Play Therapy in Roswell, GA
Dr. Mary Huffstead
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS, RPT
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30076
I am a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, and certified professional counselor supervisor. I have 10 years of experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and play therapy with children. My clinical expertise includes working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, academic issues, relationship difficulties, family conflict, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse or neglect, biracial identity development concerns, and interracial relationships concerns.
I am a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, and certified professional counselor supervisor. I have 10 years of experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and play therapy with children. My clinical expertise includes working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, academic issues, relationship difficulties, family conflict, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse or neglect, biracial identity development concerns, and interracial relationships concerns.
From Inner Family Systems (IFS) to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and Child-Centered Play.
I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate difficult emotions from a personal and parenting perspective. That's why I enjoy working closely with families to develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors and promoting healthy emotional development in children. Kids can have really BIG feelings, and sometimes it takes big collaboration to help them and you figure it out. Additionally, as someone that has had a lifelong battle with anxiety, I have enjoyed helping people of ALL ages navigate and develop the tools and strategies you need to manage your symptoms and live a more fulfilling life.
From Inner Family Systems (IFS) to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and Child-Centered Play.
I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate difficult emotions from a personal and parenting perspective. That's why I enjoy working closely with families to develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors and promoting healthy emotional development in children. Kids can have really BIG feelings, and sometimes it takes big collaboration to help them and you figure it out. Additionally, as someone that has had a lifelong battle with anxiety, I have enjoyed helping people of ALL ages navigate and develop the tools and strategies you need to manage your symptoms and live a more fulfilling life.
Stephanie Lemmey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30075 (Online Only)
Through books, play, music and Art, young clients are free to express themselves in therapy.
Hello! I am Stephanie Lemmey of Early Connections Child & Family Therapy. I specialize in treating and connecting with children, adolescents and their families. I work cooperatively with parents to set and manage attainable goals for their children. I am passionate about helping young clients reach their full potential and my goal is to empower children to make healthy choices for themselves. I enjoy giving my clients a toolbox of coping skills to use everyday!
Through books, play, music and Art, young clients are free to express themselves in therapy.
Hello! I am Stephanie Lemmey of Early Connections Child & Family Therapy. I specialize in treating and connecting with children, adolescents and their families. I work cooperatively with parents to set and manage attainable goals for their children. I am passionate about helping young clients reach their full potential and my goal is to empower children to make healthy choices for themselves. I enjoy giving my clients a toolbox of coping skills to use everyday!
I utilize techniques such as, 4 Blinks, CBT, DBT, Prescriptive Play Therapy and Positive Discipline while remaining attuned to the unique needs and strengths of each individual; reaching clients from 3-65 years of age.
My ideal client is someone who is navigating the complexities of ADHD, adjustment issues, Anxiety, Autism, behavioral challenges, Depression, life changes, and parenting concerns. I am passionate about working with individuals who are committed to making meaningful changes in their lives and are ready to explore strategies that can help them thrive.
I utilize techniques such as, 4 Blinks, CBT, DBT, Prescriptive Play Therapy and Positive Discipline while remaining attuned to the unique needs and strengths of each individual; reaching clients from 3-65 years of age.
My ideal client is someone who is navigating the complexities of ADHD, adjustment issues, Anxiety, Autism, behavioral challenges, Depression, life changes, and parenting concerns. I am passionate about working with individuals who are committed to making meaningful changes in their lives and are ready to explore strategies that can help them thrive.
I have specialized training in Child-Centered Play Therapy, which allows me to connect with clients as young as three in a way that is both fun and effective.
As a licensed professional counselor I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore and overcome their challenges. My practice is grounded in a deep respect for each person’s unique journey, with a focus on working with neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, suicidal, and self harming clients. I find working with 'tough cookies'—clients who meet life's challenges with a strong and determined spirit—especially rewarding. Whether my client is a kiddo with big feelings and behavioral issues or a young adult struggling to find a reason to keep going, I am happy to join with them as they work towards recovery.
I have specialized training in Child-Centered Play Therapy, which allows me to connect with clients as young as three in a way that is both fun and effective.
As a licensed professional counselor I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore and overcome their challenges. My practice is grounded in a deep respect for each person’s unique journey, with a focus on working with neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, suicidal, and self harming clients. I find working with 'tough cookies'—clients who meet life's challenges with a strong and determined spirit—especially rewarding. Whether my client is a kiddo with big feelings and behavioral issues or a young adult struggling to find a reason to keep going, I am happy to join with them as they work towards recovery.
