Play Therapy in Jasper, IN
Shannon Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S, ACAS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Jasper, IN 47546 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling run-down, overwhelmed, or numb? Do you feel 'just blah' most of the time? This can be such a painful experience, and you are not alone. We are conditioned as children to do and be what we are 'supposed to,' and this can become destructive to our mental health as adults. Neurodivergence, trauma, and helping my clients battle intrusive and negative thoughts/beliefs about themselves are areas in which I have a lot of experience. I care, and I'll be with you through it.
Are you feeling run-down, overwhelmed, or numb? Do you feel 'just blah' most of the time? This can be such a painful experience, and you are not alone. We are conditioned as children to do and be what we are 'supposed to,' and this can become destructive to our mental health as adults. Neurodivergence, trauma, and helping my clients battle intrusive and negative thoughts/beliefs about themselves are areas in which I have a lot of experience. I care, and I'll be with you through it.
Online Therapists
With over a decade of experience in the field, I bring together a confluence of professional knowledge from Behavior and Play therapy, Traditional Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Energy Psychology, Yoga Therapeutics, Reiki, and more.
I specialize in helping people of all ages in managing the symptoms of trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, disordered eating, body image, and more. I am particularly keen on working with people interested in spirtual wellness. I am passionate about working with adolescents, veterans, LGBTQIA folx, and culturally diverse peoples, among others. I bring warmth, positivity, kindness, and compassion to my work. I have the utmost regard for each client's unique life story, personality, and goals. I aspire to make you feel seen, heard, and valued as the individual that you are.
With over a decade of experience in the field, I bring together a confluence of professional knowledge from Behavior and Play therapy, Traditional Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Energy Psychology, Yoga Therapeutics, Reiki, and more.
I specialize in helping people of all ages in managing the symptoms of trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, disordered eating, body image, and more. I am particularly keen on working with people interested in spirtual wellness. I am passionate about working with adolescents, veterans, LGBTQIA folx, and culturally diverse peoples, among others. I bring warmth, positivity, kindness, and compassion to my work. I have the utmost regard for each client's unique life story, personality, and goals. I aspire to make you feel seen, heard, and valued as the individual that you are.
Kara Skevis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46217
I enjoy working with all individuals and ages, including children, adolescents/teens, and adults! My approach is multifaceted, drawing from various therapeutic models including ACT, CBT, DBT, as well as play therapy.
Life can be full of challenges, but you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. I believe in creating a therapeutic environment that is relaxed, compassionate, and safe, where clients can explore their feelings and experiences without judgment. My philosophy values the authenticity and complexity of what it truly means to be human, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.
I enjoy working with all individuals and ages, including children, adolescents/teens, and adults! My approach is multifaceted, drawing from various therapeutic models including ACT, CBT, DBT, as well as play therapy.
Life can be full of challenges, but you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. I believe in creating a therapeutic environment that is relaxed, compassionate, and safe, where clients can explore their feelings and experiences without judgment. My philosophy values the authenticity and complexity of what it truly means to be human, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Ellen is a licensed mental health counselor associate who greatly enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families. Her journey to becoming a therapist began after working with and caring for children for over ten years and seeing the mental health need within the community. Ellen believes that facilitating positive change starts with a strong therapeutic bond between the counselor and client. Ellen uses a client-centered approach to therapy in conjunction with cognitive-behavioral strategies and play therapy techniques.
Ellen is a licensed mental health counselor associate who greatly enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families. Her journey to becoming a therapist began after working with and caring for children for over ten years and seeing the mental health need within the community. Ellen believes that facilitating positive change starts with a strong therapeutic bond between the counselor and client. Ellen uses a client-centered approach to therapy in conjunction with cognitive-behavioral strategies and play therapy techniques.
I have experience with CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, behavioral therapy, and play therapy, working with both groups and individuals.
Adverse Childhood Experiences are common. According to the CDC, about 61% of adults surveyed reported they experienced at least one traumatic event before the age of 18. Therapy is one of many tools that can be used to help prevent the long lasting impacts of trauma. That’s where I come in.
I have experience with CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, behavioral therapy, and play therapy, working with both groups and individuals.
Adverse Childhood Experiences are common. According to the CDC, about 61% of adults surveyed reported they experienced at least one traumatic event before the age of 18. Therapy is one of many tools that can be used to help prevent the long lasting impacts of trauma. That’s where I come in.
