Play Therapy in Dacula, GA
Teresa Colman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019 (Online Only)
I utilize different treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Techniques, Mindfulness and Play therapy techniques.
Si se puede! I am a bilingual English/Spanish psychotherapist working in the mental health field for the past 20 years. I provide therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I have worked in Outpatient clinics as well provided therapy in-home, school and other community settings. Some of the clients that I work with come with trauma, anxiety or depression. I also see many children experiencing attention difficulties, hyperactivity, impulsivity, anger, behavior or communication difficulties.
I utilize different treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Techniques, Mindfulness and Play therapy techniques.
Si se puede! I am a bilingual English/Spanish psychotherapist working in the mental health field for the past 20 years. I provide therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I have worked in Outpatient clinics as well provided therapy in-home, school and other community settings. Some of the clients that I work with come with trauma, anxiety or depression. I also see many children experiencing attention difficulties, hyperactivity, impulsivity, anger, behavior or communication difficulties.
I utilize person-centered therapy (PCT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and play therapy techniques.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in the state of Georgia with over 8 years of experience partnering with children ages 4-18 and their families who are seeking help with ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, foster care, depression, anger management, mood disorders, and grief or bereavement.
I utilize person-centered therapy (PCT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and play therapy techniques.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in the state of Georgia with over 8 years of experience partnering with children ages 4-18 and their families who are seeking help with ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, foster care, depression, anger management, mood disorders, and grief or bereavement.
Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S, CFMHE
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dacula, GA 30019
We are trained in various models of treatment such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Couples Counseling and Expressive Arts.
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
We are trained in various models of treatment such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Couples Counseling and Expressive Arts.
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
Hi there! My name is Amberly Ellis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I approach counseling from an integrative, attachment-based, and interpersonal neurobiology lens, recognizing the link between behavior, the nervous system, and interpersonal connection. I believe the behaviors children and teens display are merely their way of communicating a need - a need to connect, a need to be known, a need to be heard, and a need for felt safety. It is my goal to not just help my clients “fix the problem,” but to help build understanding, connection, and a victorious mind.
Hi there! My name is Amberly Ellis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I approach counseling from an integrative, attachment-based, and interpersonal neurobiology lens, recognizing the link between behavior, the nervous system, and interpersonal connection. I believe the behaviors children and teens display are merely their way of communicating a need - a need to connect, a need to be known, a need to be heard, and a need for felt safety. It is my goal to not just help my clients “fix the problem,” but to help build understanding, connection, and a victorious mind.
I work under directed experience and clinical supervision of Rebecca Muyres, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS, additional clinical supervision of Shannon Mathis Meyer, LCSW, CACII, and training to become a Registered Play Therapist.
I have a passion for supporting children and families in addressing trauma as early in life as possible, including working with young mothers and their infants, and at the source, which in some cases is imprinted in intergenerational practices and narratives. I also help adults identify childhood trauma causing them to feel stuck and struggle in their relationships and attachments. I enjoy coaching parents and caregivers to develop and enhance the emotional connection with their children. I support people in reducing distress and improving relationships by improving interpersonal skills and social functioning.
I work under directed experience and clinical supervision of Rebecca Muyres, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS, additional clinical supervision of Shannon Mathis Meyer, LCSW, CACII, and training to become a Registered Play Therapist.
I have a passion for supporting children and families in addressing trauma as early in life as possible, including working with young mothers and their infants, and at the source, which in some cases is imprinted in intergenerational practices and narratives. I also help adults identify childhood trauma causing them to feel stuck and struggle in their relationships and attachments. I enjoy coaching parents and caregivers to develop and enhance the emotional connection with their children. I support people in reducing distress and improving relationships by improving interpersonal skills and social functioning.
Bertha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Level II Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS II), Certified Grief Specialist (CGS), and Masters Level Certified Life Coach. Bertha is an accomplished mental health professional with years of direct practice experience in medical, mental health and substance dependency service environments, working with diverse populations in private practice, health care, acute hospital outpatient, and inpatient treatment settings. Bertha specializes in Trauma & Interpersonal Violence. Bertha is skilled at conflict resolution.
Bertha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Level II Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS II), Certified Grief Specialist (CGS), and Masters Level Certified Life Coach. Bertha is an accomplished mental health professional with years of direct practice experience in medical, mental health and substance dependency service environments, working with diverse populations in private practice, health care, acute hospital outpatient, and inpatient treatment settings. Bertha specializes in Trauma & Interpersonal Violence. Bertha is skilled at conflict resolution.
