Play Therapy in Madison Heights, MI
A Better Tomorrow Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, LLPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Madison Heights, MI 48071
We all experience difficult seasons in life, and I believe that we do the best we can with what we have. Yet sometimes going through these difficult times can cause us to feel stuck, lost, unsure of ourselves or afraid. Healing is a process, not an event and it can be tiring to try and face these issues alone. I believe in the healing qualities of the therapeutic relationship and I love to create an authentic, welcoming environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, struggles and triumphs.
We all experience difficult seasons in life, and I believe that we do the best we can with what we have. Yet sometimes going through these difficult times can cause us to feel stuck, lost, unsure of ourselves or afraid. Healing is a process, not an event and it can be tiring to try and face these issues alone. I believe in the healing qualities of the therapeutic relationship and I love to create an authentic, welcoming environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, struggles and triumphs.
Hi, I am Tiffani and I am dedicated to supporting families, parents, and young children through a psychodynamic approach. I specialize in infant mental health, attachment theory, and pre- and post-partum support, guiding clients through their parenting journey and exploring how early relationships influence our present and future. My approach centers on understanding the impact of early parenting experiences on current relationships and parenting styles. I work closely with families to strengthen the bond between parent and child and support clients in navigating and making sense of their emotions and actions.
Hi, I am Tiffani and I am dedicated to supporting families, parents, and young children through a psychodynamic approach. I specialize in infant mental health, attachment theory, and pre- and post-partum support, guiding clients through their parenting journey and exploring how early relationships influence our present and future. My approach centers on understanding the impact of early parenting experiences on current relationships and parenting styles. I work closely with families to strengthen the bond between parent and child and support clients in navigating and making sense of their emotions and actions.
Sarina Grewe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Alisa M Hilewsky
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Not accepting new clients
I believe that therapy is a cooperative process that requires a strong, safe, trusting relationship between a client and a therapist. I provide a warm, comfortable, and accepting environment in which one can explore a wide range of issues and concerns without the fear of judgment or reproach. I believe that therapy is an important tool for lasting change and, to be most helpful, it should be tailored to a client's individual needs. The ideal client is one who is interested in self-exploration, the possibility of change, and the time neccessary to achieve both.
I believe that therapy is a cooperative process that requires a strong, safe, trusting relationship between a client and a therapist. I provide a warm, comfortable, and accepting environment in which one can explore a wide range of issues and concerns without the fear of judgment or reproach. I believe that therapy is an important tool for lasting change and, to be most helpful, it should be tailored to a client's individual needs. The ideal client is one who is interested in self-exploration, the possibility of change, and the time neccessary to achieve both.
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Liz DeLandsheer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067
I provided play therapy, career counseling, group therapy, and parent/ child attachment.
Are you struggling to find meaningful relationships or just tired of feeling disappointed by others? Maybe your needs are not being met professionally, emotionally, or intellectually? We will explore why you’re stuck, understand the patterns, and create a plan to help you achieve your goals. By first developing insight into behavior and relationship patterns, we can create strategies to resolve those conflicts. Later, learn ways to tolerate pain, move forward in the fear, and feel ready to take action in those steps. You will learn to tolerate anxiety, heal past trauma, improve the connection with yourself, and feel understood.
I provided play therapy, career counseling, group therapy, and parent/ child attachment.
Are you struggling to find meaningful relationships or just tired of feeling disappointed by others? Maybe your needs are not being met professionally, emotionally, or intellectually? We will explore why you’re stuck, understand the patterns, and create a plan to help you achieve your goals. By first developing insight into behavior and relationship patterns, we can create strategies to resolve those conflicts. Later, learn ways to tolerate pain, move forward in the fear, and feel ready to take action in those steps. You will learn to tolerate anxiety, heal past trauma, improve the connection with yourself, and feel understood.
