Play Therapy in Freehold, NJ
Marisol Samol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
As an LCSW and RPT specializing in sand tray therapy and play therapy, I offer a blend of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and mindfulness techniques.
My ideal clients are teenagers, young adults, adults, and athletes facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, and family dynamics. They seek effective, compassionate support to address these concerns and aim for strategies that promote healing, personal growth, and resilience. They desire tailored interventions that not only resolve immediate issues but also foster long-term emotional well-being and success in their personal and professional lives. These clients want a therapeutic approach that resonates with their unique circumstances and helps them achieve their goals.
As an LCSW and RPT specializing in sand tray therapy and play therapy, I offer a blend of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and mindfulness techniques.
My ideal clients are teenagers, young adults, adults, and athletes facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, and family dynamics. They seek effective, compassionate support to address these concerns and aim for strategies that promote healing, personal growth, and resilience. They desire tailored interventions that not only resolve immediate issues but also foster long-term emotional well-being and success in their personal and professional lives. These clients want a therapeutic approach that resonates with their unique circumstances and helps them achieve their goals.
As a Certified Play Therapist, I have a fully equipped therapeutic playroom in which I utilize art, toys, games, projective play and sandtray to help children/teens resolve psychosocial difficulties (incl trauma).
Are you frustrated by your child or teen's behaviors? Do you struggle with a child who acts out when he/she has a problem? Do you or your child have difficulty managing emotions such as anger, anxiety or sadness? I can help you understand the root of these problems, as well develop the tools to resolve them. I am a licensed professional counselor and a registered play therapist who utilizes evidenced based, creative, assessment and treatment approaches in working with adults, and children. My specialties include anxiety and mood disorders, acting out & self injurious behavior, parent/child relationships and adjustment to divorce and bereavement.
As a Certified Play Therapist, I have a fully equipped therapeutic playroom in which I utilize art, toys, games, projective play and sandtray to help children/teens resolve psychosocial difficulties (incl trauma).
Are you frustrated by your child or teen's behaviors? Do you struggle with a child who acts out when he/she has a problem? Do you or your child have difficulty managing emotions such as anger, anxiety or sadness? I can help you understand the root of these problems, as well develop the tools to resolve them. I am a licensed professional counselor and a registered play therapist who utilizes evidenced based, creative, assessment and treatment approaches in working with adults, and children. My specialties include anxiety and mood disorders, acting out & self injurious behavior, parent/child relationships and adjustment to divorce and bereavement.
Laurel Mallon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, CSC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
Specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults, I utilize a strength based approach and creative interventions to connect with each person, child, and/or family in a meaningful way. I have specific training in play therapy and incorporate those techniques as well as other empirically supported modalities into my treatment to produce positive change in a solution oriented style.
Specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults, I utilize a strength based approach and creative interventions to connect with each person, child, and/or family in a meaningful way. I have specific training in play therapy and incorporate those techniques as well as other empirically supported modalities into my treatment to produce positive change in a solution oriented style.
Children's Wellness & Developmental Center
Art Therapist, FNP, LPC, ATR, BC
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
Mary utilizes a play therapy approach in addition to using solution-focused, motivational interviewing & behavioral techniques to help her clients grow.
We are multi-disciplinary practice committed to improving the health & mental wellness of children, adolescents, young adult & families, who affected by behavioral & developmental disorders. We offer a wide range of services from individual therapy/counseling, medication management, integrative/holistic treatments & nutritional counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, behavioral or emotional difficulties and are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed, you don't have to do this alone. Our experienced therapists/practitioners are here to help, by offering a variety of individual treatment options.
Mary utilizes a play therapy approach in addition to using solution-focused, motivational interviewing & behavioral techniques to help her clients grow.
We are multi-disciplinary practice committed to improving the health & mental wellness of children, adolescents, young adult & families, who affected by behavioral & developmental disorders. We offer a wide range of services from individual therapy/counseling, medication management, integrative/holistic treatments & nutritional counseling. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, behavioral or emotional difficulties and are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed, you don't have to do this alone. Our experienced therapists/practitioners are here to help, by offering a variety of individual treatment options.