Andrea O Clifton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdS
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019 (Online Only)
"Healing from the Inside Out" My clients are motivated to find solutions and actively participate in their healing. I work with children, adolescence, and teens who have special needs. Their families are an integral part of that healing. Seven years of experience working with children with severe autism, developmental disabilities and emotional behavioral disabilities in the public school system in the most restrictive environment. I offer support, guidance, behavioral solutions, intervention strategies in the classroom and home. Supervision for other professionals for obtaining their licensure. I also work with adults in transition, who suffer from chronic pain, depression anxiety
"Healing from the Inside Out" My clients are motivated to find solutions and actively participate in their healing. I work with children, adolescence, and teens who have special needs. Their families are an integral part of that healing. Seven years of experience working with children with severe autism, developmental disabilities and emotional behavioral disabilities in the public school system in the most restrictive environment. I offer support, guidance, behavioral solutions, intervention strategies in the classroom and home. Supervision for other professionals for obtaining their licensure. I also work with adults in transition, who suffer from chronic pain, depression anxiety
I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.
I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.
Growth and Guidance Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-TMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dacula, GA 30019 (Online Only)
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who works with clients to manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in response to challenges, issues, and problems encountered in their life. My treatment focus assists in changing negative beliefs, thoughts, images, and self-dialogue and helps initiate positive thoughts, images, and self-dialogue that promotes the restructuring of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I am a Board-Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider for those who want counseling in the comfort of their home, just as effective as face to face, and delivered through a platform of HIPPA compliance video-streaming.
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who works with clients to manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in response to challenges, issues, and problems encountered in their life. My treatment focus assists in changing negative beliefs, thoughts, images, and self-dialogue and helps initiate positive thoughts, images, and self-dialogue that promotes the restructuring of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I am a Board-Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider for those who want counseling in the comfort of their home, just as effective as face to face, and delivered through a platform of HIPPA compliance video-streaming.
Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.
Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.
Tikita Ficklin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for the State of Georgia and a National Certified Counselor who specializes in anger management, self-esteem, and confidence boosters, along with several other specialties.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for the State of Georgia and a National Certified Counselor who specializes in anger management, self-esteem, and confidence boosters, along with several other specialties.
I am Dr. Louvenia Lawson, and I have over 10 years of experience working as a Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with individuals who have experienced trauma and am open to working with all ages and ethnic groups. I specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD, and grief, and I am passionate about helping people improve their quality of life. I pride myself on being able to build rapport with clients and meet them where they are.
I am Dr. Louvenia Lawson, and I have over 10 years of experience working as a Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with individuals who have experienced trauma and am open to working with all ages and ethnic groups. I specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD, and grief, and I am passionate about helping people improve their quality of life. I pride myself on being able to build rapport with clients and meet them where they are.
I have worked with children, teens, and adults for 20 years and am honored that each person has chosen to share their life with me. I conduct psychotherapy/counseling sessions with individuals, couples, and families. I strictly adhere to the Social Worker's Code of Ethics. I will meet you where you would like to start in this process, joining with you to set achievable therapeutic goals in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
I have worked with children, teens, and adults for 20 years and am honored that each person has chosen to share their life with me. I conduct psychotherapy/counseling sessions with individuals, couples, and families. I strictly adhere to the Social Worker's Code of Ethics. I will meet you where you would like to start in this process, joining with you to set achievable therapeutic goals in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Cathy Arrington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MFT, NCC, CPCS, MACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dacula, GA 30019
You are courageous and willing to make a positive change! I specialize in working with couples, children, adolescents, and families. We may combine many treatment methods, including solutions and balancing of social, spiritual, environmental, and physical aspects of functioning. By developing specific treatment goals, we have a greater chance of successful outcomes. Also, I'm a Sondermind Provider for additional resources!
You are courageous and willing to make a positive change! I specialize in working with couples, children, adolescents, and families. We may combine many treatment methods, including solutions and balancing of social, spiritual, environmental, and physical aspects of functioning. By developing specific treatment goals, we have a greater chance of successful outcomes. Also, I'm a Sondermind Provider for additional resources!
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently providing individual, family, and group counseling. I am originally from Georgia, but received my Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2017 from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. I initially pursued Social Work due to my passion of helping others, and quickly discovered I could best serve others through counseling. My clinical work has provided me a wide range of experience with children, adolescents, and adults, addressing areas such as trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, behavioral/emotional distress, anger management, stress management, anxiety and depression.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently providing individual, family, and group counseling. I am originally from Georgia, but received my Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2017 from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. I initially pursued Social Work due to my passion of helping others, and quickly discovered I could best serve others through counseling. My clinical work has provided me a wide range of experience with children, adolescents, and adults, addressing areas such as trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, behavioral/emotional distress, anger management, stress management, anxiety and depression.
