Play Therapy in Tracy, CA
Carolyn Frances
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tracy, CA 95376
I work with ages 3 and up at Family Therapy Through Play, a Professional Corporation. As Tracy’s first Registered Play Therapist, I am a champion of healthy marriage, play at all ages, and a holder of hope. I have experience helping clients struggling with emotions, trauma, and reunification cases.
I work with ages 3 and up at Family Therapy Through Play, a Professional Corporation. As Tracy’s first Registered Play Therapist, I am a champion of healthy marriage, play at all ages, and a holder of hope. I have experience helping clients struggling with emotions, trauma, and reunification cases.
I have been interested in working with children & adolescents for most of my life. Helping them to improve their self-esteem, self-worth, & self-love. My training has focused on working with adolescents & young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, social isolation/social anxiety, trauma, autism, ADHD, suicidality, LGBTQIA+ identity and stress/anger. My approach to therapy is relational client centered. I use CBT, DBT, narrative, art, and play therapy, Gestalt Therapy, & I actively work with my clients to select the approach that is a good fit for them. I have a relaxed-humorous yet direct approach to working with clients.
I have been interested in working with children & adolescents for most of my life. Helping them to improve their self-esteem, self-worth, & self-love. My training has focused on working with adolescents & young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, social isolation/social anxiety, trauma, autism, ADHD, suicidality, LGBTQIA+ identity and stress/anger. My approach to therapy is relational client centered. I use CBT, DBT, narrative, art, and play therapy, Gestalt Therapy, & I actively work with my clients to select the approach that is a good fit for them. I have a relaxed-humorous yet direct approach to working with clients.
Is your child struggling just to make it through a typical day at school? Does he/she have difficulty focusing in class, finishing assignments and establishing friendships with peers? I can help your child be successful by teaching him/her positive coping skills through the use of play therapy, role play, etc.
Is your child struggling just to make it through a typical day at school? Does he/she have difficulty focusing in class, finishing assignments and establishing friendships with peers? I can help your child be successful by teaching him/her positive coping skills through the use of play therapy, role play, etc.
Shirmae Way LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Tracy, CA 95304 (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 (6-8weeks) 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 (6-8weeks) 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.
Brenda Estrada (Deep Wellness Center)
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracy, CA 95376
In my practice I utilize a variety of techniques such as DBT, CBT, Person Centered, art therapy and play therapy.
Hello! My name is Brenda Estrada Ramirez, and I am a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a genuine interest in helping children, adults and families achieve a greater sense of wellness in their lives. Throughout our time we experience life changes that are unexpected or difficult to manage. During tough times one can find themselves overwhelmed, stressed, and feeling alone. It is important for individuals who are experiencing life changes or mental health challenges to reach out for additional support.
In my practice I utilize a variety of techniques such as DBT, CBT, Person Centered, art therapy and play therapy.
Hello! My name is Brenda Estrada Ramirez, and I am a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a genuine interest in helping children, adults and families achieve a greater sense of wellness in their lives. Throughout our time we experience life changes that are unexpected or difficult to manage. During tough times one can find themselves overwhelmed, stressed, and feeling alone. It is important for individuals who are experiencing life changes or mental health challenges to reach out for additional support.
Are you sick of feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed…like you are barely keeping your head above water? Is your child or teen experiencing big emotions, negative behaviors, withdrawing from family and friends, or struggling to meet their responsibilities? Do you feel like you are just trying to survive? I am a licensed therapist and my work is centered around helping people stop surviving and start thriving. I work with children, teens, and adults to help them to know and love themselves better, feel more connected to those who matter the most, and gain control over their lives.
Are you sick of feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed…like you are barely keeping your head above water? Is your child or teen experiencing big emotions, negative behaviors, withdrawing from family and friends, or struggling to meet their responsibilities? Do you feel like you are just trying to survive? I am a licensed therapist and my work is centered around helping people stop surviving and start thriving. I work with children, teens, and adults to help them to know and love themselves better, feel more connected to those who matter the most, and gain control over their lives.
Samantha DuBose
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tracy, CA 95376 (Online Only)
Are you asking yourself who is that person looking back at you in the mirror? You find yourself feeling like a stranger to your own reflection? Your reality is you're consumed by negative thoughts, feelings of sadness, increased irritation and unsure how to feel better? Maybe you feel alone trying to navigate through your life and need some clarity? You feel like you have tried everything to feel better, but nothing has worked. Slowly, you feel your personality has changed and you don’t recognize this new version of yourself. You have a difficult time turning off all the negative thoughts, which makes you scared and anxious.
Are you asking yourself who is that person looking back at you in the mirror? You find yourself feeling like a stranger to your own reflection? Your reality is you're consumed by negative thoughts, feelings of sadness, increased irritation and unsure how to feel better? Maybe you feel alone trying to navigate through your life and need some clarity? You feel like you have tried everything to feel better, but nothing has worked. Slowly, you feel your personality has changed and you don’t recognize this new version of yourself. You have a difficult time turning off all the negative thoughts, which makes you scared and anxious.