Barbara McKechnie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAT, RDT, RPT
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
Are you feeling stuck in the past or worried about the future? Do you want to figure out what to do in the here and now? Would you like to accomplish your vision to live a joyful and meaningful life? In addition to "talk therapy", I use Creativity in Counseling, action oriented methods of psychodrama and the playfulness and the projective techniques (including sand-tray, role- play, masks and puppets) of Drama Therapy. These techniques have been proven to be effective with all ages, not just children. By using these creative techniques you will be able to explore issues that create obstacles in a safe and affirming environment.
Are you feeling stuck in the past or worried about the future? Do you want to figure out what to do in the here and now? Would you like to accomplish your vision to live a joyful and meaningful life? In addition to "talk therapy", I use Creativity in Counseling, action oriented methods of psychodrama and the playfulness and the projective techniques (including sand-tray, role- play, masks and puppets) of Drama Therapy. These techniques have been proven to be effective with all ages, not just children. By using these creative techniques you will be able to explore issues that create obstacles in a safe and affirming environment.
Amanda Levitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
Have you been looking for ways to handle change, loss, or the unknowns of life? Being human means experiencing a wide range of emotions and finding a balance. It takes a lot of courage to reach out and connect with a therapist and I am here to support you and meet you where you are at! I work with children, teens, and adults mainly experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and adjustment issues. I love to bring creativity into the therapeutic setting utilizing art, play, and ecotherapy along with creating a safe atmosphere for clients to fully express themselves and work towards healing.
Have you been looking for ways to handle change, loss, or the unknowns of life? Being human means experiencing a wide range of emotions and finding a balance. It takes a lot of courage to reach out and connect with a therapist and I am here to support you and meet you where you are at! I work with children, teens, and adults mainly experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and adjustment issues. I love to bring creativity into the therapeutic setting utilizing art, play, and ecotherapy along with creating a safe atmosphere for clients to fully express themselves and work towards healing.
I can offer supports through Play Centered Therapy and through a Strengths based approach.
My ideal client is a child or adolescent who is struggling with anxiety and their goal would be to learn effective coping skills and strategies to better manage this. Usually children want a quick fix- so I like to provide them with lots of quick breathing exercises or creating a "tool box" with fidgets and anything that we have worked on together to help them when they are feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
I can offer supports through Play Centered Therapy and through a Strengths based approach.
My ideal client is a child or adolescent who is struggling with anxiety and their goal would be to learn effective coping skills and strategies to better manage this. Usually children want a quick fix- so I like to provide them with lots of quick breathing exercises or creating a "tool box" with fidgets and anything that we have worked on together to help them when they are feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
Stephanie L Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
Stephanie is certified in both Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and trained in play therapy.
When you have experienced a trauma, developed uncontrollable anxiety, have a child who is overwhelmingly oppositional, or anything in between, it can feel extremely isolating. That is why we are here at Sullivan Counseling Services. No one should ever feel alone when they are going through a difficult time and may need an outside source to help guide them in the right direction. Our goal is to help each person who comes to therapy gain motivation and move in a positive direction to better their current situation.
Stephanie is certified in both Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and trained in play therapy.
When you have experienced a trauma, developed uncontrollable anxiety, have a child who is overwhelmingly oppositional, or anything in between, it can feel extremely isolating. That is why we are here at Sullivan Counseling Services. No one should ever feel alone when they are going through a difficult time and may need an outside source to help guide them in the right direction. Our goal is to help each person who comes to therapy gain motivation and move in a positive direction to better their current situation.
Congratulations in taking the first step towards desiring a healthier, happier and more satisfying life. If you or a member of your family is experiencing unsatisfying relationships, difficulty in school or work, anxiety, sadness, etc then I welcome the opportunity to help. In my 10+ years of practice I find that I am a believer in early prevention. I believe the stereotypical image of therapy is outdated and instead I believe it helps promote positive change and growth and helps facilitate people in having more satisfying relationships and lives.
Congratulations in taking the first step towards desiring a healthier, happier and more satisfying life. If you or a member of your family is experiencing unsatisfying relationships, difficulty in school or work, anxiety, sadness, etc then I welcome the opportunity to help. In my 10+ years of practice I find that I am a believer in early prevention. I believe the stereotypical image of therapy is outdated and instead I believe it helps promote positive change and growth and helps facilitate people in having more satisfying relationships and lives.
