Play Therapy in San Ramon, CA
Caitlyn Valle At Whole Life Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94583
Caitlyn combines play therapy, attachment, cognitive-behavior, mindfulness and a behavioral approach that can help children to feel better and make behavioral changes.
Are you worried about your child or family? It can be difficult when you family is struggling and it's normal to seek support. Caitlyn and her team at Whole Life Family Therapy have extensive experience helping children and families improve emotional well-being. She has advanced skill in helping children who struggle with self-control, regulation or disrupted connections, and supports in finding different ways to cope with challenging feelings. We have a passion to help each person, family or couple navigate life challenges and flourish as a family unit.
Caitlyn combines play therapy, attachment, cognitive-behavior, mindfulness and a behavioral approach that can help children to feel better and make behavioral changes.
Are you worried about your child or family? It can be difficult when you family is struggling and it's normal to seek support. Caitlyn and her team at Whole Life Family Therapy have extensive experience helping children and families improve emotional well-being. She has advanced skill in helping children who struggle with self-control, regulation or disrupted connections, and supports in finding different ways to cope with challenging feelings. We have a passion to help each person, family or couple navigate life challenges and flourish as a family unit.
Treehouse Family Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583
Our staff have advanced training in: Trauma Recovery, EMDR, Play Therapy, Sandtray, behavior management, sensory processing issues, divorce, parenting, attachment problems, as well as other issues to encourage growth.
HELP! WE NEED HELP!!! Treehouse Family Counseling Services has successfully treated individuals and families in the Tri-Valley area for over 20 years. Life is full of challenges and sometimes those challenges need extra help to figure out. We are master level practitioners specializing in work with individuals, children, teens, adults and families. Do you need someone who will really listen and help you or your family members figure things out? We work as a treatment team to ensure that your family is thriving. Growth and healing start here because this is a safe place for the whole family heal.
Our staff have advanced training in: Trauma Recovery, EMDR, Play Therapy, Sandtray, behavior management, sensory processing issues, divorce, parenting, attachment problems, as well as other issues to encourage growth.
HELP! WE NEED HELP!!! Treehouse Family Counseling Services has successfully treated individuals and families in the Tri-Valley area for over 20 years. Life is full of challenges and sometimes those challenges need extra help to figure out. We are master level practitioners specializing in work with individuals, children, teens, adults and families. Do you need someone who will really listen and help you or your family members figure things out? We work as a treatment team to ensure that your family is thriving. Growth and healing start here because this is a safe place for the whole family heal.
Kristie Potter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583
Working from a strength-based and compassionate approach, I use interactive discussions, art and play interventions, humor, mindfulness strategies, and support you in developing new tools and resources.
Despite our best efforts, sometimes it just doesn’t seem like life goes quite the way we planned. Family/relationship conflicts, worry about a child’s choices/behaviors, feelings of overwhelm/anxiety, grief/loss or a major life transition are often a part of our lives. And, unfortunately, sometimes these events are compounded by a lack of support or critic voices. Although it may not feel like it, I truly believe we are all doing the best we can in any given moment with the tools & information we have at that time and am passionate about supporting you in discovering your strengths and new strategies to create the changes you seek.
Working from a strength-based and compassionate approach, I use interactive discussions, art and play interventions, humor, mindfulness strategies, and support you in developing new tools and resources.
Despite our best efforts, sometimes it just doesn’t seem like life goes quite the way we planned. Family/relationship conflicts, worry about a child’s choices/behaviors, feelings of overwhelm/anxiety, grief/loss or a major life transition are often a part of our lives. And, unfortunately, sometimes these events are compounded by a lack of support or critic voices. Although it may not feel like it, I truly believe we are all doing the best we can in any given moment with the tools & information we have at that time and am passionate about supporting you in discovering your strengths and new strategies to create the changes you seek.
Jenny J Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT, BCBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583 (Online Only)
She also facilitates social and play skills group with children, adolescents, and young adults with Autism and Asperger's, and other related disorders.
Know Thyself! Jenny believes that everyone carries a powerful tool inside them that makes everything possible! By learning about the resources and positive inner-tools that you already own, you can better understand yourself, your troubles, and the choices that you can make. Jenny helps you to become aware of your options, while helping you understand how to utilize them with your inner-strengths and tools.
She also facilitates social and play skills group with children, adolescents, and young adults with Autism and Asperger's, and other related disorders.
