Play Therapy in Indiana
Chrislynn DeGraffenreid
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Castle, IN 47362
Using evidence-based methods like CBT, PCIT, play therapy, and DBT, I tailor my approach to each client’s needs, focusing on resilience, healthy relationships, and empowering them to achieve their goals.
My ideal client is a resilient individual—child, adolescent, adult, or family—facing life challenges like trauma, foster care complexities, or emotional and behavioral issues. They seek healing, emotional regulation, and the development of healthy relationships. Their goals include overcoming past traumas, building effective coping strategies, and establishing stability and security in their lives. Whether navigating personal struggles or family dynamics, they are focused on creating a more balanced and fulfilling future.
Using evidence-based methods like CBT, PCIT, play therapy, and DBT, I tailor my approach to each client’s needs, focusing on resilience, healthy relationships, and empowering them to achieve their goals.
My ideal client is a resilient individual—child, adolescent, adult, or family—facing life challenges like trauma, foster care complexities, or emotional and behavioral issues. They seek healing, emotional regulation, and the development of healthy relationships. Their goals include overcoming past traumas, building effective coping strategies, and establishing stability and security in their lives. Whether navigating personal struggles or family dynamics, they are focused on creating a more balanced and fulfilling future.
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.
Karinellie Davila Santos
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW, ECMH-E®
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Specializing in trauma recovery, I use engaging interventions like art therapy, play therapy, CBT, and EMDR, tailoring each session to your child's specific needs.
Is your child facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, or major life changes? It can be overwhelming to know where to find support, but you're not alone! I'm here for you! My name is Karinellie Davila Santos, a bilingual therapist at Rock Life Counseling. I'm dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space where children, teens, and parents can come together to heal and thrive. Let's navigate this journey together and find the light ahead.
Specializing in trauma recovery, I use engaging interventions like art therapy, play therapy, CBT, and EMDR, tailoring each session to your child's specific needs.
Is your child facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, or major life changes? It can be overwhelming to know where to find support, but you're not alone! I'm here for you! My name is Karinellie Davila Santos, a bilingual therapist at Rock Life Counseling. I'm dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space where children, teens, and parents can come together to heal and thrive. Let's navigate this journey together and find the light ahead.
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.
Training/Experience: Specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy; Continuing education in Play Therapy Experience working in a school setting with children; and 17 years full time ministry experience.
Lisa Duhamell MA LMHC completed mental health counseling and marriage/family therapy training at Indiana Wesleyan University with a Master of Arts in Counseling. She has developed a passion in offering faith based counseling with children and their families to provide hope, healing, connection and support. Lisa specializes with children and adolescents. She brings over 15 years of professional counseling experience to working with children and teens. Lisa has deepened her love and knowledge to provide counseling for parents through some of their childhood wounds and anxiety.
Training/Experience: Specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy; Continuing education in Play Therapy Experience working in a school setting with children; and 17 years full time ministry experience.
Lisa Duhamell MA LMHC completed mental health counseling and marriage/family therapy training at Indiana Wesleyan University with a Master of Arts in Counseling. She has developed a passion in offering faith based counseling with children and their families to provide hope, healing, connection and support. Lisa specializes with children and adolescents. She brings over 15 years of professional counseling experience to working with children and teens. Lisa has deepened her love and knowledge to provide counseling for parents through some of their childhood wounds and anxiety.
Carina Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715
Waitlist for new clients
I use play therapy, sand tray therapy, EMDR, and more to support your child’s process and help them understand their struggles.
I currently have office hours Mon-Thur 8am-4pm CT. The best way to contact me is via email or text message. When contacting me, you must give your name and phone number in order for me to respond.——————————Does your child ever seem different from others their age? Have you ever had difficulty trying to help your child communicate? Has your child lost what makes them uniquely special? I primarily work with families and children dealing with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and trauma, amongst many other difficulties they may face. I have helped many families get through difficult times or deal with challenging emotions.
I use play therapy, sand tray therapy, EMDR, and more to support your child’s process and help them understand their struggles.
I currently have office hours Mon-Thur 8am-4pm CT. The best way to contact me is via email or text message. When contacting me, you must give your name and phone number in order for me to respond.——————————Does your child ever seem different from others their age? Have you ever had difficulty trying to help your child communicate? Has your child lost what makes them uniquely special? I primarily work with families and children dealing with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and trauma, amongst many other difficulties they may face. I have helped many families get through difficult times or deal with challenging emotions.
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.
Lotus of Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHCA, Interns
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
Our therapists use various interactive techniques and tools to engage clients, including experiential, mindfulness, play, and CBT/ DBT strategies.
