Play Therapy in Grosse Pointe, MI
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I have dedicated my practice to working with young children, adolescents and adults. My practice focuses on supporting clients to address their challenges, by exploring thoughts and behaviors, to ease emotional and social concerns.
I have dedicated my practice to working with young children, adolescents and adults. My practice focuses on supporting clients to address their challenges, by exploring thoughts and behaviors, to ease emotional and social concerns.
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Tasha Leno
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
The journey to self-discovery and exploration of self is by no means easy, but you can rest assured your quest will be guided by a thoughtful and confidential presence. Perhaps you have found yourself at a crossroads or you are facing an obstacle that warrants psychological assessment or treatment. Whether you are here by choice or by unexpected events, once you commit to revealing a struggle or telling your story, you want the person you're working with to be competent, compassionate and understanding. I am here for YOU. Building a comfortable and safe environment in the absence of judgment is my top priority.
The journey to self-discovery and exploration of self is by no means easy, but you can rest assured your quest will be guided by a thoughtful and confidential presence. Perhaps you have found yourself at a crossroads or you are facing an obstacle that warrants psychological assessment or treatment. Whether you are here by choice or by unexpected events, once you commit to revealing a struggle or telling your story, you want the person you're working with to be competent, compassionate and understanding. I am here for YOU. Building a comfortable and safe environment in the absence of judgment is my top priority.
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Thank you for visiting my page, I am a clinical psychologist providing various treatment and assessment services through private practice. I primarily work with children and adolescents, while also providing marital, family, and adult individual counseling as well. I am able to tailor therapeutic services specific to each patient to address many emotional and behavioral difficulties, including: ADHD, depression, panic attacks, generalized anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, grief, developmental disabilities, oppositionality and defiance, as well as marital stress.
Thank you for visiting my page, I am a clinical psychologist providing various treatment and assessment services through private practice. I primarily work with children and adolescents, while also providing marital, family, and adult individual counseling as well. I am able to tailor therapeutic services specific to each patient to address many emotional and behavioral difficulties, including: ADHD, depression, panic attacks, generalized anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, grief, developmental disabilities, oppositionality and defiance, as well as marital stress.
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H3-Hope, Healing & Health, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPA, GC-C, GRS, EMDR
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
H3 strives to promote optimal mental health by treating the mind, body and spirit. We have (3) Locations: Downtown Detroit, St. Clair Shores & Royal Oak. Your wellness journey is a sacred one for which we hold the greatest respect. We are committed to creating a safe space where you can find passage into a place of peace and well-being. Our key goal is to help our clients become empowered to make informed decisions about themselves, their relationships and their future goals.
H3 strives to promote optimal mental health by treating the mind, body and spirit. We have (3) Locations: Downtown Detroit, St. Clair Shores & Royal Oak. Your wellness journey is a sacred one for which we hold the greatest respect. We are committed to creating a safe space where you can find passage into a place of peace and well-being. Our key goal is to help our clients become empowered to make informed decisions about themselves, their relationships and their future goals.
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Elizabeth Winterholler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist who provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance abuse, and women's issues. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have extensive experience working with parents and children to address family conflict, and a variety of childhood emotional and behavioral disorders. I have specialized training in treating children and adolescents with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, social skills deficits, and academic challenges.
I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist who provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance abuse, and women's issues. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have extensive experience working with parents and children to address family conflict, and a variety of childhood emotional and behavioral disorders. I have specialized training in treating children and adolescents with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, social skills deficits, and academic challenges.
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Suzi Duncan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
You've been through so much, and you're tired of carrying these heavy emotions on your own. There are days when you find it difficult to cope, and it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. The last thing you need is to feel stuck or helpless. You're not one to back down from a challenge, but there are moments when it all feels overwhelming, and it's hard to keep your resilience intact.
You've been through so much, and you're tired of carrying these heavy emotions on your own. There are days when you find it difficult to cope, and it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. The last thing you need is to feel stuck or helpless. You're not one to back down from a challenge, but there are moments when it all feels overwhelming, and it's hard to keep your resilience intact.
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Early Wellness Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, CTP-C
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Have you been thinking about finding additional support? Have you noticed increased stress, overwhelming emotions or moods, difficulty with school or work after COVID-19, or other emotional, social, or behavioral changes? Maybe you have wondered if it would be beneficial to work with someone. Therapy can help you, your child or your teen. Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to support life-long mental health practices. These are applicable tools to be used to return to a place of stability, balance, and joy throughout your lives.
Have you been thinking about finding additional support? Have you noticed increased stress, overwhelming emotions or moods, difficulty with school or work after COVID-19, or other emotional, social, or behavioral changes? Maybe you have wondered if it would be beneficial to work with someone. Therapy can help you, your child or your teen. Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools they need to support life-long mental health practices. These are applicable tools to be used to return to a place of stability, balance, and joy throughout your lives.
