Play Therapy in Fernandina Beach, FL
ADvanced Psychological Services
Psychologist, Psy, D
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Psychotherapy takes courage. There is “no one size fits all” therapy. I treat each client according to their needs. Everyone is different and unique which requires flexibility on my part. Willingness to be open and a desire for a better life, is my ideal client. Whether it is anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bi-polar mood swings, couple issues, loss of a loved one, divorce, or parenting issues, research has confirmed that psychotherapy works.
Psychotherapy takes courage. There is “no one size fits all” therapy. I treat each client according to their needs. Everyone is different and unique which requires flexibility on my part. Willingness to be open and a desire for a better life, is my ideal client. Whether it is anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bi-polar mood swings, couple issues, loss of a loved one, divorce, or parenting issues, research has confirmed that psychotherapy works.
Are panic attacks or weird physical symptoms hijacking you? Symptoms are trying to tell you something. Do you feel as though you could use some help being able to express yourself or make yourself understood? Would you like to feel as though you have some control over the way your body reacts to situations that seem out of your control? You deserve to live a beautiful life and develop greater resilience when life seems too hard. Are you looking for trauma-informed care? Are you looking for strategies to overcome your struggles?
Are panic attacks or weird physical symptoms hijacking you? Symptoms are trying to tell you something. Do you feel as though you could use some help being able to express yourself or make yourself understood? Would you like to feel as though you have some control over the way your body reacts to situations that seem out of your control? You deserve to live a beautiful life and develop greater resilience when life seems too hard. Are you looking for trauma-informed care? Are you looking for strategies to overcome your struggles?
Ann Walker Korahais
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Deciding to begin counseling is one of the best and most important decisions you can make. Successful counseling begins with the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client. Trust is at the heart of being able to be vulnerable and honest. This is why I put significant effort into establishing rapport and creating a safe space, free of judgment, for you to feel comfortable discussing difficult issues. The goal is a harmonious relationship where you feel safe to address your feelings, ideas, worries, struggles, and dreams. Strong communication will allow us to move toward the changes you want.
Deciding to begin counseling is one of the best and most important decisions you can make. Successful counseling begins with the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client. Trust is at the heart of being able to be vulnerable and honest. This is why I put significant effort into establishing rapport and creating a safe space, free of judgment, for you to feel comfortable discussing difficult issues. The goal is a harmonious relationship where you feel safe to address your feelings, ideas, worries, struggles, and dreams. Strong communication will allow us to move toward the changes you want.
Dr. Ken Or Michele Johnson
Counselor, PsyD, MH, CAP, ATSA
Verified Verified
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
I am a practicing clinical psychologist beginning in March of 1987. I primarily use brief solution focused therapy with an adjunct of cognitive behavioral input. When you're interested in overcoming addictions, trauma and other mental health concerns with the use of CBT, hypnosis, or other creative therapies we can help. When long-term therapy is needed, techniques will vary from Rogerian,Gestalt and Existential approaches on an individualized basis.
I am a practicing clinical psychologist beginning in March of 1987. I primarily use brief solution focused therapy with an adjunct of cognitive behavioral input. When you're interested in overcoming addictions, trauma and other mental health concerns with the use of CBT, hypnosis, or other creative therapies we can help. When long-term therapy is needed, techniques will vary from Rogerian,Gestalt and Existential approaches on an individualized basis.
Want to learn new ways to strengthen your life skills and relationships? Is anxiety, stress, feelings of depression or medical issues getting in the way of your happiness? Would you like more meaning in your life? You can begin a journey to yourself together as we develop mindfulness, deepen relationships, strengthen communications, build parenting skills, and become a better you. Say YES to you today!
Want to learn new ways to strengthen your life skills and relationships? Is anxiety, stress, feelings of depression or medical issues getting in the way of your happiness? Would you like more meaning in your life? You can begin a journey to yourself together as we develop mindfulness, deepen relationships, strengthen communications, build parenting skills, and become a better you. Say YES to you today!
