Play Therapy in Marietta, GA
Terris Hagan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT™
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
As a warm, heart-centered therapist I am interested in joining my clients on a journey to live life more fully: Full of play, peace, connection, confidence, and wellness.
I join children, teens, and young adults seeking support related to anxiety, past trauma, emotion regulation, social skills, self-esteem, life transitions, and neurodiversity. My passion is working with kiddos who have big hearts + big feelings. As a Registered Play Therapist, I utilize the therapeutic power of play and creative arts to nurture and enhance wellness. Through developmentally appropriate medium, clients are able to naturally explore, learn, and grow. Parents/caregivers are viewed as an integral part of the therapeutic process and I value openness from those on the "support team."
As a warm, heart-centered therapist I am interested in joining my clients on a journey to live life more fully: Full of play, peace, connection, confidence, and wellness.
I join children, teens, and young adults seeking support related to anxiety, past trauma, emotion regulation, social skills, self-esteem, life transitions, and neurodiversity. My passion is working with kiddos who have big hearts + big feelings. As a Registered Play Therapist, I utilize the therapeutic power of play and creative arts to nurture and enhance wellness. Through developmentally appropriate medium, clients are able to naturally explore, learn, and grow. Parents/caregivers are viewed as an integral part of the therapeutic process and I value openness from those on the "support team."
I utilize play therapy, as well as other creative modalities, to facilitate emotional expression and growth with clients of all ages, because often, words are not enough.
Whether you are struggling with your child's behavior, your child has experienced trauma(s), or you are wondering if your child might have anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc., or if you are the one experiencing any of this, I welcome you. My clinical experience includes work with clients who have behavior concerns, sexual and emotional trauma, anxiety, self-esteem issues, ADHD & Autism, relational distress, and more, as well as parenting consultations. Along with a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I hold a specialized certificate in child & adolescent counseling with an emphasis play therapy.
I utilize play therapy, as well as other creative modalities, to facilitate emotional expression and growth with clients of all ages, because often, words are not enough.
Whether you are struggling with your child's behavior, your child has experienced trauma(s), or you are wondering if your child might have anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc., or if you are the one experiencing any of this, I welcome you. My clinical experience includes work with clients who have behavior concerns, sexual and emotional trauma, anxiety, self-esteem issues, ADHD & Autism, relational distress, and more, as well as parenting consultations. Along with a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I hold a specialized certificate in child & adolescent counseling with an emphasis play therapy.
We specialize in Trauma-Informed Care, Play Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, DBT, and other evidence-based treatments.
Welcome, your wellness journey starts here. No matter where you are in your search for healing, L1TA has counselors available now to support you. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relational issues, or feeling like you’ve lost control, we are here to support you. If you are searching for answers, seeking balance and/or feeling stuck, you've found the right place. Our counselors are committed to empowering those feeling hopeless and seeking genuine change and fulfillment.
We specialize in Trauma-Informed Care, Play Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, DBT, and other evidence-based treatments.
Welcome, your wellness journey starts here. No matter where you are in your search for healing, L1TA has counselors available now to support you. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relational issues, or feeling like you’ve lost control, we are here to support you. If you are searching for answers, seeking balance and/or feeling stuck, you've found the right place. Our counselors are committed to empowering those feeling hopeless and seeking genuine change and fulfillment.
I specialize in play therapy for children 4 and up to help them express their emotions.
I am dedicated to supporting individuals, children, adolescents, and families who feel "stuck" in their emotional journeys. My expertise lies in addressing emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety, childhood behavioral issues, and trauma. My goal is to help you uncover your inner strengths and empower you to let your true self shine. I aim to empower everyone I work with to realize their full potential, fostering a deeper acceptance and understanding of themselves.
I specialize in play therapy for children 4 and up to help them express their emotions.
I am dedicated to supporting individuals, children, adolescents, and families who feel "stuck" in their emotional journeys. My expertise lies in addressing emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety, childhood behavioral issues, and trauma. My goal is to help you uncover your inner strengths and empower you to let your true self shine. I aim to empower everyone I work with to realize their full potential, fostering a deeper acceptance and understanding of themselves.