Know Thyself! Jenny believes that everyone carries a powerful tool inside them that makes everything possible! By learning about the resources and positive inner-tools that you already own, you can better understand yourself, your troubles, and the choices that you can make. Jenny helps you to become aware of your options, while helping you understand how to utilize them with your inner-strengths and tools.
I employ different play therapy approches and techniques, including expressive art, sandtray therapy, puppet therapy, combined with talk therapy, to effectively work with children, teenagers, and adults.
I am also a school counselor in two public schools. My clients have been focused on children and teenagers. I not only work with minors who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression due to low self-steem, family and life change, enviromental stress, and trauma, but also with parents to improve their parenting skills, change the family dynamic to help the family grow as whole. I speak both English and Mandarin.
I employ different play therapy approches and techniques, including expressive art, sandtray therapy, puppet therapy, combined with talk therapy, to effectively work with children, teenagers, and adults.
I am also a school counselor in two public schools. My clients have been focused on children and teenagers. I not only work with minors who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression due to low self-steem, family and life change, enviromental stress, and trauma, but also with parents to improve their parenting skills, change the family dynamic to help the family grow as whole. I speak both English and Mandarin.
Judy Brennan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583
I specialize in working with children, families, adults, and couples, through a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship problems, transitions, trauma, ADHD, PTSD, childhood, and other life challenges. I have found that people benefit from different therapeutic modalities and methods to achieve their goals. Some of the modalities I find helpful in addition to Somatic Psychotherapy include EMDR, IFS, Mindfulness, Play, and Art Therapy.
I specialize in working with children, families, adults, and couples, through a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship problems, transitions, trauma, ADHD, PTSD, childhood, and other life challenges. I have found that people benefit from different therapeutic modalities and methods to achieve their goals. Some of the modalities I find helpful in addition to Somatic Psychotherapy include EMDR, IFS, Mindfulness, Play, and Art Therapy.
I also work with children and provide play therapy services, hosting a play area for children in my office.
Welcome to my practice! I work with adults, families, teens, children, and first responders to provide various types of counseling, including but not limited to CBT, EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, behavioral interventions, play therapy, parenting support, etc… Whether you are feeling stuck, frustrated, anxious, or depressed, I can help you cope with these feelings and improve your overall satisfaction in your life and relationships in a safe and confidential environment. No problem is too big, too small, or too shocking. Please reach out via email to minalcsw@gmail.com to schedule a conversation with me.
I also work with children and provide play therapy services, hosting a play area for children in my office.
Welcome to my practice! I work with adults, families, teens, children, and first responders to provide various types of counseling, including but not limited to CBT, EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, behavioral interventions, play therapy, parenting support, etc… Whether you are feeling stuck, frustrated, anxious, or depressed, I can help you cope with these feelings and improve your overall satisfaction in your life and relationships in a safe and confidential environment. No problem is too big, too small, or too shocking. Please reach out via email to minalcsw@gmail.com to schedule a conversation with me.
I utilize play therapy to address a variety of childhood issues including behavior problems, sadness,anger, anxiety, ADHD/ADD and school difficulties.
Hello and welcome, I'm so glad you are searching for help for yourself. I specialize in working with people experiencing depression and anxiety. I have sucessfully treated adults and children with these issues for over 20 years. Whether it's day to day issues or trauma you've experienced that brings you to therapy, I work with you to decrease negative thoughts and behaviors. My focus is to put you back in charge of your life. In addition to treating depression and anxiety, I also work with special needs parents. I have significant experience with EMDR which has been very successful in reducing negative memories and flashbacks.
I utilize play therapy to address a variety of childhood issues including behavior problems, sadness,anger, anxiety, ADHD/ADD and school difficulties.
Hello and welcome, I'm so glad you are searching for help for yourself. I specialize in working with people experiencing depression and anxiety. I have sucessfully treated adults and children with these issues for over 20 years. Whether it's day to day issues or trauma you've experienced that brings you to therapy, I work with you to decrease negative thoughts and behaviors. My focus is to put you back in charge of your life. In addition to treating depression and anxiety, I also work with special needs parents. I have significant experience with EMDR which has been very successful in reducing negative memories and flashbacks.
