Play Therapy in Commerce Township, MI
Makenzie Thomson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
Commerce Township, MI 48382
I utilize therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Art, and Play Therapy to help aid the therapy process.
I believe that we as people were created for growth and for connection. There is health and healing for those who want to work through trauma and loss. I seek to support you as you discover and build on the strengths you already have. I provide a warm, judgment-free environment for my clients to process, problem-solve, and partake in a collaborative effort toward the wellness of self.
I utilize therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Art, and Play Therapy to help aid the therapy process.
I believe that we as people were created for growth and for connection. There is health and healing for those who want to work through trauma and loss. I seek to support you as you discover and build on the strengths you already have. I provide a warm, judgment-free environment for my clients to process, problem-solve, and partake in a collaborative effort toward the wellness of self.
Carol Auiler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Commerce Township, MI 48390
My approach to therapy is based on the idea that each person has gifts, passions and skills that can be tapped into to guide them toward an authentic, value-based life. My goal is to partner with you to provide a safe, non-judgmental space that allows for reflection, healing from past emotional wounds, and growth by establishing new coping skills to replace old patterns of thinking and behaving. I have extensive training in trauma and EMDR through the International Association (EMDRIA) as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
My approach to therapy is based on the idea that each person has gifts, passions and skills that can be tapped into to guide them toward an authentic, value-based life. My goal is to partner with you to provide a safe, non-judgmental space that allows for reflection, healing from past emotional wounds, and growth by establishing new coping skills to replace old patterns of thinking and behaving. I have extensive training in trauma and EMDR through the International Association (EMDRIA) as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Dia Jwainat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commerce Township, MI 48390
Starting the process of therapy may be overwhelming but the end result may be life changing. Whether a client is struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues or any other life obstacle, I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment for your healing journey.
Starting the process of therapy may be overwhelming but the end result may be life changing. Whether a client is struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues or any other life obstacle, I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment for your healing journey.
Dr. Melanie Mailloux
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC, CAADC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Commerce Township, MI 48390
Waitlist for new clients
I'm currently providing in person and telehealth therapy for people struggling with mental health issues including borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and grief & loss. Treatment methods used include DBT, CBT, trauma informed care and addiction treatment.
I'm currently providing in person and telehealth therapy for people struggling with mental health issues including borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and grief & loss. Treatment methods used include DBT, CBT, trauma informed care and addiction treatment.
Sherry DeGrazia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commerce Township, MI 48390
We start therapy due to situational stressors or an ongoing stressor, such as mood disorders, anxiety or depression. I have been providing guidance, coaching and understanding for over 9 years. Our brains as well as our bodies are complicated yet amazing! To maintain mind, body and spiritual balance is difficult, but not impossible, As a therapist, I have experience working with adults, teens, and children. I specialize in working with individuals with Trauma, anxiety, depression and ADHD. My role, as a therapist is to support each client in learning how to listen and properly respond to their mind/bodies on a daily basis.
We start therapy due to situational stressors or an ongoing stressor, such as mood disorders, anxiety or depression. I have been providing guidance, coaching and understanding for over 9 years. Our brains as well as our bodies are complicated yet amazing! To maintain mind, body and spiritual balance is difficult, but not impossible, As a therapist, I have experience working with adults, teens, and children. I specialize in working with individuals with Trauma, anxiety, depression and ADHD. My role, as a therapist is to support each client in learning how to listen and properly respond to their mind/bodies on a daily basis.
I find fulfillment in working with clients across various life stages – from children and teens to adults. Each age brings its unique set of challenges, and I’m here to tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs. In addition to individual counseling, I specialize in working with couples and families. Relationships can be complex, and I’m here to help you navigate and strengthen these connections. Whether you’re facing individual struggles or challenges within your relationships, we’ll work together to find solutions and foster understanding.
I find fulfillment in working with clients across various life stages – from children and teens to adults. Each age brings its unique set of challenges, and I’m here to tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs. In addition to individual counseling, I specialize in working with couples and families. Relationships can be complex, and I’m here to help you navigate and strengthen these connections. Whether you’re facing individual struggles or challenges within your relationships, we’ll work together to find solutions and foster understanding.
Nicole Ann Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commerce Township, MI 48390 (Online Only)
I am a clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I utilize evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches to clinical care. I have specialized training in Trauma Focused CBT for treating individuals who have a history of trauma. I am also experienced in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and disruptive behavior disorders.
I am a clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I utilize evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches to clinical care. I have specialized training in Trauma Focused CBT for treating individuals who have a history of trauma. I am also experienced in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and disruptive behavior disorders.
Pamela Barckholtz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, DCSW, IMH-EIV
Verified Verified
Commerce Township, MI 48382
All of us have issues or experiences that can be difficult to manage at times. I work with you to help you find solutions that improve your quality of life. If you have suffered trauma, this means finding some understanding of the trauma and resolving lingering effects. Parents get help in parent management techniques and learn behavior management. For those with addictions, this means working to understand the cause of the addiction. For the elderly, this means completing a life review and understanding the current situation.