Grace utilizes a blend of dialectical behavior and cognitive therapy techniques, along with play therapy approaches.
Grace is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana. She meets primarily with children, teens, and young adults who are experiencing symptoms of Autism, ADHD, Borderline Personality, and Trauma. She considers therapy a success whenever a client feels they are starting to think
Grace utilizes a blend of dialectical behavior and cognitive therapy techniques, along with play therapy approaches.
Grace is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana. She meets primarily with children, teens, and young adults who are experiencing symptoms of Autism, ADHD, Borderline Personality, and Trauma. She considers therapy a success whenever a client feels they are starting to think
Renae Cameron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47403 (Online Only)
I specialize in engaging with children and adolescents through utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Play Therapy.
Accepting New Clients! Is your child struggling to cope with life’s every day emotions? Are they struggling to manage their anger? Or engaging in negative behaviors at school? Sometimes children and adolescents need additional support to learn how to navigate life’s challenges and peer influences.
I specialize in engaging with children and adolescents through utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Play Therapy.
Accepting New Clients! Is your child struggling to cope with life’s every day emotions? Are they struggling to manage their anger? Or engaging in negative behaviors at school? Sometimes children and adolescents need additional support to learn how to navigate life’s challenges and peer influences.
Heather Hatfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newburgh, IN 47630
I am in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and take a person-centered, play therapy approach to many cases.
Are you having trouble communicating with your child or helping them find their inner spark? I often work with children and families who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or ADHD, or who have experienced traumatic events. Additionally, I am passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ youth and their families to provide gender-affirming care and support. I seek to assist clients with improving their ability to function in their daily lives in ways that utilize their strengths, as well as to help them better understand where their own thoughts and feelings are coming from.
I am in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and take a person-centered, play therapy approach to many cases.
Are you having trouble communicating with your child or helping them find their inner spark? I often work with children and families who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or ADHD, or who have experienced traumatic events. Additionally, I am passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ youth and their families to provide gender-affirming care and support. I seek to assist clients with improving their ability to function in their daily lives in ways that utilize their strengths, as well as to help them better understand where their own thoughts and feelings are coming from.
Davi Stein-Kiley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LCAC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainfield, IN 46168
I specialize in Play Therapy and Brain Spotting and I love working with all youth ages 4-18 and their parents.
Feeling overwhelmed by your moods? Trying to break free of past issues? Are you a parent of a child with mental health/special needs seeking help for them/ or yourself? Are you isolated in unwanted habits that drain energy and resources? Are you dying for someone to ask if you are Okay, but worried about how you would react? High levels of stress are the root of countless mental health concerns. A reset for you and/or your child is possible. We can discuss concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Irritability, Impulsivity, Trauma, Substance Abuse, Pain and Stress Management.
I specialize in Play Therapy and Brain Spotting and I love working with all youth ages 4-18 and their parents.
Feeling overwhelmed by your moods? Trying to break free of past issues? Are you a parent of a child with mental health/special needs seeking help for them/ or yourself? Are you isolated in unwanted habits that drain energy and resources? Are you dying for someone to ask if you are Okay, but worried about how you would react? High levels of stress are the root of countless mental health concerns. A reset for you and/or your child is possible. We can discuss concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Irritability, Impulsivity, Trauma, Substance Abuse, Pain and Stress Management.
Sandy K. Tucker, MS, LMHC
Counselor, MS, LMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47404
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Registered Play Therapist and this office has a therapy dog on site.
Therapy is a time to reach out and begin to make changes for how you want your life to be different . . . and a therapist helps you find the courage, gather the tools necessary and choose a path to go after it. I have over 25 years experience working with children, families and individuals to assist them in getting back on track with their lives. Specialty areas include children with behavior issues, recovering from abuse and trauma, and coping with divorce, along with all ages of adults wanting a higher quality of life as a result of anxiety and depression.
I am a Registered Play Therapist and this office has a therapy dog on site.
Therapy is a time to reach out and begin to make changes for how you want your life to be different . . . and a therapist helps you find the courage, gather the tools necessary and choose a path to go after it. I have over 25 years experience working with children, families and individuals to assist them in getting back on track with their lives. Specialty areas include children with behavior issues, recovering from abuse and trauma, and coping with divorce, along with all ages of adults wanting a higher quality of life as a result of anxiety and depression.
