Sandplay Therapists in Barrington, IL
Raise your hand if you lie in bed at night, replaying scenarios in your head, and wishing you had handled them differently. Maybe you’re going through something that no one else understands. Maybe it feels like the walls are closing in on you. At your pace, I will help you process emotions and find clarity and meaning through self-expression. It would be awesome to increase happiness, manage emotions, reduce stress, and heal emotional pain. Create your inner peace by learning techniques that will help you be more present in your daily life.
Raise your hand if you lie in bed at night, replaying scenarios in your head, and wishing you had handled them differently. Maybe you’re going through something that no one else understands. Maybe it feels like the walls are closing in on you. At your pace, I will help you process emotions and find clarity and meaning through self-expression. It would be awesome to increase happiness, manage emotions, reduce stress, and heal emotional pain. Create your inner peace by learning techniques that will help you be more present in your daily life.
Does any of this sound familiar?….”Tried deep breaths. Tried offering help and comforting. Tried consequences. Nothing is working! I’m not sure what to do or say to help…” These are words we often hear when parents come to us looking for help. You are not alone. Whether we are supporting one through parenting, grief and trauma, just a bit of rough patch, or learning to navigate life with Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, OCD, or Sensory Integration differences, we are here to help you find your way. It is privilege to witness transformation as we join our children and families on their journey towards growth and healing.
Does any of this sound familiar?….”Tried deep breaths. Tried offering help and comforting. Tried consequences. Nothing is working! I’m not sure what to do or say to help…” These are words we often hear when parents come to us looking for help. You are not alone. Whether we are supporting one through parenting, grief and trauma, just a bit of rough patch, or learning to navigate life with Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, OCD, or Sensory Integration differences, we are here to help you find your way. It is privilege to witness transformation as we join our children and families on their journey towards growth and healing.
Is your child irritable and nervous, worried about everything, unable to enjoy life and missing out? Are they sad, down and isolating themselves from family and friends? Is your child acting out their feelings through their behavior, unable to find the words to express how they feel? We can help with anxiety, depression, school refusal, separation anxiety, social anxiety and so much more. We know that: Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain - Vivian Greene. At Kids Spot Therapy, we aim to help kids & teens learn how to accept themselves and strive to overcome the adver
Is your child irritable and nervous, worried about everything, unable to enjoy life and missing out? Are they sad, down and isolating themselves from family and friends? Is your child acting out their feelings through their behavior, unable to find the words to express how they feel? We can help with anxiety, depression, school refusal, separation anxiety, social anxiety and so much more. We know that: Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain - Vivian Greene. At Kids Spot Therapy, we aim to help kids & teens learn how to accept themselves and strive to overcome the adver
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
Are you a frustrated parent struggling to find answers and strategies that work? Is your child worried and nervous, unable to relax or have fun? Does your heart break as you watch your child hurting and feeling hopeless to help? You are not alone! At least 17% of children in the US struggle with emotional difficulties. We can help you understand what is happening with your child and choose strategies that support your child through their journey to happiness and health. I offer individual sessions, play therapy, sand tray therapy, parent consultations, coaching, and family therapy sessions to help your child be their best self.
Are you a frustrated parent struggling to find answers and strategies that work? Is your child worried and nervous, unable to relax or have fun? Does your heart break as you watch your child hurting and feeling hopeless to help? You are not alone! At least 17% of children in the US struggle with emotional difficulties. We can help you understand what is happening with your child and choose strategies that support your child through their journey to happiness and health. I offer individual sessions, play therapy, sand tray therapy, parent consultations, coaching, and family therapy sessions to help your child be their best self.
Are you seeing changes in your child’s behavior or attitude? Is your daughter anxious and worried or sad and cranky? Is she crying a lot or easily upset by little things? Does she have low self-esteem? Is your son nervous and fearful? Clinging to you and afraid to be alone? Does he lack confidence in himself? Are you a frustrated parent unsure how to help your child be their best self? Do you feel like you've tried everything and nothing works? I can help.