For quickest response, please submit new client inquiries through my website, drmartintherapy.com. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 18-35). My orientation is predominately psychodynamic. However, I tailor my approach to the individual needs of the client. In my work with children, I take a child-centered approach, using modalities such as play or talk therapy to help the child express his or her feelings and experiences that are often difficult to put into words.
For quickest response, please submit new client inquiries through my website, drmartintherapy.com. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 18-35). My orientation is predominately psychodynamic. However, I tailor my approach to the individual needs of the client. In my work with children, I take a child-centered approach, using modalities such as play or talk therapy to help the child express his or her feelings and experiences that are often difficult to put into words.
Hello! My name is Divina Mesropian. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has a passion for walking alongside clients as they navigate their world. I aim to meet you exactly where you are and work collaboratively with you to find goals that work best for your current life situation. I have experience helping individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work stress, difficult life transitions, and more.
Hello! My name is Divina Mesropian. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has a passion for walking alongside clients as they navigate their world. I aim to meet you exactly where you are and work collaboratively with you to find goals that work best for your current life situation. I have experience helping individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work stress, difficult life transitions, and more.
My goal is to create a safe and secure space for clients to explore, grow, process, and develop a deeper understanding of their needs and themselves. I believe all individuals have the potential for growth and understand the discomfort around growth and change. I integrate a variety of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Strength based, Holistic approaches, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to individualize each client’s treatment and meet clients where they are. I considers myself an active therapist in session and include psychoeducation in my approach.
My goal is to create a safe and secure space for clients to explore, grow, process, and develop a deeper understanding of their needs and themselves. I believe all individuals have the potential for growth and understand the discomfort around growth and change. I integrate a variety of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Strength based, Holistic approaches, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to individualize each client’s treatment and meet clients where they are. I considers myself an active therapist in session and include psychoeducation in my approach.
Brianna Calvert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583 (Online Only)
I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal, change, and grow. Sometimes life brings us more than we can manage, and seeking help to navigate through these difficult times is often a key component for the healing process. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, using a holistic approach to embrace healing, growth and positive change. By providing a supportive and compassionate environment, I encourage a space where one can freely explore their feelings and challenge themselves using a client-centered and mindfulness-based approach.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal, change, and grow. Sometimes life brings us more than we can manage, and seeking help to navigate through these difficult times is often a key component for the healing process. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, using a holistic approach to embrace healing, growth and positive change. By providing a supportive and compassionate environment, I encourage a space where one can freely explore their feelings and challenge themselves using a client-centered and mindfulness-based approach.
I specialize in supporting individuals across all ages—children, teens, and adults—navigating the complexities of relationships and personal challenges. Whether addressing communication issues, behavioral challenges, or emotional struggles, I create a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their feelings, improve their relationships, and develop effective coping strategies. I truly believe that every individual is capable of healing and growth!
I specialize in supporting individuals across all ages—children, teens, and adults—navigating the complexities of relationships and personal challenges. Whether addressing communication issues, behavioral challenges, or emotional struggles, I create a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their feelings, improve their relationships, and develop effective coping strategies. I truly believe that every individual is capable of healing and growth!
Community Presbyterian Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583
Community Presbyterian Counseling Center provides a safe and confidential setting to enable people to heal emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Counseling services are provided to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our professional staff are here to assist you with: handling life's transitions and loss; conquering addictions; managing stress; coping with depression and anxiety; strengthening marriage and family relationships; and discovering spiritual resources for healing. We are available for both in-person and video sessions.
Community Presbyterian Counseling Center provides a safe and confidential setting to enable people to heal emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Counseling services are provided to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our professional staff are here to assist you with: handling life's transitions and loss; conquering addictions; managing stress; coping with depression and anxiety; strengthening marriage and family relationships; and discovering spiritual resources for healing. We are available for both in-person and video sessions.
Are you concerned about your child's development? Is you child's behavior impacting their school performance? Does your child have difficulty making friends? Is your child struggling in school? The Healthy Minds team focuses on supporting young children, adolescents and their families. We offer a variety of services including individual therapy, parenting therapy, family therapy, speech therapy, and comprehensive assessments. Through custom assessments, we can provide information for you to better understand your child and connect you with appropriate resources and services.