I specialize as a play therapist who practices Child Centered Play Therapy, though I see clients of all ages.
It takes courage to ask for help. Parents often feel overwhelmed in knowing how to best provide support for those they love most: their children. Children are innately different from adults as they develop into their true selves. It is my honor to partner with parents to bridge this gap and provide space for their child to be supported, heard, and grow in confidence. I see clients of all ages including children, adolescents, parents, and adults. I also offer faith integrative Christian counseling upon client request only.
I specialize as a play therapist who practices Child Centered Play Therapy, though I see clients of all ages.
It takes courage to ask for help. Parents often feel overwhelmed in knowing how to best provide support for those they love most: their children. Children are innately different from adults as they develop into their true selves. It is my honor to partner with parents to bridge this gap and provide space for their child to be supported, heard, and grow in confidence. I see clients of all ages including children, adolescents, parents, and adults. I also offer faith integrative Christian counseling upon client request only.
Karen Elizabeth Demski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30064 (Online Only)
I am passionate about the important role animals can play in our lives and as a way to help heal.
Hey you! Yes you! Out there scrolling through this website looking for a therapist and feeling overwhelmed by the choice. I am an autistic, fat, queer and chronically ill therapist who loves to help other similar individuals. I find I fit best with other ND clients. Most of my clients are queer, trans, ADHD, autistic and/or Audhd and OCD. I utilize talk therapy (psychotherapy and psychodynamic) so being able to verbally process would be highly beneficial. I speak sarcasm and memes fluently. If I haven't mentioned something please ask- I'm always up for learning.
I am passionate about the important role animals can play in our lives and as a way to help heal.
Hey you! Yes you! Out there scrolling through this website looking for a therapist and feeling overwhelmed by the choice. I am an autistic, fat, queer and chronically ill therapist who loves to help other similar individuals. I find I fit best with other ND clients. Most of my clients are queer, trans, ADHD, autistic and/or Audhd and OCD. I utilize talk therapy (psychotherapy and psychodynamic) so being able to verbally process would be highly beneficial. I speak sarcasm and memes fluently. If I haven't mentioned something please ask- I'm always up for learning.
Susan Kerley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, NCC, BC-TMH, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30066
Hi there! I am a Registered Play Therapist (and Supervisor) and Clinical Supervisor. I still love to work with clients. Ages 2 and up. All behavior has a purpose. I work with you to help discover that purpose, which is often emotional. This applies to all ages. I’m happy to talk with you more. To register as a new client and schedule appointments online, please visit my online portal at mariettacounseling.secure-client-area.com. Thank you!
Hi there! I am a Registered Play Therapist (and Supervisor) and Clinical Supervisor. I still love to work with clients. Ages 2 and up. All behavior has a purpose. I work with you to help discover that purpose, which is often emotional. This applies to all ages. I’m happy to talk with you more. To register as a new client and schedule appointments online, please visit my online portal at mariettacounseling.secure-client-area.com. Thank you!
I've received education, training, and supervision in play & expressive arts therapy at Richmont Graduate University.
Whether you're an adult struggling with the ever-changing chaos and challenges in life or a parent who's seeking support and stability for their child or family, I acknowledge your bravery in taking this step towards change. Beginning counseling and sharing aspects of your story that feel delicate, messy, painful, or unfixable can feel daunting, but I strive to foster a safe, validating, and inclusive environment where clients feel free to show up as themselves and guide them in recognizing their own inner strengths and resilience. I look forward to walking alongside you in this journey and helping you reach your goals!
I've received education, training, and supervision in play & expressive arts therapy at Richmont Graduate University.
Whether you're an adult struggling with the ever-changing chaos and challenges in life or a parent who's seeking support and stability for their child or family, I acknowledge your bravery in taking this step towards change. Beginning counseling and sharing aspects of your story that feel delicate, messy, painful, or unfixable can feel daunting, but I strive to foster a safe, validating, and inclusive environment where clients feel free to show up as themselves and guide them in recognizing their own inner strengths and resilience. I look forward to walking alongside you in this journey and helping you reach your goals!