All of us have issues or experiences that can be difficult to manage at times. I work with you to help you find solutions that improve your quality of life. If you have suffered trauma, this means finding some understanding of the trauma and resolving lingering effects. Parents get help in parent management techniques and learn behavior management. For those with addictions, this means working to understand the cause of the addiction. For the elderly, this means completing a life review and understanding the current situation.
Riley Nichols is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with a wide range of demographics and presentations. Riley is person first and empathetically focused in practice working with adults, children, and adolescents. Riley focuses on individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and difficulties in attachments. Riley earned his Master's degree in Social Work at New York University following undergraduate study in Psychology at Michigan State University.
Riley Nichols is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with a wide range of demographics and presentations. Riley is person first and empathetically focused in practice working with adults, children, and adolescents. Riley focuses on individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and difficulties in attachments. Riley earned his Master's degree in Social Work at New York University following undergraduate study in Psychology at Michigan State University.
Sara E Schwartz
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CAADC, NPT-C
Verified Verified
Commerce Township, MI 48382 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Echoes of your earliest traumas grow stronger as grief makes it difficult to breathe. You’ll be trapped here forever; you’re sure of it. Trapped in a cycle of pain that seems impossible to break, as if on an empty rollercoaster that never stops. You’ve endured one loss after the other… after the other. Now, you’re back in the loop again, repeating unhealthy patterns that have never worked and never will. You can see there’s a ride less draining, and more thrilling, and it’s right in front of you but just out of reach. So, you continue to stay put, alone, both anxious and defeated, going round and round again.
Echoes of your earliest traumas grow stronger as grief makes it difficult to breathe. You’ll be trapped here forever; you’re sure of it. Trapped in a cycle of pain that seems impossible to break, as if on an empty rollercoaster that never stops. You’ve endured one loss after the other… after the other. Now, you’re back in the loop again, repeating unhealthy patterns that have never worked and never will. You can see there’s a ride less draining, and more thrilling, and it’s right in front of you but just out of reach. So, you continue to stay put, alone, both anxious and defeated, going round and round again.
Erica Saran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commerce Township, MI 48382
My goal as a therapist is to help others learn about and understand their issues in a safe and open environment. Seeking out help can be scary and stressful, and my hope is to make people feel comfortable addressing their needs without feeling judged. Therapy is a unique and personal experience, and I provide empathy, active listening, and various interventions to match each person’s needs and goals. I use a mixture of therapeutic techniques to help individuals identify the issues they would like to focus on and to develop goals. I believe goal setting and providing tools to cope are imperative to success in therapy.
My goal as a therapist is to help others learn about and understand their issues in a safe and open environment. Seeking out help can be scary and stressful, and my hope is to make people feel comfortable addressing their needs without feeling judged. Therapy is a unique and personal experience, and I provide empathy, active listening, and various interventions to match each person’s needs and goals. I use a mixture of therapeutic techniques to help individuals identify the issues they would like to focus on and to develop goals. I believe goal setting and providing tools to cope are imperative to success in therapy.
Sheri Saxe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLP, LPC
Verified Verified
Commerce Township, MI 48382 (Online Only)
Sometimes living hurts. Sometimes we can be so overwhelmed by circumstances and stresses that it feels difficult to function. Coming to therapy is a courageous and hopeful step. Wether it’s to deal with anxiety, depression, trauma or family conflict, I absolutely believe that together we can find ways to reduce your suffering and find a path to healing and peace.
Sometimes living hurts. Sometimes we can be so overwhelmed by circumstances and stresses that it feels difficult to function. Coming to therapy is a courageous and hopeful step. Wether it’s to deal with anxiety, depression, trauma or family conflict, I absolutely believe that together we can find ways to reduce your suffering and find a path to healing and peace.
Lavon Shina
Counselor, MA, SCL, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Commerce Township, MI 48382
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling to control your anxiety? Always sure something bad is going to happen? Are you constantly worried about things such as health, money, relationships, friendships, family and work? Life can be overwhelming and painful, but you don’t have to “tough it out” alone. Life is too short to let trauma control us or be anxious all the time. I want you to be free of emotional pain and to find meaning/purpose in all areas of your life. I can help you find healing and understanding in desperate situations while enjoying the process as much as possible!
Are you struggling to control your anxiety? Always sure something bad is going to happen? Are you constantly worried about things such as health, money, relationships, friendships, family and work? Life can be overwhelming and painful, but you don’t have to “tough it out” alone. Life is too short to let trauma control us or be anxious all the time. I want you to be free of emotional pain and to find meaning/purpose in all areas of your life. I can help you find healing and understanding in desperate situations while enjoying the process as much as possible!
Margot Bloomfield
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP, LBSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Commerce Township, MI 48382
I enjoy working with individuals of different ages, ethnicity, in need of individual, couples or family sessions. I believe that life is a journey, which at times, can be very challenging. Sometimes we find ourselves at a crossroads, trying to decide our direction. Staying on familiar paths can be easier yet repetitive and stagnant. Growth means change and following new paths, though unfamiliar and with unseen risks. Therapy can help one believe in themselves and try new paths, with the therapist lighting the way.
