Play Therapy in Appleton, WI
I also offer DBT, ACT, and play therapy depending on individual needs.
I have a passion for working with families and youth. I greatly understand that no two families are alike, and it’s important to appreciate the complex dynamics that go into everyday family life. Further, families and children have a unique set of challenges and experiences set before them right now. I welcome each client and group into my practice with an empathetic and strengths-based approach. My hope is to work alongside clients and empower them to identify and reach their individual goals. My goal is to allow clients to feel heard, be seen, and to recognize positive progress in their lives.
I also offer DBT, ACT, and play therapy depending on individual needs.
I have a passion for working with families and youth. I greatly understand that no two families are alike, and it’s important to appreciate the complex dynamics that go into everyday family life. Further, families and children have a unique set of challenges and experiences set before them right now. I welcome each client and group into my practice with an empathetic and strengths-based approach. My hope is to work alongside clients and empower them to identify and reach their individual goals. My goal is to allow clients to feel heard, be seen, and to recognize positive progress in their lives.
Treatment modalities include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Analytical Psychotherapy, Dream Therapy, Mindfulness/meditation practice, Sand Play, HMR, and EMDR.
I offer a safe, supportive environment and have found empathy, understanding and humor are important in building a therapeutic alliance. My abilities are well suited to people with a history of trauma and who are intuitive and creative. Whether you're looking for short term therapy or a deeper process, my skill level applies to both. Each person is unique and I anticipate and enjoy building a relationship that assumes collaboration. I then work with them toward activating their own healing potential, no matter the age. I work well with individuals who have had treatment failures in the past.
Treatment modalities include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Analytical Psychotherapy, Dream Therapy, Mindfulness/meditation practice, Sand Play, HMR, and EMDR.
I offer a safe, supportive environment and have found empathy, understanding and humor are important in building a therapeutic alliance. My abilities are well suited to people with a history of trauma and who are intuitive and creative. Whether you're looking for short term therapy or a deeper process, my skill level applies to both. Each person is unique and I anticipate and enjoy building a relationship that assumes collaboration. I then work with them toward activating their own healing potential, no matter the age. I work well with individuals who have had treatment failures in the past.
Spectrum Behavioral Health LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
Additionally, to anchor concepts learned in session, I engage patient via play therapy and therapeutic activities to provide an environment which promotes success.
My outpatient practice specifically centers on patients who have Autism and one or more additional mental health diagnoses. Studies have shown that over 70% of individuals with Autism likely have at least one co-occurring mental health disorder. At times, the combination of Autism + behavior problems + any mental health disorder makes recovery a challenge. It is my hope that providing treatment for my patients and their families which is tailored to their specific diagnoses combination will help provide the knowledge and support needed for success.
Additionally, to anchor concepts learned in session, I engage patient via play therapy and therapeutic activities to provide an environment which promotes success.
My outpatient practice specifically centers on patients who have Autism and one or more additional mental health diagnoses. Studies have shown that over 70% of individuals with Autism likely have at least one co-occurring mental health disorder. At times, the combination of Autism + behavior problems + any mental health disorder makes recovery a challenge. It is my hope that providing treatment for my patients and their families which is tailored to their specific diagnoses combination will help provide the knowledge and support needed for success.
Abdulla Mogherbi, MSE, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
I work with children, adolescents and adults. Ages 6+ with issues include Anxiety, Panics, Depression, ADD/ADHD, ODD, Anger, Explosive Anger, OCD, Tics, Tourettes, Autism, sleep difficulties, pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, GI issues, IBS, Brain Gut, CVS, Hypertension. I work with clients according their individual and unique needs using the therapeutic approaches that fits those needs. I highly respect their values and beliefs. I teach and train them to learn good coping skills to manage and have control over their difficulties.
I work with children, adolescents and adults. Ages 6+ with issues include Anxiety, Panics, Depression, ADD/ADHD, ODD, Anger, Explosive Anger, OCD, Tics, Tourettes, Autism, sleep difficulties, pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, GI issues, IBS, Brain Gut, CVS, Hypertension. I work with clients according their individual and unique needs using the therapeutic approaches that fits those needs. I highly respect their values and beliefs. I teach and train them to learn good coping skills to manage and have control over their difficulties.