Are you seeing changes in your child’s behavior or attitude? Is your daughter anxious and worried or sad and cranky? Is she crying a lot or easily upset by little things? Does she have low self-esteem? Is your son nervous and fearful? Clinging to you and afraid to be alone? Does he lack confidence in himself? Are you a frustrated parent unsure how to help your child be their best self? Do you feel like you've tried everything and nothing works? I can help.
**Currently providing virtual sessions for all Medicaid plans** Life does not always go as planned especially when our life seems overwhelming, stressful, or seemingly unmanageable? Together, we will work to identify your strengths and areas of concern in your life and establish a plan to help you achieve your goals. My goal is to provide a sincere, thoughtful, and safe environment where my clients can process their feelings and increase self-awareness, confidence, and learn new coping skills. Whether you struggle with negative thoughts, stress, depression, addiction, or finding balance in your life, I am able to help.
**Currently providing virtual sessions for all Medicaid plans** Life does not always go as planned especially when our life seems overwhelming, stressful, or seemingly unmanageable? Together, we will work to identify your strengths and areas of concern in your life and establish a plan to help you achieve your goals. My goal is to provide a sincere, thoughtful, and safe environment where my clients can process their feelings and increase self-awareness, confidence, and learn new coping skills. Whether you struggle with negative thoughts, stress, depression, addiction, or finding balance in your life, I am able to help.
Danika Varady
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
I believe that creative expression has the ability to reach the deepest part of us, where words may not exist. It can be difficult for clients to talk about the issues that bother them, but I find that making art can open up those conversations easily. I embrace having empathy and understanding for my client's stories in order to accentuate their own strengths and values.
I believe that creative expression has the ability to reach the deepest part of us, where words may not exist. It can be difficult for clients to talk about the issues that bother them, but I find that making art can open up those conversations easily. I embrace having empathy and understanding for my client's stories in order to accentuate their own strengths and values.
Stephanie E Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! My name is Stephanie Sanchez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and family members struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma related issues. I have cultivated a career working with children, teens, and adults and I strive in anyway possible to help achieve therapy goals so that you or family member can cultivate a healthy and prosperous self.
Welcome! My name is Stephanie Sanchez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and family members struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma related issues. I have cultivated a career working with children, teens, and adults and I strive in anyway possible to help achieve therapy goals so that you or family member can cultivate a healthy and prosperous self.
I am a licensed child psychologist with extensive experience in providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families. My specialization lies in helping clients navigate through various challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, peer and family stress, learning, behavioral and attention difficulties, life transitions, trauma, separation, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Additionally, I offer guidance to parents, helping them understand their children's challenges and strengths more deeply, enhance family communication and connection, and learn effective parenting and coping skills.
I am a licensed child psychologist with extensive experience in providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families. My specialization lies in helping clients navigate through various challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, peer and family stress, learning, behavioral and attention difficulties, life transitions, trauma, separation, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Additionally, I offer guidance to parents, helping them understand their children's challenges and strengths more deeply, enhance family communication and connection, and learn effective parenting and coping skills.
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Jennifer Rochon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, burdened, and stressed out? You are not alone. Each of us experiences problems in our lives that we cannot seem to resolve alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, burdened, and stressed out? You are not alone. Each of us experiences problems in our lives that we cannot seem to resolve alone.
To me, there is nothing more meaningful than walking alongside individuals on a therapeutic journey towards healing and fulfillment. At Therapeutic Life Counseling PC, I’m passionate about working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Also, I have a specialization in working with children who experience Selective Mutism.
To me, there is nothing more meaningful than walking alongside individuals on a therapeutic journey towards healing and fulfillment. At Therapeutic Life Counseling PC, I’m passionate about working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Also, I have a specialization in working with children who experience Selective Mutism.
