Play Therapy in White Lake, MI
Katie utilizes therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy to compliment and deepen the healing process.
At The Well Counseling we focus on providing a safe, caring, and a nonjudgmental environment, supporting you as you begin to address and cope with the challenges in your life. Drawing from your strengths, we will work together to develop new strategies, skills and perspectives in order that you may live a full and joyful life. We utilize creative therapies in order to compliment and deepen the healing process. We now offer academic and intelligence testing as well!
Katie utilizes therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy to compliment and deepen the healing process.
At The Well Counseling we focus on providing a safe, caring, and a nonjudgmental environment, supporting you as you begin to address and cope with the challenges in your life. Drawing from your strengths, we will work together to develop new strategies, skills and perspectives in order that you may live a full and joyful life. We utilize creative therapies in order to compliment and deepen the healing process. We now offer academic and intelligence testing as well!
My approach integrates Humanistic Psychology with techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and play therapy tailored to your needs.
Prioritizing our well-being can be one of life’s greatest challenges. Acknowledging our struggles and seeking support can lead to significant rewards. As a compassionate therapist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your individual goals in a way that resonates best with you. Central to our therapeutic journey is a foundation of respect and trust, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment where your voice is heard and valued.
My approach integrates Humanistic Psychology with techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and play therapy tailored to your needs.
Prioritizing our well-being can be one of life’s greatest challenges. Acknowledging our struggles and seeking support can lead to significant rewards. As a compassionate therapist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your individual goals in a way that resonates best with you. Central to our therapeutic journey is a foundation of respect and trust, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment where your voice is heard and valued.
I also enjoy integrating Structural Family therapy, art therapy and play therapy into my practice.
When we feel stuck, trapped or insecure about our life, it can be hard to be motivated for change. Whether it is a relationship, a job, or simply just not knowing what to do with the thoughts that come into your head, there is empowerment within yourself for change. You may have recognized that your coping strategies have led to destructive patterns in your life. However, this is not the end for you, but a beginning to rewriting your story and your pathway to your best life. Let’s work together toward a plan with action steps that will empower you to create productive coping strategies that will accomplish your life's goals.
I also enjoy integrating Structural Family therapy, art therapy and play therapy into my practice.
When we feel stuck, trapped or insecure about our life, it can be hard to be motivated for change. Whether it is a relationship, a job, or simply just not knowing what to do with the thoughts that come into your head, there is empowerment within yourself for change. You may have recognized that your coping strategies have led to destructive patterns in your life. However, this is not the end for you, but a beginning to rewriting your story and your pathway to your best life. Let’s work together toward a plan with action steps that will empower you to create productive coping strategies that will accomplish your life's goals.
Pamela Barckholtz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, DCSW, IMH-EIV
Verified Verified
White Lake, MI 48383
All of us have issues or experiences that can be difficult to manage at times. I work with you to help you find solutions that improve your quality of life. If you have suffered trauma, this means finding some understanding of the trauma and resolving lingering effects. Parents get help in parent management techniques and learn behavior management. For those with addictions, this means working to understand the cause of the addiction. For the elderly, this means completing a life review and understanding the current situation.
All of us have issues or experiences that can be difficult to manage at times. I work with you to help you find solutions that improve your quality of life. If you have suffered trauma, this means finding some understanding of the trauma and resolving lingering effects. Parents get help in parent management techniques and learn behavior management. For those with addictions, this means working to understand the cause of the addiction. For the elderly, this means completing a life review and understanding the current situation.
Talia Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Lake, MI 48386
Do you feel stuck, anxious, depressed, alone? Are you ready to take the next step, but don't know where to begin or where to turn? Have you ever wondered if you're just reacting to life, rather than mastering it? Many of our experiences come from a place of great suffering, fears and surviving challenges.
Do you feel stuck, anxious, depressed, alone? Are you ready to take the next step, but don't know where to begin or where to turn? Have you ever wondered if you're just reacting to life, rather than mastering it? Many of our experiences come from a place of great suffering, fears and surviving challenges.
