Play Therapy in Huntington Station, NY
Kathleen R Hushion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Children play in therapy.
In private practice for over 25 years, I have provided services to children, adolescents, adults and couples who are struggling with inner turmoil and the challenges of everyday life. I believe it is only by truly listenning to the bullied child, the nervous young man, the recently divorced woman, or the parents of an anorexic teen that a therapist can understand and provide the support and treatment that truly helps.
Children play in therapy.
In private practice for over 25 years, I have provided services to children, adolescents, adults and couples who are struggling with inner turmoil and the challenges of everyday life. I believe it is only by truly listenning to the bullied child, the nervous young man, the recently divorced woman, or the parents of an anorexic teen that a therapist can understand and provide the support and treatment that truly helps.
N. Carrie Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Our modern world can be quite an overstimulating, overwhelming place where things are constantly in flux. I strive to create a safe, non judgmental space to help clients work at their own pace to process & explore their thoughts & feelings. I am a trauma informed, sex positive clinician with advanced training in CBT, DBT, play therapy, & maternal mental health. I am passionate about helping new moms adjusting to the demands, challenges, fear, and joy that accompanies parenthood and I am experienced in treating PMADs. Feel free to schedule a free 15 minute consult!
Our modern world can be quite an overstimulating, overwhelming place where things are constantly in flux. I strive to create a safe, non judgmental space to help clients work at their own pace to process & explore their thoughts & feelings. I am a trauma informed, sex positive clinician with advanced training in CBT, DBT, play therapy, & maternal mental health. I am passionate about helping new moms adjusting to the demands, challenges, fear, and joy that accompanies parenthood and I am experienced in treating PMADs. Feel free to schedule a free 15 minute consult!
Mackenzie Brunquell
Creative Arts Therapist, MA, LCAT
Verified Verified
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Waitlist for new clients
I am a dedicated mental health practitioner with experience in treating individuals who have encountered a vast array of symptoms, extensive diagnoses and concerns related to complications of life. In practice, my objective is to provide clients with support and encouragement in a therapeutic environment while guiding individuals to foster personal growth. I am equipped to incorporate American Sign Language and other forms of nonverbal communication when it is deemed appropriate. I strive to offer an environment in which clients feel comfortable and confident in themselves and with the therapeutic services they receive.
I am a dedicated mental health practitioner with experience in treating individuals who have encountered a vast array of symptoms, extensive diagnoses and concerns related to complications of life. In practice, my objective is to provide clients with support and encouragement in a therapeutic environment while guiding individuals to foster personal growth. I am equipped to incorporate American Sign Language and other forms of nonverbal communication when it is deemed appropriate. I strive to offer an environment in which clients feel comfortable and confident in themselves and with the therapeutic services they receive.
David Lesser - Envision Beyond Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Life is a journey and you will be hard pressed to find a completely smooth path along the way. The hard truth is that life can be filled with difficulties. However, everyone possesses inner strengths to overcome their barriers. I will assist you in bringing out these strengths and adopt healthy coping mechanisms.
Life is a journey and you will be hard pressed to find a completely smooth path along the way. The hard truth is that life can be filled with difficulties. However, everyone possesses inner strengths to overcome their barriers. I will assist you in bringing out these strengths and adopt healthy coping mechanisms.
I am a NYS licensed clinical psychologist specializing in CBT for children, adolescents, and adults. Specialty areas that I treat consist of anxiety disorders, OCD, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other behavioral and developmental disorders. In addition, I have specialized training in applied behavioral analysis, parent training, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. I take pride in being empathic, genuine, and creative in my approaches with my clients. I believe in utilizing the latest empirical research and technological advances in the field to provide the best quality of care.
I am a NYS licensed clinical psychologist specializing in CBT for children, adolescents, and adults. Specialty areas that I treat consist of anxiety disorders, OCD, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other behavioral and developmental disorders. In addition, I have specialized training in applied behavioral analysis, parent training, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. I take pride in being empathic, genuine, and creative in my approaches with my clients. I believe in utilizing the latest empirical research and technological advances in the field to provide the best quality of care.
