Play Therapy in Hutto, TX
Kelly Louis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Hutto, TX 78634 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard. It's filled with peaks and valleys and sometimes those valleys are tough. But we are not alone in life, and I believe that through a therapeutic relationship one can find meaning, courage, and ways to get through life's valleys.
Life can be hard. It's filled with peaks and valleys and sometimes those valleys are tough. But we are not alone in life, and I believe that through a therapeutic relationship one can find meaning, courage, and ways to get through life's valleys.
I embrace the unique story of each individual and use a person-centered, collaborative, and holistic approach to tailor the therapeutic process to your specific needs. We will work together to explore and understand your thoughts and feelings about yourself and the world. My goal is to create a safe space where we can build trust and you can feel supported to examine vulnerable thoughts and emotions.
I embrace the unique story of each individual and use a person-centered, collaborative, and holistic approach to tailor the therapeutic process to your specific needs. We will work together to explore and understand your thoughts and feelings about yourself and the world. My goal is to create a safe space where we can build trust and you can feel supported to examine vulnerable thoughts and emotions.
Hello, and welcome! I am a bilingual licensed professional counselor who is deeply committed to fostering positive change and empowerment in the lives of those I work with. I firmly believe in the importance of accessible mental health services and strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for my clients. I am very person-centered in my approach and work to create a safe environment for the client to be open throughout the therapeutic process.
Hello, and welcome! I am a bilingual licensed professional counselor who is deeply committed to fostering positive change and empowerment in the lives of those I work with. I firmly believe in the importance of accessible mental health services and strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for my clients. I am very person-centered in my approach and work to create a safe environment for the client to be open throughout the therapeutic process.
Melissa Forrest-Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hutto, TX 78634 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or difficulty overcoming patterns that keep you from living your best life? I specialize in helping clients address many issues related to trauma exposure and its effect on their nervous system. I have a wonderful track record of helping clients restore emotional balance to their personal and professional lives. We may work on healing self-sabotaging beliefs, building healthy boundaries, managing anxiety, feeling into layers of grief, forming healthy coping strategies for everyday stressors, and learning effective and authentic communication skills.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or difficulty overcoming patterns that keep you from living your best life? I specialize in helping clients address many issues related to trauma exposure and its effect on their nervous system. I have a wonderful track record of helping clients restore emotional balance to their personal and professional lives. We may work on healing self-sabotaging beliefs, building healthy boundaries, managing anxiety, feeling into layers of grief, forming healthy coping strategies for everyday stressors, and learning effective and authentic communication skills.
Jamie Delgado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hutto, TX 78634
Have you experienced any trauma in your life? Are you feeling stuck or alone? Feeling trapped is what happens to us when we experience something that overwhelms our body and takes away our capacity to feel a sense of safety. Imagine what it would feel like to live without that feeling of isolation, but with connection? Connection to self and others. To feel embodied, to have voice and choice, to advocate your needs, to dream, to live, and to have compassion for self.
Have you experienced any trauma in your life? Are you feeling stuck or alone? Feeling trapped is what happens to us when we experience something that overwhelms our body and takes away our capacity to feel a sense of safety. Imagine what it would feel like to live without that feeling of isolation, but with connection? Connection to self and others. To feel embodied, to have voice and choice, to advocate your needs, to dream, to live, and to have compassion for self.
I am a pre-licensed professional supervised by Lindsey Heselbarth LPC-S. I use an affirming lens to support children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in supporting Autism, ADHD, giftedness, complex and generational trauma, intellectualization, and nervous system burnout. I offer virtual appointments to those in Texas and have in-person availability in Round Rock.
I am a pre-licensed professional supervised by Lindsey Heselbarth LPC-S. I use an affirming lens to support children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in supporting Autism, ADHD, giftedness, complex and generational trauma, intellectualization, and nervous system burnout. I offer virtual appointments to those in Texas and have in-person availability in Round Rock.
I help adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship and behavioral issues. Feeling comfortable with a therapist is one of the first and most important steps in the counseling process. I work to provide a safe space for individuals to explore and process their emotions.
I help adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship and behavioral issues. Feeling comfortable with a therapist is one of the first and most important steps in the counseling process. I work to provide a safe space for individuals to explore and process their emotions.
