Play Therapy in Northville, MI
Planning a family can be a challenging time for many. In spite of reading all the books, scanning the internet and asking all the questions, you may find it is not what you expected and your mental health can shift and change. I can support you through this delicate period. My work with young children and their caregivers is about building a safe, trusting relationship. Our earliest relationships provide the foundation for all future relationships. I work with parents/expecting parents, indvidually or with their young child. My work with young children indvidually is play based and skill buidling.
Planning a family can be a challenging time for many. In spite of reading all the books, scanning the internet and asking all the questions, you may find it is not what you expected and your mental health can shift and change. I can support you through this delicate period. My work with young children and their caregivers is about building a safe, trusting relationship. Our earliest relationships provide the foundation for all future relationships. I work with parents/expecting parents, indvidually or with their young child. My work with young children indvidually is play based and skill buidling.
I use play interventions and various art forms extensively in my work.
Relationships are central to my work, whether it be the relationship between a child or adult and myself, or the complex web of relationships within a family. My training and experience in Infant Mental Health--a type of therapy focusing on the attachment relationship between a primary caregiver and and an infant or young child--permeates all aspects of my work. I believe that therapy cannot separate an individual from the context of his or her relationships, past or present. I am creative and flexible in my approach to working with the children, teens, adults and families that I serve.
I use play interventions and various art forms extensively in my work.
Relationships are central to my work, whether it be the relationship between a child or adult and myself, or the complex web of relationships within a family. My training and experience in Infant Mental Health--a type of therapy focusing on the attachment relationship between a primary caregiver and and an infant or young child--permeates all aspects of my work. I believe that therapy cannot separate an individual from the context of his or her relationships, past or present. I am creative and flexible in my approach to working with the children, teens, adults and families that I serve.
Besa McDonald
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northville, MI 48167
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.
Whether you are working to manage anxiety or depression, navigating difficult conversations with a partner, boss, or loved one, struggling with addiction, or processing emotions related to any of these and more, it is not something you need to do alone; I would love to be there to support you.
Whether you are working to manage anxiety or depression, navigating difficult conversations with a partner, boss, or loved one, struggling with addiction, or processing emotions related to any of these and more, it is not something you need to do alone; I would love to be there to support you.
At PCS-Counseling, we provide comprehensive mental health services to individuals across their lifespans, from infancy to adulthood. We are committed to guiding clients on their journey towards self-actualization, whether they're overcoming invisible illnesses, career challenges, or pursuing personal growth. Our focus on belonging and community ensures every client feels understood and valued. Together, we cultivate resilience and drive meaningful progress towards holistic well-being
At PCS-Counseling, we provide comprehensive mental health services to individuals across their lifespans, from infancy to adulthood. We are committed to guiding clients on their journey towards self-actualization, whether they're overcoming invisible illnesses, career challenges, or pursuing personal growth. Our focus on belonging and community ensures every client feels understood and valued. Together, we cultivate resilience and drive meaningful progress towards holistic well-being
Mary Bicknell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Northville, MI 48168
Struggling to find your place in the world? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or trapped by uncertainty? You’re not alone. Facing transitions, navigating the journey of self-discovery can be daunting. It doesn’t have to be a solitary struggle.
Struggling to find your place in the world? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or trapped by uncertainty? You’re not alone. Facing transitions, navigating the journey of self-discovery can be daunting. It doesn’t have to be a solitary struggle.
I am here to help those who are struggling in their lives in any capacity. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples who experience issues related to a variety of diagnoses such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and more.
I am here to help those who are struggling in their lives in any capacity. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples who experience issues related to a variety of diagnoses such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and more.
Anya Lynn Scarborough, LMSW, SEP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, LMSW
Verified Verified
Northville, MI 48168
After being a psychotherapist for 30 years, learning and growing on the journey, I now am passionate about supporting my clients to open to learning about all the aspects of themselves, dark and light, and bringing love and acceptance to it all. It is here that we find true happiness and purpose. Through awareness, we find our way to ceasing judgement and the eternal push to find happiness outside of ourselves.. And as we learn to be in the present moment, we develop valuable skills for self regulation and resilience, freeing us to live the life of our dreams.
After being a psychotherapist for 30 years, learning and growing on the journey, I now am passionate about supporting my clients to open to learning about all the aspects of themselves, dark and light, and bringing love and acceptance to it all. It is here that we find true happiness and purpose. Through awareness, we find our way to ceasing judgement and the eternal push to find happiness outside of ourselves.. And as we learn to be in the present moment, we develop valuable skills for self regulation and resilience, freeing us to live the life of our dreams.