I am here to help support, challenge, and empower you to be the person you want to be. The therapeutic process and change can be difficult and scary. I feel honored to be able to help guide you through that process. My client-centered, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental approach allows me to meet you where you are and help get you to where you want to be. There is a lot more to a person than their diagnosis and label, and I enjoy getting to know you as the unique person you are.
I am here to help support, challenge, and empower you to be the person you want to be. The therapeutic process and change can be difficult and scary. I feel honored to be able to help guide you through that process. My client-centered, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental approach allows me to meet you where you are and help get you to where you want to be. There is a lot more to a person than their diagnosis and label, and I enjoy getting to know you as the unique person you are.
YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed? Have troubled relationships? Do you struggle with your child's behavior, attitude or school achievement? Want MORE than talk therapy? My work is strength-based: let's find what is working and improve the areas that are not! In an easy-going and comfortable manner, I use brain science i.e. Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Therapy and Interpersonal Neurobiology (along with a sense of humor) to provide treatment of emotional and behavioral issues in adults, children, couples and families; including psychological assessments for both children and adults.
YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed? Have troubled relationships? Do you struggle with your child's behavior, attitude or school achievement? Want MORE than talk therapy? My work is strength-based: let's find what is working and improve the areas that are not! In an easy-going and comfortable manner, I use brain science i.e. Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Therapy and Interpersonal Neurobiology (along with a sense of humor) to provide treatment of emotional and behavioral issues in adults, children, couples and families; including psychological assessments for both children and adults.
It's important for me to build trust and respect with each of my clients so that I can provide a safe, non-judgmental place while you share your personal journey. I enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, independent moms, or a parent and child together. You may be struggling due to daily life stressors, life transitions, conflictual relationships, self identity, abandonment, abuse, neglect, or family conflict.
It's important for me to build trust and respect with each of my clients so that I can provide a safe, non-judgmental place while you share your personal journey. I enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, independent moms, or a parent and child together. You may be struggling due to daily life stressors, life transitions, conflictual relationships, self identity, abandonment, abuse, neglect, or family conflict.
Jennifer Dudek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Jen, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing mental health counseling at Counseling and Consulting Professionals (CCP Clinic) through Telehealth only. I work with children ages 13 through 18 as well as with adults. I desire to build strong therapeutic relationships with each of my clients using a person-centered approach.
Hello! I'm Jen, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing mental health counseling at Counseling and Consulting Professionals (CCP Clinic) through Telehealth only. I work with children ages 13 through 18 as well as with adults. I desire to build strong therapeutic relationships with each of my clients using a person-centered approach.
Eric Pantojas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54914 (Online Only)
My name is Eric Pantojas (he/him) and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin who has a strong pull towards helping people overcome obstacles and live the lives they envision for themselves. I love working with preteens/adolescents and young adults to navigate through the challenges they face while also learning to discover and accept who they are. I have experience working with a wide range of people and disorders including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and many other concerns.
My name is Eric Pantojas (he/him) and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin who has a strong pull towards helping people overcome obstacles and live the lives they envision for themselves. I love working with preteens/adolescents and young adults to navigate through the challenges they face while also learning to discover and accept who they are. I have experience working with a wide range of people and disorders including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and many other concerns.
My goal as a therapist is to provide each person compassionate psychotherapy that leads to satisfying changes, restoring balance, and living a more meaningful life. Successful therapy takes transparency, commitment, personal accountability, and mutual respect. I will work to help you identify inherent strengths, heal past and present wounds, and generate change from within yourself. I provide a nonjudgmental space in which you can take an honest look at what is happening in their life as you grow and move forward.
My goal as a therapist is to provide each person compassionate psychotherapy that leads to satisfying changes, restoring balance, and living a more meaningful life. Successful therapy takes transparency, commitment, personal accountability, and mutual respect. I will work to help you identify inherent strengths, heal past and present wounds, and generate change from within yourself. I provide a nonjudgmental space in which you can take an honest look at what is happening in their life as you grow and move forward.