I enjoy working with individuals of different ages, ethnicity, in need of individual, couples or family sessions. I believe that life is a journey, which at times, can be very challenging. Sometimes we find ourselves at a crossroads, trying to decide our direction. Staying on familiar paths can be easier yet repetitive and stagnant. Growth means change and following new paths, though unfamiliar and with unseen risks. Therapy can help one believe in themselves and try new paths, with the therapist lighting the way.
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Katie utilizes therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy to compliment and deepen the healing process.
At The Well Counseling we focus on providing a safe, caring, and a nonjudgmental environment, supporting you as you begin to address and cope with the challenges in your life. Drawing from your strengths, we will work together to develop new strategies, skills and perspectives in order that you may live a full and joyful life. We utilize creative therapies in order to compliment and deepen the healing process. We now offer academic and intelligence testing as well!
Katie utilizes therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy to compliment and deepen the healing process.
At The Well Counseling we focus on providing a safe, caring, and a nonjudgmental environment, supporting you as you begin to address and cope with the challenges in your life. Drawing from your strengths, we will work together to develop new strategies, skills and perspectives in order that you may live a full and joyful life. We utilize creative therapies in order to compliment and deepen the healing process. We now offer academic and intelligence testing as well!
My approach integrates Humanistic Psychology with techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and play therapy tailored to your needs.
Prioritizing our well-being can be one of life’s greatest challenges. Acknowledging our struggles and seeking support can lead to significant rewards. As a compassionate therapist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your individual goals in a way that resonates best with you. Central to our therapeutic journey is a foundation of respect and trust, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment where your voice is heard and valued.
My approach integrates Humanistic Psychology with techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and play therapy tailored to your needs.
Prioritizing our well-being can be one of life’s greatest challenges. Acknowledging our struggles and seeking support can lead to significant rewards. As a compassionate therapist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your individual goals in a way that resonates best with you. Central to our therapeutic journey is a foundation of respect and trust, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment where your voice is heard and valued.
Besa McDonald
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
I combine my expertise in child development, attachment theory, and play therapy to support children and families.
I specialize in working with children, parents, & women in the perinatal period. I help children as young as two understand and express their emotions more appropriately, feel more regulated, & improve their social-emotional functioning. Children I support struggle with anxiety, trauma, anger and behavior challenges, or are adjusting to a life change. I provide compassionate and sensitive care to all mamas, and particularly mothers who have endured the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), birth trauma, or struggle with perinatal anxiety or depression.
I combine my expertise in child development, attachment theory, and play therapy to support children and families.
I specialize in working with children, parents, & women in the perinatal period. I help children as young as two understand and express their emotions more appropriately, feel more regulated, & improve their social-emotional functioning. Children I support struggle with anxiety, trauma, anger and behavior challenges, or are adjusting to a life change. I provide compassionate and sensitive care to all mamas, and particularly mothers who have endured the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), birth trauma, or struggle with perinatal anxiety or depression.
Along with CBT, I incorporate play therapy, sandtray therapy and art therapy techniques.
I provide individual counseling for children, adolescents and adults in an outpatient setting. I utilize evidence-based practices with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavior Therapy and a Client-Centered Approach.
Along with CBT, I incorporate play therapy, sandtray therapy and art therapy techniques.
I provide individual counseling for children, adolescents and adults in an outpatient setting. I utilize evidence-based practices with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavior Therapy and a Client-Centered Approach.
I specialize in working with children and families navigating emotion regulation challenges, anxiety, depression, grief and loss and trauma. I am a Certified Trauma and Resilience Clinician through Starr Commonwealth. My approach is always client centered and based on relationships and connection, as connection is imperative to feeling safe and shifting to the space where growth happens! I am passionate about providing treatment based in relational neuroscience to children, adolescents and their families. I utilize a variety of techniques, including CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy and group therapy.
I specialize in working with children and families navigating emotion regulation challenges, anxiety, depression, grief and loss and trauma. I am a Certified Trauma and Resilience Clinician through Starr Commonwealth. My approach is always client centered and based on relationships and connection, as connection is imperative to feeling safe and shifting to the space where growth happens! I am passionate about providing treatment based in relational neuroscience to children, adolescents and their families. I utilize a variety of techniques, including CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy and group therapy.
Brooklynn Wilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Hi there! Seeking out therapy is not always easy, but I am glad you're here! I provide therapy for all individuals, and would love to help you! Before you make your decision, let me tell you a bit about my practice. I offer both virtual and in-person visits. I stay in the office late 2 days a week to accommodate for work & school schedules. I have an office full of toys for children, and a comfortable sofa for those who are less interested in play. I tailor my care to each individuals needs, and make it my mission to provide a safe & comfortable space.
Hi there! Seeking out therapy is not always easy, but I am glad you're here! I provide therapy for all individuals, and would love to help you! Before you make your decision, let me tell you a bit about my practice. I offer both virtual and in-person visits. I stay in the office late 2 days a week to accommodate for work & school schedules. I have an office full of toys for children, and a comfortable sofa for those who are less interested in play. I tailor my care to each individuals needs, and make it my mission to provide a safe & comfortable space.
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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.