Play Therapy in Radnor, PA
I began my career as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Hypnotherapist (CHT) later in life, and I have great passion for the work I do. I have 10+ years of experience as a therapist for children/teens, adults, and families. I have worked in outpatient, school-based, in-home, and community settings. With younger children and parents, I use the principles of Parent-Child Interactive Therapy, focusing on relationship-building through play. For family therapy, I use a relational approach based on positive communication, mutual respect, and active listening skills. I enjoy guiding my clients toward desired change.
I began my career as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Hypnotherapist (CHT) later in life, and I have great passion for the work I do. I have 10+ years of experience as a therapist for children/teens, adults, and families. I have worked in outpatient, school-based, in-home, and community settings. With younger children and parents, I use the principles of Parent-Child Interactive Therapy, focusing on relationship-building through play. For family therapy, I use a relational approach based on positive communication, mutual respect, and active listening skills. I enjoy guiding my clients toward desired change.
Antonietta Delli Carpini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RDT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Radnor, PA 19008
I specialize in Trauma treatment for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families. Trauma affects all areas of one's life in pervasive and sometimes unexpected ways. I enjoy helping people identify how past events continue to play a part in current patterns, and to work on new and healthy ways of responding to stressors. Other specializations include treating victims of childhood sexual abuse, Dissociative Identity Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, children, adolescents, and couples, and working with families to better understand and support their LGBTQIA+ loved ones.
I specialize in Trauma treatment for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families. Trauma affects all areas of one's life in pervasive and sometimes unexpected ways. I enjoy helping people identify how past events continue to play a part in current patterns, and to work on new and healthy ways of responding to stressors. Other specializations include treating victims of childhood sexual abuse, Dissociative Identity Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, children, adolescents, and couples, and working with families to better understand and support their LGBTQIA+ loved ones.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or addiction? Struggling with life transitions or the impact of grief? You’re not alone. As a Licensed Social Worker with over a decade of experience, I specialize in helping you navigate anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, LGBTQ+, life transitions, stress, & general mental health concerns to reclaim your sense of well-being. My approach is designed to empower you to understand and manage your emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience, setting the stage for a more fulfilling life.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or addiction? Struggling with life transitions or the impact of grief? You’re not alone. As a Licensed Social Worker with over a decade of experience, I specialize in helping you navigate anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, LGBTQ+, life transitions, stress, & general mental health concerns to reclaim your sense of well-being. My approach is designed to empower you to understand and manage your emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience, setting the stage for a more fulfilling life.
With over 30 years experience, I am a child & adult psyciatrist practicing primarily psychotherapy, addressing a full range of issues from emotional strains, anxiety, depression and trauma, to developmental issues including gender development, autistic spectrum and psychosis. I am former Chair of the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Training Program at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Since the time of COVID and with the myriad of changes in our world, lives become unsettled at home, work, in our families and our personal relationships. I work with children, adults, couples, families, parents and infants.
With over 30 years experience, I am a child & adult psyciatrist practicing primarily psychotherapy, addressing a full range of issues from emotional strains, anxiety, depression and trauma, to developmental issues including gender development, autistic spectrum and psychosis. I am former Chair of the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Training Program at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Since the time of COVID and with the myriad of changes in our world, lives become unsettled at home, work, in our families and our personal relationships. I work with children, adults, couples, families, parents and infants.
Paoli Psychological Associates is a group of mental health professionals dedicated to helping people develop the skills they need for life’s challenges. Our well-trained and experienced professionals provide quality care utilizing evidence-based approaches in a comfortable and friendly environment. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychological evaluation. Our counseling, psychotherapy, and testing services offer personalized attention and an individualized approach to helping people overcome life’s challenges, grow, and develop greater satisfaction and success. Tele-therapy is available throughout Pennsylvania.
Paoli Psychological Associates is a group of mental health professionals dedicated to helping people develop the skills they need for life’s challenges. Our well-trained and experienced professionals provide quality care utilizing evidence-based approaches in a comfortable and friendly environment. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychological evaluation. Our counseling, psychotherapy, and testing services offer personalized attention and an individualized approach to helping people overcome life’s challenges, grow, and develop greater satisfaction and success. Tele-therapy is available throughout Pennsylvania.
We are a friendly and professional mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. With seven locations in Havertown, King of Prussia, North Wales, Philadelphia, Sinking Spring, Springfield, and West Chester as well as flexible scheduling options, we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. Additionally, we offer psychiatric services and medication management for all ages.