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Emerald Isle Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, NCC, BCPC, CPCS, LPC
Verified Verified
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Offices located in St. Simons Island, Brunswick, Kingsland or via Telehealth; serving all ages. People seek counseling for a wide variety of reasons. Some are going through difficult life transitions, while others are trying to learn more about themselves and lead more fulfilling lives. Whatever may be your reason for searching today, know that we can help you. Brunswick Location: 501 Gloucester Street, Suite 204; St Simon Island Location: 203 Marina Drive; Kingsland Location: 130 Gross Road, Suite 102. - - - - - - - - -Find Your Balance- - - - - -
Offices located in St. Simons Island, Brunswick, Kingsland or via Telehealth; serving all ages. People seek counseling for a wide variety of reasons. Some are going through difficult life transitions, while others are trying to learn more about themselves and lead more fulfilling lives. Whatever may be your reason for searching today, know that we can help you. Brunswick Location: 501 Gloucester Street, Suite 204; St Simon Island Location: 203 Marina Drive; Kingsland Location: 130 Gross Road, Suite 102. - - - - - - - - -Find Your Balance- - - - - -
Gershom Theophilus Lazarus
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want to utilize this time to maximize your potential? An understanding of the relationship between brain functioning and behavior can help provide you insight into how you process information, and help select strategies that optimize your growth and development. We help you identify areas of concern and relate brain-behavior relationships to "every-day" strategies. Our clinical services include psychotherapy and executive consulting, psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, peri-natal and family consulting, and forensic consultations for legal professionals.
Do you want to utilize this time to maximize your potential? An understanding of the relationship between brain functioning and behavior can help provide you insight into how you process information, and help select strategies that optimize your growth and development. We help you identify areas of concern and relate brain-behavior relationships to "every-day" strategies. Our clinical services include psychotherapy and executive consulting, psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, peri-natal and family consulting, and forensic consultations for legal professionals.
Carissa Newman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yulee, FL 32097
Helping Little Hearts Counseling was founded to provide services to children, adolescents, their families and women in the community. Today, more than ever, our youth need extra help as they are struggling emotionally, behaviorally and socially. My specialty is working with the pediatric population; preschoolers, school age children, teens, young adults and their families.
Helping Little Hearts Counseling was founded to provide services to children, adolescents, their families and women in the community. Today, more than ever, our youth need extra help as they are struggling emotionally, behaviorally and socially. My specialty is working with the pediatric population; preschoolers, school age children, teens, young adults and their families.
Online Therapists
Soul Counseling LLC - Lourdes Berlanga
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Live Oak, FL 32064
My therapeutic approach integrates Trauma-Focused - CBT; Solution-focused, play therapy, talk therapy, person-centered, motivational techniques to help individuals, couples, and families achieve more balance and satisfaction in life.
Clients are unique individuals that can grow, heal and change by learning new techniques to improve their health and well-being in all areas of their lives, including biological, psychological, social, and spiritual. Personal growth is facilitated by setting and working toward goals, assessing and building strengths in these areas to develop skills and resources that help them manage life challenges. As a professional, I work collaboratively with my clients in a safe and open environment to identify goals and work towards favorable resolutions.
My therapeutic approach integrates Trauma-Focused - CBT; Solution-focused, play therapy, talk therapy, person-centered, motivational techniques to help individuals, couples, and families achieve more balance and satisfaction in life.
Clients are unique individuals that can grow, heal and change by learning new techniques to improve their health and well-being in all areas of their lives, including biological, psychological, social, and spiritual. Personal growth is facilitated by setting and working toward goals, assessing and building strengths in these areas to develop skills and resources that help them manage life challenges. As a professional, I work collaboratively with my clients in a safe and open environment to identify goals and work towards favorable resolutions.
With a focus in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and play therapy, I strive to tailor each client’s treatment plan to their individual needs.
