Play Therapy in Eden Prairie, MN
Eden Therapy Center- Jessica Boman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PL-LPCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
I implement many interventions such as Play Therapy, DBT, CBT, and Person-Centered therapy with my clients.
Life can be a challenging journey for all of us at times. I am very passionate about helping individuals feel like they are seen and heard. My role is to openly listen and help guide my clients through their tough life experiences and work towards their goals. I value creating an open and safe place for my clients. I believe that everyone deserves to have a nonjudgmental space to be able to express who they are. Having an open space and proper support will allow learning, growth, and healing to happen in their own way. I believe that every individual is different from one another which is why I tailor my therapeutic approach to
I implement many interventions such as Play Therapy, DBT, CBT, and Person-Centered therapy with my clients.
Life can be a challenging journey for all of us at times. I am very passionate about helping individuals feel like they are seen and heard. My role is to openly listen and help guide my clients through their tough life experiences and work towards their goals. I value creating an open and safe place for my clients. I believe that everyone deserves to have a nonjudgmental space to be able to express who they are. Having an open space and proper support will allow learning, growth, and healing to happen in their own way. I believe that every individual is different from one another which is why I tailor my therapeutic approach to
Kaitlin Salscheider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, IMH-E, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained to diagnose and treat young children using the DC:0-5 diagnostic assessment and am trained in Child Parent Psychotherapy, Circle of Security-Parenting, and Experiential Play Therapy.
I work with children ages 0-10 and their families who are experiencing behavioral/regulation struggles, parent-child relationship stressors, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also work with adults experiencing general life, relationship, and/or parenting stressors, and those who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Additionally, I have special interests in supporting those navigating perinatal mental health and with families and children of law enforcement officers. I offer compassion, kindness, and understanding through a whole-person, integrative lens that is grounded in attachment, development, and relationships.
I am trained to diagnose and treat young children using the DC:0-5 diagnostic assessment and am trained in Child Parent Psychotherapy, Circle of Security-Parenting, and Experiential Play Therapy.
I work with children ages 0-10 and their families who are experiencing behavioral/regulation struggles, parent-child relationship stressors, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also work with adults experiencing general life, relationship, and/or parenting stressors, and those who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Additionally, I have special interests in supporting those navigating perinatal mental health and with families and children of law enforcement officers. I offer compassion, kindness, and understanding through a whole-person, integrative lens that is grounded in attachment, development, and relationships.
Meghan Keating
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
When working with children, I utilize play therapy techniques to engage each child in the therapeutic process.
Healing isn't just about alleviating symptoms; it's about fostering growth, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. My practice primarily focuses on providing therapy to individuals who are facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, stress, and trauma. I provide support to adolescents and adults struggling with self-esteem, family and peer relationship issues, co-dependency, family conflict, and life transitions. Additionally, I am fully trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support clients in healing symptoms of trauma.
When working with children, I utilize play therapy techniques to engage each child in the therapeutic process.
Healing isn't just about alleviating symptoms; it's about fostering growth, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. My practice primarily focuses on providing therapy to individuals who are facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, stress, and trauma. I provide support to adolescents and adults struggling with self-esteem, family and peer relationship issues, co-dependency, family conflict, and life transitions. Additionally, I am fully trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support clients in healing symptoms of trauma.
Emily Benson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RPT-S, SEP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Waitlist for new clients
I am a RPT-S providing Experiential Play Therapy to children 18mo-11yrs with parent education/support.
The most common feedback I get from clients is that they can tell that I love what I do. They are so right! I believe it is a strength, not a deficit, to reach out to someone for help and support. Whether it's acute trauma, behavioral issues, or adjustment to difficult life circumstances, being heard and supported in a therapeutic setting can make a world of difference. My approach with clients is to meet them where they are, determine where they want to be, and to be an empathic witness for them in their healing journey.
I am a RPT-S providing Experiential Play Therapy to children 18mo-11yrs with parent education/support.
The most common feedback I get from clients is that they can tell that I love what I do. They are so right! I believe it is a strength, not a deficit, to reach out to someone for help and support. Whether it's acute trauma, behavioral issues, or adjustment to difficult life circumstances, being heard and supported in a therapeutic setting can make a world of difference. My approach with clients is to meet them where they are, determine where they want to be, and to be an empathic witness for them in their healing journey.