I use techniques of play therapy, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and other needed person-centered approaches to best assist client.
My focus is to support caregivers, children, and families navigate various challenges including new diagnosis, family relationships, and life challenges. I want to support clients in various stages of life, navigate thoughts, feelings, and actions to improve on their personal strengths.
I use techniques of play therapy, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and other needed person-centered approaches to best assist client.
My focus is to support caregivers, children, and families navigate various challenges including new diagnosis, family relationships, and life challenges. I want to support clients in various stages of life, navigate thoughts, feelings, and actions to improve on their personal strengths.
Heidorn Counseling, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Evansville, IN 47714
I frequently incorporate EMDR, Biofeedback, Mindful Meditation, Play Therapy Techniques and ArtTherapy.
Balancing can be hard to do when your foundation seems unstable. I would like to help you get back on solid ground.
I frequently incorporate EMDR, Biofeedback, Mindful Meditation, Play Therapy Techniques and ArtTherapy.
Balancing can be hard to do when your foundation seems unstable. I would like to help you get back on solid ground.
Kimberly desires to journey alongside individuals, children, and families to feel heard, understood, and utilize their strengths to experience empowerment, positive changes, and connection. Using play therapy, Theraplay informed practice, CBT, & expressive activities, Kimberly helps a person process experiences that can be overwhelming at times and provides parent support to find helpful and meaningful ways to approach difficulties and life. Kimberly also assists others in exploring their faith and the manner in which spirituality affects their daily life. By examining all areas of life, Kimberly strives to help others reach growth.
Kimberly desires to journey alongside individuals, children, and families to feel heard, understood, and utilize their strengths to experience empowerment, positive changes, and connection. Using play therapy, Theraplay informed practice, CBT, & expressive activities, Kimberly helps a person process experiences that can be overwhelming at times and provides parent support to find helpful and meaningful ways to approach difficulties and life. Kimberly also assists others in exploring their faith and the manner in which spirituality affects their daily life. By examining all areas of life, Kimberly strives to help others reach growth.
I offer in person and virtual services for children, adolescents, and adults, with a passion for utilizing play therapy based interventions and teaching children emotional regulation tools. I have a strong desire to help equip adults with tools to navigate life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
I offer in person and virtual services for children, adolescents, and adults, with a passion for utilizing play therapy based interventions and teaching children emotional regulation tools. I have a strong desire to help equip adults with tools to navigate life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Additionally, I have training in play therapy, CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Trauma Systems Therapy.
Hello, I'm Margo. I offer in-person sessions in Evansville, IN, and virtual sessions for individuals throughout Indiana and Colorado. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and empowering process, where we work together to navigate life's challenges and uncover your strengths. In our sessions, you can expect a supportive and non-judgmental environment where we focus on your unique needs and goals. My goal is to provide you with the tools and insights needed to foster resilience and achieve meaningful change.
Additionally, I have training in play therapy, CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Trauma Systems Therapy.
Hello, I'm Margo. I offer in-person sessions in Evansville, IN, and virtual sessions for individuals throughout Indiana and Colorado. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and empowering process, where we work together to navigate life's challenges and uncover your strengths. In our sessions, you can expect a supportive and non-judgmental environment where we focus on your unique needs and goals. My goal is to provide you with the tools and insights needed to foster resilience and achieve meaningful change.
I also utilize mindfulness techniques and techniques from Person-Centered Therapy, the Internal Family Systems Model, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Solutions-Focused Therapy in most of my sessions.
Hi there! I enjoy working with clients, adults and children alike, as they process through trauma and work through grief, anxiety, depression, and attachment wounds. Whether you consider the trauma you may have experienced "big T" or "little t", your pain and emotions are valid. I enjoy supporting clients as they work to challenge the negative core beliefs they've developed about themselves and the world that they find are no longer helping them and, instead, are holding them back from being able to live the life they want to live.
I also utilize mindfulness techniques and techniques from Person-Centered Therapy, the Internal Family Systems Model, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Solutions-Focused Therapy in most of my sessions.
