Play Therapy in Marietta, GA
I utilize play therapy, as well as other creative modalities, to facilitate emotional expression and growth with clients of all ages, because often, words are not enough.
Whether you are struggling with your child's behavior, your child has experienced trauma(s), or you are wondering if your child might have anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc., or if you are the one experiencing any of this, I welcome you. My clinical experience includes work with clients who have behavior concerns, sexual and emotional trauma, anxiety, self-esteem issues, ADHD & Autism, relational distress, and more, as well as parenting consultations. Along with a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I hold a specialized certificate in child & adolescent counseling with an emphasis play therapy.
I utilize play therapy, as well as other creative modalities, to facilitate emotional expression and growth with clients of all ages, because often, words are not enough.
Whether you are struggling with your child's behavior, your child has experienced trauma(s), or you are wondering if your child might have anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc., or if you are the one experiencing any of this, I welcome you. My clinical experience includes work with clients who have behavior concerns, sexual and emotional trauma, anxiety, self-esteem issues, ADHD & Autism, relational distress, and more, as well as parenting consultations. Along with a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I hold a specialized certificate in child & adolescent counseling with an emphasis play therapy.
Counseling Innovations
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30060
I have extensive training in EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Play Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy.
As a licensed professional counselor, my goal is to help individuals, couples, and families identify areas where change is needed to enhance growth, harmony, and balance in their lives. I take a holistic approach to therapy by incorporating a variety of therapeutic modalities into my practice including CBT, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Imago Therapy, DBT, Mindfulness Based Therapy (i.e., meditation, guided imagery, deep breathing), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Animal Assisted Therapy.
I have extensive training in EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Play Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy.
As a licensed professional counselor, my goal is to help individuals, couples, and families identify areas where change is needed to enhance growth, harmony, and balance in their lives. I take a holistic approach to therapy by incorporating a variety of therapeutic modalities into my practice including CBT, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Imago Therapy, DBT, Mindfulness Based Therapy (i.e., meditation, guided imagery, deep breathing), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Animal Assisted Therapy.
Terris Hagan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT™
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
As a warm, heart-centered therapist I am interested in joining my clients on a journey to live life more fully: Full of play, peace, connection, confidence, and wellness.
I join children, teens, and young adults seeking support related to anxiety, past trauma, emotion regulation, social skills, self-esteem, life transitions, and neurodiversity. My passion is working with kiddos who have big hearts + big feelings. As a Registered Play Therapist, I utilize the therapeutic power of play and creative arts to nurture and enhance wellness. Through developmentally appropriate medium, clients are able to naturally explore, learn, and grow. Parents/caregivers are viewed as an integral part of the therapeutic process and I value openness from those on the "support team."
As a warm, heart-centered therapist I am interested in joining my clients on a journey to live life more fully: Full of play, peace, connection, confidence, and wellness.
I join children, teens, and young adults seeking support related to anxiety, past trauma, emotion regulation, social skills, self-esteem, life transitions, and neurodiversity. My passion is working with kiddos who have big hearts + big feelings. As a Registered Play Therapist, I utilize the therapeutic power of play and creative arts to nurture and enhance wellness. Through developmentally appropriate medium, clients are able to naturally explore, learn, and grow. Parents/caregivers are viewed as an integral part of the therapeutic process and I value openness from those on the "support team."
Dr. Kimberly Seheult at East Cobb Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS, RPT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30062
Everyone has the capacity to be blissfully happy with themselves and others. With the proper tools and guidance I will support a journey towards finding your true self and maximizing your full potential. I have 12 years experience helping people overcome and/or cope with relationship difficulties, ADHD, anxiety, anger, trauma and mood disorders. I like to use a variety of tools such as play, art and sandplay therapy.
Everyone has the capacity to be blissfully happy with themselves and others. With the proper tools and guidance I will support a journey towards finding your true self and maximizing your full potential. I have 12 years experience helping people overcome and/or cope with relationship difficulties, ADHD, anxiety, anger, trauma and mood disorders. I like to use a variety of tools such as play, art and sandplay therapy.
Jennifer Harbin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CCH, RPT
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30066
Specialized training in EMDR, Exposure Response Prevention, Play Therapy, DBT, Faith-Based Counseling, and Nervous System Regulation (Polyvagal theory and Synergetic Play Therapy).
Our goal is to help you navigate through concerns and anxieties that may be getting in your way like: Trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress. Jennifer is an integrative therapist, sometimes called a prescriptive therapeutic style, which means she is committed to seeking and maintaining a knowledge base of a variety of therapeutic modalities. She is then able to utilize and blend what approaches or aspects of a model will be most helpful to each client-so truly individualized care.
