Sandplay Therapists in Hampden, MA
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Gabrielle E Slavin
Counselor, M, Ed, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Agawam, MA 01001
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Amherst. My style is warm, genuine and collaborative. I work with clients to identify goals for therapy and pathways for reaching those goals. I use an integrative mind-body approach which may include: psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, self compassion, mindfulness, EMDR, and sandplay therapy. Please visit my website for more information www.gabrielleslavin.com
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Amherst. My style is warm, genuine and collaborative. I work with clients to identify goals for therapy and pathways for reaching those goals. I use an integrative mind-body approach which may include: psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, self compassion, mindfulness, EMDR, and sandplay therapy. Please visit my website for more information www.gabrielleslavin.com
Are you looking for healing from trauma or desire to better connect in your marriage and family relationships? Do you need help to reach your goals and want a Christian therapist or coach? If you feel like evidence-based counseling with a Biblical foundation and the potential for therapeutic/expressive arts speaks to you, then you have come to the right place. At Living Well, we provide clinical counseling for those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and family and marital challenges. We also offer coaching, trainings, and creative art experiences that align with your Christian values. We're here to support your journey.
Are you looking for healing from trauma or desire to better connect in your marriage and family relationships? Do you need help to reach your goals and want a Christian therapist or coach? If you feel like evidence-based counseling with a Biblical foundation and the potential for therapeutic/expressive arts speaks to you, then you have come to the right place. At Living Well, we provide clinical counseling for those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and family and marital challenges. We also offer coaching, trainings, and creative art experiences that align with your Christian values. We're here to support your journey.
Brittany Godden
Counselor, LMHC, SAC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01101 (Online Only)
I am a neuro-affirming therapist, who specializes in working with children and teens with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience working with children and youth in clinical and educational settings including as an outpatient therapist, school-based therapist, early childhood mental health consultant, school counselor, and as a therapeutic mentor. I also work closely with parents and caregivers as they learn more about the unique ways their child interacts with their world, which can also include advising or advocating for school services if your child is currently struggling in school.
I am a neuro-affirming therapist, who specializes in working with children and teens with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience working with children and youth in clinical and educational settings including as an outpatient therapist, school-based therapist, early childhood mental health consultant, school counselor, and as a therapeutic mentor. I also work closely with parents and caregivers as they learn more about the unique ways their child interacts with their world, which can also include advising or advocating for school services if your child is currently struggling in school.
Emily Neuburger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MAT, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people across the lifespan to help them explore patterns, gain deeper understanding into their lives and move towards desired changes. I specialize in using play and art therapy to work with children and adolescents who are encountering emotional challenges at home, school and with identity formation. I also have a strong interest in working with adults seeking support with life transitions, parenting, relationships, anxiety and grief. I practice with a trauma focused lens where I recognize the way past trauma can manifest both emotionally and physically. I welcome using art therapy interventions with adults as desired.
I work with people across the lifespan to help them explore patterns, gain deeper understanding into their lives and move towards desired changes. I specialize in using play and art therapy to work with children and adolescents who are encountering emotional challenges at home, school and with identity formation. I also have a strong interest in working with adults seeking support with life transitions, parenting, relationships, anxiety and grief. I practice with a trauma focused lens where I recognize the way past trauma can manifest both emotionally and physically. I welcome using art therapy interventions with adults as desired.
Nada Plooster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01102 (Online Only)
Nada is an LDS therapist, although spirituality in all forms are welcome, who works with children, teens, and adults to address Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety, panic, dissociative disorders, adjustment disorders, and eating disorders. Diagnoses are only one way to identify symptoms that causes suffering. Nada specializes in viewing challenges and struggles from the lens of how our brain and body process information, store experiences, and often trap the extreme beliefs, emotions and sensations associated with distressing experiences.
Nada is an LDS therapist, although spirituality in all forms are welcome, who works with children, teens, and adults to address Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety, panic, dissociative disorders, adjustment disorders, and eating disorders. Diagnoses are only one way to identify symptoms that causes suffering. Nada specializes in viewing challenges and struggles from the lens of how our brain and body process information, store experiences, and often trap the extreme beliefs, emotions and sensations associated with distressing experiences.
