Play Therapy in Old Bridge, NJ
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.
Emily S Lowenfels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
I am also a huge proponent of play therapy.
My ideal client is person who has been experiencing some difficulties understanding and or manipulating through their environment. Perhaps this client needs a group to work overcome shyness and learn to speak up for themselves or perhaps this client misreads social situations. My ideal clients range from 3-35. I service struggling parents/families and teens/young adults/adults in areas of depression, anxiety, and self-care. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I will be offering teletherapy sessions as an option to any individuals who are having a difficult time adjusting to this ever evolving health crisis.
I am also a huge proponent of play therapy.
My ideal client is person who has been experiencing some difficulties understanding and or manipulating through their environment. Perhaps this client needs a group to work overcome shyness and learn to speak up for themselves or perhaps this client misreads social situations. My ideal clients range from 3-35. I service struggling parents/families and teens/young adults/adults in areas of depression, anxiety, and self-care. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I will be offering teletherapy sessions as an option to any individuals who are having a difficult time adjusting to this ever evolving health crisis.
Through the use of art/play therapy, I work with children to help them express their feelings in healthy ways and provide skills to reduce anxiety, depression, social difficulties, and conflict.
Feeling understood is an important aspect of personal development and life satisfaction at any age. As a Columbia University trained therapist, I provide a warm and nurturing environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel supported and are better able to understand and manage their emotions and behavior. I offer a safe place for individuals to process and cope with transition and challenges such as relationship concerns, divorce, grief, and traumatic experiences. My passion is helping women, young adults and children meet their individualized therapeutic goals and live their lives to the fullest potential.
Through the use of art/play therapy, I work with children to help them express their feelings in healthy ways and provide skills to reduce anxiety, depression, social difficulties, and conflict.
Feeling understood is an important aspect of personal development and life satisfaction at any age. As a Columbia University trained therapist, I provide a warm and nurturing environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel supported and are better able to understand and manage their emotions and behavior. I offer a safe place for individuals to process and cope with transition and challenges such as relationship concerns, divorce, grief, and traumatic experiences. My passion is helping women, young adults and children meet their individualized therapeutic goals and live their lives to the fullest potential.
I’m dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, teens, and college-aged adults in achieving their goals, developing tools and skills to navigate life’s difficulties, and guiding them on their journeys toward personal growth. I have experience in school and outpatient settings, working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions and stressors, grief and loss, low self-esteem, academic and sports performance stressors and more. I aim to create a safe, accepting, and nonjudgmental space, focusing on the specificity and uniqueness of each individual.
I’m dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, teens, and college-aged adults in achieving their goals, developing tools and skills to navigate life’s difficulties, and guiding them on their journeys toward personal growth. I have experience in school and outpatient settings, working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions and stressors, grief and loss, low self-esteem, academic and sports performance stressors and more. I aim to create a safe, accepting, and nonjudgmental space, focusing on the specificity and uniqueness of each individual.
Diana I Ahmed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (Online Only)
My name is Diana Ahmed I am a therapist, LCSW based out if New Jersey. I have had the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have 6years of experience as a licensed therapist in various settings within the community and in schools. I graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.
My name is Diana Ahmed I am a therapist, LCSW based out if New Jersey. I have had the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have 6years of experience as a licensed therapist in various settings within the community and in schools. I graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.
Katherine Granja
Marriage & Family Therapist, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
My ideal client is someone who is eager to overcome anxiety, depression, or family conflicts. They are ready to develop coping skills and enhance their emotional resilience. They seek a balanced, fulfilling life where they can manage their symptoms effectively and build stronger, healthier relationships. They are motivated to thrive, not just survive, and they want to embrace life’s challenges with confidence and positivity. They look for a supportive, empathetic environment where they feel understood and empowered to make positive changes. Together, we can work towards achieving their goals and unlocking their full potential!
My ideal client is someone who is eager to overcome anxiety, depression, or family conflicts. They are ready to develop coping skills and enhance their emotional resilience. They seek a balanced, fulfilling life where they can manage their symptoms effectively and build stronger, healthier relationships. They are motivated to thrive, not just survive, and they want to embrace life’s challenges with confidence and positivity. They look for a supportive, empathetic environment where they feel understood and empowered to make positive changes. Together, we can work towards achieving their goals and unlocking their full potential!
Dr. Patricia Francesca Fuzzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (Online Only)
I believe that a client that comes to session in good faith to genuinely seek treatment is most likely to achieve their therapeutic goals. Any client who takes that first step to therapy is showing great courage. Once in therapy, simply being themselves and being open to the process will lead to exploration, goal setting and positive change leading to a happier, healthier way of life.
I believe that a client that comes to session in good faith to genuinely seek treatment is most likely to achieve their therapeutic goals. Any client who takes that first step to therapy is showing great courage. Once in therapy, simply being themselves and being open to the process will lead to exploration, goal setting and positive change leading to a happier, healthier way of life.
