Play Therapy in Moorestown, NJ
I use various approaches to my therapeutic work including: Systems Perspective utilizing the entire family, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-based Focus and Play Therapy with young children.
My name is Patricia M. Green and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of experience with young children, adolescents, adults and families. My Master's Degree in Social Work is from Rutgers University. I specialize in helping individuals, children and families impacted by trauma, depression, abuse/neglect, domestic violence, behavioral challenges, grief/loss, and various disabilities including ADHD, Autism, and Multiple Disabilities. I am Trauma-Focused Trained. I am behaviorally based so clients often learn strategies in sessions to practice, explore and carry over in their daily lives.
I use various approaches to my therapeutic work including: Systems Perspective utilizing the entire family, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-based Focus and Play Therapy with young children.
My name is Patricia M. Green and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of experience with young children, adolescents, adults and families. My Master's Degree in Social Work is from Rutgers University. I specialize in helping individuals, children and families impacted by trauma, depression, abuse/neglect, domestic violence, behavioral challenges, grief/loss, and various disabilities including ADHD, Autism, and Multiple Disabilities. I am Trauma-Focused Trained. I am behaviorally based so clients often learn strategies in sessions to practice, explore and carry over in their daily lives.
My child-centered, strengths-based approach uses play therapy, CBT, and trauma-informed care to support children in expressing themselves and building coping skills.
My ideal client includes children and families facing a range of emotional and developmental challenges. This might involve managing big emotions, developmental delays, grief, behavioral issues, or adjusting to major life changes. Parents are seeking support to help their child build coping skills, improve social interactions, and navigate transitions. They want to foster their child’s growth and well-being while also receiving guidance and strategies to create a supportive home environment. Together, we focus on building resilience, confidence, and a strong, positive connection using play therapy and a family-centered approach.
My child-centered, strengths-based approach uses play therapy, CBT, and trauma-informed care to support children in expressing themselves and building coping skills.
My ideal client includes children and families facing a range of emotional and developmental challenges. This might involve managing big emotions, developmental delays, grief, behavioral issues, or adjusting to major life changes. Parents are seeking support to help their child build coping skills, improve social interactions, and navigate transitions. They want to foster their child’s growth and well-being while also receiving guidance and strategies to create a supportive home environment. Together, we focus on building resilience, confidence, and a strong, positive connection using play therapy and a family-centered approach.
Greater New Jersey Therapy Partners
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Play Therapy is an evidence based modality that inspires children to express themselves through play, the language of children.
Are you or your child struggling during these difficult times? We can help. At Greater New Jersey Therapy Partners we are a team of Licensed therapists. Our versatility ensures a great fit for you and your family. Our therapists are specifically trained to meet the unique needs of children and adults. We specialize in adult and childhood issues including anger and aggression, anxiety, illness, depression and behavior issues. We are a therapy provider as well as a therapist training center, so you know our therapists are leaders in the industry.
Play Therapy is an evidence based modality that inspires children to express themselves through play, the language of children.
Are you or your child struggling during these difficult times? We can help. At Greater New Jersey Therapy Partners we are a team of Licensed therapists. Our versatility ensures a great fit for you and your family. Our therapists are specifically trained to meet the unique needs of children and adults. We specialize in adult and childhood issues including anger and aggression, anxiety, illness, depression and behavior issues. We are a therapy provider as well as a therapist training center, so you know our therapists are leaders in the industry.
Ashley Neild
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LBS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Moorestown, NJ 08057
I am a certified Foundational Theraplay practitioner (parent/child therapy) and utilize play.
Are you a parent looking for support for your child? Is your child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other Neurodiversity? I believe that children of all abilities should have access to counseling and that children do not have to be neurotypical in order to get support. I work with children and their families to address a variety of needs including poor coping skills, limited ability for expressing feedings, poor self esteem, difficulties with limits/boundaries, highly sensitive children, and divorce. I also work with parents to build a strong and secure attachment with their child.