Our triggers are signals that let us know something under the surface needs to be addressed. I love helping individuals get to the root of this. Whether it’s working with children through their language of play, or adults that have deep wounds from childhood, I work with each individual to find the internal wounds, conflict, and traumas that are showing up in everyday behaviors and relationships today.
Our triggers are signals that let us know something under the surface needs to be addressed. I love helping individuals get to the root of this. Whether it’s working with children through their language of play, or adults that have deep wounds from childhood, I work with each individual to find the internal wounds, conflict, and traumas that are showing up in everyday behaviors and relationships today.
Kathryn Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076
With my youngest clients, I often combine EMDR with play or family therapy and expressive arts.
Welcome! My clients are often looking for relationally-based therapy that recognizes their strengths and takes a collaborative approach to working together. My youngest clients are often recovering from traumatic losses and in need of support as they learn new ways of regulating their emotions and dealing with anxiety in relationships at home and in school. Adult clients are often looking for help with various forms of trauma, anxiety, grief, chronic stress/burnout, depression, and ambiguous loss. I use foundational approaches of interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs.
With my youngest clients, I often combine EMDR with play or family therapy and expressive arts.
Welcome! My clients are often looking for relationally-based therapy that recognizes their strengths and takes a collaborative approach to working together. My youngest clients are often recovering from traumatic losses and in need of support as they learn new ways of regulating their emotions and dealing with anxiety in relationships at home and in school. Adult clients are often looking for help with various forms of trauma, anxiety, grief, chronic stress/burnout, depression, and ambiguous loss. I use foundational approaches of interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs.
Dunia Lobo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30075
Some of my specialties are: Sand Tray Therapy, Play therapy, EMDR Therapy, Hypnotherapy, CBT utilized to change thoughts, feelings and negative behaviors.
Clients and Colleagues recommend me for my exceptional ability to connect, understand and show compassion, resulting in positive outcomes. For over 20 years, I have promoted mental health, personal growth and wellness in children, adolescents and adults so they can achieve their full potential. I encourage and support my clients while preparing them with the necessary tools and knowledge to be empowered. I assist my clients through their life journey, taking into account each person in his/her full dimensions: mind, body and spirit. I strongly believe in the human capacity to heal, grow and overcome life's challenges.
Some of my specialties are: Sand Tray Therapy, Play therapy, EMDR Therapy, Hypnotherapy, CBT utilized to change thoughts, feelings and negative behaviors.
Clients and Colleagues recommend me for my exceptional ability to connect, understand and show compassion, resulting in positive outcomes. For over 20 years, I have promoted mental health, personal growth and wellness in children, adolescents and adults so they can achieve their full potential. I encourage and support my clients while preparing them with the necessary tools and knowledge to be empowered. I assist my clients through their life journey, taking into account each person in his/her full dimensions: mind, body and spirit. I strongly believe in the human capacity to heal, grow and overcome life's challenges.
I am Love Positive Counseling's resident child and adolescent (9-18yo) specialist. I integrate expressive arts and play therapy interventions to help LGBTQ+ children and adolescents better understand themselves. I especially love helping children and teenagers communicate more effectively with family members and peers to foster empathy and understanding. I also work with adults that are exploring their gender and/or sexuality, non-monogamy, and kink.
I am Love Positive Counseling's resident child and adolescent (9-18yo) specialist. I integrate expressive arts and play therapy interventions to help LGBTQ+ children and adolescents better understand themselves. I especially love helping children and teenagers communicate more effectively with family members and peers to foster empathy and understanding. I also work with adults that are exploring their gender and/or sexuality, non-monogamy, and kink.
I work from a play-based, attachment focused and holistic therapeutic lens to help you and your child acquire effective tools and reach goals to live a connected life.
Are you navigating bigger meltdowns more often than not? Are you, as a parent, struggling with navigating how to connect with your teen? Are you feeling frustrated with understanding your neurodiverse child? I understand how these tricky feelings can feel monumental in the moment and can overshadow so much. Parenting does not come with a guidebook. I will provide you, your family and your child a safe and non judgemental space to explore effective solutions and find healing through these challenging seasons of life. In change, there is space for growth.
I work from a play-based, attachment focused and holistic therapeutic lens to help you and your child acquire effective tools and reach goals to live a connected life.