Darcie Ries
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
White Lake, MI 48386
Do you feel like you are not living to your full potential? Do you feel unhappy? Are you being held back by old patterns that no longer serve you? So many of us feel held down by stress and fear that we forget how to be happy. My desire as a therapist is to provide assistance and encouragement for exploring your personal stories as a way of coping with pain and finding meaning.
Do you feel like you are not living to your full potential? Do you feel unhappy? Are you being held back by old patterns that no longer serve you? So many of us feel held down by stress and fear that we forget how to be happy. My desire as a therapist is to provide assistance and encouragement for exploring your personal stories as a way of coping with pain and finding meaning.
Sheri Saxe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLP, LPC
Verified Verified
White Lake, MI 48386 (Online Only)
Sometimes living hurts. Sometimes we can be so overwhelmed by circumstances and stresses that it feels difficult to function. Coming to therapy is a courageous and hopeful step. Wether it’s to deal with anxiety, depression, trauma or family conflict, I absolutely believe that together we can find ways to reduce your suffering and find a path to healing and peace.
Sometimes living hurts. Sometimes we can be so overwhelmed by circumstances and stresses that it feels difficult to function. Coming to therapy is a courageous and hopeful step. Wether it’s to deal with anxiety, depression, trauma or family conflict, I absolutely believe that together we can find ways to reduce your suffering and find a path to healing and peace.
I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, regardless of where you are in life. I know it takes a lot of courage to take that first step in finding the right person to trust with your inner thoughts, secrets, and beliefs. If you are beginning therapy for yourself, your child or with your partner, I am here to help! If you choose to work with me and I hope you do, I will create a trusting space that allows you to explore, accept, and change unhealthy patterns in your life. I strive to create genuine connections with my clients so that they feel comfortable, happy and whole.
I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, regardless of where you are in life. I know it takes a lot of courage to take that first step in finding the right person to trust with your inner thoughts, secrets, and beliefs. If you are beginning therapy for yourself, your child or with your partner, I am here to help! If you choose to work with me and I hope you do, I will create a trusting space that allows you to explore, accept, and change unhealthy patterns in your life. I strive to create genuine connections with my clients so that they feel comfortable, happy and whole.
Do you feel trapped in your own life? Confused about where to go from here? Do you need hope that your current situation, struggle or relationship can improve?
Do you feel trapped in your own life? Confused about where to go from here? Do you need hope that your current situation, struggle or relationship can improve?
The foundation of every therapeutic relationship is built on empathy, trust and unconditional positive regard. Most often I find that my clients just want a safe person to trust who is able to kindly challenge them when needed while offering a fresh perspective to their own thinking. I am honored to afford my clients both the presence and the space they need to heal from their pain. I believe life is a journey. I believe in the presence and power of God in the healing process as well as the importance of personal choice, responsibility and perspective.
The foundation of every therapeutic relationship is built on empathy, trust and unconditional positive regard. Most often I find that my clients just want a safe person to trust who is able to kindly challenge them when needed while offering a fresh perspective to their own thinking. I am honored to afford my clients both the presence and the space they need to heal from their pain. I believe life is a journey. I believe in the presence and power of God in the healing process as well as the importance of personal choice, responsibility and perspective.
Every person has a unique story to tell that is based on their life experiences. Each person who walks through my door has a tale to tell to someone who is eager to listen to them. Regardless of why they choose to begin therapy, having an open mind and a willingness to grow and learn is crucial to creating a safe that promotes safety and growth.
Every person has a unique story to tell that is based on their life experiences. Each person who walks through my door has a tale to tell to someone who is eager to listen to them. Regardless of why they choose to begin therapy, having an open mind and a willingness to grow and learn is crucial to creating a safe that promotes safety and growth.