Specialized training in EMDR, Exposure Response Prevention, Play Therapy, DBT, Faith-Based Counseling, and Nervous System Regulation (Polyvagal theory and Synergetic Play Therapy).
Our goal is to help you navigate through concerns and anxieties that may be getting in your way like: Trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress. Jennifer is an integrative therapist, sometimes called a prescriptive therapeutic style, which means she is committed to seeking and maintaining a knowledge base of a variety of therapeutic modalities. She is then able to utilize and blend what approaches or aspects of a model will be most helpful to each client-so truly individualized care.
I utilize art therapy, play therapy, and like to draw upon wisdom from music too!.
Are you having a hard time finding joy in your life? As human beings we all face different challenges that may lead us to seek growth and healing. Therapy is a place where you learn to grieve, take an honest look at your relationships, and feel your feelings. My goal as a therapist is to help you accomplish your goals, process trauma, practice compassion towards yourself and others, live free, and understand yourself and those around you. I believe you are the expert in your own life and I am here to guide you.
I utilize art therapy, play therapy, and like to draw upon wisdom from music too!.
Are you having a hard time finding joy in your life? As human beings we all face different challenges that may lead us to seek growth and healing. Therapy is a place where you learn to grieve, take an honest look at your relationships, and feel your feelings. My goal as a therapist is to help you accomplish your goals, process trauma, practice compassion towards yourself and others, live free, and understand yourself and those around you. I believe you are the expert in your own life and I am here to guide you.
Nichole Webb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30064 (Online Only)
After graduating from Troy, I continued at Stetson University to complete the hours needed to become a Registered Play Therapist through the Association of Play Therapy.
I am Nichole Webb, a Licensed Therapist in Georgia and Florida, working with clients from ages 2 to 65, though I specialize in working with children. I have experience addressing a range of concerns, including attention deficits, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, as well as working with couples and groups. attention deficit, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, couples, and groups.
After graduating from Troy, I continued at Stetson University to complete the hours needed to become a Registered Play Therapist through the Association of Play Therapy.
I am Nichole Webb, a Licensed Therapist in Georgia and Florida, working with clients from ages 2 to 65, though I specialize in working with children. I have experience addressing a range of concerns, including attention deficits, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, as well as working with couples and groups. attention deficit, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, couples, and groups.
We specialize in Trauma-Informed Care, Play Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, DBT, and other evidence-based treatments.
Welcome, your wellness journey starts here. No matter where you are in your search for healing, L1TA has counselors available now to support you. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relational issues, or feeling like you’ve lost control, we are here to support you. If you are searching for answers, seeking balance and/or feeling stuck, you've found the right place. Our counselors are committed to empowering those feeling hopeless and seeking genuine change and fulfillment.
We specialize in Trauma-Informed Care, Play Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, DBT, and other evidence-based treatments.
Welcome, your wellness journey starts here. No matter where you are in your search for healing, L1TA has counselors available now to support you. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relational issues, or feeling like you’ve lost control, we are here to support you. If you are searching for answers, seeking balance and/or feeling stuck, you've found the right place. Our counselors are committed to empowering those feeling hopeless and seeking genuine change and fulfillment.
Do you wake up every morning hoping this will be a better day but are not sure anything will be different? Tired of feeling sad, stressed, anxious, or angry? Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center is a community of licensed therapists who work with clients from birth through senior years, applying traditional psychotherapy, experiential psychotherapies (such as art and play therapy), and body psychotherapy to help each man, woman, and child live their happiest and most fulfilling lives and have meaningful, loving relationships. Your success is our goal!
Do you wake up every morning hoping this will be a better day but are not sure anything will be different? Tired of feeling sad, stressed, anxious, or angry? Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center is a community of licensed therapists who work with clients from birth through senior years, applying traditional psychotherapy, experiential psychotherapies (such as art and play therapy), and body psychotherapy to help each man, woman, and child live their happiest and most fulfilling lives and have meaningful, loving relationships. Your success is our goal!
Recently I’ve been training in using Play Therapy which activates creative problem-solving for both children and adults.
Hello, I am Mary Ellen Rand, a licensed mental health counselor and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist. I would like to offer my skills and knowledge to help you manage your life. I have been in practice for 16 years and helped people of all ages with a wide variety of problems and desired objectives. I have worked with a wide variety of clients from children, teens to adults and seniors. My clients have been recovering from addiction, resolving past trauma, overcoming crippling anxiety and depression, struggling with OCD, or problematic relationships, or having difficulty adjusting to changes in their life.
