Play Therapy in Queen Creek, AZ
Alexandria DeLash
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142 (Online Only)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy, Solution Focused, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am passionate about helping clients identify clear and attainable goals to improve their lives. I understand the complexities of reprocessing traumatic incidents that prevent progress. I offer support when addressing the following issues: depression, anxiety, panic disorders, anger management, and self-esteem. I have a profound respect for the process of trauma-informed care and helping clients work through difficult feelings that impact their lives and relationships in a non-judgmental environment.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy, Solution Focused, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am passionate about helping clients identify clear and attainable goals to improve their lives. I understand the complexities of reprocessing traumatic incidents that prevent progress. I offer support when addressing the following issues: depression, anxiety, panic disorders, anger management, and self-esteem. I have a profound respect for the process of trauma-informed care and helping clients work through difficult feelings that impact their lives and relationships in a non-judgmental environment.
I specialize in EMDR therapy for trauma, anxiety/depression, but also enjoy utilizing other types of therapy within my scope: DBT for individuals, Gottman relational strategies, Play Therapy and Sand Tray therapy for all ages.
I strongly believe in the importance of the family. Each individual is important in the family system and brings a different dynamic into it. I enjoy working with individuals and families: both parent/child and sibling relationships. While I am most passionate about working with individuals suffering with trauma/PTSD, anxiety/depression, the family relationship needs support as well, particularly with challenging children. Sometimes an outside perspective can help us see things differently. Challenges in a family are guaranteed, but with some encouragement and support, we can become stronger through those challenges.
I specialize in EMDR therapy for trauma, anxiety/depression, but also enjoy utilizing other types of therapy within my scope: DBT for individuals, Gottman relational strategies, Play Therapy and Sand Tray therapy for all ages.
I strongly believe in the importance of the family. Each individual is important in the family system and brings a different dynamic into it. I enjoy working with individuals and families: both parent/child and sibling relationships. While I am most passionate about working with individuals suffering with trauma/PTSD, anxiety/depression, the family relationship needs support as well, particularly with challenging children. Sometimes an outside perspective can help us see things differently. Challenges in a family are guaranteed, but with some encouragement and support, we can become stronger through those challenges.
Kristy Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85140
I provide therapy for children, families and individuals. My approach is playful, creative and fun. I practice from a Social Work perspective, taking into account all of the relationships, stressors, strengths and support a person has surrounding them. My approach is a collaborative effort with parents, who bring the most important perspective and knowledge regarding their children. Working together will only make us more successful in creating real change. I utilize many therapeutic techniques, including Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, Play, Sensory, Behavior Modification and more.
I provide therapy for children, families and individuals. My approach is playful, creative and fun. I practice from a Social Work perspective, taking into account all of the relationships, stressors, strengths and support a person has surrounding them. My approach is a collaborative effort with parents, who bring the most important perspective and knowledge regarding their children. Working together will only make us more successful in creating real change. I utilize many therapeutic techniques, including Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, Play, Sensory, Behavior Modification and more.
Creative Expression: Using art and play to help children express themselves.
My mission is to create a safe and compassionate space where children can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while developing the skills to navigate life's challenges. Childhood is a precious and transformative time. My approach to psychotherapy revolves around creating a therapeutic journey tailored to your child's individuality. Through play, art, talk therapy, and creative expression, I provide a variety of tools to help your child communicate their thoughts and emotions in ways that resonate with them.
Creative Expression: Using art and play to help children express themselves.
My mission is to create a safe and compassionate space where children can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while developing the skills to navigate life's challenges. Childhood is a precious and transformative time. My approach to psychotherapy revolves around creating a therapeutic journey tailored to your child's individuality. Through play, art, talk therapy, and creative expression, I provide a variety of tools to help your child communicate their thoughts and emotions in ways that resonate with them.
Dezerrae Houk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85140
I currently utilize an array of techniques including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and play therapy.
Hello! I'm excited to be able to offer personalized therapy by utilizing an eclectic approach to meet your needs. I have a great passion to work with those who have experienced difficulties, traumas, or any experience that has left you feeling out of control. I have had the pleasure to work with children ages 3+, adolescents, and adults. I am a staunch supporter of providing LGBTQIA+ affirming care as well as trauma informed care. Whether the roadblock is anxiety, stress, or depression I am looking forward to helping support you in your goals.