I am a certified Foundational Theraplay practitioner (parent/child therapy) and utilize play.
Are you a parent looking for support for your child? Is your child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other Neurodiversity? I believe that children of all abilities should have access to counseling and that children do not have to be neurotypical in order to get support. I work with children and their families to address a variety of needs including poor coping skills, limited ability for expressing feedings, poor self esteem, difficulties with limits/boundaries, highly sensitive children, and divorce. I also work with parents to build a strong and secure attachment with their child.
Kaitlyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master’s degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from The College of New Jersey. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rowan University. Kaitlyn’s area of population includes adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has experience in community mental health agencies, as well as college and academic settings. Kaitlyn has received advanced training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, allowing an area of focus in perinatal and postpartum mental health.
Kaitlyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master’s degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from The College of New Jersey. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rowan University. Kaitlyn’s area of population includes adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has experience in community mental health agencies, as well as college and academic settings. Kaitlyn has received advanced training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, allowing an area of focus in perinatal and postpartum mental health.
Whether you’re a young adult navigating life transitions, a parent seeking to build deeper connections with your child, a child struggling with anxiety or a family aiming to invest in your mental and emotional wellness and break negative generational cycles, I’m dedicated to providing a compassionate environment where your values, culture, and goals are respected. Untangling complex thoughts and feelings with resilience and insight is possible. There is immense hope to be found.
Whether you’re a young adult navigating life transitions, a parent seeking to build deeper connections with your child, a child struggling with anxiety or a family aiming to invest in your mental and emotional wellness and break negative generational cycles, I’m dedicated to providing a compassionate environment where your values, culture, and goals are respected. Untangling complex thoughts and feelings with resilience and insight is possible. There is immense hope to be found.
Peace of Mind. The goal of therapy is the relief of emotional distress, empowering you to approach life challenges with a feeling of calm and increased competence. We can work to reduce anxiety, improve mood, learn coping skills and calming strategies. These tools can be applied to a variety of issues including parenting skills, childhood behavior, pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood, relationships, medical stressors, anxiety and depression. I am offering in-office sessions as well as telehealth video sessions to let you choose what is most helpful to you.
Peace of Mind. The goal of therapy is the relief of emotional distress, empowering you to approach life challenges with a feeling of calm and increased competence. We can work to reduce anxiety, improve mood, learn coping skills and calming strategies. These tools can be applied to a variety of issues including parenting skills, childhood behavior, pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood, relationships, medical stressors, anxiety and depression. I am offering in-office sessions as well as telehealth video sessions to let you choose what is most helpful to you.
Gabriele Schorb-Machado LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Moorestown, NJ 08057
You can reach out to me for assistance if you look for someone who will listen attentively, respond with empathy and understanding of your needs, and expertly guide you towards finding your own unique solutions. Many of my clients deal with stress, anxiety, depression or trauma related to their families, relationships, jobs, or other situations. My traditional clients also seek help for stress related, chronic mental health issues, child behavior-or parenting problems, as well for dealing with or recovering from narcissistic abuse, stage of life problems, academic or career issues, chronic pain, and co-parenting issues.
You can reach out to me for assistance if you look for someone who will listen attentively, respond with empathy and understanding of your needs, and expertly guide you towards finding your own unique solutions. Many of my clients deal with stress, anxiety, depression or trauma related to their families, relationships, jobs, or other situations. My traditional clients also seek help for stress related, chronic mental health issues, child behavior-or parenting problems, as well for dealing with or recovering from narcissistic abuse, stage of life problems, academic or career issues, chronic pain, and co-parenting issues.
