Play Therapy in Munster, IN
I understand reaching out for help can be a difficult decision. Making that effort can be more difficult. Recognize, and give yourself credit as you've taken that first step towards improving your emotional and mental well being. I believe in meeting a patient where they are on their personal journey. Life stressors' can be deeply personal and painful. I am very humbled and honored to be a part of that journey. Together we will establish rapport and trust. I look forward to meeting you and discussing the potential you possess from within. Sending strength, empowerment and peace to you.
I understand reaching out for help can be a difficult decision. Making that effort can be more difficult. Recognize, and give yourself credit as you've taken that first step towards improving your emotional and mental well being. I believe in meeting a patient where they are on their personal journey. Life stressors' can be deeply personal and painful. I am very humbled and honored to be a part of that journey. Together we will establish rapport and trust. I look forward to meeting you and discussing the potential you possess from within. Sending strength, empowerment and peace to you.
I use cutting edge interventions with often quick results. My training and focus is to help you dismantle faulty beliefs, discover your goals and values, and achieve personal growth, so that you can discover the freedom to live your best life. Therapy can be a powerful experience that can positively impact your life in various ways. Whether issues are social, couples, family, work, childhood, trauma, physical and/or emotional abuse, substance and/or alcohol use, anger, trust issues, adhd, academic, lack of motivation, anxiety or depression, therapy can be effective in helping you achieve your goals to live your best life!
I use cutting edge interventions with often quick results. My training and focus is to help you dismantle faulty beliefs, discover your goals and values, and achieve personal growth, so that you can discover the freedom to live your best life. Therapy can be a powerful experience that can positively impact your life in various ways. Whether issues are social, couples, family, work, childhood, trauma, physical and/or emotional abuse, substance and/or alcohol use, anger, trust issues, adhd, academic, lack of motivation, anxiety or depression, therapy can be effective in helping you achieve your goals to live your best life!
I am a licensed master's level therapist holding a M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University NW. I have experience working with individuals, families, teens, and couples. Some of my areas of expertise include relationship concerns, communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, parenting skills and concerns, children's behavioral issues, difficult life transitions, and infidelity.
I am a licensed master's level therapist holding a M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University NW. I have experience working with individuals, families, teens, and couples. Some of my areas of expertise include relationship concerns, communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, parenting skills and concerns, children's behavioral issues, difficult life transitions, and infidelity.
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.
Derrick A Porter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Munster, IN 46321 (Online Only)
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about assisting and committed to helping individuals and families to reach their fullest potential by providing the tools necessary to survive and thrive through life's struggles and challenges while becoming stronger, healthier members of their communities.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about assisting and committed to helping individuals and families to reach their fullest potential by providing the tools necessary to survive and thrive through life's struggles and challenges while becoming stronger, healthier members of their communities.
Malachi Kelly
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Munster, IN 46321
Whether you are going through a fog in your life, struggling to get over hurt, experiencing broken relationships, depressive mood, stress, anxiety, or seeking help with career decisions or finding a new path, I am here to offer support to you.
Whether you are going through a fog in your life, struggling to get over hurt, experiencing broken relationships, depressive mood, stress, anxiety, or seeking help with career decisions or finding a new path, I am here to offer support to you.
I have extensive experience working closely with individuals who face life stressors and/or mental health symptoms/diagnoses that include but are not limited to the following: anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, trauma in childhood and/or adulthood, children/adult children of addicts, grief/loss, defiant behaviors, emotional dysregulation, relationship/marital stress, and family conflict. I provide individual therapy sessions, as well as couples therapy sessions, and family therapy sessions.
I have extensive experience working closely with individuals who face life stressors and/or mental health symptoms/diagnoses that include but are not limited to the following: anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, trauma in childhood and/or adulthood, children/adult children of addicts, grief/loss, defiant behaviors, emotional dysregulation, relationship/marital stress, and family conflict. I provide individual therapy sessions, as well as couples therapy sessions, and family therapy sessions.
I offer a caring and healing place for children and families to find solutions and hope. In practice for over 30 years, I offer unique, highly effective horse-assisted therapy in Milton, FL, specializing in adolescent & preteen girls and women. Our property connects to many trails in the Blackwater Forest where patients can experience amazing, healing natural beauty and peace. I also see children, families, and couples in my office in Gulf Breeze. I offer the resources & support needed to help your child and family find happiness, confidence, and success.
I offer a caring and healing place for children and families to find solutions and hope. In practice for over 30 years, I offer unique, highly effective horse-assisted therapy in Milton, FL, specializing in adolescent & preteen girls and women. Our property connects to many trails in the Blackwater Forest where patients can experience amazing, healing natural beauty and peace. I also see children, families, and couples in my office in Gulf Breeze. I offer the resources & support needed to help your child and family find happiness, confidence, and success.