I currently utilize an array of techniques including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and play therapy.
Hello! I'm excited to be able to offer personalized therapy by utilizing an eclectic approach to meet your needs. I have a great passion to work with those who have experienced difficulties, traumas, or any experience that has left you feeling out of control. I have had the pleasure to work with children ages 3+, adolescents, and adults. I am a staunch supporter of providing LGBTQIA+ affirming care as well as trauma informed care. Whether the roadblock is anxiety, stress, or depression I am looking forward to helping support you in your goals.
Cassi Ince
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Inner Child Work.
Currently Accepting NEW Clients! Healing is hard. It’s often ugly and can be a beautiful journey. Not enough people acknowledge how hard it is to heal, grow, and transform. Seeking help is a huge step. Healing starts to take place as soon as someone feels heard. I strive to make children, teens, and adults feel heard, seen, and valued. I provide in-person and virtual individual therapy as well as family therapy. I am passionate about helping people with trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges in children, improving parenting strategies, and gender and sexual identity challenges.
I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Inner Child Work.
Currently Accepting NEW Clients! Healing is hard. It’s often ugly and can be a beautiful journey. Not enough people acknowledge how hard it is to heal, grow, and transform. Seeking help is a huge step. Healing starts to take place as soon as someone feels heard. I strive to make children, teens, and adults feel heard, seen, and valued. I provide in-person and virtual individual therapy as well as family therapy. I am passionate about helping people with trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges in children, improving parenting strategies, and gender and sexual identity challenges.
Full of Heart Counseling & Consultation
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Cognitive behavioral therapy approaches help support the treatment process and I use play therapy techniques for children as well.
As a licensed professional counselor my goal is to help clients who are seeking guidance and understanding. Once YOU make a decision to start therapy it is important that YOU agree to commit to fully participate in YOUR journey filled with changes and challenges. I believe I can walk along side a client in his/her journey by first developing a plan that you can commit to. Whether it be in recovery, building healthy relationships, healing through events in your life. Additionally, I can help you understand family dynamics and/or to help a parent learn how to be the best advocate for their child.
Cognitive behavioral therapy approaches help support the treatment process and I use play therapy techniques for children as well.
As a licensed professional counselor my goal is to help clients who are seeking guidance and understanding. Once YOU make a decision to start therapy it is important that YOU agree to commit to fully participate in YOUR journey filled with changes and challenges. I believe I can walk along side a client in his/her journey by first developing a plan that you can commit to. Whether it be in recovery, building healthy relationships, healing through events in your life. Additionally, I can help you understand family dynamics and/or to help a parent learn how to be the best advocate for their child.
I utilize aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Play Therapy while providing an individualized approach tailored to your child and family dynamic.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children ages birth-5 and their families. I have extensive experience in counseling children struggling with anxiety, selective mutism, separation anxiety, impulse control, attention regulation, anger management, developmental delays and disabilities, trauma, family conflict, and more. I offer individual counseling for children, social-emotional skills group counseling for children, parent counseling, parenting skills group counseling, and family counseling.
I utilize aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Play Therapy while providing an individualized approach tailored to your child and family dynamic.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children ages birth-5 and their families. I have extensive experience in counseling children struggling with anxiety, selective mutism, separation anxiety, impulse control, attention regulation, anger management, developmental delays and disabilities, trauma, family conflict, and more. I offer individual counseling for children, social-emotional skills group counseling for children, parent counseling, parenting skills group counseling, and family counseling.
Christine Hayes
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85140 (Online Only)
I am a licensed professional counselor. I have a private practice called Sunnyshores Counseling. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Masters degree in Professional Counseling in 2012. I have a decade of experience in helping people to use their strengths in empowering them to enjoy their lives and increase their overall happiness.
I am a licensed professional counselor. I have a private practice called Sunnyshores Counseling. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Masters degree in Professional Counseling in 2012. I have a decade of experience in helping people to use their strengths in empowering them to enjoy their lives and increase their overall happiness.