Deborah Chamberlain
Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilbraham, MA 01095 (Online Only)
My work is guided by a belief that clients need to feel safe enough to explore why they "feel" the way they do and to help them develop a positive self-regard. As they say, "We can't heal what we can't see." My role in the context of the therapeutic relationship is to help clients "see".
My work is guided by a belief that clients need to feel safe enough to explore why they "feel" the way they do and to help them develop a positive self-regard. As they say, "We can't heal what we can't see." My role in the context of the therapeutic relationship is to help clients "see".
DCF-involved families, (reunification and custody-related) families in conflict/relationship struggles, parenting children who have experienced trauma or delays/disabilities, work with teens, anyone wanting to explore their own family patterns to break the cycle for themselves and/or their family, people in recovery, people experiencing challenges with after-incarceration transitions, issues related to anger management and parenting struggles, strategies for handling behavioral/school-related issues with children-including issues related to foster care and adoption.
DCF-involved families, (reunification and custody-related) families in conflict/relationship struggles, parenting children who have experienced trauma or delays/disabilities, work with teens, anyone wanting to explore their own family patterns to break the cycle for themselves and/or their family, people in recovery, people experiencing challenges with after-incarceration transitions, issues related to anger management and parenting struggles, strategies for handling behavioral/school-related issues with children-including issues related to foster care and adoption.
Hi. I'm Jennifer Clark-Harris. I am a Masters Level Marriage and Family Therapist/ Mental Health Clinician. In other words I am someone who has tools to help people create the changes they seek in their lives and their relationships. You don't have to walk the journey of life alone.
Hi. I'm Jennifer Clark-Harris. I am a Masters Level Marriage and Family Therapist/ Mental Health Clinician. In other words I am someone who has tools to help people create the changes they seek in their lives and their relationships. You don't have to walk the journey of life alone.
Enlightened Interventions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Our practice offers clients a chance to collaborate to create a strength-based, client-centered, holistic treatment plan that will allow the client to achieve their goals through a wide variety of interventions. Our group practice has a variety of clinicians who have an extensive history working with a wide variety of presenting problems, including mood and adjustment disorders, trauma, and family and relational issues. We will work with you to find creative and plausible solutions to the problems you are facing. We believe wellness is achievable, manageable, and sustainable for all clients.
Our practice offers clients a chance to collaborate to create a strength-based, client-centered, holistic treatment plan that will allow the client to achieve their goals through a wide variety of interventions. Our group practice has a variety of clinicians who have an extensive history working with a wide variety of presenting problems, including mood and adjustment disorders, trauma, and family and relational issues. We will work with you to find creative and plausible solutions to the problems you are facing. We believe wellness is achievable, manageable, and sustainable for all clients.
Activated By Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01104 (Online Only)
There are times in our life where we reach a point when we realize something may not be manageable anymore or has gotten bigger than we expected but you are here and you are taking the steps to implement change. Coming into a therapy session provides a safe space to explore this and challenge yourself to identify what is going on and how we can work together to accomplish that. We serve clients 16 years old and up.
There are times in our life where we reach a point when we realize something may not be manageable anymore or has gotten bigger than we expected but you are here and you are taking the steps to implement change. Coming into a therapy session provides a safe space to explore this and challenge yourself to identify what is going on and how we can work together to accomplish that. We serve clients 16 years old and up.
Jane Garcia
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Longmeadow, MA 01106 (Online Only)
6/9/24: Telehealth only. 6 hr time difference ahead of EST, with availability this summer on weekday mornings and some sundays. I am a board-certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor with 17 years of clinical experience. I specialize in developmental trauma and work with all ages. I trust in the wisdom of clients' abilities to explore their own themes, symbols, and stories. Because we all develop our senses of self and safety within the context of early relationships, family/relationship-based work is essential. My approach is ecclectic, trauma-informed, client-centered, and non-judgmental.