As a previous teacher for students with learning differences, I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and individuals struggling with life’s difficulties including anxiety, depression, learning disorders, and struggles adjusting to change.
With a focus in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and play therapy, I strive to tailor each client’s treatment plan to their individual needs.
As a previous teacher for students with learning differences, I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and individuals struggling with life’s difficulties including anxiety, depression, learning disorders, and struggles adjusting to change.
Corey Milsap
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, LSP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Ready for change? My approach to therapy includes cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapy, and play therapy. I have +20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Ready for change? My approach to therapy includes cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapy, and play therapy. I have +20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Rebecca Downey
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Johns, FL 32259
My passion as a Mental Health Counselor is to identify the obstacles and untangle the knots in their lives. I help people improve their relationships with themselves and with others. Using evidence-based therapeutic interventions, an integrative approach, and a warm, caring manner, I assists clients in building internal resources and gaining traction to accomplish their goals. I use play therapy when working with children and their grownups. I am certified in EMDR, EFT, and ACT. I am passionate about creating a strong therapeutic alliance and creating a safe space for my clients to feel empowered and embrace their authenticity.
My passion as a Mental Health Counselor is to identify the obstacles and untangle the knots in their lives. I help people improve their relationships with themselves and with others. Using evidence-based therapeutic interventions, an integrative approach, and a warm, caring manner, I assists clients in building internal resources and gaining traction to accomplish their goals. I use play therapy when working with children and their grownups. I am certified in EMDR, EFT, and ACT. I am passionate about creating a strong therapeutic alliance and creating a safe space for my clients to feel empowered and embrace their authenticity.
As a school counselor for 20+ years, I know the challenges of childhood/adolescence. Children are survivors of grief and trauma. They experience family changes and friendship worries. They may learn or socialize differently. Children sometimes feel anxious or depressed and their emotions may significantly impact behaviors. Often these challenges interfere with children's school success and stability at home. Through intentional care and child friendly therapeutic strategies, my goal is to help children thrive through it all. Utilizing play, art, games, and bibliotherapy, children can learn to feel safe sharing their thoughts, understanding their emotions and regulating their behaviors.
As a school counselor for 20+ years, I know the challenges of childhood/adolescence. Children are survivors of grief and trauma. They experience family changes and friendship worries. They may learn or socialize differently. Children sometimes feel anxious or depressed and their emotions may significantly impact behaviors. Often these challenges interfere with children's school success and stability at home. Through intentional care and child friendly therapeutic strategies, my goal is to help children thrive through it all. Utilizing play, art, games, and bibliotherapy, children can learn to feel safe sharing their thoughts, understanding their emotions and regulating their behaviors.
As both a therapist and professor at the University of North Florida, I specialize in young children and parenting. I help families facilitate a healthy, loving relationship with each other while helping children learn how to feel, process, and communicate feelings. This leads to more connection and understanding of themselves and others. As a parenting and play therapist specialist, I work with children of divorce, anger, tantrums, trauma, sibling rivalry, anxiety, depression, academic difficulties, and self esteem issues.
As both a therapist and professor at the University of North Florida, I specialize in young children and parenting. I help families facilitate a healthy, loving relationship with each other while helping children learn how to feel, process, and communicate feelings. This leads to more connection and understanding of themselves and others. As a parenting and play therapist specialist, I work with children of divorce, anger, tantrums, trauma, sibling rivalry, anxiety, depression, academic difficulties, and self esteem issues.
Melissa Vollhardt, LMFT, Registered Play Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Curious about play or my other approaches to therapy, including my work with parents & older children/young adults? Please visit my website, www.
Navigating parenthood can be hard & sometimes we need extra support. If you are feeling overwhelmed or watching your child struggle with things such as anxiety, fear, anger, big emotions, tantrums, big transitions, & difficult behaviors, you’ve come to the right place. I work with children of all ages & their grown-ups, utilizing a collaborative play-based approach to healing. I am passionate about family work & utilizing the therapeutic powers of play to help children naturally work through their problems. Play is the “language” in which children communicate in a non-threatening way. Just as adults "talk" it out, children play.