My areas of expertise include group and individual therapy with a specialty working with children, adolescents and young adults. I work with many adults individually as well. Positive attitude, personal growth and fulfillment are achieved through our therapy sessions together. I am a licensed clinical psychologist. For an appointment call: 847-975-5598. Evening and weekend hours are available
My areas of expertise include group and individual therapy with a specialty working with children, adolescents and young adults. I work with many adults individually as well. Positive attitude, personal growth and fulfillment are achieved through our therapy sessions together. I am a licensed clinical psychologist. For an appointment call: 847-975-5598. Evening and weekend hours are available
Change can be a difficult yet exciting process. I work hard to provide a safe space where clients can explore their past and grow their potential. I use an integrated therapy approach that mixes elements of many different therapy styles to adapt treatment to your unique needs. I use an authentic and direct, yet gentle, approach to foster a relationship with you and value meeting you where you are with empathy, warmth, and acceptance. The relationships between the therapist and client is the most important foundation in successful therapy. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is tailored to the client’s likes and needs.
Change can be a difficult yet exciting process. I work hard to provide a safe space where clients can explore their past and grow their potential. I use an integrated therapy approach that mixes elements of many different therapy styles to adapt treatment to your unique needs. I use an authentic and direct, yet gentle, approach to foster a relationship with you and value meeting you where you are with empathy, warmth, and acceptance. The relationships between the therapist and client is the most important foundation in successful therapy. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is tailored to the client’s likes and needs.
I am a seasoned therapist with 25+ years of experience working in community mental health, hospital, child welfare, and private practice settings; I have both direct practice and supervisory experience. I currently enjoy dividing my caseload between working with children, adolescents, parents and families and working with individual adults and couples. I believe in helping people of all ages to continue learning and developing throughout their lives. I use play therapy with young children; I use behavioral and solution focused treatment with all clients.; for adults and adolescents more insight oriented approaches are available.
I am a seasoned therapist with 25+ years of experience working in community mental health, hospital, child welfare, and private practice settings; I have both direct practice and supervisory experience. I currently enjoy dividing my caseload between working with children, adolescents, parents and families and working with individual adults and couples. I believe in helping people of all ages to continue learning and developing throughout their lives. I use play therapy with young children; I use behavioral and solution focused treatment with all clients.; for adults and adolescents more insight oriented approaches are available.
Hello and welcome! I'm Sonya and I'm so glad you're here. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and I work with children, adolescents, and adults. My treatment background includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, social skills, parenting, relationships, behavioral concerns, life transitions, self-esteem, grief/loss, and identity awareness.
Hello and welcome! I'm Sonya and I'm so glad you're here. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and I work with children, adolescents, and adults. My treatment background includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, social skills, parenting, relationships, behavioral concerns, life transitions, self-esteem, grief/loss, and identity awareness.
When it comes to mental health treatment, our approach is simple and unique: our accomplished team of physicians and therapists work together to diagnose and treat your body, mind and spirit as a whole. We are one of the few practices combining traditional treatment with evidence-based alternative therapies, all under one roof. We are privileged to have changed the lives of many families in Chicago's North Shore, as well as out-of-state and foreign visitors. Our "whole body" approach to treating mental health conditions is supported by clinical studies. These include but are not limited to: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), diet and exercise, spiritual/social evaluation, yoga and art therapy. Many still focus only on the brain, treating symptoms, not causes. In many cases they over-prescribe medications. While our physicians do prescribe medications as needed, what sets us apart is our commitment to explore all options. We search for root causes and provide the most appropriate treatment, not merely the most convenient one. When we do prescribe, we go the extra mile to customize a plan that minimizes side effects. You and your family deserve the best in healthcare!
When it comes to mental health treatment, our approach is simple and unique: our accomplished team of physicians and therapists work together to diagnose and treat your body, mind and spirit as a whole. We are one of the few practices combining traditional treatment with evidence-based alternative therapies, all under one roof. We are privileged to have changed the lives of many families in Chicago's North Shore, as well as out-of-state and foreign visitors. Our "whole body" approach to treating mental health conditions is supported by clinical studies. These include but are not limited to: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), diet and exercise, spiritual/social evaluation, yoga and art therapy. Many still focus only on the brain, treating symptoms, not causes. In many cases they over-prescribe medications. While our physicians do prescribe medications as needed, what sets us apart is our commitment to explore all options. We search for root causes and provide the most appropriate treatment, not merely the most convenient one. When we do prescribe, we go the extra mile to customize a plan that minimizes side effects. You and your family deserve the best in healthcare!
