Play Therapy in Flint, MI
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I am a Registered Play Therapist.
My time spent working in the school system gave me great insight into what young people face every day. I am passionate about children, adolescents, and their families. Many times, young individuals are unable to verbalize their feelings. Play therapy is a gift to your child, that will aid them in communicating and exploring their inner world and emotions. Toys are used as a voice. I am also passionate about communicating with families and seeing marriages succeed. I would love to help you navigate any issue you may be facing.
I am a Registered Play Therapist.
My time spent working in the school system gave me great insight into what young people face every day. I am passionate about children, adolescents, and their families. Many times, young individuals are unable to verbalize their feelings. Play therapy is a gift to your child, that will aid them in communicating and exploring their inner world and emotions. Toys are used as a voice. I am also passionate about communicating with families and seeing marriages succeed. I would love to help you navigate any issue you may be facing.
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Giselle uses eclectic interventions in modalities such as CBT, EFT (EIFT), DBT, Bowlby, and Bowen Family systems, and components of play and art therapy.
Giselle is a therapist who approaches from an empathy-based and person-centered practice. She has a passion for assisting clients in their healing process to assist individuals, couples, and families in discovering, healing, and embracing their best selves from a holistic perspective.
Giselle uses eclectic interventions in modalities such as CBT, EFT (EIFT), DBT, Bowlby, and Bowen Family systems, and components of play and art therapy.
Giselle is a therapist who approaches from an empathy-based and person-centered practice. She has a passion for assisting clients in their healing process to assist individuals, couples, and families in discovering, healing, and embracing their best selves from a holistic perspective.
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Sherrell Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flint, MI 48501
These include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Play Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Family Systems, and Gottman’s Sound Relationship House Theory.
“You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.” Are you allowing trauma, anxiety, and stress to disrupt your inside space? Trauma can change your view of your life and yourself. Stress and anxiety can shorten your lifespan. I am passionate about helping my clients, who include children, adults, families and couple, build upon their strengths so they can remove any barriers that keep them from feeling peaceful, complete, and safe.
These include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Play Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Family Systems, and Gottman’s Sound Relationship House Theory.
“You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.” Are you allowing trauma, anxiety, and stress to disrupt your inside space? Trauma can change your view of your life and yourself. Stress and anxiety can shorten your lifespan. I am passionate about helping my clients, who include children, adults, families and couple, build upon their strengths so they can remove any barriers that keep them from feeling peaceful, complete, and safe.
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Scott Michael Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flint, MI 48502
I use an individualized approach that includes play therapy and teaching self calming methods and how to manage emotions.
I have been working in the field for 12 years providing therapy to adults and children. I have helped people with a variety of issues such as trauma, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, autism, grief and loss, addiction, and anger. I am a certified trauma specialist, as well as a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Also, I served in the armed forces for 6 years and feel privileged to work with veterans today.
I use an individualized approach that includes play therapy and teaching self calming methods and how to manage emotions.
I have been working in the field for 12 years providing therapy to adults and children. I have helped people with a variety of issues such as trauma, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, autism, grief and loss, addiction, and anger. I am a certified trauma specialist, as well as a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Also, I served in the armed forces for 6 years and feel privileged to work with veterans today.
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I have been using TraumaPlay, play therapy, sand therapy, Sensory/Motor treatment, therapeutic games, and expressive arts therapies (like drawing, painting, sewing, slime-making, and crafts) with children and families for years to assist them on their healing journey.
Are you and your children struggling with the complexities of life during a pandemic, an unexpected change or conflict, or a traumatic event? I want to help you find the ways to navigate those challenges in a comfortable, connected, compassionate, and creative way.
I have been using TraumaPlay, play therapy, sand therapy, Sensory/Motor treatment, therapeutic games, and expressive arts therapies (like drawing, painting, sewing, slime-making, and crafts) with children and families for years to assist them on their healing journey.
Are you and your children struggling with the complexities of life during a pandemic, an unexpected change or conflict, or a traumatic event? I want to help you find the ways to navigate those challenges in a comfortable, connected, compassionate, and creative way.
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I am pursing certification in play therapy and work from a trauma-informed perspective.
I'm passionate about working one-on-one with children and adolescents to empower them as they navigate the processes of healing, growth, and success. These crucial phases in development include facing new challenges that can leave us feeling stressed and unsure how to move forward. We will work as partners to build the skills to conquer them. I'm also passionate about working with adults to process trauma and navigate life's transitions. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and neurodivergent affirming therapy environment.
I am pursing certification in play therapy and work from a trauma-informed perspective.
I'm passionate about working one-on-one with children and adolescents to empower them as they navigate the processes of healing, growth, and success. These crucial phases in development include facing new challenges that can leave us feeling stressed and unsure how to move forward. We will work as partners to build the skills to conquer them. I'm also passionate about working with adults to process trauma and navigate life's transitions. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and neurodivergent affirming therapy environment.