6/9/24: Telehealth only. 6 hr time difference ahead of EST, with availability this summer on weekday mornings and some sundays. I am a board-certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor with 17 years of clinical experience. I specialize in developmental trauma and work with all ages. I trust in the wisdom of clients' abilities to explore their own themes, symbols, and stories. Because we all develop our senses of self and safety within the context of early relationships, family/relationship-based work is essential. My approach is ecclectic, trauma-informed, client-centered, and non-judgmental.
Jen Castonguay
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Palmer, MA 01069
Not accepting new clients
As your therapist I’m committed to providing a safe, warm, respectful, trusting and compassionate environment in which healing and personal growth can begin. We are each on a unique journey and I would like to help you navigate the path you are on, and make space for the range of emotions we all experience as humans. Together we will explore what works best for you at this stage in your life. I believe each person has the capacity to heal themselves and I see my role as supporting and empowering you to discover your own inner strengths and strategies to decrease distress and increase wellbeing.
As your therapist I’m committed to providing a safe, warm, respectful, trusting and compassionate environment in which healing and personal growth can begin. We are each on a unique journey and I would like to help you navigate the path you are on, and make space for the range of emotions we all experience as humans. Together we will explore what works best for you at this stage in your life. I believe each person has the capacity to heal themselves and I see my role as supporting and empowering you to discover your own inner strengths and strategies to decrease distress and increase wellbeing.
Dr. Joshua Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients at this time. If you are reading this, you or a loved one must be hurting. I know you have all the tools you need to find joy and purpose in life. We can work together to find the person you're ready to be. I am a compassionate, humanistic, person-centered therapist. I have been a practicing counselor for over ten years, and in that time I have come to learn that people need to experience a therapist who has genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
Not accepting new clients at this time. If you are reading this, you or a loved one must be hurting. I know you have all the tools you need to find joy and purpose in life. We can work together to find the person you're ready to be. I am a compassionate, humanistic, person-centered therapist. I have been a practicing counselor for over ten years, and in that time I have come to learn that people need to experience a therapist who has genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
Online Therapists
Specializing in treatment of sex and relationship issues, "sex addiction", problematic sexual behavior, complex trauma, PTSD, sexual pain, mismatched desire, non-traditional relationships. I utilize the following modalities: EMDR, IFS, Transforming the Experienced-Based Brain (TEB) for developmental trauma, Safe and Sound protocol (SSP), somatic psychotherapy, sandplay & sandtray. I am also informed by the Polyvagal theory and neuroscience. I offer a unique multifaceted, sex positive approach and supervisor. In addition, author of Sand Therapy for Out of Control Sexual Behavior, Shame, and Trauma: Treatment Approaches Beyond Words.
Specializing in treatment of sex and relationship issues, "sex addiction", problematic sexual behavior, complex trauma, PTSD, sexual pain, mismatched desire, non-traditional relationships. I utilize the following modalities: EMDR, IFS, Transforming the Experienced-Based Brain (TEB) for developmental trauma, Safe and Sound protocol (SSP), somatic psychotherapy, sandplay & sandtray. I am also informed by the Polyvagal theory and neuroscience. I offer a unique multifaceted, sex positive approach and supervisor. In addition, author of Sand Therapy for Out of Control Sexual Behavior, Shame, and Trauma: Treatment Approaches Beyond Words.
Ariel E Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSc Ed, RPT, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Sandplay is for all ages!.
Have you noticed patterns in your life you'd like to change? Negative moods? Unexplained pain? Often these are signs of unresolved trauma. Therapy can help us understand and integrate the meaning enabling us to make changes to our behavior so that we are more successful in our personal and professional lives. I work with adults, children from as young as 2 yrs old, and families. My work is strength based, empowering people to meet personal goals, improve relationships and develop a more comfortable, meaningful life. I attend to the mind body connection. My approach is solution focused and playful.
Sandplay is for all ages!.