Joni Dickson Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracy, CA 95376 (Online Only)
Do you ever feel that somewhere along the parenting path you lost yourself? Maybe your relationship has suffered? Or you find yourself feeling resentful, short tempered, distant or just plain tired?! I help parents reclaim their identity and their relationship while raising children in an authentic way. You have probably read countless parenting books, blogs, or magazines. You have tried successfully, or unsuccessfully to get your partner on board with your attempts to be the perfect parent. You do all of this because you love your children with more passion you thought possible. But in the process you’ve lost a part of yourself.
Do you ever feel that somewhere along the parenting path you lost yourself? Maybe your relationship has suffered? Or you find yourself feeling resentful, short tempered, distant or just plain tired?! I help parents reclaim their identity and their relationship while raising children in an authentic way. You have probably read countless parenting books, blogs, or magazines. You have tried successfully, or unsuccessfully to get your partner on board with your attempts to be the perfect parent. You do all of this because you love your children with more passion you thought possible. But in the process you’ve lost a part of yourself.
Nicole Dhamnaskar (Teen Specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tracy, CA 95376
Does your child or Teen seem distant, depressed or anxious? Are you struggling with how to navigate how social media affects your child? I know what it feels like both as a parent and as a young person when the world gets overwhelming and anxiety and/or depression seem to take over. I am here to help child and Teens address the changing and challenging world and family relationships of today. Working together, I am hopeful that we can help both you and/or your child relieve symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral challenges.
Does your child or Teen seem distant, depressed or anxious? Are you struggling with how to navigate how social media affects your child? I know what it feels like both as a parent and as a young person when the world gets overwhelming and anxiety and/or depression seem to take over. I am here to help child and Teens address the changing and challenging world and family relationships of today. Working together, I am hopeful that we can help both you and/or your child relieve symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral challenges.
My name is Leticia Cantor-Lopez. I am a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. My approach is client centered. My interventions include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma informed, interpersonal psychotherapy, solution focused, problem solving skills, self-regulation and mindfulness techniques, and coping techniques. My experience includes treating children, adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, adjustment, behavioral issues, relationships issues, and acute stress.
My name is Leticia Cantor-Lopez. I am a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. My approach is client centered. My interventions include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma informed, interpersonal psychotherapy, solution focused, problem solving skills, self-regulation and mindfulness techniques, and coping techniques. My experience includes treating children, adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, adjustment, behavioral issues, relationships issues, and acute stress.
Dr. Tripti Bawari, Psychologist, Inner Dialogue
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tracy, CA 95376
Dr. Tripti Bawari is a licensed psychologist who specializes in psychological evaluations, childhood problems and parenting strategies. Along with specialization in testing she also has in-depth knowledge and training in childhood, adolescent and adult life problems and issues related to it.
Her wide multicultural experiences overseas has strengthen her ability to incorporate family and cultural dynamics to current life events and challenges. She is fluent in few Indian dialects along with her proficiency in Hindi.
Dr. Bawari received her doctorate in Clinical psychology from Florida Tech and completed her internship and fellowship in Clinical and Forensic Psychology.
Dr. Tripti Bawari is a licensed psychologist who specializes in psychological evaluations, childhood problems and parenting strategies. Along with specialization in testing she also has in-depth knowledge and training in childhood, adolescent and adult life problems and issues related to it.
Her wide multicultural experiences overseas has strengthen her ability to incorporate family and cultural dynamics to current life events and challenges. She is fluent in few Indian dialects along with her proficiency in Hindi.
Dr. Bawari received her doctorate in Clinical psychology from Florida Tech and completed her internship and fellowship in Clinical and Forensic Psychology.
Are you a teen, parent or adult who struggles with anxiety, depression, substance use affect your relationships and day-to day life? 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, parent or adult who struggles with anxiety, depression, substance use affect your relationships and day-to day life? 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.
My name is Eva and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a very interactive therapist. I like to get to know my client's so he/she can feel comfortable with me. I like to provied my client's a safe enviroment so that the client can feel comfortable building a rapport with me. I have worked with a variety of mental health issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, couples relationship issues, parent/child relationships problems, OCD, ADHD, postpartum depression, and post traumatic stress disorder. resurceful
My name is Eva and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a very interactive therapist. I like to get to know my client's so he/she can feel comfortable with me. I like to provied my client's a safe enviroment so that the client can feel comfortable building a rapport with me. I have worked with a variety of mental health issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, couples relationship issues, parent/child relationships problems, OCD, ADHD, postpartum depression, and post traumatic stress disorder. resurceful
I focus on healing the wounds that have created internal negative "stories" about ourselves and the world to help people reconnect with their original creative, powerful, loving selves. Clients learn stress reduction and self-nurturing techniques to support themselves on the journey through processing trauma and throughout their lives. As clients heal from the past, they then learn new ways to communicate and interact effectively with others and to create the lives they wish to live.
I focus on healing the wounds that have created internal negative "stories" about ourselves and the world to help people reconnect with their original creative, powerful, loving selves. Clients learn stress reduction and self-nurturing techniques to support themselves on the journey through processing trauma and throughout their lives. As clients heal from the past, they then learn new ways to communicate and interact effectively with others and to create the lives they wish to live.