What is therapy? Can that answer be the same for every person? My belief is that therapy is not a one size fits all process. It’s a journey that has many twists and turns, and can vary from person to situation. It is my honor as a psychotherapist to be on that journey with my clients, to help guide them towards their goals and most importantly uncovering their purpose for it. Seeing personal growth and therapeutic success for a client makes it all worth it and reminds me of my purpose in the mental health field.
What is therapy? Can that answer be the same for every person? My belief is that therapy is not a one size fits all process. It’s a journey that has many twists and turns, and can vary from person to situation. It is my honor as a psychotherapist to be on that journey with my clients, to help guide them towards their goals and most importantly uncovering their purpose for it. Seeing personal growth and therapeutic success for a client makes it all worth it and reminds me of my purpose in the mental health field.
Tree of Life Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, ACS, LSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
Tree of Life Counseling Center is a mental health center dedicated to helping clients improve their quality of life. We are client-centered and strive to provide a comforting environment; this is evident in the tranquil environment as you walk through the door. We offer morning, afternoon, and evening appointments. We offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We treat children, teens, and adults. We are currently offering Telehealth and in person counseling
Tree of Life Counseling Center is a mental health center dedicated to helping clients improve their quality of life. We are client-centered and strive to provide a comforting environment; this is evident in the tranquil environment as you walk through the door. We offer morning, afternoon, and evening appointments. We offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We treat children, teens, and adults. We are currently offering Telehealth and in person counseling
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Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
Thinking of therapy? Ask for the first session free. IPG has around 30 therapists through 3 offices in Freehold, Highland Park, and Jersey City. Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We provide individual, family, child, and relationship counseling for problems ranging from depression to life transitions to marital strife. We also have many trained sex therapists, a special focus on the LGBTQ community, transgender youth services, therapy for those involved in BDSM/kink, consensual non-monogamy, and other sexual minorities. The size and diversity of our staff means we can treat almost any client.
Thinking of therapy? Ask for the first session free. IPG has around 30 therapists through 3 offices in Freehold, Highland Park, and Jersey City. Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We provide individual, family, child, and relationship counseling for problems ranging from depression to life transitions to marital strife. We also have many trained sex therapists, a special focus on the LGBTQ community, transgender youth services, therapy for those involved in BDSM/kink, consensual non-monogamy, and other sexual minorities. The size and diversity of our staff means we can treat almost any client.
Drawing from my clinical background, I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and family I work with. From cognitive-behavioral techniques to address anxiety, implementing narrative therapy to explore past experiences, or facilitating family systems interventions to enhance communication and understanding, my approach is always client-centered and collaborative. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients as they navigate their own path towards resilience and self-discovery.
Drawing from my clinical background, I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and family I work with. From cognitive-behavioral techniques to address anxiety, implementing narrative therapy to explore past experiences, or facilitating family systems interventions to enhance communication and understanding, my approach is always client-centered and collaborative. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients as they navigate their own path towards resilience and self-discovery.
Supporting and helping struggling children, adolescents, adults, and their families is not just a career choice but a passion for me. Difficulties related to stress, sleep, mood, anxiety, behavior, trauma, socialization, relationships, & education are proactively addressed. You don't need to feel desperate, at your end, hopeless, or helpless. Navigating people through a difficult period toward progress with patience, understanding, compassion, empathy, experience, reassurance, and solutions is my aim. Armed with skills, insight and confidence we will harness your strengths and resiliency to build you toward lasting positive change.
Supporting and helping struggling children, adolescents, adults, and their families is not just a career choice but a passion for me. Difficulties related to stress, sleep, mood, anxiety, behavior, trauma, socialization, relationships, & education are proactively addressed. You don't need to feel desperate, at your end, hopeless, or helpless. Navigating people through a difficult period toward progress with patience, understanding, compassion, empathy, experience, reassurance, and solutions is my aim. Armed with skills, insight and confidence we will harness your strengths and resiliency to build you toward lasting positive change.
Life Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, RDN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
LIFE PSYCHOTHERAPY is a private psychotherapy practice offering counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, elderly, couples, families, and groups. Since each person is unique, the approach to therapy is unique as well, combining existential philosophy with cognitive behavioral tools. The outcome empowers a person to feel empowered to take concrete actions in order to change or cope with their current level of distress, and achieve success in improving his/her life. Along with Psychotherapy we provide a variety of psycho-educational workshops to enhance personal growth and development without any stigma attached to psychotherapy.