Lotus of Life Counseling provides services for children, adults, and couples. Our team has extensive experience and specializes in various areas, including chronic health conditions, grief and loss, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, school, academic and career issues, social and emotional challenges, disordered eating, LGBTQ+ matters, couples counseling, perinatal and infant loss, and more. We offer appointments at our locations in Westfield, (Sheridan October 2024) and the East Side of Indy, as well as through virtual sessions. Please contact us to find out which provider would best meet your needs!
Our therapists use various interactive techniques and tools to engage clients, including experiential, mindfulness, play, and CBT/ DBT strategies.
Lotus of Life Counseling provides services for children, adults, and couples. Our team has extensive experience and specializes in various areas, including chronic health conditions, grief and loss, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, school, academic and career issues, social and emotional challenges, disordered eating, LGBTQ+ matters, couples counseling, perinatal and infant loss, and more. We offer appointments at our locations in Westfield, (Sheridan October 2024) and the East Side of Indy, as well as through virtual sessions. Please contact us to find out which provider would best meet your needs!
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.
Diane K Olson-Burkhardt
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Waitlist for new clients
I have advanced training in Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Hypnosis, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Supervision.
In this stressful world that we live in today, the essential activities that we all forget to participate in are to: Live, Breathe, & Play! I strive to provide a safe, nurturing and non-judgmental environment for those that I serve so that they may achieve their optimum health and wellness. In my practice, I utilize client-centered, integrative and holistic techniques to aid in helping persons obtain their maximum potential in their life and their relationships.
I have advanced training in Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Hypnosis, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Supervision.
In this stressful world that we live in today, the essential activities that we all forget to participate in are to: Live, Breathe, & Play! I strive to provide a safe, nurturing and non-judgmental environment for those that I serve so that they may achieve their optimum health and wellness. In my practice, I utilize client-centered, integrative and holistic techniques to aid in helping persons obtain their maximum potential in their life and their relationships.
Therapy should be a place where you feel safe, heard, and validated. I like to gain an understanding of all aspects of a client’s life to better help them through their therapeutic journey. I incorporate Child-Centered Play Therapy, Thera play techniques, relaxation techniques, mindfulness techniques, emotion regulation skills, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other modalities based upon the needs of the client.
Therapy should be a place where you feel safe, heard, and validated. I like to gain an understanding of all aspects of a client’s life to better help them through their therapeutic journey. I incorporate Child-Centered Play Therapy, Thera play techniques, relaxation techniques, mindfulness techniques, emotion regulation skills, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other modalities based upon the needs of the client.
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I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to match client needs, but I specialize in using Exposure and Response Prevention to treat OCD, using Brainspotting to treat trauma and “stuck” places, and using Play Therapies and Sand Tray with children.
Your life matters! Therapy can help take you from where you are to where you want to be. I enjoy offering clients ages 6+ an atmosphere of acceptance, understanding, and compassion to help them reach their goals.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to match client needs, but I specialize in using Exposure and Response Prevention to treat OCD, using Brainspotting to treat trauma and “stuck” places, and using Play Therapies and Sand Tray with children.
Your life matters! Therapy can help take you from where you are to where you want to be. I enjoy offering clients ages 6+ an atmosphere of acceptance, understanding, and compassion to help them reach their goals.
Janel B Quillin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Terre Haute, IN 47804
Since children and adolescents have difficulty expressing themself through words, I use play therapy with my young clients.
Over the past several years I have enjoyed working with children, adolescents and adults. Helping people as they journey through a variety of life circumstances, has been a privilege. Parenting, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, abuse, adoptive families and behavioral problems are some areas in which I have the most experience.
Since children and adolescents have difficulty expressing themself through words, I use play therapy with my young clients.
Over the past several years I have enjoyed working with children, adolescents and adults. Helping people as they journey through a variety of life circumstances, has been a privilege. Parenting, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, abuse, adoptive families and behavioral problems are some areas in which I have the most experience.
We may use play therapy and/or activities in session as well.
I am a Christian counselor with 20 years of experience working with children, families and individuals in a faith-based community. My role as a therapist is to create a safe place to navigate life's uncertainties. I understand taking the first step to begin therapy may be overwhelming. My goal is to work hard to help clients feel comfortable and understood from the moment we meet and throughout each appointment. If you are struggling with feelings of uncertainty, helplessness or confusion in life and/or relationships, then I am here to help, serve, and support you through this process.
We may use play therapy and/or activities in session as well.
I am a Christian counselor with 20 years of experience working with children, families and individuals in a faith-based community. My role as a therapist is to create a safe place to navigate life's uncertainties. I understand taking the first step to begin therapy may be overwhelming. My goal is to work hard to help clients feel comfortable and understood from the moment we meet and throughout each appointment. If you are struggling with feelings of uncertainty, helplessness or confusion in life and/or relationships, then I am here to help, serve, and support you through this process.
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.