Recently I’ve been training in using Play Therapy which activates creative problem-solving for both children and adults.
Hello, I am Mary Ellen Rand, a licensed mental health counselor and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist. I would like to offer my skills and knowledge to help you manage your life. I have been in practice for 16 years and helped people of all ages with a wide variety of problems and desired objectives. I have worked with a wide variety of clients from children, teens to adults and seniors. My clients have been recovering from addiction, resolving past trauma, overcoming crippling anxiety and depression, struggling with OCD, or problematic relationships, or having difficulty adjusting to changes in their life.
Katie Reed Yeilding
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in ages 3+ using play therapy.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide support to children and families with a variety of presenting concerns. I serve children ages 3-18 and young adults. I provide parent coaching as a Certified Positive Discipline Early Childhood Educator. When clients come to me, they are typically looking to help a child or themselves modify a behavior. I often educate clients that behavior is a form of communication. When we can learn what a maladaptive behavior is trying to communicate, we can work together to find a way to alter it.
I specialize in ages 3+ using play therapy.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide support to children and families with a variety of presenting concerns. I serve children ages 3-18 and young adults. I provide parent coaching as a Certified Positive Discipline Early Childhood Educator. When clients come to me, they are typically looking to help a child or themselves modify a behavior. I often educate clients that behavior is a form of communication. When we can learn what a maladaptive behavior is trying to communicate, we can work together to find a way to alter it.
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I specialize in play therapy for children 4 and up to help them express their emotions.
I am dedicated to supporting individuals, children, adolescents, and families who feel "stuck" in their emotional journeys. My expertise lies in addressing emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety, childhood behavioral issues, and trauma. My goal is to help you uncover your inner strengths and empower you to let your true self shine. I aim to empower everyone I work with to realize their full potential, fostering a deeper acceptance and understanding of themselves.
I specialize in play therapy for children 4 and up to help them express their emotions.
I am dedicated to supporting individuals, children, adolescents, and families who feel "stuck" in their emotional journeys. My expertise lies in addressing emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety, childhood behavioral issues, and trauma. My goal is to help you uncover your inner strengths and empower you to let your true self shine. I aim to empower everyone I work with to realize their full potential, fostering a deeper acceptance and understanding of themselves.
I specialize in helping kids (7-11) and young adult women (18-25) who struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, sadness, friendships/relationships, and school. Using Play & Art Therapy, I create a safe environment for my child clients to explore their emotions and learn healthy coping tools. Working collaboratively with parents/caregivers is also vital to a child's therapy progress. Through regularly scheduled parent sessions, I'll provide ongoing support and feedback to help you better understand your child and equip you with practical strategies for nurturing their emotional well-being.
I specialize in helping kids (7-11) and young adult women (18-25) who struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, sadness, friendships/relationships, and school. Using Play & Art Therapy, I create a safe environment for my child clients to explore their emotions and learn healthy coping tools. Working collaboratively with parents/caregivers is also vital to a child's therapy progress. Through regularly scheduled parent sessions, I'll provide ongoing support and feedback to help you better understand your child and equip you with practical strategies for nurturing their emotional well-being.
I've received education, training, and supervision in play & expressive arts therapy at Richmont Graduate University.
Whether you're an adult struggling with the ever-changing chaos and challenges in life or a parent who's seeking support and stability for their child or family, I acknowledge your bravery in taking this step towards change. Beginning counseling and sharing aspects of your story that feel delicate, messy, painful, or unfixable can feel daunting, but I strive to foster a safe, validating, and inclusive environment where clients feel free to show up as themselves and guide them in recognizing their own inner strengths and resilience. I look forward to walking alongside you in this journey and helping you reach your goals!
I've received education, training, and supervision in play & expressive arts therapy at Richmont Graduate University.
Whether you're an adult struggling with the ever-changing chaos and challenges in life or a parent who's seeking support and stability for their child or family, I acknowledge your bravery in taking this step towards change. Beginning counseling and sharing aspects of your story that feel delicate, messy, painful, or unfixable can feel daunting, but I strive to foster a safe, validating, and inclusive environment where clients feel free to show up as themselves and guide them in recognizing their own inner strengths and resilience. I look forward to walking alongside you in this journey and helping you reach your goals!
I specialize as a play therapist who practices Child Centered Play Therapy, though I see clients of all ages.