Ashley Baca (Deep Wellness Center)
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracy, CA 95377
Hello! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals learn lifelong skills to better their mental health. I believe in a strength-based approach and want to empower my clients to know they have the tools to be their best selves. I am experienced in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, parenting issues, behavioral issues in children, low self-esteem/self-worth, grief/loss, and general dissatisfaction with life.
Hello! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals learn lifelong skills to better their mental health. I believe in a strength-based approach and want to empower my clients to know they have the tools to be their best selves. I am experienced in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, parenting issues, behavioral issues in children, low self-esteem/self-worth, grief/loss, and general dissatisfaction with life.
Brenda Renee Cordova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tracy, CA 95376 (Online Only)
When distressing circumstances occur, they scramble the experiences and relationships we’ve worked hard for. I offer support to people in difficult and challenging life circumstances. Organizing those experiences, making sense of them, and the relationships surrounding them, whether it be relationships with others, or the relationship we have with ourselves. This work helps us better prepare for, and make healthier and more meaningful choices in life. Traumatic experiences further impact our relationship with others, ourselves and our life goals. I offer EMDR in order to reprocess traumatic events that may be impacting your life.
When distressing circumstances occur, they scramble the experiences and relationships we’ve worked hard for. I offer support to people in difficult and challenging life circumstances. Organizing those experiences, making sense of them, and the relationships surrounding them, whether it be relationships with others, or the relationship we have with ourselves. This work helps us better prepare for, and make healthier and more meaningful choices in life. Traumatic experiences further impact our relationship with others, ourselves and our life goals. I offer EMDR in order to reprocess traumatic events that may be impacting your life.
Karen Collette Murray
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracy, CA 95377
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Self Pay Only at this time. Evening and Weekend Sessions. The client in search of a safe place to process their feelings, gain support to develop current strengths and reach personally identified goals. I work closely with my clients to assure they gain insight of behaviors, habits and thoughts that hinder success in all areas of life. Providing an environment that promotes wellness, happiness, peace and tranquility.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Self Pay Only at this time. Evening and Weekend Sessions. The client in search of a safe place to process their feelings, gain support to develop current strengths and reach personally identified goals. I work closely with my clients to assure they gain insight of behaviors, habits and thoughts that hinder success in all areas of life. Providing an environment that promotes wellness, happiness, peace and tranquility.
Kathleen Wilson-Parish
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracy, CA 95377
For the past 21 years I have been an available and willing partner on heart health wellness journeys. My work in non-profit settings, private practice and behavioral health agencies has been a welcoming encouragement to "give back" to my community. It is my honor to partner with you in exploring options to define and achieve a "preferred future" for your heart health wellness. I offer you a confidential, nonjudgmental setting for your comfort and healing. It is my hope you will receive the care, kindness and healing you deserve. I offer you day, evening and Saturday appointments; in person or video. You matter!
For the past 21 years I have been an available and willing partner on heart health wellness journeys. My work in non-profit settings, private practice and behavioral health agencies has been a welcoming encouragement to "give back" to my community. It is my honor to partner with you in exploring options to define and achieve a "preferred future" for your heart health wellness. I offer you a confidential, nonjudgmental setting for your comfort and healing. It is my hope you will receive the care, kindness and healing you deserve. I offer you day, evening and Saturday appointments; in person or video. You matter!
Diana Harrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracy, CA 95376
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping kids, teens and adults learn how to accept themselves through life's transitions and build coping skills along the way. The majority of my practice focuses on clients dealing with identity development, anxiety, depression, divorce, and life transitions. My approach is best described as conversational and comfortable. I generally use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy models with emphasis on self-actualization, flexibility, and living life according to your individual values. I believe that you deserve to be a confident, independent leader of your own life!
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping kids, teens and adults learn how to accept themselves through life's transitions and build coping skills along the way. The majority of my practice focuses on clients dealing with identity development, anxiety, depression, divorce, and life transitions. My approach is best described as conversational and comfortable. I generally use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy models with emphasis on self-actualization, flexibility, and living life according to your individual values. I believe that you deserve to be a confident, independent leader of your own life!
Clarice Stout
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tracy, CA 95377 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hello! I am Clarice Stout, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience in helping clients of all ages and specialize in treating stress management, depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, trauma, adjustments, life transitions, OCD, addictive behaviors, & more. I use multiple therapeutic styles in order to best fit clients' needs! Some of those therapeutic styles are CBT, Motivational, Solution Focused, Grief work, & Psychodynamic, and more. Sometimes the stress & anxieties of life can be overwhelming. My aim is for all clients to feel comfortable and supported during their time of healing and growth in therapy.
Hello! I am Clarice Stout, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience in helping clients of all ages and specialize in treating stress management, depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, trauma, adjustments, life transitions, OCD, addictive behaviors, & more. I use multiple therapeutic styles in order to best fit clients' needs! Some of those therapeutic styles are CBT, Motivational, Solution Focused, Grief work, & Psychodynamic, and more. Sometimes the stress & anxieties of life can be overwhelming. My aim is for all clients to feel comfortable and supported during their time of healing and growth in therapy.
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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.