I see clients of all ages, including individuals and families. My areas of interest include; anxiety and depression, ADD and ADHD, adjustment disorders, recovery from trauma, grief and loss, and disenfranchised grief. I have training in various modalities of therapy such a play therapy, art therapy, sand tray therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network, and trauma systems therapy.
I see clients of all ages, including individuals and families. My areas of interest include; anxiety and depression, ADD and ADHD, adjustment disorders, recovery from trauma, grief and loss, and disenfranchised grief. I have training in various modalities of therapy such a play therapy, art therapy, sand tray therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network, and trauma systems therapy.
Mackenzie Nolan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55343
Within this framework, we can use conversation, art – even play – to deepen your understanding, increase clarity, learn new skills, and make change.
I am passionate about supporting children, teens, and adults to improve their relationships, manage conflict, better their mood, and adjust to the inevitable changes life throws our way. If you or your child are struggling with low mood, worrying too much, or getting along with peers or family members, know that things can be different! I understand how the school year, holidays, family time, and the dark MN winters can be a lot... I'm here to offer you a collaborative, supportive space to develop new skills, deepen your understanding of your experience, and create changes in your daily life so that you can feel and be your best.
Within this framework, we can use conversation, art – even play – to deepen your understanding, increase clarity, learn new skills, and make change.
I am passionate about supporting children, teens, and adults to improve their relationships, manage conflict, better their mood, and adjust to the inevitable changes life throws our way. If you or your child are struggling with low mood, worrying too much, or getting along with peers or family members, know that things can be different! I understand how the school year, holidays, family time, and the dark MN winters can be a lot... I'm here to offer you a collaborative, supportive space to develop new skills, deepen your understanding of your experience, and create changes in your daily life so that you can feel and be your best.
Eric Norton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55343
When working with kids with big emotions I use a child-centered play therapy approach.
I am passionate about working with adults and teens to heal trauma, reduce anxiety, and navigate difficult relationships. I also love working with kids who express anger and worry in big ways. I use play therapy to reduce anxiety and regulate big emotions. I do not think symptoms appear out of nowhere. We are products of our upbringing, relationships, and even the Netflix shows we binge. I check my ego at the door to bring insight, creativity, and humor. I am both a neurodivergent and gender affirming provider and have received advanced training in play therapy, complex trauma, and EMDR for teens and adults.
When working with kids with big emotions I use a child-centered play therapy approach.
I am passionate about working with adults and teens to heal trauma, reduce anxiety, and navigate difficult relationships. I also love working with kids who express anger and worry in big ways. I use play therapy to reduce anxiety and regulate big emotions. I do not think symptoms appear out of nowhere. We are products of our upbringing, relationships, and even the Netflix shows we binge. I check my ego at the door to bring insight, creativity, and humor. I am both a neurodivergent and gender affirming provider and have received advanced training in play therapy, complex trauma, and EMDR for teens and adults.
Michelle Finley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, DMFTABD
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Have you lost someone or something that is important to you? Is life presenting you with changes that are difficult to navigate? Are relationships difficult? Has your past created difficulties that you just can't seem to separate from? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise perfect kids and meet the needs of everyone around you? Does your family need help? Are you a helper or therapist and need your own support? I am here, to connect with you and help you feel better.
Have you lost someone or something that is important to you? Is life presenting you with changes that are difficult to navigate? Are relationships difficult? Has your past created difficulties that you just can't seem to separate from? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise perfect kids and meet the needs of everyone around you? Does your family need help? Are you a helper or therapist and need your own support? I am here, to connect with you and help you feel better.
Meredith is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in the treatment of trauma with clients of all ages. Meredith is a compassionate clinician, committed to bringing humanness into therapy through humor, meaningful processing, and connection. Her advanced training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a powerful tool in healing our mind and body from past experiences, building resilience, and taking steps towards the life we want to be living.
Meredith is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in the treatment of trauma with clients of all ages. Meredith is a compassionate clinician, committed to bringing humanness into therapy through humor, meaningful processing, and connection. Her advanced training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a powerful tool in healing our mind and body from past experiences, building resilience, and taking steps towards the life we want to be living.