Life Lens Psychological and Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
White Lake, MI 48383
Are you feeling tired, can't keep up with your daily routine, emotional for no reason? Are you feeling overwhelmed by addiction, relationships, PTSD, and/or family issues? Do you tend to over analyze/over think things? Are you struggling with career choices? Do you have a co-occurring disorder that you struggle to cope with in daily life? In other words, an addiction and mental health issues. My primary modus operandi is cognitive behavioral therapy, helping people effect positive changes in their lives by teaching them how to change their belief system. This allows a person to regain control of their emotions and behavior patterns.
Are you feeling tired, can't keep up with your daily routine, emotional for no reason? Are you feeling overwhelmed by addiction, relationships, PTSD, and/or family issues? Do you tend to over analyze/over think things? Are you struggling with career choices? Do you have a co-occurring disorder that you struggle to cope with in daily life? In other words, an addiction and mental health issues. My primary modus operandi is cognitive behavioral therapy, helping people effect positive changes in their lives by teaching them how to change their belief system. This allows a person to regain control of their emotions and behavior patterns.
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I specialize in working with children and families navigating emotion regulation challenges, anxiety, depression, grief and loss and trauma. I am a Certified Trauma and Resilience Clinician through Starr Commonwealth. My approach is always client centered and based on relationships and connection, as connection is imperative to feeling safe and shifting to the space where growth happens! I am passionate about providing treatment based in relational neuroscience to children, adolescents and their families. I utilize a variety of techniques, including CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy and group therapy.
I specialize in working with children and families navigating emotion regulation challenges, anxiety, depression, grief and loss and trauma. I am a Certified Trauma and Resilience Clinician through Starr Commonwealth. My approach is always client centered and based on relationships and connection, as connection is imperative to feeling safe and shifting to the space where growth happens! I am passionate about providing treatment based in relational neuroscience to children, adolescents and their families. I utilize a variety of techniques, including CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy and group therapy.
Using cognitive behavior therapy, play therapy and EMDR my clients go on to live full and happy lives.
Are you concerned about the well-being of your child, adolescent, or even yourself? Do you wish to provide your loved ones with the support and care they deserve? With extensive experience spanning from 7-year-olds to adults, I specialize in treating anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, and fostering social skills. My primary objective is to empower children, teens, and adults to achieve their utmost potential within a nurturing and compassionate atmosphere.
Using cognitive behavior therapy, play therapy and EMDR my clients go on to live full and happy lives.
Are you concerned about the well-being of your child, adolescent, or even yourself? Do you wish to provide your loved ones with the support and care they deserve? With extensive experience spanning from 7-year-olds to adults, I specialize in treating anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, and fostering social skills. My primary objective is to empower children, teens, and adults to achieve their utmost potential within a nurturing and compassionate atmosphere.
Linnea Sieh
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Waitlist for new clients
I currently have space in the Pre-Teen and Teen Therapeutic Tabletop Role Play groups at Lillybrook.
It can be challenging to address your mental health concerns alone. As your counselor, I woud be honored to work together with you, or your child/teen, in a collaborative effort to discover new ways to cope with stressors and improve the quality of life. I utilize creative strength and interest based interventions to ensure an affirming and welcoming environment for clients from ages 4 and up- both neurodiverse and neurotypical. My counseling style is non-judgemental and is flexible to better respond to individual client needs. I also offer Supervision for Michigan LLC clinicians who are seeking full licensure.
I currently have space in the Pre-Teen and Teen Therapeutic Tabletop Role Play groups at Lillybrook.
It can be challenging to address your mental health concerns alone. As your counselor, I woud be honored to work together with you, or your child/teen, in a collaborative effort to discover new ways to cope with stressors and improve the quality of life. I utilize creative strength and interest based interventions to ensure an affirming and welcoming environment for clients from ages 4 and up- both neurodiverse and neurotypical. My counseling style is non-judgemental and is flexible to better respond to individual client needs. I also offer Supervision for Michigan LLC clinicians who are seeking full licensure.
Amanda Saxe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Walled Lake, MI 48390
Before I became a Counselor, I was a Teacher working with children ages K-12. I have extensive experience working with children and teens. I have also worked as a School Counselor and can help navigate getting support at school for your child. Whether you are calling for yourself or for your child, I am here for you to listen non-judgmentally and to get to the root of the issue. I work with adults, children, and teens utilizing various treatment approaches including CBT behavioral approaches, play and art therapy, among others. My goal is to help clients reach their goals, and become the best version of themselves.