Curious about play or my other approaches to therapy, including my work with parents & older children/young adults? Please visit my website, www.
Navigating parenthood can be hard & sometimes we need extra support. If you are feeling overwhelmed or watching your child struggle with things such as anxiety, fear, anger, big emotions, tantrums, big transitions, & difficult behaviors, you’ve come to the right place. I work with children of all ages & their grown-ups, utilizing a collaborative play-based approach to healing. I am passionate about family work & utilizing the therapeutic powers of play to help children naturally work through their problems. Play is the “language” in which children communicate in a non-threatening way. Just as adults "talk" it out, children play.
Danielle Turwitt
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Orange Park, FL 32073
Play, Art, and Expressive approaches can allow for deeper emotional expression and connection.
I am here to offer, empathy, support, genuineness, and psychological insight to individuals, children, adolescents, women, and families. Therapy is a place where everyone can grow. I am interested in meeting people where they are. My goal is to help you build tools which you can use during tough times. A non-judgmental and collaborative approach is the foundation of my work.
Play, Art, and Expressive approaches can allow for deeper emotional expression and connection.
I am here to offer, empathy, support, genuineness, and psychological insight to individuals, children, adolescents, women, and families. Therapy is a place where everyone can grow. I am interested in meeting people where they are. My goal is to help you build tools which you can use during tough times. A non-judgmental and collaborative approach is the foundation of my work.
Sacred Wings Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, RPT, TPC
Verified Verified
Lake City, FL 32025
I have a passion for helping people work through life challenges that can have a deep impact on emotions. Finding the right therapist can be tricky at times. We all have different personalities and approaches to life. There is power in recognizing you need help and asking for it. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Registered Play Therapist, I offer individual and group therapy. (A4PT.org)
I have a passion for helping people work through life challenges that can have a deep impact on emotions. Finding the right therapist can be tricky at times. We all have different personalities and approaches to life. There is power in recognizing you need help and asking for it. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Registered Play Therapist, I offer individual and group therapy. (A4PT.org)
As a Child-Parent Psychotherapy rostered therapist, I have extensive training in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, art therapy, and family therapy modalities.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, I bring a compassionate, trauma informed, and holistic approach in helping children and families create strong and healthy foundations for a lifetime well-being. I work with all ages of children and support them through a number of challenges including attachment issues, trauma, grief and loss, abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and sensory processing challenges, as well as other social-emotional and behavioral difficulties.
As a Child-Parent Psychotherapy rostered therapist, I have extensive training in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, art therapy, and family therapy modalities.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, I bring a compassionate, trauma informed, and holistic approach in helping children and families create strong and healthy foundations for a lifetime well-being. I work with all ages of children and support them through a number of challenges including attachment issues, trauma, grief and loss, abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and sensory processing challenges, as well as other social-emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Gloria DeMaio-Herrera At Nassau Psychology Pc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32601
A few of which include motivational interviewing, play therapy, mindfulness techniques, social skills training, behavior modification.
Book an appointment online through our website www.nassaupsychology.org! ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE. Gloria DeMaio-Herrera completed her Master of Social Work at SUNY Stonybrook and completed her training at elementary and charter schools in the Long Island area. Gloria is skilled in providing structured therapy for children with ADHD, and therapy focusing on social skills development with children. She has also worked extensively with children who have experienced divorce, neglect, and trauma.
A few of which include motivational interviewing, play therapy, mindfulness techniques, social skills training, behavior modification.
Book an appointment online through our website www.nassaupsychology.org! ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE. Gloria DeMaio-Herrera completed her Master of Social Work at SUNY Stonybrook and completed her training at elementary and charter schools in the Long Island area. Gloria is skilled in providing structured therapy for children with ADHD, and therapy focusing on social skills development with children. She has also worked extensively with children who have experienced divorce, neglect, and trauma.
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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.