I will engage your child or adolescent in services that are fit to their unique individual mental health needs. Addressing therapy through a person-centered approach allows our therapeutic journey to focus on the strengths that your child brings to session. We will use those strengths to enhance the areas of growth and change. I firmly believe that therapy is a joint relational effort, that together we can help you identify significant areas of your story that need special attention and together we can begin the process of integrating those experiences in to your life, allowing the soul to BE.
I will engage your child or adolescent in services that are fit to their unique individual mental health needs. Addressing therapy through a person-centered approach allows our therapeutic journey to focus on the strengths that your child brings to session. We will use those strengths to enhance the areas of growth and change. I firmly believe that therapy is a joint relational effort, that together we can help you identify significant areas of your story that need special attention and together we can begin the process of integrating those experiences in to your life, allowing the soul to BE.
I believe that HOPE is the true essence of an enriched life and as a professional counselor I work to restore hope and resiliency in a compassionate, safe and healing space. I seek to alleviate emotional, psychological pain with trauma informed care. My goal is to help you see your worth and believe that you can have the life you want. Let me help you experience peace, healing and joy. I believe every person has a story and that every human being deserves respect and dignity no matter the circumstances. Your story matters! I am trustworthy and work with clients from diverse backgrounds including LGBTQ & neurodivergent folks.
I believe that HOPE is the true essence of an enriched life and as a professional counselor I work to restore hope and resiliency in a compassionate, safe and healing space. I seek to alleviate emotional, psychological pain with trauma informed care. My goal is to help you see your worth and believe that you can have the life you want. Let me help you experience peace, healing and joy. I believe every person has a story and that every human being deserves respect and dignity no matter the circumstances. Your story matters! I am trustworthy and work with clients from diverse backgrounds including LGBTQ & neurodivergent folks.
Patrick Edmond Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54914 (Online Only)
As your therapist, I am here to listen and help you process what is going on in your life and help you figure out what your options are. I will be there for you to work on your goals with you at your own pace. I believe that every one of my clients is capable of growth and it is my job to facilitate this process of building greater awareness toward becoming the person we were meant to be. I help you evaluate your unique situation so you have a better understanding of how you relate to others and give you better insight into who you are. I have a broad life experience that helps me relate to a diverse clientele.
As your therapist, I am here to listen and help you process what is going on in your life and help you figure out what your options are. I will be there for you to work on your goals with you at your own pace. I believe that every one of my clients is capable of growth and it is my job to facilitate this process of building greater awareness toward becoming the person we were meant to be. I help you evaluate your unique situation so you have a better understanding of how you relate to others and give you better insight into who you are. I have a broad life experience that helps me relate to a diverse clientele.
I believe that happiness and recovery are possible! Anxiety, depression, PTSD, partner conflict and family issues can make life hard and can make people feel stuck. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to change their lives to have more fulfillment and contentment. I want my clients to not just survive but to thrive. The first step is having the courage to get help. Don't live a unfulfilled life when assistance is available to you. Happiness and hope are possible and it is my goal to assist people to live life to the fullest of their ability.
I believe that happiness and recovery are possible! Anxiety, depression, PTSD, partner conflict and family issues can make life hard and can make people feel stuck. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to change their lives to have more fulfillment and contentment. I want my clients to not just survive but to thrive. The first step is having the courage to get help. Don't live a unfulfilled life when assistance is available to you. Happiness and hope are possible and it is my goal to assist people to live life to the fullest of their ability.
Risa Lynn Janowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP, CATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911
If you are looking for someone who specializes in working with children and adolescents I have over 20 years of experience. Helping children and teens with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, relationship issues, ADHD, learning struggles, low self esteem, parent/child, teen conflict, and sexual identity are all areas I enjoy working with. I am one of the few qualified therapists who provide services for children age 3 and up.
If you are looking for someone who specializes in working with children and adolescents I have over 20 years of experience. Helping children and teens with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, relationship issues, ADHD, learning struggles, low self esteem, parent/child, teen conflict, and sexual identity are all areas I enjoy working with. I am one of the few qualified therapists who provide services for children age 3 and up.