Felicia Etuke
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
With over 30 combined years experience, Grace Abounds Counseling specializes in individual counseling, couples therapy, child psychotherapy, adolescent psychotherapy, and family therapy.
With over 30 combined years experience, Grace Abounds Counseling specializes in individual counseling, couples therapy, child psychotherapy, adolescent psychotherapy, and family therapy.
Zakiyya Jordan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (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.
Christie White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCS, CSW
Verified Verified
Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (Online Only)
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in practice since 2010. In addition to providing individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, I also routinely provide supervision hours for LSW’s and LAC’s working on achieving their clinical licenses. My goal is to provide a compassionate, respectful and safe environment in order for you to explore and capitalize on your strengths to help you face life's challenges head on. I utilize evidence-based techniques and a person-centered approach, working with you from where you are at the present time.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in practice since 2010. In addition to providing individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, I also routinely provide supervision hours for LSW’s and LAC’s working on achieving their clinical licenses. My goal is to provide a compassionate, respectful and safe environment in order for you to explore and capitalize on your strengths to help you face life's challenges head on. I utilize evidence-based techniques and a person-centered approach, working with you from where you are at the present time.
One Step at a Time Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
One Step at a Time Therapy Center (OST) is a group practice offering quality, tailored psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Our passion is to help all of our clients become the best versions of themselves. We believe in a variety of holistic approaches to self improvement and healing. Visit our website at www.onesteptherapycenter.com to learn more about us!
One Step at a Time Therapy Center (OST) is a group practice offering quality, tailored psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Our passion is to help all of our clients become the best versions of themselves. We believe in a variety of holistic approaches to self improvement and healing. Visit our website at www.onesteptherapycenter.com to learn more about us!
Araceli Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Life is full of obstacles that at times feel impossible to overcome. In therapy, we will work together to equip you with coping skills that best suit you to make tackling these obstacles possible. Depression, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem are common hindrances that therapy can help find long term solutions enabling you to live to your fullest potential.
Life is full of obstacles that at times feel impossible to overcome. In therapy, we will work together to equip you with coping skills that best suit you to make tackling these obstacles possible. Depression, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem are common hindrances that therapy can help find long term solutions enabling you to live to your fullest potential.
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Lori Lynn Haber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
I specialize in using play, expressive arts, role-play, guided imagery, mindfulness, self-compassion, CBT, DBT, EFT, IFS, social skills.
Lori has over 30 years experience. Specializes children, teens, loves working adults of all ages. Emotional regulation, social challenges, struggles with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Young adults, college students. Seniors adjusting to changing health, independence. Woman’s issues, menopause; Lori understands the unique emotional needs and stressors- parents of children with special needs face. Inspired to nurture resilience in my clients, helping cultivate self-compassion, and recognize self-worth.
I specialize in using play, expressive arts, role-play, guided imagery, mindfulness, self-compassion, CBT, DBT, EFT, IFS, social skills.
Lori has over 30 years experience. Specializes children, teens, loves working adults of all ages. Emotional regulation, social challenges, struggles with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Young adults, college students. Seniors adjusting to changing health, independence. Woman’s issues, menopause; Lori understands the unique emotional needs and stressors- parents of children with special needs face. Inspired to nurture resilience in my clients, helping cultivate self-compassion, and recognize self-worth.
In addition to consulting with parents, I do play therapy with younger children.
Have you ever said: "No one ever taught me how to be a parent or spouse?" Perhaps navigating the relationships at work is posing a challenge. I help clients look at patterns of communication and behaviors that aren't working and help them understand their origins. Together, we develop an understanding of what is causing the difficulties so that we may address them successfully. I've been a psychologist for 25 years, helping clients enhance their relationships with family members, friends and colleagues. While much of my work is with adults, I am also a child psychologist.
In addition to consulting with parents, I do play therapy with younger children.
Have you ever said: "No one ever taught me how to be a parent or spouse?" Perhaps navigating the relationships at work is posing a challenge. I help clients look at patterns of communication and behaviors that aren't working and help them understand their origins. Together, we develop an understanding of what is causing the difficulties so that we may address them successfully. I've been a psychologist for 25 years, helping clients enhance their relationships with family members, friends and colleagues. While much of my work is with adults, I am also a child psychologist.
Leigh Fagerstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Waitlist for new clients
I look forward to collaborating with you throughout this empowering process. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and PTSD, addiction, family conflicts and difficulty managing stress and emotions. I am trained in sand play therapy and certified in DBT. I hope to offer you a safe and authentic space while we work towards your sustainable wellness and post traumatic growth. I have extensive experience working with older children, teens, adults and families.
I look forward to collaborating with you throughout this empowering process. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and PTSD, addiction, family conflicts and difficulty managing stress and emotions. I am trained in sand play therapy and certified in DBT. I hope to offer you a safe and authentic space while we work towards your sustainable wellness and post traumatic growth. I have extensive experience working with older children, teens, adults and families.