Are you navigating bigger meltdowns more often than not? Are you, as a parent, struggling with navigating how to connect with your teen? Are you feeling frustrated with understanding your neurodiverse child? I understand how these tricky feelings can feel monumental in the moment and can overshadow so much. Parenting does not come with a guidebook. I will provide you, your family and your child a safe and non judgemental space to explore effective solutions and find healing through these challenging seasons of life. In change, there is space for growth.
Stephanie Gillenwater
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30075
I am trained in EMDR, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, and I am a certified Autism Play therapist.
I began my career in mental health at a psychiatric hospital, where I gained extensive experience working with a diverse array of diagnoses, such as Major Depression Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. In my role, I focus on helping individuals manage and reduce their symptoms, while also equipping them with effective coping strategies. I am dedicated to supporting clients in their journey towards emotional stability and personal growth. My ultimate goal is to empower people to build a life that is not only manageable but also deeply fulfilling and worth living.
I am trained in EMDR, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, and I am a certified Autism Play therapist.
I began my career in mental health at a psychiatric hospital, where I gained extensive experience working with a diverse array of diagnoses, such as Major Depression Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. In my role, I focus on helping individuals manage and reduce their symptoms, while also equipping them with effective coping strategies. I am dedicated to supporting clients in their journey towards emotional stability and personal growth. My ultimate goal is to empower people to build a life that is not only manageable but also deeply fulfilling and worth living.
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Early Connections Child & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CPCS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30075
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and Owner at Early Connections Child & Family Counseling.
Sometimes we find ourselves in a challenging season. With changes at home, struggles at school, parenting pitfalls, or increased stress, we can feel uncertain and discouraged. For kids, this can look like increased anxiety, fears, depression, loneliness, and anger. And these BIG feelings can surface as BIG behaviors wreaking havoc at home. As a parent, you need support too - guidance on how to care for your family’s emotional well-being while juggling all, and I mean ALL, the things and taking care of yourself too.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and Owner at Early Connections Child & Family Counseling.
Sometimes we find ourselves in a challenging season. With changes at home, struggles at school, parenting pitfalls, or increased stress, we can feel uncertain and discouraged. For kids, this can look like increased anxiety, fears, depression, loneliness, and anger. And these BIG feelings can surface as BIG behaviors wreaking havoc at home. As a parent, you need support too - guidance on how to care for your family’s emotional well-being while juggling all, and I mean ALL, the things and taking care of yourself too.
I strive to connect, create safety, and I love to play! As a Registered Play Therapist, I use play and other creative therapies like sand tray and art to help clients express themselves.
Hello! I am Alex Hopkins of Early Connections Child & Family Counseling. I specialize in counseling boys ages 8-18, and young men ages 19-22. Many of the young people I work with are recovering from trauma, and need a safe place to heal. Others are struggling to fit in with their peers, and need to know they're not alone. Some of them are navigating the tricky waters of sexual development, or identify as LGBTQ+ and need a place where they are welcomed and affirmed. A lot of the young people I work with feel anxious and/or depressed and want to feel hopeful again. All of the people I work with want to feel safe, seen, and secure.
I strive to connect, create safety, and I love to play! As a Registered Play Therapist, I use play and other creative therapies like sand tray and art to help clients express themselves.
Hello! I am Alex Hopkins of Early Connections Child & Family Counseling. I specialize in counseling boys ages 8-18, and young men ages 19-22. Many of the young people I work with are recovering from trauma, and need a safe place to heal. Others are struggling to fit in with their peers, and need to know they're not alone. Some of them are navigating the tricky waters of sexual development, or identify as LGBTQ+ and need a place where they are welcomed and affirmed. A lot of the young people I work with feel anxious and/or depressed and want to feel hopeful again. All of the people I work with want to feel safe, seen, and secure.
Kristi Cronan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, RPT-S™
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30075
As a registered play therapist, I utilize research-supported play therapy techniques to support children ages 5-12.
I specialize with adults who have experienced trauma and are managing anxiety, depression, codependency issues, attachment wounds, and shame-based living. My clients are often looking for a transformative therapy experience that provides deep insights into who they are, how they got here, and where they go from here to be healthy, authentic, and confident. Sessions are supportive, non-judgmental, and individualized for your needs and comfort level. We frequently use interventions like traditional talk therapy and creative expressive experiences (if you are interested!) to explore the connections between your mind, body, & emotions.