I am accepting NEW patients! I specialize in military, trauma, teens, and college students/ emerging adulthood. I am dedicated to providing a safe, comforting environment for every client. I strive to make the human connection feel real. Every client is a professional of their own mind and will be acknowledged in session as such. It is my passion to embark on your journey and assist in lighting your path to health and wellness.
I am accepting NEW patients! I specialize in military, trauma, teens, and college students/ emerging adulthood. I am dedicated to providing a safe, comforting environment for every client. I strive to make the human connection feel real. Every client is a professional of their own mind and will be acknowledged in session as such. It is my passion to embark on your journey and assist in lighting your path to health and wellness.
Are you struggling with the ups and downs of modern life? Are you going through a transition after a loss? Feeling overwhelmed and weighed down? As an interactive result-focused therapist I can help you weather the storm and make sense of overwhelming mixed emotions. With over 15 years of clinical experience, my treatment approach provides support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. My approach utilizes proven treatments including Cognitive- Behavioral therapy and Strength Based therapy. With these treatments I help my clients find solutions to a wide range of challenges.
Are you struggling with the ups and downs of modern life? Are you going through a transition after a loss? Feeling overwhelmed and weighed down? As an interactive result-focused therapist I can help you weather the storm and make sense of overwhelming mixed emotions. With over 15 years of clinical experience, my treatment approach provides support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. My approach utilizes proven treatments including Cognitive- Behavioral therapy and Strength Based therapy. With these treatments I help my clients find solutions to a wide range of challenges.
Life is unpredictable and full of challenges. These challenges can sometimes leave us feeling confused, frustrated, and lost. However, you do not have to face these challenges alone. I will provide a comfortable and safe space for you to discuss and confront all your worries and stresses.
Life is unpredictable and full of challenges. These challenges can sometimes leave us feeling confused, frustrated, and lost. However, you do not have to face these challenges alone. I will provide a comfortable and safe space for you to discuss and confront all your worries and stresses.
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"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain" - Anonymous. My therapy style is warm and compassionate as I work with clients who desire to not just cope with life, but to thrive. My goal is to help you achieve and live the life you want and deserve, and I do this by helping you remove the blocks of personal growth, improve relationships with yourself and others, and find relief from your struggles. I use a diverse set of therapy "techniques" but mostly prefer to base our therapy on your specific needs.
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain" - Anonymous. My therapy style is warm and compassionate as I work with clients who desire to not just cope with life, but to thrive. My goal is to help you achieve and live the life you want and deserve, and I do this by helping you remove the blocks of personal growth, improve relationships with yourself and others, and find relief from your struggles. I use a diverse set of therapy "techniques" but mostly prefer to base our therapy on your specific needs.
Elizabeth A Wolfe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northville, MI 48168
Is your family going through a major life change or stressor? Perhaps a parent or child is sick? Maybe there has been a loss, a move, or another big event? As a parent, you want so badly to support your child when they are dealing with changes, but sometimes you just don't know how. You might feel guilty, sad or frustrated that you don't know how to help. Your child may need their own space to process what is going on for them, as well as a safe space where you can work through these adjustments together. Therapy can be that space.
Is your family going through a major life change or stressor? Perhaps a parent or child is sick? Maybe there has been a loss, a move, or another big event? As a parent, you want so badly to support your child when they are dealing with changes, but sometimes you just don't know how. You might feel guilty, sad or frustrated that you don't know how to help. Your child may need their own space to process what is going on for them, as well as a safe space where you can work through these adjustments together. Therapy can be that space.
I enjoy meeting amazing individuals each and every day and consider it a privilege to join you on this journey of discovery and healing. Most often we seek therapy because something in life just isn’t working. Maybe you feel depressed, anxious or suicidal; maybe you’ve experienced trauma or extreme stress. I have great respect for your decision to enter this process. I will work with you to determine goals and imagine a better tomorrow. We will focus on validating your life experiences, while giving space your emotions and building on your existing skills to reduce distressing thoughts and increase self-compassion!
I enjoy meeting amazing individuals each and every day and consider it a privilege to join you on this journey of discovery and healing. Most often we seek therapy because something in life just isn’t working. Maybe you feel depressed, anxious or suicidal; maybe you’ve experienced trauma or extreme stress. I have great respect for your decision to enter this process. I will work with you to determine goals and imagine a better tomorrow. We will focus on validating your life experiences, while giving space your emotions and building on your existing skills to reduce distressing thoughts and increase self-compassion!