Try Therapy LLC | Allyson D. Andrews
Pre-Licensed Professional, MBA, MSW, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Warren, MI 48092
I am a Child & Family Therapist: I specialize in children & teens with Special Needs, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Behavioral Regulation, or Emotion Regulation. I also specialize in Parent Therapy - assisting parents in creating better treatment outcomes and life-long skills. Treatment plans can include evaluation and testing for ADHD and other disorders, individual or group play therapy sessions (CBT/DBT), and skills for emotional and behavioral regulation.
I am a Child & Family Therapist: I specialize in children & teens with Special Needs, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Behavioral Regulation, or Emotion Regulation. I also specialize in Parent Therapy - assisting parents in creating better treatment outcomes and life-long skills. Treatment plans can include evaluation and testing for ADHD and other disorders, individual or group play therapy sessions (CBT/DBT), and skills for emotional and behavioral regulation.
Raveau works with a wide range of ages and utilizes a combination of approaches, such as IFS, ACT, executive function coaching, exposure therapy, inner child healing, family systemic therapy, mindfulness based interventions, emotion focused couples therapy, play therapy, and parent coaching to support the needs of her clients.
Dr. Raveau is a clinical psychologist and founder of Mala Child & Family Institute. She is an expert in treating ADHD/neurodiversity, trauma, anxiety/OCD/perfectionism, parenting/co-parenting issues, racial minorities, and family level challenges. She helps clients end intergenerational cycles of trauma, form authentic relationships, embrace their neurodiversity and cultural background, and build authentic lives filled with a sense of abundance and inner peace. Dr. Raveau embraces working with individuals and families who identify with a range of ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Raveau works with a wide range of ages and utilizes a combination of approaches, such as IFS, ACT, executive function coaching, exposure therapy, inner child healing, family systemic therapy, mindfulness based interventions, emotion focused couples therapy, play therapy, and parent coaching to support the needs of her clients.
Dr. Raveau is a clinical psychologist and founder of Mala Child & Family Institute. She is an expert in treating ADHD/neurodiversity, trauma, anxiety/OCD/perfectionism, parenting/co-parenting issues, racial minorities, and family level challenges. She helps clients end intergenerational cycles of trauma, form authentic relationships, embrace their neurodiversity and cultural background, and build authentic lives filled with a sense of abundance and inner peace. Dr. Raveau embraces working with individuals and families who identify with a range of ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
I partner with families in their parenting journey through parent coaching, developmental guidance, play therapy, and family therapy.
Early Childhood is an amazing, complex time. Whether planning to grow your family, are currently pregnant, or planning an adoption, you may experience a mixture of joy, confusion, sadness, and worry. As an attachment therapist, I specialize in supporting caregivers through pregnancy and caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, or preschoolers. Whether you are looking for support for the challenges of pregnancy and parenting, or your child is struggling emotionally, has developmental/behavioral concerns, or has experienced stressors such divorce, trauma, I am here to support your family to grow and thrive.
I partner with families in their parenting journey through parent coaching, developmental guidance, play therapy, and family therapy.
Early Childhood is an amazing, complex time. Whether planning to grow your family, are currently pregnant, or planning an adoption, you may experience a mixture of joy, confusion, sadness, and worry. As an attachment therapist, I specialize in supporting caregivers through pregnancy and caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, or preschoolers. Whether you are looking for support for the challenges of pregnancy and parenting, or your child is struggling emotionally, has developmental/behavioral concerns, or has experienced stressors such divorce, trauma, I am here to support your family to grow and thrive.
Shayna Hillenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067
I utilize art, play, and sand tray therapy in helping clients express themselves and enhance their coping skills.
Does your child or teen struggle with managing their emotions and behaviors? Do you need help in supporting your child's emotional needs? Does your parent-child relationship need to grow? Does your family need support to cope with a traumatic event or difficult life stressors? I work with children as young as three, neurodiverse clients with ADHD and learning challenges, and clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and anger. I use neurodiversity affirming, person-centered, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed frameworks to provide my clients lasting change.
I utilize art, play, and sand tray therapy in helping clients express themselves and enhance their coping skills.