Rite Path Behavioral Health Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAS-MFT, CCTP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Rite Path Behavioral Health is an outpatient counseling clinic located in Queen Creek. We offer direct care services such as individual, family, couples, group, expressive arts and animal assisted therapies. Rite Path is dedicated to providing services to children, couples and families that help them achieve their vision of a better life. Our team represents a group of compassionate, caring, mission-driven professionals who all share a similar passion for helping people achieve their full potential with over 20+ years of experience.
Rite Path Behavioral Health is an outpatient counseling clinic located in Queen Creek. We offer direct care services such as individual, family, couples, group, expressive arts and animal assisted therapies. Rite Path is dedicated to providing services to children, couples and families that help them achieve their vision of a better life. Our team represents a group of compassionate, caring, mission-driven professionals who all share a similar passion for helping people achieve their full potential with over 20+ years of experience.
Audra Ekeinde Jimenez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85140 (Online Only)
She has been a school social worker in New York City working with youth and families for over 15years. She has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and a Master’s degree from the Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City. As a licensed clinical social worker she has worked with students and young adults in underprivileged neighborhoods within The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, providing individual and group counseling. She also has years of experience providing functional family therapy to families and youth who were impacted by the juvenile justice system. Young people have a variety of st
She has been a school social worker in New York City working with youth and families for over 15years. She has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and a Master’s degree from the Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City. As a licensed clinical social worker she has worked with students and young adults in underprivileged neighborhoods within The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, providing individual and group counseling. She also has years of experience providing functional family therapy to families and youth who were impacted by the juvenile justice system. Young people have a variety of st
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My passion for psychology started when I needed to understand myself at 27 years of age and my journey began. Through the years I continued to study; work with therapists and Ph.D,'s; heal items in my own life and received profound positive changes for my efforts. I decided to return to school and obtain my degree in the field that I love so I can help others on their journey. I have provided psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and seniors. I have worked with individuals who have health issues who need support. My approach is client centered, optimistic and strength based.
My passion for psychology started when I needed to understand myself at 27 years of age and my journey began. Through the years I continued to study; work with therapists and Ph.D,'s; heal items in my own life and received profound positive changes for my efforts. I decided to return to school and obtain my degree in the field that I love so I can help others on their journey. I have provided psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and seniors. I have worked with individuals who have health issues who need support. My approach is client centered, optimistic and strength based.
Ashley Lynch Gaede
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BCN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Waitlist for new clients
Through my 15 years of being a foster/adopt parent, I have experienced how trauma, attachment, anxiety, learning disorders, Autism, ADHD, and mood disorders, affect daily functioning and the ability to enjoy life. I have come to appreciate how important it is to feel a sense of safety and belonging. We are biologically wired to need connections/relationships for optimal growth and development. However, negative life experiences, the inability to self-regulate our emotions, and or other mental health concerns, can negatively affect the way we interact with others, causing difficulties in building those positive relationships we need.
Through my 15 years of being a foster/adopt parent, I have experienced how trauma, attachment, anxiety, learning disorders, Autism, ADHD, and mood disorders, affect daily functioning and the ability to enjoy life. I have come to appreciate how important it is to feel a sense of safety and belonging. We are biologically wired to need connections/relationships for optimal growth and development. However, negative life experiences, the inability to self-regulate our emotions, and or other mental health concerns, can negatively affect the way we interact with others, causing difficulties in building those positive relationships we need.
Sheila Holly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
I have over thirty years of experience working with children, families, and adults. I am a mother of four, a former first grade teacher, and a licensed professional counselor. Everyone goes through challenges in life and at times you just need someone to listen and encourage you in your journey. My goal for every client is to feel comfortable, safe, and most importantly heard and understood. It takes courage, humility, and love (either love for yourself or your child), to pick up the phone and decide to begin therapy. I recognize that and honor your decision.
I have over thirty years of experience working with children, families, and adults. I am a mother of four, a former first grade teacher, and a licensed professional counselor. Everyone goes through challenges in life and at times you just need someone to listen and encourage you in your journey. My goal for every client is to feel comfortable, safe, and most importantly heard and understood. It takes courage, humility, and love (either love for yourself or your child), to pick up the phone and decide to begin therapy. I recognize that and honor your decision.