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Heather Kadrich
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients of various ages and from various cultures and backgrounds. I am particularly suited to help individuals cope with various physical, sensory, and learning challenges. My goal is to help my clients empower themselves and cope with many challenges including: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, various disabilities, trauma/PTSD, and LGBTQ+ challenges, to name a few. I am now trained to offer EMDR therapy for trauma. If you or someone you know is having difficulty coping with the many stressors life can throw at us, please reach out. I look forward to meeting you :)
I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients of various ages and from various cultures and backgrounds. I am particularly suited to help individuals cope with various physical, sensory, and learning challenges. My goal is to help my clients empower themselves and cope with many challenges including: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, various disabilities, trauma/PTSD, and LGBTQ+ challenges, to name a few. I am now trained to offer EMDR therapy for trauma. If you or someone you know is having difficulty coping with the many stressors life can throw at us, please reach out. I look forward to meeting you :)
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Dockside Therapy, Brittany Longtine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grosse Pointe, MI 48215
Change does not always present as a straight path, this is why working with a therapist can be empowering. While working on becoming the person you want to be, our sessions can be used as a learning opportunity without having judgement, or pressure of expectations upon you. I am passionate about helping you be your best self, despite trauma, triggers or behaviors you may experience. Change as well as working through trauma can be terrifying, but when accomplished it can help you create the life you wish to live. Dockside Therapy has male and female therapists available, call today.
Change does not always present as a straight path, this is why working with a therapist can be empowering. While working on becoming the person you want to be, our sessions can be used as a learning opportunity without having judgement, or pressure of expectations upon you. I am passionate about helping you be your best self, despite trauma, triggers or behaviors you may experience. Change as well as working through trauma can be terrifying, but when accomplished it can help you create the life you wish to live. Dockside Therapy has male and female therapists available, call today.
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Liliana Pacitti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 (Online Only)
Do you feel unmotivated or something seems to be missing in your life or perhaps you may think you're just not enough? Do you want something different? Do you want to better yourself? I can help you discover your truth, potential and empower your unique self. Live in the moment and allow faith in your life!
Do you feel unmotivated or something seems to be missing in your life or perhaps you may think you're just not enough? Do you want something different? Do you want to better yourself? I can help you discover your truth, potential and empower your unique self. Live in the moment and allow faith in your life!
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Elizabeth Zech
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe, MI 48215
Not accepting new clients
As a clinician, my goal is to offer a safe and open environment for clients as they explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges of their daily lives. I work with individuals, couples and family units struggling with issues related to various life changes and collaborate with my clients to identify goals and work towards healthy resolutions.
As a clinician, my goal is to offer a safe and open environment for clients as they explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges of their daily lives. I work with individuals, couples and family units struggling with issues related to various life changes and collaborate with my clients to identify goals and work towards healthy resolutions.
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Christine Elizabeth Crawford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
I have also learned that play is the language of children.
I have been practicing social work for the past 36 years with children, teens, and families. I started My career working for a youth residential care facility. This experience working with the child welfare and juvenile court system has taught me that most parents are doing the best job they know how to do. I spent the last 24 years working in the Michigan public school system with k-5 students. I have worked with students diagnosed with various emotional and developmental disorders during my tenure. I work with individuals, groups and families.
I have also learned that play is the language of children.
I have been practicing social work for the past 36 years with children, teens, and families. I started My career working for a youth residential care facility. This experience working with the child welfare and juvenile court system has taught me that most parents are doing the best job they know how to do. I spent the last 24 years working in the Michigan public school system with k-5 students. I have worked with students diagnosed with various emotional and developmental disorders during my tenure. I work with individuals, groups and families.
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Sylvia Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CTP-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
Waitlist for new clients
Working with children as young as four, adolescents, and adults, I am extensively trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy, trauma-focused interventions, and utilize techniques that will best suit your needs.
Your experiences may be bringing up new feelings, thoughts, and experiences, or may be bringing up old ones. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where we can explore your feelings and experiences to gain self-awareness, understanding, and discover how to get back to the life you love. I am extremely passionate about helping others get to the root of their current behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. My specialty is in processing trauma, complex trauma, and secondary trauma. I also am experienced in treating other difficulties such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationships difficulties, and grief.
Working with children as young as four, adolescents, and adults, I am extensively trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy, trauma-focused interventions, and utilize techniques that will best suit your needs.
Your experiences may be bringing up new feelings, thoughts, and experiences, or may be bringing up old ones. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where we can explore your feelings and experiences to gain self-awareness, understanding, and discover how to get back to the life you love. I am extremely passionate about helping others get to the root of their current behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. My specialty is in processing trauma, complex trauma, and secondary trauma. I also am experienced in treating other difficulties such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationships difficulties, and grief.
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Christopher Jon Lecznar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
My goal is to help you thrive and grow by assisting you in overcoming psychological and emotional distresses. I do this by building a relationship with you, empowering you to recognize your authenticity and by promoting personal growth. I am committed in helping you achieve your short and long-term goals through a professional, personal, and confidential process.