Does your child or teen struggle with managing their emotions and behaviors? Do you need help in supporting your child's emotional needs? Does your parent-child relationship need to grow? Does your family need support to cope with a traumatic event or difficult life stressors? I work with children as young as three, neurodiverse clients with ADHD and learning challenges, and clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and anger. I use neurodiversity affirming, person-centered, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed frameworks to provide my clients lasting change.
I have received training in play therapy, art therapy, attachment theory and parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) .
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my focus is to help provide support for individuals, children and families in a nurturing and empathic environment. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space in which you are in control of your own goals in treatment. I encourage an open therapeutic relationship to help individuals, parents or children feel emotionally supported and able to genuinely express themselves. I work to provide individuals and families with the tools to effectively move toward a positive change.
I have received training in play therapy, art therapy, attachment theory and parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) .
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my focus is to help provide support for individuals, children and families in a nurturing and empathic environment. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space in which you are in control of your own goals in treatment. I encourage an open therapeutic relationship to help individuals, parents or children feel emotionally supported and able to genuinely express themselves. I work to provide individuals and families with the tools to effectively move toward a positive change.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to be the best version of themselves and sometimes we need support getting there. I am here to offer that support, however that may look for you. Therapy can be a transformative process that offers a number of possibilities. I believe everyone is unique and therapy is not a "one size fits all". Whether you are new to therapy looking to deal with life’s daily stress, looking for personal growth, or in need of some healing, we will work together as a team to make therapy right for you. I find joy in offering both a safe space and supportive ear to those looking and open to enlightenment and change.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to be the best version of themselves and sometimes we need support getting there. I am here to offer that support, however that may look for you. Therapy can be a transformative process that offers a number of possibilities. I believe everyone is unique and therapy is not a "one size fits all". Whether you are new to therapy looking to deal with life’s daily stress, looking for personal growth, or in need of some healing, we will work together as a team to make therapy right for you. I find joy in offering both a safe space and supportive ear to those looking and open to enlightenment and change.
Julie Middlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067
You are your own expert. I am here to reassure, assist and guide you in overcoming the challenges you are facing. I have a passion for working with children and families by addressing problematic behaviors at home and/or school. I believe in linking the mental and the physical through mindfulness, physical exercise, exposure to nature, and positive psychology. Change can be unsettling and I'd like to aid you in accepting and moving through those unsettling times. Together we can work on building and nurturing healthy long-term relationships with yourself and others. Additionally, I am an ally to LGBTQI individuals and families.
You are your own expert. I am here to reassure, assist and guide you in overcoming the challenges you are facing. I have a passion for working with children and families by addressing problematic behaviors at home and/or school. I believe in linking the mental and the physical through mindfulness, physical exercise, exposure to nature, and positive psychology. Change can be unsettling and I'd like to aid you in accepting and moving through those unsettling times. Together we can work on building and nurturing healthy long-term relationships with yourself and others. Additionally, I am an ally to LGBTQI individuals and families.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety that disrupts your daily life? Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed by your child's behaviors? Are you facing relationship challenges? Or perhaps you're contending with intense emotional upheaval and difficulty regulating your feelings? I specialize in assisting individuals dealing with PTSD and other significant mental health concerns.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety that disrupts your daily life? Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed by your child's behaviors? Are you facing relationship challenges? Or perhaps you're contending with intense emotional upheaval and difficulty regulating your feelings? I specialize in assisting individuals dealing with PTSD and other significant mental health concerns.
You dream of a calmer and fulfilled journey through your life. One where you can breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the benefits of your hard work. Taking a little extra time in the morning to enjoy a cup of coffee on your porch or seizing a special moment of your day. However, you find a contradiction in what your soul desires and in your actual life. You find yourself feeling busy, you barely have time to look up and often feel isolated and alone, as if no one quite understands your inner feelings of: anxiety, depression, sadness, trauma, relationship or self esteem concerns. When will your moment come to feel understood?