I specialize in trauma, grief, and loss. I have worked with many who experience depression and anxiety. I help individuals who are dysregulated find coping and relaxation skills to help them live more fulfilling lives!
I specialize in trauma, grief, and loss. I have worked with many who experience depression and anxiety. I help individuals who are dysregulated find coping and relaxation skills to help them live more fulfilling lives!
It is difficult to find the courage to seek help for the struggles you are facing. Once you are able to gain that courage we can work together to find strategies and solutions to assist you in reaching your potential in any area that is currently challenging for you.
It is difficult to find the courage to seek help for the struggles you are facing. Once you are able to gain that courage we can work together to find strategies and solutions to assist you in reaching your potential in any area that is currently challenging for you.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional utilizing different modalities to help in the healing process. I am a certified Yoga Teacher and understand the importance of Mind Body Connection. I enjoy spending time with my family which includes my fur babies, hiking, yoga, reading and trying new recipes. “Mindfulness not only makes it possible to survey our internal landscape with compassion and curiosity but can also actively steer us in the right direction for self-care.” ― Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional utilizing different modalities to help in the healing process. I am a certified Yoga Teacher and understand the importance of Mind Body Connection. I enjoy spending time with my family which includes my fur babies, hiking, yoga, reading and trying new recipes. “Mindfulness not only makes it possible to survey our internal landscape with compassion and curiosity but can also actively steer us in the right direction for self-care.” ― Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Are you looking for a way to improve your overall well-being? I provide a safe and neutral counseling space for individuals, couples and families to work towards an overall improvement within their relationships, everyday life and mindset. One's choice to begin counseling is a positive decision towards self-care, improved relationships and a proactive way to handle life's hardships. Counseling provides an opportunity to learn ways to gain control over one's life, whether that be through trauma healing, relationship repair or one's own self awareness. I believe that the power of empathy within counseling can be life changing.
Are you looking for a way to improve your overall well-being? I provide a safe and neutral counseling space for individuals, couples and families to work towards an overall improvement within their relationships, everyday life and mindset. One's choice to begin counseling is a positive decision towards self-care, improved relationships and a proactive way to handle life's hardships. Counseling provides an opportunity to learn ways to gain control over one's life, whether that be through trauma healing, relationship repair or one's own self awareness. I believe that the power of empathy within counseling can be life changing.
Brigett Calderon
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85140 (Online Only)
It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, please know you're starting this process from a place of strength and it's a privilege to support you on your journey. I've been in the helping profession since 2009. I currently work full time and will be seeing people part time. My hours of availability: I will be available Fridays 9am to 3 pm, Sundays 8am-12pm and some evenings after 530pm. Thank you I primarily work with clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. I've provided therapy to individuals, couples and families in many different areas of life from in home with families, mobile crisis team, adults and
It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, please know you're starting this process from a place of strength and it's a privilege to support you on your journey. I've been in the helping profession since 2009. I currently work full time and will be seeing people part time. My hours of availability: I will be available Fridays 9am to 3 pm, Sundays 8am-12pm and some evenings after 530pm. Thank you I primarily work with clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. I've provided therapy to individuals, couples and families in many different areas of life from in home with families, mobile crisis team, adults and
Are you struggling with increased stress in your life related to anxiety, depression, problems at home, school, relationship issues with peers, dating, family or other life transitions? In this fast-paced world full of constant change, many life challenges are at times more than one can handle on their own. Whether it is processing past trauma or learning new strategies for coping with current stressors, you are showing personal strength and courage by taking the first step towards healing. I have experience working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults. I have extensive training in treating trauma and Post-traum
Are you struggling with increased stress in your life related to anxiety, depression, problems at home, school, relationship issues with peers, dating, family or other life transitions? In this fast-paced world full of constant change, many life challenges are at times more than one can handle on their own. Whether it is processing past trauma or learning new strategies for coping with current stressors, you are showing personal strength and courage by taking the first step towards healing. I have experience working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults. I have extensive training in treating trauma and Post-traum
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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.