Amy Wilkerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is better understand your own story. Working through your past allows you to better understand your patterns, beliefs, and strengths to optimize where you are headed. Too often in life, we experience events that silence us, making it hard to know where to turn. In my office I work hard to create and hold spaces for my clients that are rooted in compassion, empathy, and safety. No matter where you are in your healing journey, I believe everyone has the potential to find more peace and live closer to their authentic beings.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is better understand your own story. Working through your past allows you to better understand your patterns, beliefs, and strengths to optimize where you are headed. Too often in life, we experience events that silence us, making it hard to know where to turn. In my office I work hard to create and hold spaces for my clients that are rooted in compassion, empathy, and safety. No matter where you are in your healing journey, I believe everyone has the potential to find more peace and live closer to their authentic beings.
The Jonas Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSS, LMFT, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
The Jonas Center offers people of all backgrounds a safe place for healing. Our therapists work with individuals, couples and families. We specialize in helping clients who are dealing with relationship, communication or intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief, loss, trauma or abuse.
The Jonas Center offers people of all backgrounds a safe place for healing. Our therapists work with individuals, couples and families. We specialize in helping clients who are dealing with relationship, communication or intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief, loss, trauma or abuse.
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Our goal is to meet individuals where they are and working in partnership to elevate self understanding and encourage personal growth. We have experience and enjoy working with individuals as young as 3 and up through 100, parents, and families. The clinicians' expertise consists of working with clients who are highly sensitive, twice exceptional individuals, as well as people experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, ADHD, minor trauma, and more. We also work well with families facing challenging child behaviors. Our clinic uses person-centered theories with a nonjudgmental perspective.
Our goal is to meet individuals where they are and working in partnership to elevate self understanding and encourage personal growth. We have experience and enjoy working with individuals as young as 3 and up through 100, parents, and families. The clinicians' expertise consists of working with clients who are highly sensitive, twice exceptional individuals, as well as people experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, ADHD, minor trauma, and more. We also work well with families facing challenging child behaviors. Our clinic uses person-centered theories with a nonjudgmental perspective.
Cara Coro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Cara brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding to her role as a therapist. Her life experiences as a mother, divorced single parent, grandmother, and elementary school teacher enable a quick alignment with clients struggling with one or more similar situations. She is ready to help you learn, cope, and grow regardless of your circumstances. Cara specializes in addressing the needs of families and children experiencing high levels of conflict. She takes a strength-based and collaborative approach to therapy, recognizing the resilience and potential for growth within each family member. She creates a safe and nonjudgmental space
Cara brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding to her role as a therapist. Her life experiences as a mother, divorced single parent, grandmother, and elementary school teacher enable a quick alignment with clients struggling with one or more similar situations. She is ready to help you learn, cope, and grow regardless of your circumstances. Cara specializes in addressing the needs of families and children experiencing high levels of conflict. She takes a strength-based and collaborative approach to therapy, recognizing the resilience and potential for growth within each family member. She creates a safe and nonjudgmental space
Amanda Suncire-Nerison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
In the midst of life's storm, finding solace and healing is not just a distant dream – it's an achievable reality. If you're grappling with the heavy weight of depression, the relentless grip of anxiety, or the lingering echoes of past traumas, please know that you're not alone. Together, we can navigate the labyrinth of emotions, working hand in hand to bring back the light that depression has dimmed. Let's uncover the roots of your anxiety and cultivate tools to regain control over your thoughts. And as we address the scars left by trauma, we'll embark on a journey towards reclaiming your power and rewriting your story.
In the midst of life's storm, finding solace and healing is not just a distant dream – it's an achievable reality. If you're grappling with the heavy weight of depression, the relentless grip of anxiety, or the lingering echoes of past traumas, please know that you're not alone. Together, we can navigate the labyrinth of emotions, working hand in hand to bring back the light that depression has dimmed. Let's uncover the roots of your anxiety and cultivate tools to regain control over your thoughts. And as we address the scars left by trauma, we'll embark on a journey towards reclaiming your power and rewriting your story.
**Currently accepting new clients** At the Center for Collaborative Health (CCH), we believe that every person is resilient and has the strength to grow and thrive. We employ a collaborative whole-body approach to healing that leads to proven positive change. At CCH, we are actively reimagining mental health culture by building initiatives to cultivate a healthy mind and body and to better withstand future challenges.
