Play Therapy in Beavercreek, OH
I am committed to helping children with emotional and behavioral problems, even the ones others often give up on. I incorporate play and creative hands-on activities to help children learn new skills. Every child is capable of growth and change. I work to help the entire family move past the hurts and toward more loving relationships.
I am committed to helping children with emotional and behavioral problems, even the ones others often give up on. I incorporate play and creative hands-on activities to help children learn new skills. Every child is capable of growth and change. I work to help the entire family move past the hurts and toward more loving relationships.
I focus on using techniques of CBT, DBT, Play Therapy Techniques, Art Therapy Techniques, and Trauma Focused-CBT as a means of supporting my clients and their families when working through their past and seeking out a healthier future.
Daytime openings available! I have experience working with young children, adolescents, and their families for the last 10 years. I have a background in working with children and families who have experienced significant changes in their family dynamic, behavioral issues, anxiety/depression, children who have experienced trauma, and individuals with developmental delays and Autism. My past work has guided me in teaching others techniques to improve management of their impulses and behaviors impacting their day-to-day functioning, as well as address anxious distress and emotional difficulties.
I focus on using techniques of CBT, DBT, Play Therapy Techniques, Art Therapy Techniques, and Trauma Focused-CBT as a means of supporting my clients and their families when working through their past and seeking out a healthier future.
Daytime openings available! I have experience working with young children, adolescents, and their families for the last 10 years. I have a background in working with children and families who have experienced significant changes in their family dynamic, behavioral issues, anxiety/depression, children who have experienced trauma, and individuals with developmental delays and Autism. My past work has guided me in teaching others techniques to improve management of their impulses and behaviors impacting their day-to-day functioning, as well as address anxious distress and emotional difficulties.
Stevie Arlene Lamblin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Beavercreek, OH 45432 (Online Only)
**Currently only accepting self-pay clients. Someone with the wrong prescription of glasses will inevitably trip and fall, regardless of how good or bad their vision is, and regardless of how many coffee tables they’ve kicked. Stevie aspires to help clients in finding their exact lens, both providing clarity and decreasing undesirable symptoms–even if that’s only coffee table bruises.
**Currently only accepting self-pay clients. Someone with the wrong prescription of glasses will inevitably trip and fall, regardless of how good or bad their vision is, and regardless of how many coffee tables they’ve kicked. Stevie aspires to help clients in finding their exact lens, both providing clarity and decreasing undesirable symptoms–even if that’s only coffee table bruises.
****Currently Accepting Online Clients Only****Are you struggling to handle difficulties and transitions in your life? If so, consider engaging in the therapeutic process with me! I work hard to provide a counseling relationship that will inspire change in your life. Currently, I work with with adults from all walks of life, backgrounds, and ethnicities. I have provided counseling services in outpatient, school, correctional and private practice settings.
****Currently Accepting Online Clients Only****Are you struggling to handle difficulties and transitions in your life? If so, consider engaging in the therapeutic process with me! I work hard to provide a counseling relationship that will inspire change in your life. Currently, I work with with adults from all walks of life, backgrounds, and ethnicities. I have provided counseling services in outpatient, school, correctional and private practice settings.
Kristine R Edwards
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beavercreek, OH 45440 (Online Only)
Do you find you are missing your voice? That you have spent your whole life identifying as someone else's "something" - whether that be someone's spouse, partner, friend, co-worker, mother, leader, etc... Do you know what drives you or what you are passionate about?? This is where I come in...let's work together to find your voice... your direction. Whether you are an individual person or a couple trying to find that synergy you remember, but can no longer find. Come on...let's start this journey together - and from YOUR SAFE SPACE!
Do you find you are missing your voice? That you have spent your whole life identifying as someone else's "something" - whether that be someone's spouse, partner, friend, co-worker, mother, leader, etc... Do you know what drives you or what you are passionate about?? This is where I come in...let's work together to find your voice... your direction. Whether you are an individual person or a couple trying to find that synergy you remember, but can no longer find. Come on...let's start this journey together - and from YOUR SAFE SPACE!