My clinical social work background including counseling Adults in individual, group, family therapy, crisis intervention, domestic violence, and substance use counseling. Are you fearful of ADHD, ADD, mood, and anxiety disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Trauma, Social Anxiety, and PTSD? With decades of experience, I know connecting with patients personally is key. I understand how you are feeling with the symptoms. I have particular strength in patient evaluation, risk assessment, treatment planning, referral for specialized population and outreach services. I'm accepting new pts
My clinical social work background including counseling Adults in individual, group, family therapy, crisis intervention, domestic violence, and substance use counseling. Are you fearful of ADHD, ADD, mood, and anxiety disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Trauma, Social Anxiety, and PTSD? With decades of experience, I know connecting with patients personally is key. I understand how you are feeling with the symptoms. I have particular strength in patient evaluation, risk assessment, treatment planning, referral for specialized population and outreach services. I'm accepting new pts
Joe Grosso (adolescent/teen specialist)
Counselor, LPC, MA, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Moorestown, NJ 08057
I am an LPC with years of experience treating teens/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am an LPC with years of experience treating teens/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! As a licensed Psychologist in the State of New Jersey, my primary function is to serve as a consultant and ally in helping clients identify and reach their treatment goals. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families across a variety of systems. This range of experiences has allowed me opportunities to work with exceptional families, many of whom were entering treatment for the first time. In my work I aim to build strong connections with others including school staff, doctors, and members of faith communities to enact meaningful change for clients of all ages.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! As a licensed Psychologist in the State of New Jersey, my primary function is to serve as a consultant and ally in helping clients identify and reach their treatment goals. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families across a variety of systems. This range of experiences has allowed me opportunities to work with exceptional families, many of whom were entering treatment for the first time. In my work I aim to build strong connections with others including school staff, doctors, and members of faith communities to enact meaningful change for clients of all ages.
Moorestown Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Now accepting new clients in Pennsylvania! Finding a therapist can be a difficult task. At the Moorestown Therapy Collective we are here to make that task a little easier. Our therapists have your success as their top priority. We offer individual, family, and relationship therapy. We work with each client individually to determine their goals and to find the approach that best suits your needs. We do not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
Now accepting new clients in Pennsylvania! Finding a therapist can be a difficult task. At the Moorestown Therapy Collective we are here to make that task a little easier. Our therapists have your success as their top priority. We offer individual, family, and relationship therapy. We work with each client individually to determine their goals and to find the approach that best suits your needs. We do not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
Tysir Nixon (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Moorestown, NJ 08057
My ideal client would be 13-21-year-old males with issues such as depression and anger issues, their goal is to discover their strengths and build positive relationships with family and peers. They want an outlet to talk about their feelings and need an outside source to share too.
My ideal client would be 13-21-year-old males with issues such as depression and anger issues, their goal is to discover their strengths and build positive relationships with family and peers. They want an outlet to talk about their feelings and need an outside source to share too.
Sarah Roche (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Moorestown, NJ 08057
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Melissa Cramutolo (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Moorestown, NJ 08057
I am a LCSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LCSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Jennifer Stradling (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Moorestown, NJ 08057
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
Melissa Barua (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Moorestown, NJ 08057
I am a Licensed Social Worker with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Sarah Kotz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Moorestown, NJ 08057
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Rodney Washington (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Moorestown, NJ 08057
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
Gianna Notarfrancesco (adolescent/teen specialist)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Moorestown, NJ 08057
My ideal client would most likely be a female teenager working through peer relationships, self-esteem, and social anxiety. With this client, I believe some of her needs would be to explore core beliefs of who she is in comparison to what others may say/think of her, cognitively challenging and reframing intrusive/negative thought patterns, and slowly expose the client to social scenarios in which she can use her coping skills to effectively navigate new situations.
My ideal client would most likely be a female teenager working through peer relationships, self-esteem, and social anxiety. With this client, I believe some of her needs would be to explore core beliefs of who she is in comparison to what others may say/think of her, cognitively challenging and reframing intrusive/negative thought patterns, and slowly expose the client to social scenarios in which she can use her coping skills to effectively navigate new situations.
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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.