At Phoenix Rising Counseling our goal is to provide a safe space for healing and open exploration of oneself. This is done through individualized treatment plans based on a clients needs and goals in counseling. The Phoenix represents transformation, death, and rebirth in its fire. As a powerful spiritual totem, the phoenix is the ultimate symbol of strength and renewal. As both a fire and solar symbol, the phoenix is symbolic of the sun, which “dies” in setting each night only to be reborn in rising the next morning. You are not alone in this journey. Let Us walk with you through the darkness into the light of who you are.
At Phoenix Rising Counseling our goal is to provide a safe space for healing and open exploration of oneself. This is done through individualized treatment plans based on a clients needs and goals in counseling. The Phoenix represents transformation, death, and rebirth in its fire. As a powerful spiritual totem, the phoenix is the ultimate symbol of strength and renewal. As both a fire and solar symbol, the phoenix is symbolic of the sun, which “dies” in setting each night only to be reborn in rising the next morning. You are not alone in this journey. Let Us walk with you through the darkness into the light of who you are.
I personally believe in my clients' innate ability to heal and in their capacity to do so. I have a special interest in working with kids 16+ years old, teenagers, couples and families, but also enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan. I have experience treating those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, women's issues, grief, marital and family issues. I am a collaborative and strength-based Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that therapy goals and techniques are based on the individual's and/or family's needs, and I meet them where they are at.
I personally believe in my clients' innate ability to heal and in their capacity to do so. I have a special interest in working with kids 16+ years old, teenagers, couples and families, but also enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan. I have experience treating those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, women's issues, grief, marital and family issues. I am a collaborative and strength-based Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that therapy goals and techniques are based on the individual's and/or family's needs, and I meet them where they are at.
Amanda Cardinal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, NCTFCBT
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54914
The hardest part about therapy is having to deal with those thoughts, feelings, and memories we've been pushing aside for so long. What makes it even harder, are our fears of being judged for who we are, what we've gone through, or how we've acted. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being your true self. I do this by showing you genuine compassion, empathy, and understanding as we work through the tougher stuff. As such, I work with children, teens, families, and adults whose social, academic/work, behavioral, physical, and/or emotional well-being has been negatively impacted by ongoing mental health struggles.
The hardest part about therapy is having to deal with those thoughts, feelings, and memories we've been pushing aside for so long. What makes it even harder, are our fears of being judged for who we are, what we've gone through, or how we've acted. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being your true self. I do this by showing you genuine compassion, empathy, and understanding as we work through the tougher stuff. As such, I work with children, teens, families, and adults whose social, academic/work, behavioral, physical, and/or emotional well-being has been negatively impacted by ongoing mental health struggles.
Jessica Drews
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54913
Life can hand us challenges, but I believe we can always find hope. I am passionate about supporting others on their journey of self-growth through therapy. I believe that therapy should provide a safe space to process through your thoughts and feelings, gain insight, and learn tools and strategies to move forward. I am committed to helping others have a stronger sense of self-awareness, direction, and balance in their daily life.
Life can hand us challenges, but I believe we can always find hope. I am passionate about supporting others on their journey of self-growth through therapy. I believe that therapy should provide a safe space to process through your thoughts and feelings, gain insight, and learn tools and strategies to move forward. I am committed to helping others have a stronger sense of self-awareness, direction, and balance in their daily life.
Angie Schneider
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
Not accepting new clients
I believe in our kids. I believe if they are given the opportunity to learn and express their emotions in healthy ways, as well as learn effective coping skills, they can thrive. As a therapist, my first goal is to connect and develop a trusting relationship with your child. I work with elementary & middle school age youth. My areas of expertise are: depression, anxiety, death of a loved one, impulse control, divorce, a cancer diagnosis of a loved one, and self-esteem concerns. I provide a non-judgmental approach and incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, self-regulation skills, Client Centered and play therapy.
I believe in our kids. I believe if they are given the opportunity to learn and express their emotions in healthy ways, as well as learn effective coping skills, they can thrive. As a therapist, my first goal is to connect and develop a trusting relationship with your child. I work with elementary & middle school age youth. My areas of expertise are: depression, anxiety, death of a loved one, impulse control, divorce, a cancer diagnosis of a loved one, and self-esteem concerns. I provide a non-judgmental approach and incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, self-regulation skills, Client Centered and play therapy.
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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.