Play Therapy in Voorhees, NJ
I use CBT, play therapy, trauma informed care, DBT, and ACT primarily.
Asking for help is a big step that shows bravery courage and the dedication you have to yourself and the want to feel better. My goal is to make sure I can provide you with the tools and support that empowers you to reach your personal goals, and find peace, happiness, and healing. Coming from a social work background, I acknowledge that there are outside obstacles that we may not be able to control inside of the therapy room, but I can assure you that I will be your biggest advocate and provide support and action when applicable, and empower and lift your voice so that you can become your number 1 advocate as well.
I use CBT, play therapy, trauma informed care, DBT, and ACT primarily.
Asking for help is a big step that shows bravery courage and the dedication you have to yourself and the want to feel better. My goal is to make sure I can provide you with the tools and support that empowers you to reach your personal goals, and find peace, happiness, and healing. Coming from a social work background, I acknowledge that there are outside obstacles that we may not be able to control inside of the therapy room, but I can assure you that I will be your biggest advocate and provide support and action when applicable, and empower and lift your voice so that you can become your number 1 advocate as well.
For children, I utilize play therapy techniques and age-appropriate, evidence-based interventions.
Starting therapy, whether it’s for the first time or with someone new, can be difficult; sometimes the process of finding a therapist can be almost as daunting as the therapy itself! However, the right therapist IS out there and this journey will ultimately lead you to the person to give you the help you need! Most importantly, this therapist should have professional experience with your specific needs. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as substance use, personality disorders, and anxiety/depression.
For children, I utilize play therapy techniques and age-appropriate, evidence-based interventions.
Starting therapy, whether it’s for the first time or with someone new, can be difficult; sometimes the process of finding a therapist can be almost as daunting as the therapy itself! However, the right therapist IS out there and this journey will ultimately lead you to the person to give you the help you need! Most importantly, this therapist should have professional experience with your specific needs. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as substance use, personality disorders, and anxiety/depression.
I have training in child development, supporting parents, teaching, as a child life specialist responding to families having a family member with a medical diagnosis, counseling and play therapy, postpartum adjustment and mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, abuse, developmental delays and ADHD, and supporting parents having an infant in the NICU.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families. I work from a strength based perspective and focus on identifying goals and then taking small achievable steps to work towards progress and a sense of accomplishment. I use play techniques with children to elicit their perspectives and develop a plan for building new understandings. I strive to support the development of problem solving skills and strategies for coping. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation and other current strategies such as mindfulness with both children, families and individuals to bring about positive changes.
I have training in child development, supporting parents, teaching, as a child life specialist responding to families having a family member with a medical diagnosis, counseling and play therapy, postpartum adjustment and mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, abuse, developmental delays and ADHD, and supporting parents having an infant in the NICU.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families. I work from a strength based perspective and focus on identifying goals and then taking small achievable steps to work towards progress and a sense of accomplishment. I use play techniques with children to elicit their perspectives and develop a plan for building new understandings. I strive to support the development of problem solving skills and strategies for coping. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation and other current strategies such as mindfulness with both children, families and individuals to bring about positive changes.
Jessica A Ocasio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Voorhees, NJ 08043
" I use creative approaches such as art therapy, journaling, walk & talk sessions, bibliotherapy, therapeutic games and play therapy.
I believe the needs and abilities of each individual are different and work with you to determine what approaches and techniques are most in line with your needs and strengths. I believe a productive therapeutic relationship is positively established through the use of genuineness, warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I have a diverse range of experience including the areas of Autism; Domestic Violence; Sexual Abuse/Assault; Childhood Abuse and Neglect; Childhood PTSD/Trauma; and Loss, Attachment and Separation issues in relation to foster and adoption. I primarily work with women, children and adolescents.
" I use creative approaches such as art therapy, journaling, walk & talk sessions, bibliotherapy, therapeutic games and play therapy.
I believe the needs and abilities of each individual are different and work with you to determine what approaches and techniques are most in line with your needs and strengths. I believe a productive therapeutic relationship is positively established through the use of genuineness, warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I have a diverse range of experience including the areas of Autism; Domestic Violence; Sexual Abuse/Assault; Childhood Abuse and Neglect; Childhood PTSD/Trauma; and Loss, Attachment and Separation issues in relation to foster and adoption. I primarily work with women, children and adolescents.
Hello, I am a licensed associate counselor in the State of New Jersey. As your counselor, we work together in the helping relationship model to improve your quality of life by improving your relationship with yourself and the world around you. I believe a holistic approach to counseling provides a deeper understanding of the whole person. In session, I use several psychotherapeutic techniques based on various theoretical approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and skills based in mindfulness and play therapy.
Hello, I am a licensed associate counselor in the State of New Jersey. As your counselor, we work together in the helping relationship model to improve your quality of life by improving your relationship with yourself and the world around you. I believe a holistic approach to counseling provides a deeper understanding of the whole person. In session, I use several psychotherapeutic techniques based on various theoretical approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and skills based in mindfulness and play therapy.
I incorporate techniques from Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), as well as other evidence-based modalities to build a plan tailored to the unique needs of my clients.
Down to earth, trauma-informed, patient, experienced, and well rounded clinician accepting new clients that are seeking in-person play therapy to address emotional, behavioral, or developmental concerns for children and adolescents aged 3-17, as well as adults 18-65+ seeking individual in-person short-term solution-focused therapy for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues and coping with changes in life.
I incorporate techniques from Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), as well as other evidence-based modalities to build a plan tailored to the unique needs of my clients.