It takes courage to ask for help. Parents often feel overwhelmed in knowing how to best provide support for those they love most: their children. Children are innately different from adults as they develop into their true selves. It is my honor to partner with parents to bridge this gap and provide space for their child to be supported, heard, and grow in confidence. I see clients of all ages including children, adolescents, parents, and adults. I also offer faith integrative Christian counseling upon client request only.
I specialize as a play therapist who practices Child Centered Play Therapy, though I see clients of all ages.
It takes courage to ask for help. Parents often feel overwhelmed in knowing how to best provide support for those they love most: their children. Children are innately different from adults as they develop into their true selves. It is my honor to partner with parents to bridge this gap and provide space for their child to be supported, heard, and grow in confidence. I see clients of all ages including children, adolescents, parents, and adults. I also offer faith integrative Christian counseling upon client request only.
Counseling Services of Atlanta
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30064
We also have a Spanish-speaking therapist and play therapy for ages 3 and up.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, and family therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by video if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Vinings, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
We also have a Spanish-speaking therapist and play therapy for ages 3 and up.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, and family therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by video if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Vinings, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
Rebecca S Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30068 (Online Only)
I have a passion for supporting my clients through collaboration, exploration and connection utilizing various modalities including principles of CBT, DBT, mindfulness, art and play therapy and self-compassion.
I work with adolescents and adults. With a focus on teen girls and women's issues, social and generalized anxiety, relationships, self esteem, confidence, identity, life transitions, healthy boundaries, effective communication, self compassion, coping skills, trauma and survivors of domestic violence.
I have a passion for supporting my clients through collaboration, exploration and connection utilizing various modalities including principles of CBT, DBT, mindfulness, art and play therapy and self-compassion.
I work with adolescents and adults. With a focus on teen girls and women's issues, social and generalized anxiety, relationships, self esteem, confidence, identity, life transitions, healthy boundaries, effective communication, self compassion, coping skills, trauma and survivors of domestic violence.
Haley is an Associate Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She works with children, teens, college-age, young adults, and adults to facilitate healing and growth through the power of play and expressive therapies. She holds a certificate in child and adolescent counseling with an emphasis in play therapy and also has a background in theatre and creative arts.
Haley is an Associate Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She works with children, teens, college-age, young adults, and adults to facilitate healing and growth through the power of play and expressive therapies. She holds a certificate in child and adolescent counseling with an emphasis in play therapy and also has a background in theatre and creative arts.
Karen Elizabeth Demski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30064 (Online Only)
I am passionate about the important role animals can play in our lives and as a way to help heal.
Hey you! Yes you! Out there scrolling through this website looking for a therapist and feeling overwhelmed by the choice. I am an autistic, fat, queer and chronically ill therapist who loves to help other similar individuals. I find I fit best with other ND clients. Most of my clients are queer, trans, ADHD, autistic and/or Audhd and OCD. I utilize talk therapy (psychotherapy and psychodynamic) so being able to verbally process would be highly beneficial. I speak sarcasm and memes fluently. If I haven't mentioned something please ask- I'm always up for learning.
I am passionate about the important role animals can play in our lives and as a way to help heal.
Hey you! Yes you! Out there scrolling through this website looking for a therapist and feeling overwhelmed by the choice. I am an autistic, fat, queer and chronically ill therapist who loves to help other similar individuals. I find I fit best with other ND clients. Most of my clients are queer, trans, ADHD, autistic and/or Audhd and OCD. I utilize talk therapy (psychotherapy and psychodynamic) so being able to verbally process would be highly beneficial. I speak sarcasm and memes fluently. If I haven't mentioned something please ask- I'm always up for learning.
All of us, at some time or other, need help. I'm passionate about working with children, teens, and young adults who are navigating life and find that they need a little help. I have an extensive background in working with kids and adults who are grieving, as well as experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life transitions. I use art and play with my younger clients to support them in building coping skills, self-esteem, and emotional understanding. I believe in meeting my clients where they are, working with them to recognize their strengths, and supporting them on their path to resilience and post-traumatic growth.
All of us, at some time or other, need help. I'm passionate about working with children, teens, and young adults who are navigating life and find that they need a little help. I have an extensive background in working with kids and adults who are grieving, as well as experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life transitions. I use art and play with my younger clients to support them in building coping skills, self-esteem, and emotional understanding. I believe in meeting my clients where they are, working with them to recognize their strengths, and supporting them on their path to resilience and post-traumatic growth.
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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.