Carol L Hornbeck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Waitlist for new clients
I work with couples, individuals, families and children online, via teletherapy, as well as in person. I support my clients across the life span to heal from losses and improve their relationships. I have extensive experience with LGBTQ issues, child development, adoption, sexual abuse, parenting challenges, divorce, suicide, and life transitions. My specialized training includes play therapy, couples therapy, and experience in infant and pregnancy loss, complicated or unplanned pregnancies, and infant/toddler mental health.
I work with couples, individuals, families and children online, via teletherapy, as well as in person. I support my clients across the life span to heal from losses and improve their relationships. I have extensive experience with LGBTQ issues, child development, adoption, sexual abuse, parenting challenges, divorce, suicide, and life transitions. My specialized training includes play therapy, couples therapy, and experience in infant and pregnancy loss, complicated or unplanned pregnancies, and infant/toddler mental health.
The majority of my practice is play-based, giving kids a way to tell me how they're doing in their language.
Hi! I am here to help you or your family get to a peaceful place where you feel confident in your abilities to handle life's ups and downs. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I am passionate about helping kids and teens regulate their emotions, and helping parents learn to be safe havens for kids to process their feelings.
The majority of my practice is play-based, giving kids a way to tell me how they're doing in their language.
Hi! I am here to help you or your family get to a peaceful place where you feel confident in your abilities to handle life's ups and downs. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I am passionate about helping kids and teens regulate their emotions, and helping parents learn to be safe havens for kids to process their feelings.
I offer somatic EMDR, trauma-informed care & therapeutic play so that you be seen & heard.
Do you struggle with anxiety, regulating your emotions, C-PTSD, PTSD, grief, or a loss of a sense of who you are that is affecting your relationships and/or your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and frustrated with getting through the day. Do you feel you have put in the work to heal, but there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you question if life could be more easeful and less stressful? Now more than ever we are talking about how our mental health affects not only our minds but our bodies and relationships, ultimately affecting our abilities to feel joy.
I offer somatic EMDR, trauma-informed care & therapeutic play so that you be seen & heard.
Do you struggle with anxiety, regulating your emotions, C-PTSD, PTSD, grief, or a loss of a sense of who you are that is affecting your relationships and/or your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and frustrated with getting through the day. Do you feel you have put in the work to heal, but there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you question if life could be more easeful and less stressful? Now more than ever we are talking about how our mental health affects not only our minds but our bodies and relationships, ultimately affecting our abilities to feel joy.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor and registered play therapist.
As a parent, I'm sure you already know that little kids can come with some big challenges. From temper tantrums to power struggles, between dealing with hitting, kicking, screaming, crying - all of these things can leave you overwhelmed and at your wit's end. Or, maybe things are fairly peaceful between you and your child, but you want to make the most of those precious, early years and strengthen the bond the two of you already share. Or maybe all of the above! When it comes to tackling the mental health problems of the preschool years, I can help you and your child get back to what really matters: playing, growing and learning.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor and registered play therapist.
As a parent, I'm sure you already know that little kids can come with some big challenges. From temper tantrums to power struggles, between dealing with hitting, kicking, screaming, crying - all of these things can leave you overwhelmed and at your wit's end. Or, maybe things are fairly peaceful between you and your child, but you want to make the most of those precious, early years and strengthen the bond the two of you already share. Or maybe all of the above! When it comes to tackling the mental health problems of the preschool years, I can help you and your child get back to what really matters: playing, growing and learning.
Advanced Solutions Counseling and Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, RPT-S, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46201 (Online Only)
Ilene Bosscher, MA, MDiv has attended many National conferences and trainings and speaks and writes on the topics of physician marriages and families, play therapy, parenting, marriages, trauma, and stress and Havening Techniques.
Ilene Bosscher, MA, MDiv is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in adult individuals, couples, and family therapy as well as children and adolescents. She provides a non-judgemental, compassionate, safe place for you to share what you need to, helps you process that, and then release the difficult past so your future is free of that baggage from the past. She believes that counseling is about finding what needs to change, gaining understanding if trauma plays a part in that dynamic, releasing the trauma and embracing your life without it. Release-Abide-Thrive!
Ilene Bosscher, MA, MDiv has attended many National conferences and trainings and speaks and writes on the topics of physician marriages and families, play therapy, parenting, marriages, trauma, and stress and Havening Techniques.
Ilene Bosscher, MA, MDiv is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in adult individuals, couples, and family therapy as well as children and adolescents. She provides a non-judgemental, compassionate, safe place for you to share what you need to, helps you process that, and then release the difficult past so your future is free of that baggage from the past. She believes that counseling is about finding what needs to change, gaining understanding if trauma plays a part in that dynamic, releasing the trauma and embracing your life without it. Release-Abide-Thrive!