We are a friendly and professional mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. With seven locations in Havertown, King of Prussia, North Wales, Philadelphia, Sinking Spring, Springfield, and West Chester as well as flexible scheduling options, we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. Additionally, we offer psychiatric services and medication management for all ages.
We understand that looking for a therapist is not an easy task. However it is an important first step to making the changes that you want to make. At PeaceTree we utilize a strength based treatment model that is unique to each individual, couple or family. As a practice, we believe that individuals who go to therapy are some of the most well balanced individuals who use support when needed to understand themselves better and strive to develop into the most fulfilled person that they can.
We understand that looking for a therapist is not an easy task. However it is an important first step to making the changes that you want to make. At PeaceTree we utilize a strength based treatment model that is unique to each individual, couple or family. As a practice, we believe that individuals who go to therapy are some of the most well balanced individuals who use support when needed to understand themselves better and strive to develop into the most fulfilled person that they can.
Goldman Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Radnor, PA 19087
Children, teenagers, and adults all want to feel in charge of their own lives; I believe in fostering your personal growth and change despite any obstacles you might encounter. As humans, we strive to feel capable, considered, content, centered, and connected to others. I will help you realize your inherent strengths; such as, encouraging parents to feel competent in their parenting strategies; guiding children and teens to respect and understand their parents’ values and expectations; bridging gaps in communication between couples and family members; and challenging you or your child to take new, manageable risks in your life.
Children, teenagers, and adults all want to feel in charge of their own lives; I believe in fostering your personal growth and change despite any obstacles you might encounter. As humans, we strive to feel capable, considered, content, centered, and connected to others. I will help you realize your inherent strengths; such as, encouraging parents to feel competent in their parenting strategies; guiding children and teens to respect and understand their parents’ values and expectations; bridging gaps in communication between couples and family members; and challenging you or your child to take new, manageable risks in your life.
My practice offers treatment that is individually created for your specific needs and issues. I am devoted to creating a safe and caring environment to support your emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological well-being. I focus on guiding individuals toward health and healing using modern clinical practice, holistic therapeutic approaches, mindfulness and mind/body techniques. Our model is based on a functional medicine approach which seeks to identify and address the root causes of psychological conditions and medical illnesses using a strength-based approach that treats the whole person, not a collection of symptoms.
My practice offers treatment that is individually created for your specific needs and issues. I am devoted to creating a safe and caring environment to support your emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological well-being. I focus on guiding individuals toward health and healing using modern clinical practice, holistic therapeutic approaches, mindfulness and mind/body techniques. Our model is based on a functional medicine approach which seeks to identify and address the root causes of psychological conditions and medical illnesses using a strength-based approach that treats the whole person, not a collection of symptoms.
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I use Play-Family therapy to foster communication, emotional connection and deep healing while reducing difficult interactions and behaviors.
I provide therapy for adults, children, families, and couples. Many people come to see me because they are feeling stuck, experiencing relationship difficulties with family members, or are worried about their child's behavior or mood. I believe that although individuals and families have different values, beliefs, and struggles, when we learn to communicate about difficult things, we can begin to understand one another better. Learning to do this helps individuals and families grow together through life's transitions and challenges.
I use Play-Family therapy to foster communication, emotional connection and deep healing while reducing difficult interactions and behaviors.
I provide therapy for adults, children, families, and couples. Many people come to see me because they are feeling stuck, experiencing relationship difficulties with family members, or are worried about their child's behavior or mood. I believe that although individuals and families have different values, beliefs, and struggles, when we learn to communicate about difficult things, we can begin to understand one another better. Learning to do this helps individuals and families grow together through life's transitions and challenges.
In addition to a Psycho-dynamic approach I offer expertise in Play Therapy with children, Experiential/Wilderness Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques, Mindfulness and Animal Assisted Therapy.
I believe that mental health reflects a balance between an individual's emotional functioning and his/her family, friends and community. I support patients in their personal awareness and integration of the mind, body and spirit. I have extensive clinical experience with individuals and families addressing concerns such as: Anxiety, Autistic Spectrum, Attention Deficit Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Learning Differences, Oppositional/Defiant Behaviors, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression and Psychological responses to life changes. I offer additional expertise in bi-cultural/racial issues, chronic illness, co-parenting, LGBT community, interfaith marriage and sibling rivalry.
In addition to a Psycho-dynamic approach I offer expertise in Play Therapy with children, Experiential/Wilderness Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques, Mindfulness and Animal Assisted Therapy.