Christ Yada Clinical Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LCPC, BCCC, CTPC, CSAP
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019 (Online Only)
I am Dr. Lovette Ego: A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, Certified Death & Grief Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Practitioner, Marriage & Family Counselor, and a Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor. Family means the world to me, therefore I love working with families, Integrated families, and married couples on various issues such as infidelity, depression, grief, and emotional issues. Experience includes family issues - depression, grief, families with alcohol and substance abuse issues, Co-dependency, Anger management - adolescents, and women's issues. My online space is HIPAA compliant. We do not accept Insurance.
I am Dr. Lovette Ego: A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, Certified Death & Grief Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Practitioner, Marriage & Family Counselor, and a Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor. Family means the world to me, therefore I love working with families, Integrated families, and married couples on various issues such as infidelity, depression, grief, and emotional issues. Experience includes family issues - depression, grief, families with alcohol and substance abuse issues, Co-dependency, Anger management - adolescents, and women's issues. My online space is HIPAA compliant. We do not accept Insurance.
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Nicolette Shackelford-Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
My specialty techniques are Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
I provide services that best meet the clients current needs. My goal is to meet you where you are and work with you to get where you want to go. I work with young adults, adolescents, and children as young as preschool age that are having difficulty adjusting in the classroom environment, home environment and/or any life transition. I understand that the most effective way to assist the client is to also work with the family; therefore, parenting and family sessions may be encouraged. Congratulations on taking the first step to do the work.
My specialty techniques are Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
I provide services that best meet the clients current needs. My goal is to meet you where you are and work with you to get where you want to go. I work with young adults, adolescents, and children as young as preschool age that are having difficulty adjusting in the classroom environment, home environment and/or any life transition. I understand that the most effective way to assist the client is to also work with the family; therefore, parenting and family sessions may be encouraged. Congratulations on taking the first step to do the work.
Additionally, I specialize in Play Therapy, primarily utilized in my work with children and adolescents, though it remains a valuable tool for clients of all age groups.
As a counselor, I maintain an inclusive approach, extending my services to a diverse clientele, including couples, children, adolescents, adults, and individuals within the LGTBQ+ community. My clients often battle with anxiety, depression, identity concerns, grief, and relationship issues. My clients typically want to better understand their purpose, express themselves, and live fulfilling lives. During sessions, I walk alongside and sit with my clients as they build a road toward their goals and purpose using the gifts they were blessed with. As a Christian, I believe we were all born with gifts that can be used to bless others.
Additionally, I specialize in Play Therapy, primarily utilized in my work with children and adolescents, though it remains a valuable tool for clients of all age groups.
As a counselor, I maintain an inclusive approach, extending my services to a diverse clientele, including couples, children, adolescents, adults, and individuals within the LGTBQ+ community. My clients often battle with anxiety, depression, identity concerns, grief, and relationship issues. My clients typically want to better understand their purpose, express themselves, and live fulfilling lives. During sessions, I walk alongside and sit with my clients as they build a road toward their goals and purpose using the gifts they were blessed with. As a Christian, I believe we were all born with gifts that can be used to bless others.
Shari Grizzle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Waitlist for new clients
Her favorite is play therapy and behavior modification and management to correct the maladaptive "unwanted" behaviors displayed in children and adolescents and giving parents the strength and encouragement needed to parent difficult behaviors.
Shari has worked extensively in the foster care system providing age appropriate therapy for children, their biological families and their foster/adoptive families assisting them with the various life transitions and traumas they have endured and giving them the tools needed to overcome these obstacles. Shari believes that individual therapy is always a good place to start addressing stressors in your life so that the progress can carry over to other areas of your life to include relationships, family and work life. Depression and anxiety should not define you, we all experience it at some point but the key is to OVERCOME!
Her favorite is play therapy and behavior modification and management to correct the maladaptive "unwanted" behaviors displayed in children and adolescents and giving parents the strength and encouragement needed to parent difficult behaviors.
Shari has worked extensively in the foster care system providing age appropriate therapy for children, their biological families and their foster/adoptive families assisting them with the various life transitions and traumas they have endured and giving them the tools needed to overcome these obstacles. Shari believes that individual therapy is always a good place to start addressing stressors in your life so that the progress can carry over to other areas of your life to include relationships, family and work life. Depression and anxiety should not define you, we all experience it at some point but the key is to OVERCOME!
Creative Family Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30519
Creative Family Counseling and Coaching offers exceptional play therapy, counseling, and parent coaching services for children (as young as 2), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We’re passionate, culturally and spiritually sensitive therapists and life coaches who strive for excellence and integrity. Our approaches are eclectic: play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts, as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused couples therapy, and parent coaching.
Creative Family Counseling and Coaching offers exceptional play therapy, counseling, and parent coaching services for children (as young as 2), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We’re passionate, culturally and spiritually sensitive therapists and life coaches who strive for excellence and integrity. Our approaches are eclectic: play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts, as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused couples therapy, and parent coaching.
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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.