Play Therapy in Utah County, UT
She also incorporates other evidence-based modalities, including but not limited to, (IFS) Internal Family Systems Therapy, play therapy, filial therapy, art therapy, motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and person-centered therapy.
Candice has experience and a passion for working with children and their families to heal from trauma and build secure attachment patterns. She understands that each person's unique experiences play an influence in current functioning. She is compassionate with the complexities involved in mental health, including but not limited to, relationships challenges, ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Autism. She is knowledgable on struggles related to international and local adoptions, foster care, sensory processing differences, and abuse.
She also incorporates other evidence-based modalities, including but not limited to, (IFS) Internal Family Systems Therapy, play therapy, filial therapy, art therapy, motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and person-centered therapy.
Candice has experience and a passion for working with children and their families to heal from trauma and build secure attachment patterns. She understands that each person's unique experiences play an influence in current functioning. She is compassionate with the complexities involved in mental health, including but not limited to, relationships challenges, ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Autism. She is knowledgable on struggles related to international and local adoptions, foster care, sensory processing differences, and abuse.
Looking for a therapist for your kiddo? I have access to a play therapy room as well.
My approach integrates trauma-informed care and mindful practices to help increase your self-awareness and emotional intelligence. We can explore past experiences that may be holding you back, develop healthy coping skills, and navigate challenging relationships. I work with kids, teenagers, and adults. As a student intern, I have many resources available to me to personalize your treatment to research-based modalities for whatever you're going through. I am committed to doing the necessary work and research outside of your sessions to make the most of our time together.
Looking for a therapist for your kiddo? I have access to a play therapy room as well.
My approach integrates trauma-informed care and mindful practices to help increase your self-awareness and emotional intelligence. We can explore past experiences that may be holding you back, develop healthy coping skills, and navigate challenging relationships. I work with kids, teenagers, and adults. As a student intern, I have many resources available to me to personalize your treatment to research-based modalities for whatever you're going through. I am committed to doing the necessary work and research outside of your sessions to make the most of our time together.
Art City Family Counseling is specially designed to promote health and healing for the entire family system. It has an individual/couple session room, a sand tray room, and a dedicated play therapy room to facilitate health and healing for even the youngest clients. Additionally, groups are offered with various focuses such as depression and anxiety support, parent-child relational training,and foster/adoption support.
Art City Family Counseling is specially designed to promote health and healing for the entire family system. It has an individual/couple session room, a sand tray room, and a dedicated play therapy room to facilitate health and healing for even the youngest clients. Additionally, groups are offered with various focuses such as depression and anxiety support, parent-child relational training,and foster/adoption support.
I love using a combination of Trauma Focused-CBT and experiential therapies including play, sand tray, and art.
I am passionate about helping women and children heal and move through difficult life experiences. I want to help you gain confidence, build resilience and learn to trust your own inner wisdom while providing a safe, healing and compassionate environment. I have immediate availability and would love to be part of your healing journey.
I love using a combination of Trauma Focused-CBT and experiential therapies including play, sand tray, and art.
I am passionate about helping women and children heal and move through difficult life experiences. I want to help you gain confidence, build resilience and learn to trust your own inner wisdom while providing a safe, healing and compassionate environment. I have immediate availability and would love to be part of your healing journey.
During my graduate studies I received training and supervision specific to children and play therapy (including art, therapy games, sand, music, etc.
•Immediate Openings Available• My focus since graduate school has been helping children, teenagers, and young adults learn the skills necessary to thrive and lead fulfilling lives. I have great success in helping clients who struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, life adjustments, self-esteem, struggles in school, and more. While I do teach coping skills I like to work with clients and their parents to get to the root causes of their struggles to help facilitate lasting change.
During my graduate studies I received training and supervision specific to children and play therapy (including art, therapy games, sand, music, etc.
•Immediate Openings Available• My focus since graduate school has been helping children, teenagers, and young adults learn the skills necessary to thrive and lead fulfilling lives. I have great success in helping clients who struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, life adjustments, self-esteem, struggles in school, and more. While I do teach coping skills I like to work with clients and their parents to get to the root causes of their struggles to help facilitate lasting change.
Through play and filial therapy, I work well with children of any age, along with their parents.
Now scheduling new clients within a week! Is your family facing tough moments with mental health challenges? Do you have daily struggles and strained communication with a child or partner? These challenges don't mean you are failing. You have questions and don't know where to look for answers. I can help! I'm dedicated to fostering positive change in children, youth, adults, and couples. I believe in families and helping support them through any struggles, whether it's divorce, blended families, separation anxiety, school refusal, defiance, ADHD, OCD, autism, adoption, communication difficulties, conflict, or trauma.