I believe that mental health reflects a balance between an individual's emotional functioning and his/her family, friends and community. I support patients in their personal awareness and integration of the mind, body and spirit. I have extensive clinical experience with individuals and families addressing concerns such as: Anxiety, Autistic Spectrum, Attention Deficit Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Learning Differences, Oppositional/Defiant Behaviors, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression and Psychological responses to life changes. I offer additional expertise in bi-cultural/racial issues, chronic illness, co-parenting, LGBT community, interfaith marriage and sibling rivalry.
Rachael Ariel Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
If you have a child that may be in need of a play therapist, please reach out via mainlineplaytherapy.
My mindfulness based, play therapy training has taught me how to help children that have gone through or may be going through a trauma. A child's language is play. A play therapy room offers a variety of mediums that will help a child safely express what they need to in order to heal through their play. My sessions also will partially include the parents, where feelings and coping skills can be discussed before the play time begins.
If you have a child that may be in need of a play therapist, please reach out via mainlineplaytherapy.
My mindfulness based, play therapy training has taught me how to help children that have gone through or may be going through a trauma. A child's language is play. A play therapy room offers a variety of mediums that will help a child safely express what they need to in order to heal through their play. My sessions also will partially include the parents, where feelings and coping skills can be discussed before the play time begins.
Kiersten Lenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
My practice includes a fusion of interpersonal skills and therapeutic techniques, encompassing trauma-sensitivity, mindfulness, creativity, play, and above all, active empathic listening.
Welcome to Just Be Counseling, a sound space for you to freely 'just be.' Together we will create a safe space for your voice to be truly heard at your pace, in your own way. There is beauty in the sacred art of all self-expression. I am honored to share in your expression as a source of support and wholehearted acceptance. I am committed to my role on your path as you embrace your inner truths and seek changes you wish to make. I offer diverse therapy models tailored for young adults and adults, addressing a wide spectrum of areas such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, healing and growth.
My practice includes a fusion of interpersonal skills and therapeutic techniques, encompassing trauma-sensitivity, mindfulness, creativity, play, and above all, active empathic listening.
Welcome to Just Be Counseling, a sound space for you to freely 'just be.' Together we will create a safe space for your voice to be truly heard at your pace, in your own way. There is beauty in the sacred art of all self-expression. I am honored to share in your expression as a source of support and wholehearted acceptance. I am committed to my role on your path as you embrace your inner truths and seek changes you wish to make. I offer diverse therapy models tailored for young adults and adults, addressing a wide spectrum of areas such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, healing and growth.
Positive play, effective communication, and clear boundary setting are just some of the tools used to rejuvenate the caregiver/child bond.
When you look at your child, you see strength and potential within them; but big emotions or challenging behaviors can cause you to lose sight of those positives, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and searching for answers. Children are complex, perceptive beings who know and understand more than we give them credit for, but they aren't always the best communicators, especially when it comes to their emotions. Thankfully, there is hope! Taking the time to understand your child's perspective and experience will help you connect with them on a deeper level, setting the foundation for healthy and strong relationships for life.
Positive play, effective communication, and clear boundary setting are just some of the tools used to rejuvenate the caregiver/child bond.
When you look at your child, you see strength and potential within them; but big emotions or challenging behaviors can cause you to lose sight of those positives, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and searching for answers. Children are complex, perceptive beings who know and understand more than we give them credit for, but they aren't always the best communicators, especially when it comes to their emotions. Thankfully, there is hope! Taking the time to understand your child's perspective and experience will help you connect with them on a deeper level, setting the foundation for healthy and strong relationships for life.
I use play therapy with young children.
I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and family relationships. EMDR is one of many tools that I use to help people heal from past experiences and deal with overwhelming emotions. I am a licensed clinical social worker who provides individual and family therapy. I have experience with all ages, from young children to older adults. When working with adults, I especially enjoy working on resolving past trauma that seems to be impacting the way people feel about themselves or how they function in their relationships, and especially in parenting. In addition to therapy, I provide supervision to therapists.
I use play therapy with young children.
I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and family relationships. EMDR is one of many tools that I use to help people heal from past experiences and deal with overwhelming emotions. I am a licensed clinical social worker who provides individual and family therapy. I have experience with all ages, from young children to older adults. When working with adults, I especially enjoy working on resolving past trauma that seems to be impacting the way people feel about themselves or how they function in their relationships, and especially in parenting. In addition to therapy, I provide supervision to therapists.
Nikki Talarico Yatron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Online Only)
Hello! I am so happy you found my page! I am very passionate about what I do and the families I serve. I have been a Mental Health Therapist serving children and adolescence for over 7 years. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. I am licensed in both DC and Pennsylvania. I hold a certification in TFCBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and am in the process of obtaining my Registered Play Therapy Licensure.