Kira Settingsgaard
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, CCTP, CATP
Verified Verified
Beavercreek, OH 45434
Waitlist for new clients
Available in person and for telehealth
Available in person and for telehealth
Innersight Counseling Professionals, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beavercreek, OH 45434
Our therapists have current availability for daytime appointments both in person and via telehealth! We see children, adolescents, and adults for individual counseling. Innersight Counseling Professionals has several therapists with a multitude of specialty areas. We will work hard to develop a trusting relationship with you and assist you with your challenges in our comfortable setting. We use many different approaches and techniques in our sessions to best suit our clients’ needs.
Our therapists have current availability for daytime appointments both in person and via telehealth! We see children, adolescents, and adults for individual counseling. Innersight Counseling Professionals has several therapists with a multitude of specialty areas. We will work hard to develop a trusting relationship with you and assist you with your challenges in our comfortable setting. We use many different approaches and techniques in our sessions to best suit our clients’ needs.
Shonda Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beavercreek, OH 45305
Do you live with feelings of anxiety, depression, or being overwhelmed? Are you navigating conflict with a partner or family member? Do you experience difficulty with time management and organization? Whether you are going through a life transition, having relationship difficulties, or addressing issues from PTSD, I am here to help. I utilize structured and supportive modalities that create a thoughtful and safe counseling environment that empowers you to do the work and move forward on your path to healing and independence.
Do you live with feelings of anxiety, depression, or being overwhelmed? Are you navigating conflict with a partner or family member? Do you experience difficulty with time management and organization? Whether you are going through a life transition, having relationship difficulties, or addressing issues from PTSD, I am here to help. I utilize structured and supportive modalities that create a thoughtful and safe counseling environment that empowers you to do the work and move forward on your path to healing and independence.
Zach Webber is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Therapeutic Game Master. He focuses on implementing Geek Therapy into sessions. If you or your child are facing challenges with social interactions, communication, emotional regulation, or self-expression, I'm here to help. As a therapist working with both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals, I provide a safe and accepting space to express themselves. I believe every individual is unique and deserves empathy, understanding, and empowerment. I work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to identify and support their child's individual needs and goals.
Zach Webber is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Therapeutic Game Master. He focuses on implementing Geek Therapy into sessions. If you or your child are facing challenges with social interactions, communication, emotional regulation, or self-expression, I'm here to help. As a therapist working with both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals, I provide a safe and accepting space to express themselves. I believe every individual is unique and deserves empathy, understanding, and empowerment. I work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to identify and support their child's individual needs and goals.
I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I have extensive experience (over 18 years) working with children and adolescents with attention and behavior problems, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum symptoms, social issues, learning and school-related issues, and adjustment problems. I believe collaborating with schools, family members and other treatment providers is an important component of comprehensive treatment. The relationship between a therapist and client is often one of the most important factors in change, so I work hard to put my clients at ease from the first session.
I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I have extensive experience (over 18 years) working with children and adolescents with attention and behavior problems, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum symptoms, social issues, learning and school-related issues, and adjustment problems. I believe collaborating with schools, family members and other treatment providers is an important component of comprehensive treatment. The relationship between a therapist and client is often one of the most important factors in change, so I work hard to put my clients at ease from the first session.
Hello! I am a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I strive to assist my clients to move through challenging experiences by helping them with understanding the power of the mind/body connection. The hope is that once this connection is better understood, an individual can reconnect to their life fully. I have had the privilege to work in community, school, and hospital environments as well as private practice settings with children to adults.
Hello! I am a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I strive to assist my clients to move through challenging experiences by helping them with understanding the power of the mind/body connection. The hope is that once this connection is better understood, an individual can reconnect to their life fully. I have had the privilege to work in community, school, and hospital environments as well as private practice settings with children to adults.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Beavercreek, OH 45432
I help children, teens, and adults overcome mental health struggles and equip them with tools to better understand and cope with their challenges. When individuals are provided quality mental health care, they are able to live more healthy and empowered lives.
I help children, teens, and adults overcome mental health struggles and equip them with tools to better understand and cope with their challenges. When individuals are provided quality mental health care, they are able to live more healthy and empowered lives.
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Stacey Crowgey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centerville, OH 45440
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Clients often come in with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, family changes, behavior problems, emotional regulation concerns, and more. I use therapeutic interventions from a variety of approaches including Play Therapy, trauma informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (t-CBT), and Strengths-based Perspective.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Clients often come in with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, family changes, behavior problems, emotional regulation concerns, and more. I use therapeutic interventions from a variety of approaches including Play Therapy, trauma informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (t-CBT), and Strengths-based Perspective.