Everyone’s journey is unique. What works for one person might not necessarily work for you. As someone with a passion for art, I use creativity and originality to guide the process to improve your emotional health through self-expression, no matter where you are in life. With over 6-years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker in outpatient therapy, medical settings, and community mental health, I have worked with many populations from various walks of life, including: children, adolescents, families, adults and older adults. I received my Bachelor of Arts Psychology and my Master of Social Work, both from Wayne State University
Everyone’s journey is unique. What works for one person might not necessarily work for you. As someone with a passion for art, I use creativity and originality to guide the process to improve your emotional health through self-expression, no matter where you are in life. With over 6-years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker in outpatient therapy, medical settings, and community mental health, I have worked with many populations from various walks of life, including: children, adolescents, families, adults and older adults. I received my Bachelor of Arts Psychology and my Master of Social Work, both from Wayne State University
Nadine Ali
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, TLLP
Verified Verified
Northville, MI 48167
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Behavior Analyst specializing in treating adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Before obtaining my master's in Clinical Psychology, I have been in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for over four years. During graduate school, I continued enhancing my experience by working hands-on with adolescents and adults as a behavioral technician and student therapist. Having spent thousands of hours treating adolescents and adults with ASD, I'm familiar with the lack of resources for teens and adults on the spectrum, which is what led me here!
I’m a Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Behavior Analyst specializing in treating adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Before obtaining my master's in Clinical Psychology, I have been in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for over four years. During graduate school, I continued enhancing my experience by working hands-on with adolescents and adults as a behavioral technician and student therapist. Having spent thousands of hours treating adolescents and adults with ASD, I'm familiar with the lack of resources for teens and adults on the spectrum, which is what led me here!
Maria Evans
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MSCP, LLP, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northville, MI 48168
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile page. My passion is helping people find and reclaim their inner strengths and abilities. All too often, therapy focuses on the negatives - i.e. what is going wrong with life. I believe it is just as important to figure out what is going right, and that is why we will work on two things: 1.) Lessening you or your child's suffering, and 2.) Building up self-esteem and self-reliance in the process.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile page. My passion is helping people find and reclaim their inner strengths and abilities. All too often, therapy focuses on the negatives - i.e. what is going wrong with life. I believe it is just as important to figure out what is going right, and that is why we will work on two things: 1.) Lessening you or your child's suffering, and 2.) Building up self-esteem and self-reliance in the process.
My online blog at www.yourweeklysession.blogspot.com is my calling card. Consider taking a look to understand how I roll and approach the healing, positive change, and personal growth process. You can learn how to live in peace and not in pieces anymore. Regardless of what your issue(s) and/or real-life and right now problems actually are, there is a way up and out from your circumstances. My job is to come up along side you and assist you in recognizing what you need to learn, do, and let go of. You are the sole author of your own book of life. Make sure it's a good one! Let me help you with that process.
My online blog at www.yourweeklysession.blogspot.com is my calling card. Consider taking a look to understand how I roll and approach the healing, positive change, and personal growth process. You can learn how to live in peace and not in pieces anymore. Regardless of what your issue(s) and/or real-life and right now problems actually are, there is a way up and out from your circumstances. My job is to come up along side you and assist you in recognizing what you need to learn, do, and let go of. You are the sole author of your own book of life. Make sure it's a good one! Let me help you with that process.
I believe it is a honor and privilege to be able to help and come alongside a person as they are going through a difficult time in their life. My goal is to provide a safe environment where a individual can come and share concerns, feelings and address issues that are impacting their life. I truly believe that the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client is of upmost importance to the client meeting their goals. Everyone has their own story to tell that involves their own personal experiences. This is why I believe the importance of looking at a persons life from when they were born to present day.
I believe it is a honor and privilege to be able to help and come alongside a person as they are going through a difficult time in their life. My goal is to provide a safe environment where a individual can come and share concerns, feelings and address issues that are impacting their life. I truly believe that the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client is of upmost importance to the client meeting their goals. Everyone has their own story to tell that involves their own personal experiences. This is why I believe the importance of looking at a persons life from when they were born to present day.
Sally Barbat
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northville, MI 48167
I enjoy working with children, families, couples, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience in helping people work through an assortment of disorders, ranging in severity. I have provided individual, family, couples, and group therapy. I have extensive knowledge in helping individuals and families understand specific strengths and weaknesses through completing neuropsychological/psychological assessments for various ages (2-100). I have worked with children who have experienced significant trauma. I strongly believe that developing a trusting environment is significant for each individual through their healing process.
I enjoy working with children, families, couples, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience in helping people work through an assortment of disorders, ranging in severity. I have provided individual, family, couples, and group therapy. I have extensive knowledge in helping individuals and families understand specific strengths and weaknesses through completing neuropsychological/psychological assessments for various ages (2-100). I have worked with children who have experienced significant trauma. I strongly believe that developing a trusting environment is significant for each individual through their healing process.
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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.