**Currently accepting new clients** At the Center for Collaborative Health (CCH), we believe that every person is resilient and has the strength to grow and thrive. We employ a collaborative whole-body approach to healing that leads to proven positive change. At CCH, we are actively reimagining mental health culture by building initiatives to cultivate a healthy mind and body and to better withstand future challenges.
I completed a Master's of Social Work degree from the University of St. Thomas and the College of St. Catherine. As part of my education, I interned at a mental health center; providing individual, family and group therapy. I was an elementary school social worker for 8 years and have been working as a therapist for 16 years. I have worked with a variety of concerns and a variety of ages. Including; adjustments, anxiety, depression, life transitions and social concerns. I utilize many modalities of therapy and techniques-all tailored to the specific needs of the client while we build a supportive therapeutic experience.
I completed a Master's of Social Work degree from the University of St. Thomas and the College of St. Catherine. As part of my education, I interned at a mental health center; providing individual, family and group therapy. I was an elementary school social worker for 8 years and have been working as a therapist for 16 years. I have worked with a variety of concerns and a variety of ages. Including; adjustments, anxiety, depression, life transitions and social concerns. I utilize many modalities of therapy and techniques-all tailored to the specific needs of the client while we build a supportive therapeutic experience.
Olivia I. Jewett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing individual therapy for adults as well as couples and families. My areas of focus are with past traumas, abuse, addictions, eating disorders, body image concerns, self-harming behaviors, abandonment, Bipolar Disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety, and loss. My other areas of concentration are marriage counseling, the challenges of parenting, sibling conflicts, infidelity, and conflict resolution skills. I offer pre-marital counseling focusing on the transition into marriage, establishing effective communication skills, hearing/understanding partner perspective, assumptions made about partner's thoughts/experiences, and how the couple can approach challenges life may bring to their relationships.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing individual therapy for adults as well as couples and families. My areas of focus are with past traumas, abuse, addictions, eating disorders, body image concerns, self-harming behaviors, abandonment, Bipolar Disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety, and loss. My other areas of concentration are marriage counseling, the challenges of parenting, sibling conflicts, infidelity, and conflict resolution skills. I offer pre-marital counseling focusing on the transition into marriage, establishing effective communication skills, hearing/understanding partner perspective, assumptions made about partner's thoughts/experiences, and how the couple can approach challenges life may bring to their relationships.
We believe emotional wellness matters (a lot), and that everyone has the right to make it a priority. Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple. So many questions can get in the way. Maybe you’ve even asked them yourself: Is this normal? Can talking to someone really help me? What is therapy all about, anyway? What would people say if they knew I was going? How do I find the right therapist? Will I be comfortable there? When will I find the time? Will my insurance pay for this? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. And we can help. To learn more, visit www.sonderwellness.com
We believe emotional wellness matters (a lot), and that everyone has the right to make it a priority. Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple. So many questions can get in the way. Maybe you’ve even asked them yourself: Is this normal? Can talking to someone really help me? What is therapy all about, anyway? What would people say if they knew I was going? How do I find the right therapist? Will I be comfortable there? When will I find the time? Will my insurance pay for this? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. And we can help. To learn more, visit www.sonderwellness.com
I enjoy working with couples and family systems to strengthen relationships and create healthy interactions. I am passionate about working with couples and families struggling to manage conflict, children who need some extra support or individuals looking for a safe space to grow and challenge themselves.
I enjoy working with couples and family systems to strengthen relationships and create healthy interactions. I am passionate about working with couples and families struggling to manage conflict, children who need some extra support or individuals looking for a safe space to grow and challenge themselves.
I have a passion for working with individuals as they navigate challenges in their life, especially during periods of transition and uncertainty. Whether you are struggling with trauma, grief, postpartum anxiety/depression, substance use, or parenting issues, we can work together to identify your core concern and develop tools that will help you move towards healing.
I have a passion for working with individuals as they navigate challenges in their life, especially during periods of transition and uncertainty. Whether you are struggling with trauma, grief, postpartum anxiety/depression, substance use, or parenting issues, we can work together to identify your core concern and develop tools that will help you move towards healing.
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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.