Kathleen R Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kettering, OH 45420
I firmly believe that life presents us with opportunities to learn more about ourselves, even during some of our more difficult times. Each of us has the power within ourselves to make positive changes in our lives. I work hard in providing emotional support and tools to my clients to help them cope with whatever life presents to them."
I firmly believe that life presents us with opportunities to learn more about ourselves, even during some of our more difficult times. Each of us has the power within ourselves to make positive changes in our lives. I work hard in providing emotional support and tools to my clients to help them cope with whatever life presents to them."
Jennifer Deskins
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Centerville, OH 45440
Have you been feeling suck and don't know which way to turn? This may be due to hard life transitions, relationship difficulties, health insecurity, grief, or even major traumatic events. You do not have to figure it out on your own.
Have you been feeling suck and don't know which way to turn? This may be due to hard life transitions, relationship difficulties, health insecurity, grief, or even major traumatic events. You do not have to figure it out on your own.
"Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us." -David Richo, PhD
"Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us." -David Richo, PhD
Despina George Costandinidis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45420
Accepting New Patients!!! Madeline Albright said, "It took a long time for me to develop a voice and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent." If you are looking to develop your voice and sense of self while overcoming the pain of trauma, I am here to help. Many times, we as women don't use our voice for fear of not being believed, heard, or understood. We keep our pain inside, and it's not healthy.
Accepting New Patients!!! Madeline Albright said, "It took a long time for me to develop a voice and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent." If you are looking to develop your voice and sense of self while overcoming the pain of trauma, I am here to help. Many times, we as women don't use our voice for fear of not being believed, heard, or understood. We keep our pain inside, and it's not healthy.
Experience the transformational journey with a licensed clinical social worker, based in the Ohio area, who specializes in providing virtual or tele-health therapy for children and adults. Our approach is rooted in compassion and empathy, creating a safe space for healing and growth. Unlock your true potential and embrace a mindset of positivity and resilience. Together, we can navigate life's challenges and empower you to thrive.
Experience the transformational journey with a licensed clinical social worker, based in the Ohio area, who specializes in providing virtual or tele-health therapy for children and adults. Our approach is rooted in compassion and empathy, creating a safe space for healing and growth. Unlock your true potential and embrace a mindset of positivity and resilience. Together, we can navigate life's challenges and empower you to thrive.
Greetings, I am honored to have you reading my profile. I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade. In that time I have had the pleasure to work with a variety of different populations including children adolescents, and adults. Many of those clients who I have had the pleasure to work with have suffered from trauma, depression, anxiety, adhd, and other needs. I know how challenging it is to take the first step to healing, but believe me it is one of the best choices you will ever make. I would like to applaud you for your display of courage. It would be my pleasure to walk that journey with you.
Greetings, I am honored to have you reading my profile. I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade. In that time I have had the pleasure to work with a variety of different populations including children adolescents, and adults. Many of those clients who I have had the pleasure to work with have suffered from trauma, depression, anxiety, adhd, and other needs. I know how challenging it is to take the first step to healing, but believe me it is one of the best choices you will ever make. I would like to applaud you for your display of courage. It would be my pleasure to walk that journey with you.
Shawn K Ferrell-Hillis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MS
Verified Verified
Centerville, OH 45440 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, passionate about helping others become the best versions of themselves in order to live their best lives. I believe an essential feature of counseling is that I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which you can begin to heal and thrive. I strive to help you identify your strengths and positive traits to assist in building confidence and self-esteem. Many of our mental health challenges are linked to our thoughts. Once we begin to change our thoughts about ourselves, our situations, and those around us, we begin to acquire serenity.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, passionate about helping others become the best versions of themselves in order to live their best lives. I believe an essential feature of counseling is that I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which you can begin to heal and thrive. I strive to help you identify your strengths and positive traits to assist in building confidence and self-esteem. Many of our mental health challenges are linked to our thoughts. Once we begin to change our thoughts about ourselves, our situations, and those around us, we begin to acquire serenity.
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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.