Through play and filial therapy, I work well with children of any age, along with their parents.
Now scheduling new clients within a week! Is your family facing tough moments with mental health challenges? Do you have daily struggles and strained communication with a child or partner? These challenges don't mean you are failing. You have questions and don't know where to look for answers. I can help! I'm dedicated to fostering positive change in children, youth, adults, and couples. I believe in families and helping support them through any struggles, whether it's divorce, blended families, separation anxiety, school refusal, defiance, ADHD, OCD, autism, adoption, communication difficulties, conflict, or trauma.
I also focus on using creative arts, play and narrative therapy to help clients process emotions that are sometimes difficult to articulate verbally.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults and those who have experienced any type of trauma. I have worked extensively with individuals and families who are healing from the impact of sexual abuse. I see the resilience of families every day and help them navigate the healing process. I have experience treating suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, adjustment issues, transition to adulthood and grief/loss.
I also focus on using creative arts, play and narrative therapy to help clients process emotions that are sometimes difficult to articulate verbally.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults and those who have experienced any type of trauma. I have worked extensively with individuals and families who are healing from the impact of sexual abuse. I see the resilience of families every day and help them navigate the healing process. I have experience treating suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, adjustment issues, transition to adulthood and grief/loss.
I am skilled in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Art and Play Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques.
I have a strong desire to help those who feel weighted down by anxiety, depression, and negative self-beliefs they may be carrying from various past experiences. I strive to assist clients in enhancing their strengths while clearing out burdens and issues from the past that are affecting their functioning in the present. I am passionate about helping clients understand the dimensions of anxiety and depression and why they occur, which can help clients decrease and manage these issues.
I am skilled in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Art and Play Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques.
I have a strong desire to help those who feel weighted down by anxiety, depression, and negative self-beliefs they may be carrying from various past experiences. I strive to assist clients in enhancing their strengths while clearing out burdens and issues from the past that are affecting their functioning in the present. I am passionate about helping clients understand the dimensions of anxiety and depression and why they occur, which can help clients decrease and manage these issues.
Lauren Carah Christensen
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Lindon, UT 84042
Waitlist for new clients
I also use TF-CBT, play therapy, DBT, CBT, MI to help overcome.
Asking for help is tough whether it is for you or someone you love, but it can be worth it. I have been a therapist for over 10 + years, and hope I can help you find some relief. I specialize in all types of traumas both “Little t” and “Big T” traumas (i.e. family or origins, bullying, chronic health, divorce, adjustment issues, life change, to all types of abuse and harm), PTSD, depression, addiction, and anxiety. I work with individuals, families, couples, the LGTBQIA+ community, first responders/military, and ages 4-76+ years old. As your therapist, therapy, we can do worth together to grow and heal.
I also use TF-CBT, play therapy, DBT, CBT, MI to help overcome.
Asking for help is tough whether it is for you or someone you love, but it can be worth it. I have been a therapist for over 10 + years, and hope I can help you find some relief. I specialize in all types of traumas both “Little t” and “Big T” traumas (i.e. family or origins, bullying, chronic health, divorce, adjustment issues, life change, to all types of abuse and harm), PTSD, depression, addiction, and anxiety. I work with individuals, families, couples, the LGTBQIA+ community, first responders/military, and ages 4-76+ years old. As your therapist, therapy, we can do worth together to grow and heal.
I am trained in Play Therapy and Expressive Art Therapy.
Hi! I’m Marilyn and I’m so happy you are reading this. You are now one step closer to a new you—a you that feels empowered with emotional tools to manage past traumas as well as current struggles. You are on a positive path toward personal growth and well-being. As your therapist, my goal will be to help you find inner strength, healing, and peace. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
I am trained in Play Therapy and Expressive Art Therapy.
Hi! I’m Marilyn and I’m so happy you are reading this. You are now one step closer to a new you—a you that feels empowered with emotional tools to manage past traumas as well as current struggles. You are on a positive path toward personal growth and well-being. As your therapist, my goal will be to help you find inner strength, healing, and peace. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Journey Family Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, CMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
Lehi, UT 84043
At my practice we are focused on helping you and your loved ones find the growth and healing we all know you can achieve. Our therapists are clinically trained professionals prepared to support adults, teens, and children on their Journey. Children are supported by evidence based Child Centered Play Therapy in one of our dedicated play therapy offices. Play therapy has been shown to help with behavior, anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief/loss and challenges due to significant life changes.
At my practice we are focused on helping you and your loved ones find the growth and healing we all know you can achieve. Our therapists are clinically trained professionals prepared to support adults, teens, and children on their Journey. Children are supported by evidence based Child Centered Play Therapy in one of our dedicated play therapy offices. Play therapy has been shown to help with behavior, anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief/loss and challenges due to significant life changes.