Nichole Webb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30064 (Online Only)
After graduating from Troy, I continued at Stetson University to complete the hours needed to become a Registered Play Therapist through the Association of Play Therapy.
I am Nichole Webb, a Licensed Therapist in Georgia and Florida, working with clients from ages 2 to 65, though I specialize in working with children. I have experience addressing a range of concerns, including attention deficits, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, as well as working with couples and groups. attention deficit, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, couples, and groups.
After graduating from Troy, I continued at Stetson University to complete the hours needed to become a Registered Play Therapist through the Association of Play Therapy.
I am Nichole Webb, a Licensed Therapist in Georgia and Florida, working with clients from ages 2 to 65, though I specialize in working with children. I have experience addressing a range of concerns, including attention deficits, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, as well as working with couples and groups. attention deficit, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, couples, and groups.
Jennifer Harbin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CCH, RPT
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30066
Specialized training in EMDR, Exposure Response Prevention, Play Therapy, DBT, Faith-Based Counseling, and Nervous System Regulation (Polyvagal theory and Synergetic Play Therapy).
Our goal is to help you navigate through concerns and anxieties that may be getting in your way like: Trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress. Jennifer is an integrative therapist, sometimes called a prescriptive therapeutic style, which means she is committed to seeking and maintaining a knowledge base of a variety of therapeutic modalities. She is then able to utilize and blend what approaches or aspects of a model will be most helpful to each client-so truly individualized care.
Specialized training in EMDR, Exposure Response Prevention, Play Therapy, DBT, Faith-Based Counseling, and Nervous System Regulation (Polyvagal theory and Synergetic Play Therapy).
Our goal is to help you navigate through concerns and anxieties that may be getting in your way like: Trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress. Jennifer is an integrative therapist, sometimes called a prescriptive therapeutic style, which means she is committed to seeking and maintaining a knowledge base of a variety of therapeutic modalities. She is then able to utilize and blend what approaches or aspects of a model will be most helpful to each client-so truly individualized care.
A child brings many relationships into the play room-caregivers, teachers, mentors, etc.
Play Therapist Accepting Saturday Clients - Kids have incredible internal resources for healing and resiliency, but sometimes, those resources are blocked. Through play and creative expression, I partner with kids to affirm and connect with themselves. My approach is compassionate. Some require many sessions, and other require a more longterm relationship - I'm here to meet your child wherever they are.
A child brings many relationships into the play room-caregivers, teachers, mentors, etc.
Play Therapist Accepting Saturday Clients - Kids have incredible internal resources for healing and resiliency, but sometimes, those resources are blocked. Through play and creative expression, I partner with kids to affirm and connect with themselves. My approach is compassionate. Some require many sessions, and other require a more longterm relationship - I'm here to meet your child wherever they are.
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Recently I’ve been training in using Play Therapy which activates creative problem-solving for both children and adults.
Hello, I am Mary Ellen Rand, a licensed mental health counselor and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist. I would like to offer my skills and knowledge to help you manage your life. I have been in practice for 16 years and helped people of all ages with a wide variety of problems and desired objectives. I have worked with a wide variety of clients from children, teens to adults and seniors. My clients have been recovering from addiction, resolving past trauma, overcoming crippling anxiety and depression, struggling with OCD, or problematic relationships, or having difficulty adjusting to changes in their life.
Recently I’ve been training in using Play Therapy which activates creative problem-solving for both children and adults.
Hello, I am Mary Ellen Rand, a licensed mental health counselor and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist. I would like to offer my skills and knowledge to help you manage your life. I have been in practice for 16 years and helped people of all ages with a wide variety of problems and desired objectives. I have worked with a wide variety of clients from children, teens to adults and seniors. My clients have been recovering from addiction, resolving past trauma, overcoming crippling anxiety and depression, struggling with OCD, or problematic relationships, or having difficulty adjusting to changes in their life.