Kelly Michelle McCabe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Hutto, TX 78634
Waitlist for new clients
Should you ever encounter a therapist that tells you they have the answers for you . . . Run Away!!! Therapy is a deeply personal process that is not about fixing an issue, but rather creating a safe place for growth, insight, and healing. I will never claim to have answers or magical solutions to another's unique story or experience. What I can offer is years of experience with creating safety and warmth for those who have difficulty finding those environments. I have a genuine affection, curiosity, and appreciation for the rich and inspiring life stories that clients share with me.
Should you ever encounter a therapist that tells you they have the answers for you . . . Run Away!!! Therapy is a deeply personal process that is not about fixing an issue, but rather creating a safe place for growth, insight, and healing. I will never claim to have answers or magical solutions to another's unique story or experience. What I can offer is years of experience with creating safety and warmth for those who have difficulty finding those environments. I have a genuine affection, curiosity, and appreciation for the rich and inspiring life stories that clients share with me.
I would be honored to help you become who you desire to be and live a life of freedom from negative self-beliefs, fears, compulsive behaviors, poor choices, unhealed trauma or sabotaging behavior. By getting the support, effective skills and encouragement you need, you can see better results knowing I'm on your team in helping you acquire your desired, realistic goals.
I would be honored to help you become who you desire to be and live a life of freedom from negative self-beliefs, fears, compulsive behaviors, poor choices, unhealed trauma or sabotaging behavior. By getting the support, effective skills and encouragement you need, you can see better results knowing I'm on your team in helping you acquire your desired, realistic goals.
Catherine Elizabeth Atkinson-Greenhaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hutto, TX 78634
Catherine Atkinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), being supervised by Angela Hardin LPC-S, who has a passion for helping others achieve the best versions of themselves. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Catherine specializes in anxiety, relationship issues, family dynamics, and major life transitions.
Catherine Atkinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), being supervised by Angela Hardin LPC-S, who has a passion for helping others achieve the best versions of themselves. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Catherine specializes in anxiety, relationship issues, family dynamics, and major life transitions.
Alexandra Gill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hutto, TX 78634
Waitlist for new clients
As humans, we not only want to feel understood but we want to understand ourselves. Why do we do the things we do? The goal is to help people gain insight in the nature of their situation as well as help them develop skills for taking action and making needed changes to feel more in control of their life.
As humans, we not only want to feel understood but we want to understand ourselves. Why do we do the things we do? The goal is to help people gain insight in the nature of their situation as well as help them develop skills for taking action and making needed changes to feel more in control of their life.
Cathryn Paton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hutto, TX 78634 (Online Only)
I'm a relational therapist specializing in treating grief & loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, & parent-child relationships with adolescents & adults. Feeling stuck in a particular area of life such as your relationships, school/work, identity, or emotions? Sometimes we find ourselves repeating old habits that no longer serve us. I often work with individuals experiencing issues around shame and self-worth, who view themselves much harsher than the rest of the world. I offer room to explore these patterns with compassionate curiosity and supportive guidance for you to start trying something different – space for a new narrative.
I'm a relational therapist specializing in treating grief & loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, & parent-child relationships with adolescents & adults. Feeling stuck in a particular area of life such as your relationships, school/work, identity, or emotions? Sometimes we find ourselves repeating old habits that no longer serve us. I often work with individuals experiencing issues around shame and self-worth, who view themselves much harsher than the rest of the world. I offer room to explore these patterns with compassionate curiosity and supportive guidance for you to start trying something different – space for a new narrative.
We are a group of talented and experienced mental health clinicians that provides counseling and medication management all across Austin and greater Texas. We have offices in West Lake Hills, Georgetown, and Dripping Springs. We also provide telehealth service anywhere in Texas.
We are a group of talented and experienced mental health clinicians that provides counseling and medication management all across Austin and greater Texas. We have offices in West Lake Hills, Georgetown, and Dripping Springs. We also provide telehealth service anywhere in Texas.
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Lisa Willek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78664
Waitlist for new clients
Because of this, they are able to express feelings and work through their struggles during play, resulting in healing.