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Aquila Counseling Center, PLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Flint, MI 48505
I have additional experience in play therapy for children and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Are you tired of avoiding things, worrying constantly, and find that you are not enjoying your life as you once may have? I can help you to refocus on the here-and-now to reduce anxiety and depression. Change can be difficult and scary. I strive to create an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. I don’t believe that anyone wants to be in counseling forever. I will help give you or your child the necessary tools and coping skills to work through the things that are creating conflicts.
I have additional experience in play therapy for children and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Are you tired of avoiding things, worrying constantly, and find that you are not enjoying your life as you once may have? I can help you to refocus on the here-and-now to reduce anxiety and depression. Change can be difficult and scary. I strive to create an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. I don’t believe that anyone wants to be in counseling forever. I will help give you or your child the necessary tools and coping skills to work through the things that are creating conflicts.
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Hi, Before I tell you more about myself, let me just say that I love what I do. I love being a therapist. I love helping others towards their own recovery. This is something I’ve always wanted to do and was blessed to be able to achieve my goals. I hold a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from Marygrove College. I work with adolescents, teens and adults. I begin every session with “what’s on your mind.” I help you find your paths. I
Hi, Before I tell you more about myself, let me just say that I love what I do. I love being a therapist. I love helping others towards their own recovery. This is something I’ve always wanted to do and was blessed to be able to achieve my goals. I hold a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from Marygrove College. I work with adolescents, teens and adults. I begin every session with “what’s on your mind.” I help you find your paths. I
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I can work with anyone who is above the age of six. I treat a spectrum of services from substance abuse, families, mental and physical traumas. I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ and African- American communities. I've been very successful in helping individuals, adolescents, families, and children do better with their lives and their communication. I enjoy working with clients that just want to learn how to love themselves and learn how to function better in a very difficult world.
I can work with anyone who is above the age of six. I treat a spectrum of services from substance abuse, families, mental and physical traumas. I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ and African- American communities. I've been very successful in helping individuals, adolescents, families, and children do better with their lives and their communication. I enjoy working with clients that just want to learn how to love themselves and learn how to function better in a very difficult world.
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Tanya Gillum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCMSW, LMSW, C-SSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flint, MI 48504
Hello, are you feeling on edge, overwhelmed or feeling like you can't adjust to the world around you? Join me for a warm therapeutic counseling session to help you express your mental or emotional issues. We can work together to help you cope with what's going on in your personal or everyday life. I know that working together we can build rapport through an engaging therapeutic process that will empower you to make confident decision to help you cope with the world around you. Therapeutic sessions with me will have you feeling amazing, confident, positive, and self-empowered! I look forward to meeting you!
Hello, are you feeling on edge, overwhelmed or feeling like you can't adjust to the world around you? Join me for a warm therapeutic counseling session to help you express your mental or emotional issues. We can work together to help you cope with what's going on in your personal or everyday life. I know that working together we can build rapport through an engaging therapeutic process that will empower you to make confident decision to help you cope with the world around you. Therapeutic sessions with me will have you feeling amazing, confident, positive, and self-empowered! I look forward to meeting you!
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Deirdre Michelle Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flint, MI 48532
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor privileged to help trauma survivors overcome barriers which prohibit experiencing life at its best. My work is holistic and client centered. I’m trained in and use a variety of theories and interventions to facilitate healing and personal goal achievement to include Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Therapy is hard but rewarding work, it’s a commitment to yourself to change the trajectory of your life’s journey. I applaud you for taking the first step, I’ll meet you for the next and be with you as you heal.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor privileged to help trauma survivors overcome barriers which prohibit experiencing life at its best. My work is holistic and client centered. I’m trained in and use a variety of theories and interventions to facilitate healing and personal goal achievement to include Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Therapy is hard but rewarding work, it’s a commitment to yourself to change the trajectory of your life’s journey. I applaud you for taking the first step, I’ll meet you for the next and be with you as you heal.
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Life is full of ups and downs, good days and bad days and a wide range of feelings and emotions. If you are at a place in your life where you are feeling stuck, confused, overwhelmed, anxious, lost, or that you just need someone to talk to I encourage you to reach out. I believe we all have a purpose here in life and if your purpose is unclear, I would like to help motivate and guide you while going on this journey of discovery with you. At Finding Your Purpose my goal is to help eliminate the stigma associated with therapy by meeting you where you are and guiding you to becoming the best version of yourself.
Life is full of ups and downs, good days and bad days and a wide range of feelings and emotions. If you are at a place in your life where you are feeling stuck, confused, overwhelmed, anxious, lost, or that you just need someone to talk to I encourage you to reach out. I believe we all have a purpose here in life and if your purpose is unclear, I would like to help motivate and guide you while going on this journey of discovery with you. At Finding Your Purpose my goal is to help eliminate the stigma associated with therapy by meeting you where you are and guiding you to becoming the best version of yourself.