Inneractions Therapy Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
weekly social, process oriented groups, Role play gaming groups, social support.
Key to Success: Find the right therapist for you/your family! The fit between therapist and client leads to success and I have over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. My expertise are assisting those struggling with socialization, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention/focus difficulty (ADD/ADHD), anxiety (social/general), depressive disorders, family transitions. I actively listen to immediate concerns presented and offer helpful feedback quickly. I want to guide you/your family to discover your personal strength and ability to change. Therapy is a journey to understanding.
weekly social, process oriented groups, Role play gaming groups, social support.
Key to Success: Find the right therapist for you/your family! The fit between therapist and client leads to success and I have over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. My expertise are assisting those struggling with socialization, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention/focus difficulty (ADD/ADHD), anxiety (social/general), depressive disorders, family transitions. I actively listen to immediate concerns presented and offer helpful feedback quickly. I want to guide you/your family to discover your personal strength and ability to change. Therapy is a journey to understanding.
Do you wake up every morning hoping this will be a better day but are not sure anything will be different? Tired of feeling sad, stressed, anxious, or angry? Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center is a community of licensed therapists who work with clients from birth through senior years, applying traditional psychotherapy, experiential psychotherapies (such as art and play therapy), and body psychotherapy to help each man, woman, and child live their happiest and most fulfilling lives and have meaningful, loving relationships. Your success is our goal!
Do you wake up every morning hoping this will be a better day but are not sure anything will be different? Tired of feeling sad, stressed, anxious, or angry? Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center is a community of licensed therapists who work with clients from birth through senior years, applying traditional psychotherapy, experiential psychotherapies (such as art and play therapy), and body psychotherapy to help each man, woman, and child live their happiest and most fulfilling lives and have meaningful, loving relationships. Your success is our goal!
Are you ready to Be Brave and work with a therapist? I help children, teens, and women find lasting calm, confidence, answers, and healing. For parents of aggressive, anxious, and impulsive children: Are you feeling frustrated or overwhelmed with your child? Is your child often angry, or ignoring you? As a Registered Play Therapist, I help children and teens calm their emotions, build confidence, connect with others, and heal. I help them learn to manage their feelings and behaviors. I also work closely with you, the parent, to build your confidence, and improve your connection with your child. Let me help you control your destiny.
Are you ready to Be Brave and work with a therapist? I help children, teens, and women find lasting calm, confidence, answers, and healing. For parents of aggressive, anxious, and impulsive children: Are you feeling frustrated or overwhelmed with your child? Is your child often angry, or ignoring you? As a Registered Play Therapist, I help children and teens calm their emotions, build confidence, connect with others, and heal. I help them learn to manage their feelings and behaviors. I also work closely with you, the parent, to build your confidence, and improve your connection with your child. Let me help you control your destiny.
Rebecca S Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30068 (Online Only)
I have a passion for supporting my clients through collaboration, exploration and connection utilizing various modalities including principles of CBT, DBT, mindfulness, art and play therapy and self-compassion.
I work with adolescents and adults. With a focus on teen girls and women's issues, social and generalized anxiety, relationships, self esteem, confidence, identity, life transitions, healthy boundaries, effective communication, self compassion, coping skills, trauma and survivors of domestic violence.
I have a passion for supporting my clients through collaboration, exploration and connection utilizing various modalities including principles of CBT, DBT, mindfulness, art and play therapy and self-compassion.
I work with adolescents and adults. With a focus on teen girls and women's issues, social and generalized anxiety, relationships, self esteem, confidence, identity, life transitions, healthy boundaries, effective communication, self compassion, coping skills, trauma and survivors of domestic violence.
All of us, at some time or other, need help. I'm passionate about working with children, teens, and young adults who are navigating life and find that they need a little help. I have an extensive background in working with kids and adults who are grieving, as well as experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life transitions. I use art and play with my younger clients to support them in building coping skills, self-esteem, and emotional understanding. I believe in meeting my clients where they are, working with them to recognize their strengths, and supporting them on their path to resilience and post-traumatic growth.
