Elizabeth Kearney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92374
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.
Louis Battistone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LAADC, CAMS II
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
I have been providing therapy for individuals, families and couples, and most recently on a panel for transgender psychological evaluations for over 25 years. I have certifications for anger management and chemical dependency.
I have been providing therapy for individuals, families and couples, and most recently on a panel for transgender psychological evaluations for over 25 years. I have certifications for anger management and chemical dependency.
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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.