I am passionate about providing culturally responsive and language accessible care. I am able to provide services in both English and Spanish. My passion is in providing culturally competent care, empathy, and understanding in order to foster confidence and healing. I have experience working with a continuum of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, and immigrant/generational trauma.
I am passionate about providing culturally responsive and language accessible care. I am able to provide services in both English and Spanish. My passion is in providing culturally competent care, empathy, and understanding in order to foster confidence and healing. I have experience working with a continuum of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, and immigrant/generational trauma.
Xanthi Zafiris
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PhDc, MS, CCHt
Verified Verified
Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (Online Only)
“Holistic" dates back to the time of Hippocrates, over 2,500 years ago, viewing a person as a whole being made up of many parts that work in harmony with each other. Guided by this approach and driven by my passion in helping people reach deep healing, I have integrated into my counselling sessions, heart-centered hypnotherapy, yoga, meditation, reiki, spirituality, and guided imagery. Through these therapeutic tools, I can help you gain awareness of the connections between your emotions, thoughts and physical sensations and find your value as a unique individual.
“Holistic" dates back to the time of Hippocrates, over 2,500 years ago, viewing a person as a whole being made up of many parts that work in harmony with each other. Guided by this approach and driven by my passion in helping people reach deep healing, I have integrated into my counselling sessions, heart-centered hypnotherapy, yoga, meditation, reiki, spirituality, and guided imagery. Through these therapeutic tools, I can help you gain awareness of the connections between your emotions, thoughts and physical sensations and find your value as a unique individual.
Hello, my name is Michelle. I am glad that you have taken the time to get to know more about me. I enjoy working with individuals who are willing to make a commitment to themselves, address personal struggles/obstacles to reach self-actualization. I encourage a collaborative atmosphere to promote empowerment by focusing on strengths and internal motivators. I believe, it is important to use a personalized integrative therapy approach to assist clients in reaching a higher level of emotional and mental health functioning and fulfillment.
Hello, my name is Michelle. I am glad that you have taken the time to get to know more about me. I enjoy working with individuals who are willing to make a commitment to themselves, address personal struggles/obstacles to reach self-actualization. I encourage a collaborative atmosphere to promote empowerment by focusing on strengths and internal motivators. I believe, it is important to use a personalized integrative therapy approach to assist clients in reaching a higher level of emotional and mental health functioning and fulfillment.
I believe in providing a safe, compassionate and nonjudgemental environment that allows clients to use their own strengths and insights to create positive and meaningful growth in their lives. Everyone has the ability to change painful experiences into resilience. Sometimes, we just need a helping hand to grab onto for guidance and support along the way.
I believe in providing a safe, compassionate and nonjudgemental environment that allows clients to use their own strengths and insights to create positive and meaningful growth in their lives. Everyone has the ability to change painful experiences into resilience. Sometimes, we just need a helping hand to grab onto for guidance and support along the way.
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Sandplay Therapists
What problems are best treated with sandplay therapy?
Research has examined this therapy’s utility in young people and found positive results. It has been shown to be useful for those who suffer from autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and or aggressive behavior. Children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or trauma have also seen improvement through this therapy. Abused children are often fearful and anxious about their safety, making verbal communication more difficult.
Is sandplay therapy suitable for children and teenagers?
Children and adolescents are good candidates for sandplay therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts, let alone the emotions they are experiencing. Through this play therapy, they will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Is sandplay suitable for adults?
This type of therapy can be useful for adults who have difficulties expressing themselves. People who have suffered neurological changes after a brain injury or because of a traumatic event might be good candidates for this therapy. In fact, anything that has had an effect on the brain, such as substance abuse, can make non-verbal sandplay a valuable option.
Does sandplay therapy work?
There have been studies on the effectiveness of sandplay therapy, and it appears to improve difficult behaviors in children. It may also enhance self-esteem and lessen feelings of physical anxiety as well as hypersensitivity. This type of therapy is based on non-verbal communication and may feel less threatening to the individual.