Long Island Psychotherapy & Counseling P.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LMHC, CASAC, CMC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington Station, NY 11746 (Online Only)
Now accepting Blue Cross, Aetna, Northwell, United, Oxford & Oscar. We understand how debilitating anxiety, panic attacks, and depression can be. We prioritize creating a welcoming and safe environment where individuals can share their struggles and receive treatment and support from highly trained therapists. At Long Island Psychotherapy & Counseling, we utilize evidence-based techniques to treat symptoms such as racing thoughts, obsessive behavior, and feelings of hopelessness. Our team's expertise have helped thousands of clients gain control over their lives again. Join us today to begin your journey towards healing.
Now accepting Blue Cross, Aetna, Northwell, United, Oxford & Oscar. We understand how debilitating anxiety, panic attacks, and depression can be. We prioritize creating a welcoming and safe environment where individuals can share their struggles and receive treatment and support from highly trained therapists. At Long Island Psychotherapy & Counseling, we utilize evidence-based techniques to treat symptoms such as racing thoughts, obsessive behavior, and feelings of hopelessness. Our team's expertise have helped thousands of clients gain control over their lives again. Join us today to begin your journey towards healing.
Do you want to let go of behaviors which interfere with your enjoyment of life? Do you want to learn new behaviors which will bring you happiness and fulfillment? Psychotherapy could be your answer. Therapy can be e life-changing event, and I am here to guide you through the process.
Do you want to let go of behaviors which interfere with your enjoyment of life? Do you want to learn new behaviors which will bring you happiness and fulfillment? Psychotherapy could be your answer. Therapy can be e life-changing event, and I am here to guide you through the process.
I am a therapist and licensed social worker with experience working with trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. As a therapist, my mission is to create a warm and safe environment and to empower clients to use the tools they learn in therapy to make the changes they wish to see in their lives.
I am a therapist and licensed social worker with experience working with trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. As a therapist, my mission is to create a warm and safe environment and to empower clients to use the tools they learn in therapy to make the changes they wish to see in their lives.
Sharda Pinnock Robinson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Huntington Station, NY 11746 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Sharda Pinnock-Robinson and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor(LMHC). I believe that with the right tools, you can create the change you want to see happen. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My mission is to create a positive safe environment to empower clients to be the best version of themselves.
Hi, my name is Sharda Pinnock-Robinson and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor(LMHC). I believe that with the right tools, you can create the change you want to see happen. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My mission is to create a positive safe environment to empower clients to be the best version of themselves.
I am a mental health counselor(MHC-LP). I graduated with my master's in both mental health counseling and school counseling. I have worked with a wide range of clients from children to adults and have experience working in both private practices and school districts. Some of my other expertise include guiding those who struggle with trauma, bereavement, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship issues, and many other mental health concerns.I provide a safe and comfortable space for children, teens, and adults to work through their concerns and guide those in healing and developing the proper coping skills needed.
I am a mental health counselor(MHC-LP). I graduated with my master's in both mental health counseling and school counseling. I have worked with a wide range of clients from children to adults and have experience working in both private practices and school districts. Some of my other expertise include guiding those who struggle with trauma, bereavement, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship issues, and many other mental health concerns.I provide a safe and comfortable space for children, teens, and adults to work through their concerns and guide those in healing and developing the proper coping skills needed.
Anxiety and depression can make life difficult to tackle at times. Let me help you to think differently, by providing the support you need to move out of your comfort zone. Build your self-awareness of what needs to change and accept ownership. Learn to identify your triggers to improve how you feel while learning new skills to communicate with others. I am able to work with the individual, couple or family that wants to set new goals for a healthier future. I provide straightforward guidance that will change your life & improve your relationship with your partner or family, now is the time to take the first BIG step into therapy.
Anxiety and depression can make life difficult to tackle at times. Let me help you to think differently, by providing the support you need to move out of your comfort zone. Build your self-awareness of what needs to change and accept ownership. Learn to identify your triggers to improve how you feel while learning new skills to communicate with others. I am able to work with the individual, couple or family that wants to set new goals for a healthier future. I provide straightforward guidance that will change your life & improve your relationship with your partner or family, now is the time to take the first BIG step into therapy.