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Marie Hazel Putnam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flint, MI 48532
Hello I am a social worker/therapist. I've been working and assisting people, with over 20 years of clinical experience. I enjoy working with all ages, ethnicity, and orientations. I will listen without judgement to what you have to say. I will offer coping skills to assist in daily living. I can offer a safe and comfortable environment for you to begin your journey to wellness.
Hello I am a social worker/therapist. I've been working and assisting people, with over 20 years of clinical experience. I enjoy working with all ages, ethnicity, and orientations. I will listen without judgement to what you have to say. I will offer coping skills to assist in daily living. I can offer a safe and comfortable environment for you to begin your journey to wellness.
Therapy Center for Wellness and Recovery LLP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ADS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flint, MI 48507
I am in private practice at The Therapy Center for Wellness and Recovery. I co own this practice with 2 partners. We are a small therapy practice with lots of experience. We provide mental health and substance abuse services. We specialize in trauma and PTSD utilizing all types of therapy modalities. We see children and adults and have yrs of experience working with substance abuse consumers as well.
I am in private practice at The Therapy Center for Wellness and Recovery. I co own this practice with 2 partners. We are a small therapy practice with lots of experience. We provide mental health and substance abuse services. We specialize in trauma and PTSD utilizing all types of therapy modalities. We see children and adults and have yrs of experience working with substance abuse consumers as well.
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Charles Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Flint, MI 48532 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have had the opportunity for the last 20 years of working with children, teens, adults, and families around the country in various roles along my career. I have been a practicing clinician since 2013, having obtained my graduate degree and training from Michigan State University, School of Social Work. I have been successful in helping individuals in identifying strengths and weaknesses to aid in addressing the presenting set of problems.
I have had the opportunity for the last 20 years of working with children, teens, adults, and families around the country in various roles along my career. I have been a practicing clinician since 2013, having obtained my graduate degree and training from Michigan State University, School of Social Work. I have been successful in helping individuals in identifying strengths and weaknesses to aid in addressing the presenting set of problems.
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Darcele Marie Robinson Phd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW-C
Verified Verified
Flint, MI 48532
I'm here to HELP! I walk alongside individuals who are experiencing feelings of ADHD, depression, anxiety, bullying, self-esteem, grief and loss, substance, relationships and life stressors. Offering guidance and assistance to help reestablish emotional and mental foundation of strength and clarity, while learning new skills. Most importantly, you are incredibly strong for taking this initial step of seeking support. I am engaged with diverse clients in a variety of clinical settings. My goal is for each individual to heal and to succeed. Grace Counseling we do it BETTER for you! Accepting children and adults.
I'm here to HELP! I walk alongside individuals who are experiencing feelings of ADHD, depression, anxiety, bullying, self-esteem, grief and loss, substance, relationships and life stressors. Offering guidance and assistance to help reestablish emotional and mental foundation of strength and clarity, while learning new skills. Most importantly, you are incredibly strong for taking this initial step of seeking support. I am engaged with diverse clients in a variety of clinical settings. My goal is for each individual to heal and to succeed. Grace Counseling we do it BETTER for you! Accepting children and adults.
Taylor Psychological Clinic, PC is a privately held professional corporation providing comprehensive outpatient counseling services in the Flint area for over 30 years. Our clinic offers qualified counseling, providing state of the art mental health treatment to clients through psychotherapy. Our staff includes a variety of mental heatlh professionals in order to meet the specific needs of each individual. Our staff includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Professional Counselors. Our staff has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Each Health professional uses a unique Integrative approach to treatment.
Taylor Psychological Clinic, PC is a privately held professional corporation providing comprehensive outpatient counseling services in the Flint area for over 30 years. Our clinic offers qualified counseling, providing state of the art mental health treatment to clients through psychotherapy. Our staff includes a variety of mental heatlh professionals in order to meet the specific needs of each individual. Our staff includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Professional Counselors. Our staff has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Each Health professional uses a unique Integrative approach to treatment.
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I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
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Soul Care Counseling Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, Donette L Mabry, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flint, MI 48532
Hi, my name is Donette L. Mabry MA LPC. I am a clinical therapist. I have always had a listening ear and a desire to serve others by helping them meet their goals clinically, mentally, socially, professionally, spiritually and emotionally. I put my life experience and my academic studies to work for you. My approach to clinical therapy is Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focus and a mix of other techniques. The needs of my clients are most important to me so I am not limited in therapeutic approaches. Let’s work together to win that healthy, happy life you expect and deserve.
Hi, my name is Donette L. Mabry MA LPC. I am a clinical therapist. I have always had a listening ear and a desire to serve others by helping them meet their goals clinically, mentally, socially, professionally, spiritually and emotionally. I put my life experience and my academic studies to work for you. My approach to clinical therapy is Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focus and a mix of other techniques. The needs of my clients are most important to me so I am not limited in therapeutic approaches. Let’s work together to win that healthy, happy life you expect and deserve.
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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.