Are you concerned about your child's development? Is you child's behavior impacting their school performance? Does your child have difficulty making friends? Is your child struggling in school? The Healthy Minds team focuses on supporting young children, adolescents and their families. We offer a variety of services including individual therapy, parenting therapy, family therapy, speech therapy, and comprehensive assessments. Through custom assessments, we can provide information for you to better understand your child and connect you with appropriate resources and services.
Trained in family systems theory with an emphasis on the whole person, I will work with you to develop insight into all aspects of your life. I am certified in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) where I provide parents with the tools to approach their children with love, empathy and kindness, resisting the tendency to be punitive. With over 15 years of experience working with adults, teens, children and families, I can help you make the needed changes in your life. Change is within your grasp and begins with us working together to shift your thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Trained in family systems theory with an emphasis on the whole person, I will work with you to develop insight into all aspects of your life. I am certified in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) where I provide parents with the tools to approach their children with love, empathy and kindness, resisting the tendency to be punitive. With over 15 years of experience working with adults, teens, children and families, I can help you make the needed changes in your life. Change is within your grasp and begins with us working together to shift your thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Honor Your Emotions, INC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583
Are you tired of rehearsing hurts, living in your past, and worrying about your future? Do you feel unworthy, maybe even hopeless, and you're filled with toxic thoughts that seem to be taking over your life? It may also seem as if sadness, frustration, fear, and anxiety have become your roommates. If so, you are most likely experiencing stress in your relationships, with family, in your social life, at work, with your health, finances, and more due to wrong thoughts.
Are you tired of rehearsing hurts, living in your past, and worrying about your future? Do you feel unworthy, maybe even hopeless, and you're filled with toxic thoughts that seem to be taking over your life? It may also seem as if sadness, frustration, fear, and anxiety have become your roommates. If so, you are most likely experiencing stress in your relationships, with family, in your social life, at work, with your health, finances, and more due to wrong thoughts.
Are you a teen or adult who struggles with anxiety or depression? Is it starting to impact your daily life? Are you a parent who has lost the ability to connect with your teen? Do you feel overwhelmed and frustrated about your current stage in life and unclear about how to get yourself feeling better? If you find yourself saying "yes," to any of these challenges, I would love to work with you. I am passionate about supporting individuals and families who would like to learn ways to manage their emotions by creating boundaries, routines or learning ways to change the behavior that leads you feeling stuck and frustrated.
Are you a teen or adult who struggles with anxiety or depression? Is it starting to impact your daily life? Are you a parent who has lost the ability to connect with your teen? Do you feel overwhelmed and frustrated about your current stage in life and unclear about how to get yourself feeling better? If you find yourself saying "yes," to any of these challenges, I would love to work with you. I am passionate about supporting individuals and families who would like to learn ways to manage their emotions by creating boundaries, routines or learning ways to change the behavior that leads you feeling stuck and frustrated.
Community Presbyterian Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT, CImTT, CMAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Ramon, CA 94583 (Online Only)
Having trouble changing habits or becoming your best self? Experiencing hardship in life or marriage? As Manager of the Sexual Recovery Program at CPCC, I focus on helping men and find relief from addictions and emotional distress. I believe God's intervention in counseling is found in knowing our true self through Christ's perspective. No matter where you are, I'll meet you there. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with my MA in MFT from St. Mary's College.
Having trouble changing habits or becoming your best self? Experiencing hardship in life or marriage? As Manager of the Sexual Recovery Program at CPCC, I focus on helping men and find relief from addictions and emotional distress. I believe God's intervention in counseling is found in knowing our true self through Christ's perspective. No matter where you are, I'll meet you there. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with my MA in MFT from St. Mary's College.
Relationship is the foundation of the therapeutic experience. Through compassion, humor, and empathy, I strive to build an alliance with my clients to explore the areas of your life that feel challenging or overwhelming. Whatever you are dealing with, depression, anxiety, divorce, blended families, life transitions, self-esteem, grief, sexual identity, OCD, ADHD, I will walk alongside you as you explore how to live a more centered and joyful life. You don't need to struggle alone!
Relationship is the foundation of the therapeutic experience. Through compassion, humor, and empathy, I strive to build an alliance with my clients to explore the areas of your life that feel challenging or overwhelming. Whatever you are dealing with, depression, anxiety, divorce, blended families, life transitions, self-esteem, grief, sexual identity, OCD, ADHD, I will walk alongside you as you explore how to live a more centered and joyful life. You don't need to struggle alone!
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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.