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Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHC , Intern
Verified Verified
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
I am also working on my certificate to become certified in art therapy and play therapy.
I am a compassionate individual who is willing to sit with individuals in their struggles and pain to enable them to reach their optimal level of health. I see therapy as a valuable tool to help individuals overcome their limitations and reach an optimal level of mental health. I assist my clients in connecting with their inner strengths and seeing themselves differently and more clearly see their potential through a combination of compassion, insight, and utilizing the latest techniques in mental health treatment. I strive to create a safe space for kids and adults to come and be able to express themselves using art and play.
I am also working on my certificate to become certified in art therapy and play therapy.
I am a compassionate individual who is willing to sit with individuals in their struggles and pain to enable them to reach their optimal level of health. I see therapy as a valuable tool to help individuals overcome their limitations and reach an optimal level of mental health. I assist my clients in connecting with their inner strengths and seeing themselves differently and more clearly see their potential through a combination of compassion, insight, and utilizing the latest techniques in mental health treatment. I strive to create a safe space for kids and adults to come and be able to express themselves using art and play.
Lex Elizabeth Fackrell
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84601
My methods are diverse, ranging from fostering new understandings and perspectives via a collaborative language approach to play therapy and engaging in co-creative explorations of client concerns.
Through my journey towards becoming a marriage and family therapist, I have been a witness to the transformative power of therapy. I believe in the profound impact that dedication and work, both within and outside of therapy sessions, can have on an individual's life. My primary aim is to shift the prevailing perceptions about therapy and to assist individuals, families, and couples in achieving a balanced and healthy state of well-being by harnessing techniques such as emotional regulation, mindfulness, and authentic living. I find fulfillment in aiding my clients through a myriad of therapeutic methods and approaches.
My methods are diverse, ranging from fostering new understandings and perspectives via a collaborative language approach to play therapy and engaging in co-creative explorations of client concerns.
Through my journey towards becoming a marriage and family therapist, I have been a witness to the transformative power of therapy. I believe in the profound impact that dedication and work, both within and outside of therapy sessions, can have on an individual's life. My primary aim is to shift the prevailing perceptions about therapy and to assist individuals, families, and couples in achieving a balanced and healthy state of well-being by harnessing techniques such as emotional regulation, mindfulness, and authentic living. I find fulfillment in aiding my clients through a myriad of therapeutic methods and approaches.
Dr Megan Oka
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Waitlist for new clients
I have been working with children, families, and couples for 12 years. I have a passion for working with children in particular, as I believe helping a child in early life changes the course of their development. I specialize in play therapy, sand therapy, Theraplay, and couple therapy.
I have been working with children, families, and couples for 12 years. I have a passion for working with children in particular, as I believe helping a child in early life changes the course of their development. I specialize in play therapy, sand therapy, Theraplay, and couple therapy.
Barbara Bronson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
I am trained expressive art, sand tray, and play therapy, as well as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Life can be difficult. Many challenges face us and we can all use a little guidance or just an empathetic listening ear at times. At Innsaei, you will discover ways to calm the waves of your inner world, so you can live a whole and peaceful life. We offer many options for you to work in creative and effective ways, all personally customized to you and your needs, helping you gain insight, skills, and processes so you can navigate through the challenges encountered along life's journey.
I am trained expressive art, sand tray, and play therapy, as well as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Life can be difficult. Many challenges face us and we can all use a little guidance or just an empathetic listening ear at times. At Innsaei, you will discover ways to calm the waves of your inner world, so you can live a whole and peaceful life. We offer many options for you to work in creative and effective ways, all personally customized to you and your needs, helping you gain insight, skills, and processes so you can navigate through the challenges encountered along life's journey.
Dr. Vjollca Martinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
I utilize different therapeutic approaches such as: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, art and play therapy techniques.
As a marriage and family therapist, I have been successful in helping individuals re-create and maintain enjoyable relationships throughout their lives. My goal as a clinician is to help you and your loved one(s) learn to build loving, trusting, understanding and safe environments and relationships that enable recovery, moving forward and healing. I love to see you and your loved one(s) smile again! My main clinical specialty is treating children, teens and adults who have experienced traumatic events. I have successfully treated depression, anxiety, addiction, affairs, divorce, grief and loss, stress, etc.
I utilize different therapeutic approaches such as: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, art and play therapy techniques.
As a marriage and family therapist, I have been successful in helping individuals re-create and maintain enjoyable relationships throughout their lives. My goal as a clinician is to help you and your loved one(s) learn to build loving, trusting, understanding and safe environments and relationships that enable recovery, moving forward and healing. I love to see you and your loved one(s) smile again! My main clinical specialty is treating children, teens and adults who have experienced traumatic events. I have successfully treated depression, anxiety, addiction, affairs, divorce, grief and loss, stress, etc.