My focus is to empower families by improving their relationships and communication so family members are more of a support than a burden to each other. Family issues that I commonly treat are couple's communication, sexual issues in a relationship, mixed-agenda couples (where one is considering a divorce), co-parenting after a divorce, behavior issues with children, as well as abuse or neglect in families. I also help families where a member struggles with self-injury, depression, or anxiety.
My focus is to empower families by improving their relationships and communication so family members are more of a support than a burden to each other. Family issues that I commonly treat are couple's communication, sexual issues in a relationship, mixed-agenda couples (where one is considering a divorce), co-parenting after a divorce, behavior issues with children, as well as abuse or neglect in families. I also help families where a member struggles with self-injury, depression, or anxiety.
I always meet my clients where they are at. You are the director of our journey together and I'm your guide. My initial objective has always been to make my clients feel comfortable and relaxed to begin discussing what they would like to accomplish during our time together.
I always meet my clients where they are at. You are the director of our journey together and I'm your guide. My initial objective has always been to make my clients feel comfortable and relaxed to begin discussing what they would like to accomplish during our time together.
Sydney Ray
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT
Verified Verified
Munster, IN 46321
Not accepting new clients
Sydney utilizes an integrative approach to therapy that combines Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Play Therapy to foster a compassionate, creative, judgement-free space for her clients to explore their stories, strengthen their voices and empower authorship of their own lives.
Sydney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), who has experience working with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, self-esteem, life transitions, communication in romantic and family relationships, and women’s empowerment. Sydney is an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. Sydney works with children, adolescents and adults, as well as families and couples.
Sydney utilizes an integrative approach to therapy that combines Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Play Therapy to foster a compassionate, creative, judgement-free space for her clients to explore their stories, strengthen their voices and empower authorship of their own lives.
Sydney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), who has experience working with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, self-esteem, life transitions, communication in romantic and family relationships, and women’s empowerment. Sydney is an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. Sydney works with children, adolescents and adults, as well as families and couples.
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I am a psychotherapist working with people over 28years. I use an existential approach touching all theories to understand and help my clients, I have worked with both children and adults, one on one therapy, play therapy and art therapy. I work with parents of children and adolescents. I am familiar with RAD, DBT, CBT, and psychotherapy. Individual, family and sometimes couples. I work with body, mind and spirit and mindfulness of living in the now. I am familiar with DCS and the juvenile courts.
I am a psychotherapist working with people over 28years. I use an existential approach touching all theories to understand and help my clients, I have worked with both children and adults, one on one therapy, play therapy and art therapy. I work with parents of children and adolescents. I am familiar with RAD, DBT, CBT, and psychotherapy. Individual, family and sometimes couples. I work with body, mind and spirit and mindfulness of living in the now. I am familiar with DCS and the juvenile courts.
Nanette Stokes Family Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint John, IN 46373
As a graduate of Loyola University Chicago with 20+ yrs’ experience, I supervise a clinical team & bring evidence-based techniques, incl CBT, DBT, ACT, narrative, family systems, play therapy. We believe the single most important aspect of treatment is the sacred relationship between client and therapist. We welcome you to a safe, judgment-free environment for the entire family, (children, teens, adults, & the elderly). You will be heard, respected, coached, nurtured, and supported on your journey to heal & become your best self. We proudly promote inclusion & serve LGBTQ & diverse cultures. Christian counseling also available.
As a graduate of Loyola University Chicago with 20+ yrs’ experience, I supervise a clinical team & bring evidence-based techniques, incl CBT, DBT, ACT, narrative, family systems, play therapy. We believe the single most important aspect of treatment is the sacred relationship between client and therapist. We welcome you to a safe, judgment-free environment for the entire family, (children, teens, adults, & the elderly). You will be heard, respected, coached, nurtured, and supported on your journey to heal & become your best self. We proudly promote inclusion & serve LGBTQ & diverse cultures. Christian counseling also available.
Infinity Counseling and Wellness Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, M S, M F T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crown Point, IN 46307
I offer evidence based therapy, utilizing techniques from Play Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, as well as Family Therapy and experiential therapies.
I work with young people ages 3- 22 who have suffered loss: home, parent or loved one and other traumas. These young people often suffer with anxiety, depression, confusion, PTSD as well as some obsessive-compulsive tendencies. I work with those who have suicidal ideation, who struggle to overcome their prior trauma. They may not be aware the trauma is impacting and influencing their thoughts and behaviors today.
I offer evidence based therapy, utilizing techniques from Play Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, as well as Family Therapy and experiential therapies.