My goal is to help you thrive and grow by assisting you in overcoming psychological and emotional distresses. I do this by building a relationship with you, empowering you to recognize your authenticity and by promoting personal growth. I am committed in helping you achieve your short and long-term goals through a professional, personal, and confidential process.
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New Insights Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
l offer an individualized, integrated approach to therapy that is designed to address your specific needs and challenges. Whether you are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues or any other life-changing situation, you can be assured that I will work closely with you to develop and maintain a professional, solution-focused treatment to address those needs. I specialize in treating trauma-related disorders and symptoms such as post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, domestic violence and others problems precipitated by a traumatic event.
l offer an individualized, integrated approach to therapy that is designed to address your specific needs and challenges. Whether you are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues or any other life-changing situation, you can be assured that I will work closely with you to develop and maintain a professional, solution-focused treatment to address those needs. I specialize in treating trauma-related disorders and symptoms such as post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, domestic violence and others problems precipitated by a traumatic event.
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Mastermind Isa Masterpeace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Detroit, MI 48224 (Online Only)
Do you need Peace in your life? In my experience, numerous clients grapple with depression and anxiety, and I've consistently observed a profound connection between these struggles and issues of identity. Many clients express a sense of not knowing who they are, leading them to live for others, seek validation, and consequently, spiral into anxiety and depression. Are you currently navigating the challenges of anxiety and depression? Do questions about your identity and your role in life contribute to your struggles? If so, allow me to help you "MasterPeace" your life.
Do you need Peace in your life? In my experience, numerous clients grapple with depression and anxiety, and I've consistently observed a profound connection between these struggles and issues of identity. Many clients express a sense of not knowing who they are, leading them to live for others, seek validation, and consequently, spiral into anxiety and depression. Are you currently navigating the challenges of anxiety and depression? Do questions about your identity and your role in life contribute to your struggles? If so, allow me to help you "MasterPeace" your life.
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Welcome Family! As a marriage and family therapist, I have a passion for working with individuals, couples and partners, and families, in achieving desired personal and familial goals. I have had the opportunity to support building sibling, parental, and even grand-parental relationships. I support individuals and families being able to communicate in healthier ways that promote a deeper understanding and care for oneself and others. I specialize in assisting individuals and families in improving communication skills, coping techniques, and achieving personal and relationship goals.
Welcome Family! As a marriage and family therapist, I have a passion for working with individuals, couples and partners, and families, in achieving desired personal and familial goals. I have had the opportunity to support building sibling, parental, and even grand-parental relationships. I support individuals and families being able to communicate in healthier ways that promote a deeper understanding and care for oneself and others. I specialize in assisting individuals and families in improving communication skills, coping techniques, and achieving personal and relationship goals.
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Belinda Golder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
You may be experiencing anxiety, depression or low self esteem. Perhaps you recently lost someone close to you and wish there was some one to help you get through your current distress. I am grateful to be placed in position to provide a safe comfortable space where you can freely speak about what may be troubling you.I am a faith based counselor with a sincere willingness to help clients work through difficult situations by assisting them in establishing and working towards reaching obtainable goals.
You may be experiencing anxiety, depression or low self esteem. Perhaps you recently lost someone close to you and wish there was some one to help you get through your current distress. I am grateful to be placed in position to provide a safe comfortable space where you can freely speak about what may be troubling you.I am a faith based counselor with a sincere willingness to help clients work through difficult situations by assisting them in establishing and working towards reaching obtainable goals.
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I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I focus on treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, marital and family issues, behavioral problems, and personality disorders. I also treat children with Asperger's Disorder, ADHD, and social skills deficits. I have had extensive training in the treatment of eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders. I am committed to providing the latest and highest quality of research-supported treatment to help cope with life's demands and stressors, as well as help you improve your functioning and reach your fullest potential.
I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I focus on treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, marital and family issues, behavioral problems, and personality disorders. I also treat children with Asperger's Disorder, ADHD, and social skills deficits. I have had extensive training in the treatment of eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders. I am committed to providing the latest and highest quality of research-supported treatment to help cope with life's demands and stressors, as well as help you improve your functioning and reach your fullest potential.
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Sarah Kost-Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, SCL
Verified Verified
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
Waitlist for new clients
Currently, I am accepting new clients for Accelerated Resolution Therapy, ART. Let's toss out the idea of a person being ‘ideal’. I am here to help people wherever they are in life. It is an honor to journey alongside another's life as they initiate change and grow. Growth and change are often complex, I want to offer a safe palace for people to learn about themselves and thrive.
Currently, I am accepting new clients for Accelerated Resolution Therapy, ART. Let's toss out the idea of a person being ‘ideal’. I am here to help people wherever they are in life. It is an honor to journey alongside another's life as they initiate change and grow. Growth and change are often complex, I want to offer a safe palace for people to learn about themselves and thrive.
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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.