You dream of a calmer and fulfilled journey through your life. One where you can breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the benefits of your hard work. Taking a little extra time in the morning to enjoy a cup of coffee on your porch or seizing a special moment of your day. However, you find a contradiction in what your soul desires and in your actual life. You find yourself feeling busy, you barely have time to look up and often feel isolated and alone, as if no one quite understands your inner feelings of: anxiety, depression, sadness, trauma, relationship or self esteem concerns. When will your moment come to feel understood?
V.K. Counseling and Family Resource Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48067
In a career that spans three decades in social work, I have developed a proven and unique approach to individual, family and marital counseling. My passion has always been working with children and families. After serving for more than 25 years in the Northville Public School system, I have become well versed in a variety of individualized treatment techniques The common thread that runs through all of those different scenarios is compassion and a willingness to listen. A therapist's job isn't about the therapist imposing his views. It's about the client. It's about you.
In a career that spans three decades in social work, I have developed a proven and unique approach to individual, family and marital counseling. My passion has always been working with children and families. After serving for more than 25 years in the Northville Public School system, I have become well versed in a variety of individualized treatment techniques The common thread that runs through all of those different scenarios is compassion and a willingness to listen. A therapist's job isn't about the therapist imposing his views. It's about the client. It's about you.
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.
Welcome to a journey of transformation and growth. I'm Lexi, a therapist with a passion for helping individuals and families discover their inner strength and resilience. Picture me as your compass on the path to emotional well-being. With a Master's in Social Work and a heart full of compassion, I'm here to guide you through life's twists and turns. Whether you are a parent who needs a non-judgmental ear and some guidance; or a child, teen, or young adult who needs a relatable therapist to help you cope with life stressors, I will be here for you every step of the way, offering a unique approach to therapy.
Welcome to a journey of transformation and growth. I'm Lexi, a therapist with a passion for helping individuals and families discover their inner strength and resilience. Picture me as your compass on the path to emotional well-being. With a Master's in Social Work and a heart full of compassion, I'm here to guide you through life's twists and turns. Whether you are a parent who needs a non-judgmental ear and some guidance; or a child, teen, or young adult who needs a relatable therapist to help you cope with life stressors, I will be here for you every step of the way, offering a unique approach to therapy.
Kali Skodack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, APCC, LLPC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Navigating life’s challenges can be difficult, but it does not need to be done alone. My goal is to support and empower individuals while helping us connect back to our own bodies. Each person brings their unique life and experiences to session and I invite people of all identities and walks of life while uniquely tailoring services to you. I am passionate about creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for individuals to investigate challenges presented in life.
Navigating life’s challenges can be difficult, but it does not need to be done alone. My goal is to support and empower individuals while helping us connect back to our own bodies. Each person brings their unique life and experiences to session and I invite people of all identities and walks of life while uniquely tailoring services to you. I am passionate about creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for individuals to investigate challenges presented in life.
Tanesha Shepherd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, IMH-E
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in a situation, a relationship or pondering a career change? Are you seeking healthy and meaningful connections however, are uncertain where to begin? As we experience life, we develop strategies to help us get through these difficult times, which are either constructive or destructive and may lead us further away from the best version of ourselves. To fully immerse ourselves in our true potential, we need to feel safe, supported and empowered.
Are you feeling stuck in a situation, a relationship or pondering a career change? Are you seeking healthy and meaningful connections however, are uncertain where to begin? As we experience life, we develop strategies to help us get through these difficult times, which are either constructive or destructive and may lead us further away from the best version of ourselves. To fully immerse ourselves in our true potential, we need to feel safe, supported and empowered.
Christine Turton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067
I have 11 years of experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychological evaluations to children, teens and young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, ADHD and Depression. I value mindfulness techniques and am knowledgeable of a variety of therapy models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal and Family Systems and Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT).
I have 11 years of experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychological evaluations to children, teens and young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, ADHD and Depression. I value mindfulness techniques and am knowledgeable of a variety of therapy models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal and Family Systems and Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT).
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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.