I work with young people ages 3- 22 who have suffered loss: home, parent or loved one and other traumas. These young people often suffer with anxiety, depression, confusion, PTSD as well as some obsessive-compulsive tendencies. I work with those who have suicidal ideation, who struggle to overcome their prior trauma. They may not be aware the trauma is impacting and influencing their thoughts and behaviors today.
Dr. Chisa A Roby
Pastoral Counselor, ALMFT, PhD, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crown Point, IN 46307
Hello everybody! I specialize in marriage and family therapy, Christian counseling, and group and individual therapy. I help clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, chronic trauma, schizophrenia, and many more mental illnesses and disorders. I have experience in psychosocial rehabilitation, psycho-education, play therapy (for kids), and Christian coaching. My focus is to help individuals, families, and couples effectively manage their issues and improve their lives.
Hello everybody! I specialize in marriage and family therapy, Christian counseling, and group and individual therapy. I help clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, chronic trauma, schizophrenia, and many more mental illnesses and disorders. I have experience in psychosocial rehabilitation, psycho-education, play therapy (for kids), and Christian coaching. My focus is to help individuals, families, and couples effectively manage their issues and improve their lives.
Lawrence Pincus
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LAC
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410
Our mission statement at LPA Counseling is that we respond personally and immediately to families, couples, and individuals seeking counseling services, providing excellent, confidential, and affordable therapy, when and where our clients' need us, throughout Northwest Indiana. For more information on our services, please visit our website at www.lpacounseling.com
Our mission statement at LPA Counseling is that we respond personally and immediately to families, couples, and individuals seeking counseling services, providing excellent, confidential, and affordable therapy, when and where our clients' need us, throughout Northwest Indiana. For more information on our services, please visit our website at www.lpacounseling.com
I love to work with all kinds of people. Currently I work with adults experiencing emotional or relationship issues. I also have a long experience in working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I love to work with all kinds of people. Currently I work with adults experiencing emotional or relationship issues. I also have a long experience in working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Life can bring us to difficult periods. It can be stressful and overwhelming. Hey It's okay. There are moments to where we need to acknowledge those times and consider our supports. Well I am here for you. If you are feeling frustrated, sad, anxious or overwhelmed with life, I am here for you! Whether you are experiencing any life transitions such as, relationship issues, life planning, or health issues, you deserve some peace and comfort in your life. This is your start. Give yourself a pat on the back at this time. You have made it to the starting point of evolving. Let's get to working!
Life can bring us to difficult periods. It can be stressful and overwhelming. Hey It's okay. There are moments to where we need to acknowledge those times and consider our supports. Well I am here for you. If you are feeling frustrated, sad, anxious or overwhelmed with life, I am here for you! Whether you are experiencing any life transitions such as, relationship issues, life planning, or health issues, you deserve some peace and comfort in your life. This is your start. Give yourself a pat on the back at this time. You have made it to the starting point of evolving. Let's get to working!
Tiffany L Green-Mikell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CIMHP, RYT-250
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gary, IN 46402
Imagine that tonight as you sleep a miracle occurs in your life. A magical thing happed that completing solved every problem or barrier you are currently experiencing. What is the first thing you will notice? So, Instead of focusing exclusively on how insoluble your problems are, and how difficult life is because of it ,lets switch attention to what will happen after the problem is dealt with. Lets focus on your desired outcome. Let me help you process what feeling symptom free from anxiety, depression, and stinking thinking feelings like. Lets shift energy towards what we can create and control.
Imagine that tonight as you sleep a miracle occurs in your life. A magical thing happed that completing solved every problem or barrier you are currently experiencing. What is the first thing you will notice? So, Instead of focusing exclusively on how insoluble your problems are, and how difficult life is because of it ,lets switch attention to what will happen after the problem is dealt with. Lets focus on your desired outcome. Let me help you process what feeling symptom free from anxiety, depression, and stinking thinking feelings like. Lets shift energy towards what we can create and control.
My ideal client would struggle with diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, or mood-related issues. This client would be self-motivated and have identified goals that are being held back or complicated by their mental health issues. The client would be able to identify areas that are strengths and weaknesses for themselves and would be willing to put forth the effort that is growth and change. Also, this client would be open to new and different suggestions for coping strategies or ways of thinking about difficulties they may experience in order to learn and grow.
My ideal client would struggle with diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, or mood-related issues. This client would be self-motivated and have identified goals that are being held back or complicated by their mental health issues. The client would be able to identify areas that are strengths and weaknesses for themselves and would be willing to put forth the effort that is growth and change. Also, this client would be open to new and different suggestions for coping strategies or ways of thinking about difficulties they may experience in order to learn and grow.
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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.