Down to earth, trauma-informed, patient, experienced, and well rounded clinician accepting new clients that are seeking in-person play therapy to address emotional, behavioral, or developmental concerns for children and adolescents aged 3-17, as well as adults 18-65+ seeking individual in-person short-term solution-focused therapy for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues and coping with changes in life.
Sarah Kotz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
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.
I strongly believe in joining my clients based on where they are in life’s journey, acknowledging the intricate narratives that shape each individual. Through close collaboration, I navigate alongside my clients to unearth pragmatic resolutions while affirming the distinctiveness of their personal narratives. I recognize that every challenge is an opportunity for personal evolution. I sincerely believe that at any given moment, individuals are doing the best they can and aspiring for continual improvement.
I strongly believe in joining my clients based on where they are in life’s journey, acknowledging the intricate narratives that shape each individual. Through close collaboration, I navigate alongside my clients to unearth pragmatic resolutions while affirming the distinctiveness of their personal narratives. I recognize that every challenge is an opportunity for personal evolution. I sincerely believe that at any given moment, individuals are doing the best they can and aspiring for continual improvement.
Rodney Washington (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
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.
Whether you are seeking services in our comfortable Voorhees office (with coffee and WiFi!) or on our secure telehealth platform, I hope that myself or one of my diverse colleagues at our practice, SpeakEasy, may have the opportunity to help. Give us a call, email us, or check out our website today:)
Whether you are seeking services in our comfortable Voorhees office (with coffee and WiFi!) or on our secure telehealth platform, I hope that myself or one of my diverse colleagues at our practice, SpeakEasy, may have the opportunity to help. Give us a call, email us, or check out our website today:)
Sometimes we find ourselves feeling stuck and unsure of what to do. Sometimes we think we know what the problem is but are unsure about what to do with that information. This is where therapy can come in - an open space in which to discuss what perhaps currently only exists in your mind. To let your thoughts breathe and to experience yourself without judgment from others and without judgment from yourself. To learn to accept yourself as who you are, to find ways to cope, healthier ways to live, and to go forward into the world with more confidence.
Sometimes we find ourselves feeling stuck and unsure of what to do. Sometimes we think we know what the problem is but are unsure about what to do with that information. This is where therapy can come in - an open space in which to discuss what perhaps currently only exists in your mind. To let your thoughts breathe and to experience yourself without judgment from others and without judgment from yourself. To learn to accept yourself as who you are, to find ways to cope, healthier ways to live, and to go forward into the world with more confidence.
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Sarah Roche (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
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.
I am a Psychiatrist with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. I focus on treating the whole individual with psychotherapy and medication when appropriate, and after careful assessment. 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 Psychiatrist with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. I focus on treating the whole individual with psychotherapy and medication when appropriate, and after careful assessment. 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
Voorhees, NJ 08043
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.
Hi, I'm Shauna and I'm so glad you have happened upon my profile! I know searching for a therapist online can be daunting, but I encourage you to keep looking for your ideal therapist, whether it's me, one of my colleagues at SpeakEasy, or a different therapist you find. The most important predictor of successful therapy is the fit between the client and therapist and once you find that, you will find that going to therapy will be worth the journey!
Hi, I'm Shauna and I'm so glad you have happened upon my profile! I know searching for a therapist online can be daunting, but I encourage you to keep looking for your ideal therapist, whether it's me, one of my colleagues at SpeakEasy, or a different therapist you find. The most important predictor of successful therapy is the fit between the client and therapist and once you find that, you will find that going to therapy will be worth the journey!
Carlton Bogan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Voorhees, NJ 08043 (Online Only)
Many are perplexed by these unprecedented times. Sharing in the burdens of others to lighten their load is what I have to offer the world. As a licensed associate counselor, I am both ready and professionally equipped to lend an empathetic ear to those who are attempting to navigate life. As an African American man, I am sensitive to multicultural matters. In addition, I also possess a natural, multi-generational reach that enables me to connect with any age group on a wide range of topics.
Many are perplexed by these unprecedented times. Sharing in the burdens of others to lighten their load is what I have to offer the world. As a licensed associate counselor, I am both ready and professionally equipped to lend an empathetic ear to those who are attempting to navigate life. As an African American man, I am sensitive to multicultural matters. In addition, I also possess a natural, multi-generational reach that enables me to connect with any age group on a wide range of topics.
Tysir Nixon (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
My ideal client would be a 13-21-year-old male with 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 complicated feelings and feel the need for an outside source to share, too.
My ideal client would be a 13-21-year-old male with 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 complicated feelings and feel the need for an outside source to share, too.
Madison Kurz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
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 Barua (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
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.
I specialize in high quality neuropsychological and psychological assessment and treatment for toddlers, children, and young adults. I have extensive experience in diagnosing toddlers, children, and adults on the autism spectrum using a gold standard battery including the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) and related tools. I am ready to meet with you to discuss your needs and/or your families needs and develop a person-centered evaluation and treatment plan. With a focus on behavior management and ABA therapy techniques, I assist families in meeting behavioral, social, and emotional goals.
I specialize in high quality neuropsychological and psychological assessment and treatment for toddlers, children, and young adults. I have extensive experience in diagnosing toddlers, children, and adults on the autism spectrum using a gold standard battery including the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) and related tools. I am ready to meet with you to discuss your needs and/or your families needs and develop a person-centered evaluation and treatment plan. With a focus on behavior management and ABA therapy techniques, I assist families in meeting behavioral, social, and emotional 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.