Holly Brassfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
American Fork, UT 84003
As a Registered Play Therapist, I offer play therapy for your child and trauma-informed parenting help for you! Additionally, I work with adults using EMDR and other therapeutic approaches to help you lower anxiety and create a more meaningful life.
Is your trauma or excessive worrying getting in the way of you living your best life? Are you a parent who is heartbroken because your child has experienced trauma? You, or your child, deserves to find your own unique healing journey that provides peace and a future you love. Trauma can often make us feel stuck in the past. Many people wonder if therapy will even help or if it is too late! You may find yourself not wanting to try therapy because you don't want to rehash the past or relive it. I don’t believe therapy has to be this way. In fact, therapy can be about us creating a future that you are excited to have.
As a Registered Play Therapist, I offer play therapy for your child and trauma-informed parenting help for you! Additionally, I work with adults using EMDR and other therapeutic approaches to help you lower anxiety and create a more meaningful life.
Is your trauma or excessive worrying getting in the way of you living your best life? Are you a parent who is heartbroken because your child has experienced trauma? You, or your child, deserves to find your own unique healing journey that provides peace and a future you love. Trauma can often make us feel stuck in the past. Many people wonder if therapy will even help or if it is too late! You may find yourself not wanting to try therapy because you don't want to rehash the past or relive it. I don’t believe therapy has to be this way. In fact, therapy can be about us creating a future that you are excited to have.
I strive to be relationship focused in all I do as a counselor, even in my individual work. I believe the research and have observed how loneliness hurts: we thrive when connected and struggle when isolated. I utilize EFT and the Gottman Method with couples; I focus on family work with children because individual play therapy is often unhelpful, in the long-term; Filial Play Therapy and PCIT are my favorites models for parents with their children. I utilize ACT and Arbinger principles in most of my work. I foster connections with my clients but especially between clients and their people, including their spiritual Connection.
I strive to be relationship focused in all I do as a counselor, even in my individual work. I believe the research and have observed how loneliness hurts: we thrive when connected and struggle when isolated. I utilize EFT and the Gottman Method with couples; I focus on family work with children because individual play therapy is often unhelpful, in the long-term; Filial Play Therapy and PCIT are my favorites models for parents with their children. I utilize ACT and Arbinger principles in most of my work. I foster connections with my clients but especially between clients and their people, including their spiritual Connection.
Kayla Barnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in EMDR, Sand Tray, TF-CBT, CPRT, and Child-Centered/Synergetic Play therapy.
Take a deep breath - you being here is a brave step in your healing journey! Being vulnerable is scary and finding someone to be vulnerable with can be even scarier. You don't have to have all the answers and it's okay to ask for help to better your life. I am here to help you in the process of opening up, increasing self-awareness and personal growth to be who you want to be. You are the reason that I am here. Note: I will be going on a personal leave in August. We will develop a plan together for you to receive services while I am gone.
I am trained in EMDR, Sand Tray, TF-CBT, CPRT, and Child-Centered/Synergetic Play therapy.
Take a deep breath - you being here is a brave step in your healing journey! Being vulnerable is scary and finding someone to be vulnerable with can be even scarier. You don't have to have all the answers and it's okay to ask for help to better your life. I am here to help you in the process of opening up, increasing self-awareness and personal growth to be who you want to be. You are the reason that I am here. Note: I will be going on a personal leave in August. We will develop a plan together for you to receive services while I am gone.
Karen also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, Play Therapy, as well as Art Therapy.
If you need EMDR, but it is re-traumatizing for you, Karen specializes in DNMS, an ego state therapy created by an EMDR therapist that is gentle and allows traumas to process through completely and permanently. Dissociated traumas can surface in DNMS, bringing information that explains unwanted behaviors. Once healed, the behaviors subside. Karen gets to the root of issues. Karen brings a wealth of life experience with her. She understands women's issues and the struggles they face including complex issues of infertility, children's resiliency after a divorce, raising blended families, and helping children heal from abuse.
Karen also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, Play Therapy, as well as Art Therapy.
If you need EMDR, but it is re-traumatizing for you, Karen specializes in DNMS, an ego state therapy created by an EMDR therapist that is gentle and allows traumas to process through completely and permanently. Dissociated traumas can surface in DNMS, bringing information that explains unwanted behaviors. Once healed, the behaviors subside. Karen gets to the root of issues. Karen brings a wealth of life experience with her. She understands women's issues and the struggles they face including complex issues of infertility, children's resiliency after a divorce, raising blended families, and helping children heal from abuse.
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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.