Janet Chiorello-Ellis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Highland Park, NJ 08904
Children with anxiety and other problems can look forward to both play and talk therapies.
I'am a clinician with more than 20 years of experience assisting children and adults with many of life's challenges. I look forward to providing a safe, gentle and genuine place for you to address your anxiety, depression and interpersonal issues. You will identify ways to solve the problems you face and develop the motivation and energy you need to reach your goals in every area of your life.
Children with anxiety and other problems can look forward to both play and talk therapies.
I'am a clinician with more than 20 years of experience assisting children and adults with many of life's challenges. I look forward to providing a safe, gentle and genuine place for you to address your anxiety, depression and interpersonal issues. You will identify ways to solve the problems you face and develop the motivation and energy you need to reach your goals in every area of your life.
I also have expertise in play therapy, parenting support, and consultation with Child Study Teams.
Hi! My name is Dr. Ed Callaghan. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and am fully licensed in the state of New Jersey. I am a Founder of the Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ and it’s Director of Child Services. I specialize in working with preschool and school-age children as well as adolescents and adults. I am especially proficient at working with children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavioral problems, and school-related difficulties--especially problems related to academics and poor drive/motivation. I am also VERY SUCCESSFUL at bridging conflictual relationships between children and their parents.
I also have expertise in play therapy, parenting support, and consultation with Child Study Teams.
Hi! My name is Dr. Ed Callaghan. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and am fully licensed in the state of New Jersey. I am a Founder of the Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ and it’s Director of Child Services. I specialize in working with preschool and school-age children as well as adolescents and adults. I am especially proficient at working with children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavioral problems, and school-related difficulties--especially problems related to academics and poor drive/motivation. I am also VERY SUCCESSFUL at bridging conflictual relationships between children and their parents.
Power In Play Therapy Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edison, NJ 08817
At Power in Play Therapy Services, LLC we specialize in play therapy work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, aggression, grief, life transitions, and cross-cultural issues. It is our belief that there's real power in play. Our approach emphasizes individuals' inner strength and resources, and involves reflection and exploration, enhancing coping strategies and incorporating clients' interests, utilizing such techniques as storytelling, puppets, bibliography, dollhouse play, movement, to help them develop a more authentic personal narrative.
At Power in Play Therapy Services, LLC we specialize in play therapy work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, aggression, grief, life transitions, and cross-cultural issues. It is our belief that there's real power in play. Our approach emphasizes individuals' inner strength and resources, and involves reflection and exploration, enhancing coping strategies and incorporating clients' interests, utilizing such techniques as storytelling, puppets, bibliography, dollhouse play, movement, to help them develop a more authentic personal narrative.
Yvelisse Velasquez-Ortiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Online Only)
This includes solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and for my younger clients, play therapy.
Within my years of experience, I’ve been genuinely invested in working alongside clients assisting them in having better self-understanding, acknowledging strengths, and exercising weaknesses. I specialize in anxiety, depression, family dynamics resolution, assisting families with special needs challenges, couples and marriage counseling, parenting skills, and psychoeducation. I have an optimistic approach to working with individuals, couples, and families and an energetic, engaging approach with young children through teletherapy, focusing on also empowering parents and caregivers. Let me help support you on your journey.
This includes solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and for my younger clients, play therapy.
Within my years of experience, I’ve been genuinely invested in working alongside clients assisting them in having better self-understanding, acknowledging strengths, and exercising weaknesses. I specialize in anxiety, depression, family dynamics resolution, assisting families with special needs challenges, couples and marriage counseling, parenting skills, and psychoeducation. I have an optimistic approach to working with individuals, couples, and families and an energetic, engaging approach with young children through teletherapy, focusing on also empowering parents and caregivers. Let me help support you on your journey.
Marie Kifun Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCN, QEEGD
Verified Verified
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
I use cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and play therapy.
I work with adults, couples, children and adolescents combining a variety of approaches including talk therapy and neurotherapy. I emphasize the value of our relationship, building trust by listening and understanding your needs. Treatment is geared to removing barriers that prevent you from having a meaningful life, developing the skills to support your journey towards healing and free you from negative emotions such as guilt, shame, fear, anxiety and anger. Through a process of self- exploration, problem solving, skills development, you can learn to overcome obstacles, clarify your values and reach your goals..
I use cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and play therapy.
I work with adults, couples, children and adolescents combining a variety of approaches including talk therapy and neurotherapy. I emphasize the value of our relationship, building trust by listening and understanding your needs. Treatment is geared to removing barriers that prevent you from having a meaningful life, developing the skills to support your journey towards healing and free you from negative emotions such as guilt, shame, fear, anxiety and anger. Through a process of self- exploration, problem solving, skills development, you can learn to overcome obstacles, clarify your values and reach your goals..
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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.