Jill Dyszel
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington Station, NY 11746
No two individuals are alike and while I see many clients that struggle with similar concerns, I take an individual approach with each person. What works for one person, may not work for another. My goal from the very first session is to build a strong rapport and support my clients in what will work best for them. My focus is to help individuals and families face and manage what they are currently struggling with. Every person deserves to feel understood, seen and heard.
No two individuals are alike and while I see many clients that struggle with similar concerns, I take an individual approach with each person. What works for one person, may not work for another. My goal from the very first session is to build a strong rapport and support my clients in what will work best for them. My focus is to help individuals and families face and manage what they are currently struggling with. Every person deserves to feel understood, seen and heard.
I believe in the transformative power of therapy where clients gain deeper self-understanding to attain high efficacy on how to cope in times of adversity and foster significant change in their lives that are parallel to their genuine beliefs. I utilize interventions from a Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approach to help clients diminish negative thought patterns while fostering positive thoughts, behaviors, and coping strategies. I also integrate techniques including Mindfulness and Self Compassion to increase overall well-being and resilience.
I believe in the transformative power of therapy where clients gain deeper self-understanding to attain high efficacy on how to cope in times of adversity and foster significant change in their lives that are parallel to their genuine beliefs. I utilize interventions from a Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approach to help clients diminish negative thought patterns while fostering positive thoughts, behaviors, and coping strategies. I also integrate techniques including Mindfulness and Self Compassion to increase overall well-being and resilience.
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When working with young children, I utilize play therapy & creative-expressive techniques that enable children to communicate & process complex emotions & experiences.
I am a licensed psychologist providing treatment to children, adolescents, adults & families. I believe that everyone attempts to cope with life's challenges the best way they can, however, at times the issues we face overwhelm our capacity to cope or move forward. The reasons that have lead you to seek therapy at this time are unique to your lived experience. I am here to help you work through your feelings of stress, anxiety, depression & insecurity, and process any underlying trauma and pain. During our first session, we will explore your needs and goals and develop a plan that will lead to deep insight, growth and healing.
When working with young children, I utilize play therapy & creative-expressive techniques that enable children to communicate & process complex emotions & experiences.
I am a licensed psychologist providing treatment to children, adolescents, adults & families. I believe that everyone attempts to cope with life's challenges the best way they can, however, at times the issues we face overwhelm our capacity to cope or move forward. The reasons that have lead you to seek therapy at this time are unique to your lived experience. I am here to help you work through your feelings of stress, anxiety, depression & insecurity, and process any underlying trauma and pain. During our first session, we will explore your needs and goals and develop a plan that will lead to deep insight, growth and healing.
Adria Weinstein Gerber
Psychologist, MS, PsyD
Verified Verified
Dix Hills, NY 11746 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to help people feel and function better in love, work, play and inner peace.
Hello, welcome to my page on psychology today. I'm a seasoned Clinical Psychologist working at Stony Brook University Hospital in their Outpatient Department. My work is eclectic and integrated between a dynamic perspective and integrative CBT. I work with people who want to learn to feel ok with their experiences, regulate their emotions, and create a more satisfying life. It is my clinical intention to help resolve the problems that prevent them from achieving these goals. I believe in empowering people to help themselves through self-understanding. Only when we know what is wrong do we have the potential to change it.
My goal is to help people feel and function better in love, work, play and inner peace.
Hello, welcome to my page on psychology today. I'm a seasoned Clinical Psychologist working at Stony Brook University Hospital in their Outpatient Department. My work is eclectic and integrated between a dynamic perspective and integrative CBT. I work with people who want to learn to feel ok with their experiences, regulate their emotions, and create a more satisfying life. It is my clinical intention to help resolve the problems that prevent them from achieving these goals. I believe in empowering people to help themselves through self-understanding. Only when we know what is wrong do we have the potential to change it.