Hi there! I enjoy working with clients, adults and children alike, as they process through trauma and work through grief, anxiety, depression, and attachment wounds. Whether you consider the trauma you may have experienced "big T" or "little t", your pain and emotions are valid. I enjoy supporting clients as they work to challenge the negative core beliefs they've developed about themselves and the world that they find are no longer helping them and, instead, are holding them back from being able to live the life they want to live.
I am trained in EMDR, as well as Play Therapy.
Welcome! I am currently accepting clients with immediate openings for in person and tele-health. My name is Abby Frasier, and I recently started working as a child therapist through Nurturing Connections here in my hometown of Bloomington, IN! I earned my master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and Counseling Education at Indiana University Bloomington in 2023, and my Batchelor of Science degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Interpersonal Relations at Ball State University in 2021.
I am trained in EMDR, as well as Play Therapy.
Welcome! I am currently accepting clients with immediate openings for in person and tele-health. My name is Abby Frasier, and I recently started working as a child therapist through Nurturing Connections here in my hometown of Bloomington, IN! I earned my master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and Counseling Education at Indiana University Bloomington in 2023, and my Batchelor of Science degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Interpersonal Relations at Ball State University in 2021.
Some specific approaches I use regularly are EMDR, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Feeling nervous about starting therapy? Completely normal! You're making a huge step to work on yourself, process trauma, and open up about things you’ve never shared before. Having a safe and comfortable therapeutic relationship to help navigate these feelings is key to successful treatment. I hope we can achieve that together. My style is relaxed, supportive, and nonjudgemental. I believe in meeting people where they are. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, parenting, and relationship issues.
Some specific approaches I use regularly are EMDR, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Feeling nervous about starting therapy? Completely normal! You're making a huge step to work on yourself, process trauma, and open up about things you’ve never shared before. Having a safe and comfortable therapeutic relationship to help navigate these feelings is key to successful treatment. I hope we can achieve that together. My style is relaxed, supportive, and nonjudgemental. I believe in meeting people where they are. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, parenting, and relationship issues.
Caron J Leader
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, SEP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47714
Waitlist for new clients
I am a certified EMDR therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner as well as have extensive training in Sand Tray Expressive Play Therapy.
If you are searching for a therapist, you must be wanting or needing some kind of change. Change, while overwhelming, is a necessary part of life. I really view my work as helping people negotiate changes in life and help them discover how to feel better. My treatment philosophy is simple. I focus on building a trusting and collaborative relationship with you first. Then, with your goals and feedback, I tailor a treatment plan just for you. I work with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, complex PTSD, depression, grief, AD/HD, OCD, LGBTQIA, PTSD, relationship issues, life developmental hurdles, and plain old life stress.
I am a certified EMDR therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner as well as have extensive training in Sand Tray Expressive Play Therapy.
If you are searching for a therapist, you must be wanting or needing some kind of change. Change, while overwhelming, is a necessary part of life. I really view my work as helping people negotiate changes in life and help them discover how to feel better. My treatment philosophy is simple. I focus on building a trusting and collaborative relationship with you first. Then, with your goals and feedback, I tailor a treatment plan just for you. I work with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, complex PTSD, depression, grief, AD/HD, OCD, LGBTQIA, PTSD, relationship issues, life developmental hurdles, and plain old life stress.
Rachel L Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715
I am now accepting new clients! I am Licensed Clinical Therapist in Indiana. My passion is working with children and adolescence experiencing situational stressors, maladaptive and disruptive behaviors, and family conflicts. My approach to Therapy is guided by a Trauma Focused Model, supported through CBT, DBT, Art and Play Therapy. I believe most, have been impacted whether, directly or indirectly, by trauma. The amount or severity of the trauma impacts each person differently, no matter how small it might seem. It is my goal to allow each client feel comfortable, in able to identify and work through their trauma. I am devoted
I am now accepting new clients! I am Licensed Clinical Therapist in Indiana. My passion is working with children and adolescence experiencing situational stressors, maladaptive and disruptive behaviors, and family conflicts. My approach to Therapy is guided by a Trauma Focused Model, supported through CBT, DBT, Art and Play Therapy. I believe most, have been impacted whether, directly or indirectly, by trauma. The amount or severity of the trauma impacts each person differently, no matter how small it might seem. It is my goal to allow each client feel comfortable, in able to identify and work through their trauma. I am devoted
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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.