LIFE PSYCHOTHERAPY is a private psychotherapy practice offering counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, elderly, couples, families, and groups. Since each person is unique, the approach to therapy is unique as well, combining existential philosophy with cognitive behavioral tools. The outcome empowers a person to feel empowered to take concrete actions in order to change or cope with their current level of distress, and achieve success in improving his/her life. Along with Psychotherapy we provide a variety of psycho-educational workshops to enhance personal growth and development without any stigma attached to psychotherapy.
Zakiyya Jordan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with children, young adults, and families in educational settings, residential, outpatient and community programs. I specialize in treating children and adolescents, anxiety, depression, familial conflict, and challenges related to school or work performance.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with children, young adults, and families in educational settings, residential, outpatient and community programs. I specialize in treating children and adolescents, anxiety, depression, familial conflict, and challenges related to school or work performance.
Ronni Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CASDCS
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728 (Online Only)
Please click the link to my website to learn more about my practice. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where I will strive to help you reduce your struggles and meet your challenges, whatever they are. I will guide you and journey with you as you seek enduring happiness and greater satisfaction in your work, in your home, in your relationships, and in other areas of your life. Whatever you want to discuss is okay, I will not judge you. My intention is to help you lessen your suffering, improve your perspective, have more satisfying relationships, and feel less distress ... more joy.
Please click the link to my website to learn more about my practice. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where I will strive to help you reduce your struggles and meet your challenges, whatever they are. I will guide you and journey with you as you seek enduring happiness and greater satisfaction in your work, in your home, in your relationships, and in other areas of your life. Whatever you want to discuss is okay, I will not judge you. My intention is to help you lessen your suffering, improve your perspective, have more satisfying relationships, and feel less distress ... more joy.
Serenity Counseling Center NJ LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCADC, NCC, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
At Serenity Counseling Center NJ we have Licensed Counselors with multiple years of experience. We are committed to helping clients reach their treatment goals and learn skills to cope with any life challenges. We provide a safe, comfortable therapeutic environment and utilize various treatment approaches that best meet the needs of each client. Skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Mental Health Counseling. Owner of practice has Master's degree in Science and Counseling Psychology from Monmouth University LPC. Visit us at www.serenitycounselingcenternj.org
At Serenity Counseling Center NJ we have Licensed Counselors with multiple years of experience. We are committed to helping clients reach their treatment goals and learn skills to cope with any life challenges. We provide a safe, comfortable therapeutic environment and utilize various treatment approaches that best meet the needs of each client. Skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Mental Health Counseling. Owner of practice has Master's degree in Science and Counseling Psychology from Monmouth University LPC. Visit us at www.serenitycounselingcenternj.org
Jason Suleski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
Hi my name is Jason Suleski and I’ve been working in the field of social work for over 25 years. I consider it an important privilege to be able to listen to people and help them on their own personal journey to wellness. I enjoy working with all types of clients and issues. I have spent a great deal of my professional career working with children and families and I consider this to be a specialty area for me.
Hi my name is Jason Suleski and I’ve been working in the field of social work for over 25 years. I consider it an important privilege to be able to listen to people and help them on their own personal journey to wellness. I enjoy working with all types of clients and issues. I have spent a great deal of my professional career working with children and families and I consider this to be a specialty area for me.
Do you want or need to make some changes in your life? Are you ready to overcome anxiety, depression or addictions? Do you find yourself struggling in your relationship? Therapy and change can be both difficult and challenging experiences. I have been helping people with these problems for many years and we can work collaboratively. I help individuals learn more about themselves and how to live more authentically. I love supporting people in harnessing their own individuality while helping them navigate the world and its chaos. We will figure out your best qualities and personal resources and virtues to help you heal and grow.
Do you want or need to make some changes in your life? Are you ready to overcome anxiety, depression or addictions? Do you find yourself struggling in your relationship? Therapy and change can be both difficult and challenging experiences. I have been helping people with these problems for many years and we can work collaboratively. I help individuals learn more about themselves and how to live more authentically. I love supporting people in harnessing their own individuality while helping them navigate the world and its chaos. We will figure out your best qualities and personal resources and virtues to help you heal and grow.
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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.