Hello! I am so happy you found my page! I am very passionate about what I do and the families I serve. I have been a Mental Health Therapist serving children and adolescence for over 7 years. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. I am licensed in both DC and Pennsylvania. I hold a certification in TFCBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and am in the process of obtaining my Registered Play Therapy Licensure.
Erika Thompsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCAT, ATR-BC, LPC, LPAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
The relationship I create with young people through art, play, sand-tray, and conversation helps them to gain self-awareness, increase self-esteem, and improve their self sense of well-being.
Erika has an extensive range of clinical experience with clients of all ages in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry settings. She has spent the last five years focusing and deepening her clinical understanding of the specific needs of children and adolescents. While studying in Grad school, combining her love of art and psychology, she quickly understood the powerful & positive impact Art Therapy has on those struggling with life stressors and mental illness. Erika believes that art has the inherent ability to heal and that everyone has potential for change and can achieve emotional well-being using art making and creativity.
The relationship I create with young people through art, play, sand-tray, and conversation helps them to gain self-awareness, increase self-esteem, and improve their self sense of well-being.
Erika has an extensive range of clinical experience with clients of all ages in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry settings. She has spent the last five years focusing and deepening her clinical understanding of the specific needs of children and adolescents. While studying in Grad school, combining her love of art and psychology, she quickly understood the powerful & positive impact Art Therapy has on those struggling with life stressors and mental illness. Erika believes that art has the inherent ability to heal and that everyone has potential for change and can achieve emotional well-being using art making and creativity.
Tammi Van Hollander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
As a therapist, play advocate, author, product creator, supervisor, parent coach, and international speaker, I am passionate about my work.
Through play and other expressive therapies, children are able to express themselves safely and work out what is troubling them. Play is the language of children and the toys become their words. Parents are given the tools to understand what their children are communicating to them and we work as a team to strengthen the family system and decrease power struggles and stressors in the home. Main Line Play Therapy: Expressive Therapy Center now offers dance/movement, music, & play therapy,
As a therapist, play advocate, author, product creator, supervisor, parent coach, and international speaker, I am passionate about my work.
Through play and other expressive therapies, children are able to express themselves safely and work out what is troubling them. Play is the language of children and the toys become their words. Parents are given the tools to understand what their children are communicating to them and we work as a team to strengthen the family system and decrease power struggles and stressors in the home. Main Line Play Therapy: Expressive Therapy Center now offers dance/movement, music, & play therapy,
Laura Lowman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Play therapy is a medium for children and teens to express themselves and communicate.
Therapy can be an exciting and rewarding journey, although challenging at times. I am available to help as you explore therapy and changes in your life. I am a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist with 30 years of experience. I have received extensive training in sandtray and play therapy. Additionally, I trained in advanced contextual family therapy for over 25 years. I provide individual, family, couples, and play therapy. As a registered play therapist, I am trained to work with children as young as age 4. However, I work with all age groups.
Play therapy is a medium for children and teens to express themselves and communicate.
Therapy can be an exciting and rewarding journey, although challenging at times. I am available to help as you explore therapy and changes in your life. I am a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist with 30 years of experience. I have received extensive training in sandtray and play therapy. Additionally, I trained in advanced contextual family therapy for over 25 years. I provide individual, family, couples, and play therapy. As a registered play therapist, I am trained to work with children as young as age 4. However, I work with all age groups.
Samantha A Duranti
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Broomall, PA 19008 (Online Only)
Knowing that therapy is not a one size fits all, I employ the use of play therapy, CBT, psychodynamic, structural family therapy, solution focused, narrative and attachment-based therapy.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Maybe disruptive behavior is making it difficult to connect with your child or teenager. Maybe you are struggling in your relationship with your partner or even in the relationship you have with yourself. Hi! I’m Samantha and I work together with my clients, who include children, adolescents, adults, and families, to find realistic and creative solutions to the struggles they are facing. I enjoy drawing on the strengths of my clients and being a part of their journey of making the changes they want in their lives.
Knowing that therapy is not a one size fits all, I employ the use of play therapy, CBT, psychodynamic, structural family therapy, solution focused, narrative and attachment-based therapy.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Maybe disruptive behavior is making it difficult to connect with your child or teenager. Maybe you are struggling in your relationship with your partner or even in the relationship you have with yourself. Hi! I’m Samantha and I work together with my clients, who include children, adolescents, adults, and families, to find realistic and creative solutions to the struggles they are facing. I enjoy drawing on the strengths of my clients and being a part of their journey of making the changes they want in their lives.
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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.