Have you noticed patterns in your life you'd like to change? Negative moods? Unexplained pain? Often these are signs of unresolved trauma. Therapy can help us understand and integrate the meaning enabling us to make changes to our behavior so that we are more successful in our personal and professional lives. I work with adults, children from as young as 2 yrs old, and families. My work is strength based, empowering people to meet personal goals, improve relationships and develop a more comfortable, meaningful life. I attend to the mind body connection. My approach is solution focused and playful.
Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02476 (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Many of my clients face emotional distress and difficulties identifying and managing their feelings. Challenges like feeling unworthy can impact self-esteem, sense of belonging, and overall happiness. If you've noticed a significant decline in your quality of life and are ready to set meaningful goals, heal from past traumas, and embark on a journey toward well-being, I'm here to help. I believe that a stable, trusting, and caring therapeutic relationship is the foundation of healing.
I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Many of my clients face emotional distress and difficulties identifying and managing their feelings. Challenges like feeling unworthy can impact self-esteem, sense of belonging, and overall happiness. If you've noticed a significant decline in your quality of life and are ready to set meaningful goals, heal from past traumas, and embark on a journey toward well-being, I'm here to help. I believe that a stable, trusting, and caring therapeutic relationship is the foundation of healing.
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and you are looking for support. Sometimes you may feel stuck in patterns or behaviors and you want new ways to meet life's difficulties. I work with children, adolescents and adults to transform their lives and relationships. My specialties include issues related to anxiety, fears/phobias, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, and depression. Additionally, I work with individuals adjusting to life changes such as college and parenthood. I also specialize in working with individuals struggling with identity issues.
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and you are looking for support. Sometimes you may feel stuck in patterns or behaviors and you want new ways to meet life's difficulties. I work with children, adolescents and adults to transform their lives and relationships. My specialties include issues related to anxiety, fears/phobias, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, and depression. Additionally, I work with individuals adjusting to life changes such as college and parenthood. I also specialize in working with individuals struggling with identity issues.
Sacred Play Explorations
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MDiv, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Quincy, MA 02169 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Zoom video coaching only - Are you a busy human service or medical provider, clergy person, and/or activist in need of therapeutic coaching or spiritual renewal in these challenging times? With nearly 30 years of experience, I bring a wealth of grounded life experience to my coaching and accompaniment of you in your own life journey - including as a Unitarian Universalist clergy person, trained spiritual director, and licensed independent clinical social worker, as well a lecturer, author, and urban activist. I work solely via Zoom with the above listed professionals on a self-pay sliding scale basis. I do not take insurance.
Zoom video coaching only - Are you a busy human service or medical provider, clergy person, and/or activist in need of therapeutic coaching or spiritual renewal in these challenging times? With nearly 30 years of experience, I bring a wealth of grounded life experience to my coaching and accompaniment of you in your own life journey - including as a Unitarian Universalist clergy person, trained spiritual director, and licensed independent clinical social worker, as well a lecturer, author, and urban activist. I work solely via Zoom with the above listed professionals on a self-pay sliding scale basis. I do not take insurance.
Currently Accepting New Clients (with limited availability). I am an experienced child and adolescent clinician who values a collaborative approach in my therapeutic work with young people and their families. I work with individuals to create a comfortable and nurturing environment that fosters growth and resilience. I have experience working in acute mental health services and outpatient settings, particularly with life adjustments, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors. I utilize a person centered, trauma informed, and skills-based approach to help treat depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.
Currently Accepting New Clients (with limited availability). I am an experienced child and adolescent clinician who values a collaborative approach in my therapeutic work with young people and their families. I work with individuals to create a comfortable and nurturing environment that fosters growth and resilience. I have experience working in acute mental health services and outpatient settings, particularly with life adjustments, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors. I utilize a person centered, trauma informed, and skills-based approach to help treat depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.
Accepting a limited number of new clients: I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker currently providing trauma-focused psychotherapy in the greater Boston area. I have experience working with children, families, and adults in individual and group settings for private practice, multi-service agencies, as well as in the home.
Accepting a limited number of new clients: I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker currently providing trauma-focused psychotherapy in the greater Boston area. I have experience working with children, families, and adults in individual and group settings for private practice, multi-service agencies, as well as in the home.
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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.