Before I became a Counselor, I was a Teacher working with children ages K-12. I have extensive experience working with children and teens. I have also worked as a School Counselor and can help navigate getting support at school for your child. Whether you are calling for yourself or for your child, I am here for you to listen non-judgmentally and to get to the root of the issue. I work with adults, children, and teens utilizing various treatment approaches including CBT behavioral approaches, play and art therapy, among others. My goal is to help clients reach their goals, and become the best version of themselves.
Jamie DeKraker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Does your child struggle with overwhelming emotions and challenging behaviors? Do you feel lost as a parent on how to best support your child, as well as yourself? I specialize in providing trauma-informed, compassionate care to develop effective coping skills for growing children and parents to manage life’s challenges and increase the joy of childhood. Utilizing play therapy and trauma treatment techniques along with advanced perinatal training, you and your child can expect caring encouragement and patience grounded in clinical expertise.
Does your child struggle with overwhelming emotions and challenging behaviors? Do you feel lost as a parent on how to best support your child, as well as yourself? I specialize in providing trauma-informed, compassionate care to develop effective coping skills for growing children and parents to manage life’s challenges and increase the joy of childhood. Utilizing play therapy and trauma treatment techniques along with advanced perinatal training, you and your child can expect caring encouragement and patience grounded in clinical expertise.
Rachel Shango
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarkston, MI 48346
I am certified in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and play therapy and have experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment problems, and many other disorders.
What does therapy mean to you? I believe that therapy begins by first focusing on the individual and their needs. Specifically, I seek to support clients in cultivating healthier thought patterns and behaviors through a combination of cognitive and dialectic behavioral techniques. I enjoy working with children to seniors who may be leery about seeking help, feel pressured into therapy or have had bad experiences in the past. Others have mentioned that they have been simply drawn to my genuineness and non-judgmental personality, feeling a sense of ease while sitting and talking with me.
I am certified in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and play therapy and have experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment problems, and many other disorders.
What does therapy mean to you? I believe that therapy begins by first focusing on the individual and their needs. Specifically, I seek to support clients in cultivating healthier thought patterns and behaviors through a combination of cognitive and dialectic behavioral techniques. I enjoy working with children to seniors who may be leery about seeking help, feel pressured into therapy or have had bad experiences in the past. Others have mentioned that they have been simply drawn to my genuineness and non-judgmental personality, feeling a sense of ease while sitting and talking with me.
I utilize therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Art, and Play Therapy to help aid the therapy process.
I believe that we as people were created for growth and for connection. There is health and healing for those who want to work through trauma and loss. I seek to support you as you discover and build on the strengths you already have. I provide a warm, judgment-free environment for my clients to process, problem-solve, and partake in a collaborative effort toward the wellness of self.
I utilize therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Art, and Play Therapy to help aid the therapy process.
I believe that we as people were created for growth and for connection. There is health and healing for those who want to work through trauma and loss. I seek to support you as you discover and build on the strengths you already have. I provide a warm, judgment-free environment for my clients to process, problem-solve, and partake in a collaborative effort toward the wellness of self.
Ashly Ghamdi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Clarkston, MI 48346 (Online Only)
Treatment with Ashly Ghamdi is client-centered. During sessions, this may include CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions, to name a few. Her overall goal is to help her clients reach their goals and highest potential. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD-related challenges, and grief. The techniques are always tailored to suit the needs of the client.
Treatment with Ashly Ghamdi is client-centered. During sessions, this may include CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions, to name a few. Her overall goal is to help her clients reach their goals and highest potential. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD-related challenges, and grief. The techniques are always tailored to suit the needs of the client.
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- City of the Village of Clarkston
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- Holly
- Milford
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- Walled Lake
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- West Bloomfield
- Wixom
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.