All of us, at some time or other, need help. I'm passionate about working with children, teens, and young adults who are navigating life and find that they need a little help. I have an extensive background in working with kids and adults who are grieving, as well as experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life transitions. I use art and play with my younger clients to support them in building coping skills, self-esteem, and emotional understanding. I believe in meeting my clients where they are, working with them to recognize their strengths, and supporting them on their path to resilience and post-traumatic growth.
As a certified EMDR therapist and Registered Play Therapist, I understand that while talking is a valuable part of the healing process, it can only go so far.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed due to life experiences? Are you suffering with emotional pain, anxiety, dysregulation or depression? If so, you’ve come to a compassionate and supportive space. Everyone deserves a safe environment to process their experiences and emotions. Here, you’ll find a nurturing atmosphere where you can explore your feelings at your own pace. As your therapist, I’m dedicated to helping you understand and heal from the past, guiding you towards a more fulfilling and balanced life where you feel empowered, resilient, and at peace.
As a certified EMDR therapist and Registered Play Therapist, I understand that while talking is a valuable part of the healing process, it can only go so far.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed due to life experiences? Are you suffering with emotional pain, anxiety, dysregulation or depression? If so, you’ve come to a compassionate and supportive space. Everyone deserves a safe environment to process their experiences and emotions. Here, you’ll find a nurturing atmosphere where you can explore your feelings at your own pace. As your therapist, I’m dedicated to helping you understand and heal from the past, guiding you towards a more fulfilling and balanced life where you feel empowered, resilient, and at peace.
I utilize art therapy, play therapy, and like to draw upon wisdom from music too!.
Are you having a hard time finding joy in your life? As human beings we all face different challenges that may lead us to seek growth and healing. Therapy is a place where you learn to grieve, take an honest look at your relationships, and feel your feelings. My goal as a therapist is to help you accomplish your goals, process trauma, practice compassion towards yourself and others, live free, and understand yourself and those around you. I believe you are the expert in your own life and I am here to guide you.
I utilize art therapy, play therapy, and like to draw upon wisdom from music too!.
Are you having a hard time finding joy in your life? As human beings we all face different challenges that may lead us to seek growth and healing. Therapy is a place where you learn to grieve, take an honest look at your relationships, and feel your feelings. My goal as a therapist is to help you accomplish your goals, process trauma, practice compassion towards yourself and others, live free, and understand yourself and those around you. I believe you are the expert in your own life and I am here to guide you.
Summit's Edge Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CCH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
We offer services including but not limited to trauma-informed interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, person-centered therapy, directive therapy, parent coaching, child and family therapy, play therapy, creative interventions, internal family systems, somatic therapy, hypnotherapy and EMDR.
We are an Anti-Racist, Neuro-Diverse, Trans-Inclusive, LGBTQ+, and Gender, Sexual, & Romantic Minorities-Affirming practice. We are respectful of all cultures and exercise humility toward our client’s religious identities. We serve children (3+), teens, and adults, individuals, couples (all structures), families. We create treatment plans that utilize evidence-based treatments while considering the unique experiences and identifies of our clients. Our clients want to feel safe to explore their needs with a therapist that understands them.
We offer services including but not limited to trauma-informed interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, person-centered therapy, directive therapy, parent coaching, child and family therapy, play therapy, creative interventions, internal family systems, somatic therapy, hypnotherapy and EMDR.
We are an Anti-Racist, Neuro-Diverse, Trans-Inclusive, LGBTQ+, and Gender, Sexual, & Romantic Minorities-Affirming practice. We are respectful of all cultures and exercise humility toward our client’s religious identities. We serve children (3+), teens, and adults, individuals, couples (all structures), families. We create treatment plans that utilize evidence-based treatments while considering the unique experiences and identifies of our clients. Our clients want to feel safe to explore their needs with a therapist that understands them.
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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.