As a registered play therapist, I utilize research-supported play therapy techniques to support children ages 5-12.
I specialize with adults who have experienced trauma and are managing anxiety, depression, codependency issues, attachment wounds, and shame-based living. My clients are often looking for a transformative therapy experience that provides deep insights into who they are, how they got here, and where they go from here to be healthy, authentic, and confident. Sessions are supportive, non-judgmental, and individualized for your needs and comfort level. We frequently use interventions like traditional talk therapy and creative expressive experiences (if you are interested!) to explore the connections between your mind, body, & emotions.
We also have a Spanish-speaking therapist and play therapy for ages 3 and up.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
We also have a Spanish-speaking therapist and play therapy for ages 3 and up.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
Jennifer Kuck
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, LPC, CSAT, CPCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076
I am trained as a play and adventure therapist.
I specialize in strengthening couple and family relationships, whether daily challenges or more serious issues involving infidelity, addiction, or betrayal trauma. I work to increase happiness through strengthening, remodeling, or rebuilding relationships. I help clients build communication, conflict resolution, and life skills as well as increasing connection. I work with people across the lifespan, from children to adolescents, to adults, individually or in a relationship. As a play therapist, I am skilled in working with children and adolescents. As a marriage and family therapist, I love to help build couple and family skills.
I am trained as a play and adventure therapist.
I specialize in strengthening couple and family relationships, whether daily challenges or more serious issues involving infidelity, addiction, or betrayal trauma. I work to increase happiness through strengthening, remodeling, or rebuilding relationships. I help clients build communication, conflict resolution, and life skills as well as increasing connection. I work with people across the lifespan, from children to adolescents, to adults, individually or in a relationship. As a play therapist, I am skilled in working with children and adolescents. As a marriage and family therapist, I love to help build couple and family skills.
I have additional training in Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Mindfulness.
With 23 years experience working with children and families, previously as a school counselor, I now work as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a busy private practice in downtown Alpharetta. My therapeutic philosophy is based on the belief that a counselor's role is to empower clients with the tools to unlock their fullest potential. I love working with clients of all ages as they strive to overcome their challenges with insight, growth and solutions.
I have additional training in Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Mindfulness.
With 23 years experience working with children and families, previously as a school counselor, I now work as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a busy private practice in downtown Alpharetta. My therapeutic philosophy is based on the belief that a counselor's role is to empower clients with the tools to unlock their fullest potential. I love working with clients of all ages as they strive to overcome their challenges with insight, growth and solutions.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, Ketamine Assisted Therapist, & Holistic Coach. I provide services to children, adolescent, and adults experiencing abrupt life changes and transitions, school bullying, family conflicts, childhood trauma, and grief. Certain diagnosis that I service with children, adolescent, and adults are Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and ADHD. I work with children in a play therapy space with sand, miniatures, games, puzzles and many other activities to support their work in therapy. With adults I provide ketamine assisted therapy for depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, Ketamine Assisted Therapist, & Holistic Coach. I provide services to children, adolescent, and adults experiencing abrupt life changes and transitions, school bullying, family conflicts, childhood trauma, and grief. Certain diagnosis that I service with children, adolescent, and adults are Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and ADHD. I work with children in a play therapy space with sand, miniatures, games, puzzles and many other activities to support their work in therapy. With adults I provide ketamine assisted therapy for depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Charity L Simpson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAPC, NCC, MS, MDiv
Not Verified Not Verified
4 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30075
Therefore, in addition to traditional talk therapy, I often integrate practices of mindfulness, spiritual exploration, and experiential and creative counseling methods such as play and sand tray therapy.
If you would like a counselor who will help you address life's challenges without talking down to you, please give me a call. I am a collaborative, relationally-oriented counselor who strives to create a warm environment filled with genuine acceptance of you, no matter where you are in life. If you are tired of wasting your energy on so called problem areas with little to no improvement and would like to figure out a way to use your strengths to address these challenges, I would love to work with you.
Therefore, in addition to traditional talk therapy, I often integrate practices of mindfulness, spiritual exploration, and experiential and creative counseling methods such as play and sand tray therapy.
If you would like a counselor who will help you address life's challenges without talking down to you, please give me a call. I am a collaborative, relationally-oriented counselor who strives to create a warm environment filled with genuine acceptance of you, no matter where you are in life. If you are tired of wasting your energy on so called problem areas with little to no improvement and would like to figure out a way to use your strengths to address these challenges, I would love to work with you.
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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.