Balance Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, PMHC
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743
We have extensive experience counseling clients with Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (Pregnancy and postpartum). We treat children, adolescents, and adults. We specialize in working with women during the pregnancy and postpartum period. Motherhood expectations can be a heavy load. We utilize evidence-based therapies such as: Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) with a focus on Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Play therapy. We have a calm and fun approach to therapy.
We have extensive experience counseling clients with Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (Pregnancy and postpartum). We treat children, adolescents, and adults. We specialize in working with women during the pregnancy and postpartum period. Motherhood expectations can be a heavy load. We utilize evidence-based therapies such as: Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) with a focus on Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Play therapy. We have a calm and fun approach to therapy.
My office is fully equipped for art therapy and play therapy.
I offer compassionate and experienced support, guidance and psychotherapy for adults , children and families. My approach is person-centered as opposed to being overly directive and involves the development of a treatment plan tailored to the individual. I welcome my clients to a safe, ambient, and confidential space, and invite them to trust in the process of developing a therapeutic relationship. Within this relationship, transformation will occur. With over thirty years of experience as a mental health professional, I am a seasoned guide.
My office is fully equipped for art therapy and play therapy.
I offer compassionate and experienced support, guidance and psychotherapy for adults , children and families. My approach is person-centered as opposed to being overly directive and involves the development of a treatment plan tailored to the individual. I welcome my clients to a safe, ambient, and confidential space, and invite them to trust in the process of developing a therapeutic relationship. Within this relationship, transformation will occur. With over thirty years of experience as a mental health professional, I am a seasoned guide.
My approach is integrative, blending psychodynamic, holistic, cognitive-behavioral, play therapy and mindfulness techniques tailored to meet the needs of each client.
Are you feeling anxious, sad or overwhelmed? Do you need support in overcoming a significant obstacle in your personal or professional life or in making a major life decision? By providing a safe, caring and understanding therapeutic relationship, I will assist you in this journey. We will openly explore your difficulties, discuss techniques for coping with feelings, reach new resolutions, achieve solutions, establish and reach goals and improve your life and relationships with others. We'll work on developing positive coping skills for unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, so that you can live a happy, healthy and good life.
My approach is integrative, blending psychodynamic, holistic, cognitive-behavioral, play therapy and mindfulness techniques tailored to meet the needs of each client.
Are you feeling anxious, sad or overwhelmed? Do you need support in overcoming a significant obstacle in your personal or professional life or in making a major life decision? By providing a safe, caring and understanding therapeutic relationship, I will assist you in this journey. We will openly explore your difficulties, discuss techniques for coping with feelings, reach new resolutions, achieve solutions, establish and reach goals and improve your life and relationships with others. We'll work on developing positive coping skills for unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, so that you can live a happy, healthy and good life.
Throughout his clinical and school experience, Dr. Rust has gained extensive training in Child/Adolescent Psychology. He specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Rust often incorporates components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and principles of Behavior Analysis in his eclectic approach. He is exceptionally aware of the social, emotional and behavioral needs of a child and utilizes a “whole child” methodology.
Throughout his clinical and school experience, Dr. Rust has gained extensive training in Child/Adolescent Psychology. He specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Rust often incorporates components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and principles of Behavior Analysis in his eclectic approach. He is exceptionally aware of the social, emotional and behavioral needs of a child and utilizes a “whole child” methodology.
I practice child-centered play therapy with children ages 3-8 years old.
If your young child is struggling with anxiety, behavioral problems, social relationships, or other challenges, I can help. And if you worry about how to set clear limits and communicate lovingly and effectively with your child, I can support you, too. My warm and friendly approach to play therapy and parent coaching will provide the opportunities your family needs to build confidence, new skills, and stronger relationships.
I practice child-centered play therapy with children ages 3-8 years old.
If your young child is struggling with anxiety, behavioral problems, social relationships, or other challenges, I can help. And if you worry about how to set clear limits and communicate lovingly and effectively with your child, I can support you, too. My warm and friendly approach to play therapy and parent coaching will provide the opportunities your family needs to build confidence, new skills, and stronger relationships.
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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.