My life's passion is helping people to heal. Healing comes in many forms including emotional, spiritual, relational, and physical. My style is a heart centered/spiritual approach that helps guide people to their answers. Heart centered counseling is an effective and compassionate way of being with you. It helps you be able to speak from the heart, truly be yourself and discover the beauty, strength, and wholeness that you already hold inside of you. Together we can build a strong, safe, nurturing relationship that promotes healing and well being.
Because of this, they are able to express feelings and work through their struggles during play, resulting in healing.
My life's passion is helping people to heal. Healing comes in many forms including emotional, spiritual, relational, and physical. My style is a heart centered/spiritual approach that helps guide people to their answers. Heart centered counseling is an effective and compassionate way of being with you. It helps you be able to speak from the heart, truly be yourself and discover the beauty, strength, and wholeness that you already hold inside of you. Together we can build a strong, safe, nurturing relationship that promotes healing and well being.
This approach, combined with play-based methods for younger clients, ensures therapy is both effective and enjoyable.
I am passionate about supporting children, youth, adults, and families in creating a happier and healthier future. My expertise lies in addressing behavioral issues, complex family dynamics and trauma by creating a nurturing and engaging therapeutic environment where everyone can feel safe, understood, and supported. My approach is centered on empowering each child and their family to effectively navigate challenges while helping recognize their potential so they can overcome adversity and achieve personal growth.
This approach, combined with play-based methods for younger clients, ensures therapy is both effective and enjoyable.
I am passionate about supporting children, youth, adults, and families in creating a happier and healthier future. My expertise lies in addressing behavioral issues, complex family dynamics and trauma by creating a nurturing and engaging therapeutic environment where everyone can feel safe, understood, and supported. My approach is centered on empowering each child and their family to effectively navigate challenges while helping recognize their potential so they can overcome adversity and achieve personal growth.
Tracey Parthé
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I use expressive modalities in therapy that include play, sand tray, and art.
We sometimes feel stuck in the “spin cycle” of life causing us to feel overwhelmed and helpless. Often, we feel ready to change but aren’t sure of how or where to begin. My approach in therapy is to help you recognize your strengths, increase self-compassion, and adopt a curious approach to your current thoughts and beliefs which perpetuate the current patterns you are seeking to change. I use a variety of lenses in my approach including: Attachment theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Trauma informed, and Family Systems. This is your journey and my role is to meet you where you are and travel with you at a pace that you set.
I use expressive modalities in therapy that include play, sand tray, and art.
We sometimes feel stuck in the “spin cycle” of life causing us to feel overwhelmed and helpless. Often, we feel ready to change but aren’t sure of how or where to begin. My approach in therapy is to help you recognize your strengths, increase self-compassion, and adopt a curious approach to your current thoughts and beliefs which perpetuate the current patterns you are seeking to change. I use a variety of lenses in my approach including: Attachment theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Trauma informed, and Family Systems. This is your journey and my role is to meet you where you are and travel with you at a pace that you set.
Supritha Sampath
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78681
Waitlist for new clients
While working with children I emphasize the importance of involving parents in understanding the child’s needs and use a variety of play therapy tools and audiovisual aids.
Welcome and thank you for taking the first steps in seeking help. Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or want to see a change in your life but don’t know where to begin? That is something I can help you with. I provide my clients practical tools that are rooted in evidence-based treatment modalities such as mindfulness, the Gottman method (specific for couples), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
While working with children I emphasize the importance of involving parents in understanding the child’s needs and use a variety of play therapy tools and audiovisual aids.
Welcome and thank you for taking the first steps in seeking help. Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or want to see a change in your life but don’t know where to begin? That is something I can help you with. I provide my clients practical tools that are rooted in evidence-based treatment modalities such as mindfulness, the Gottman method (specific for couples), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Belinda Winn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78681
I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT); certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and I am also a Certified Clinical Sand Tray Therapist (CCST).
Sometimes what has happened in our past can strongly affect our present moods and behaviors. I utilize a trauma-focused approach in the therapy that I practice. I enjoy working with culturally diverse client populations. As a United States Army retired veteran with over 20 years of service, I also have extensive experience in working with military populations. I am a trauma informed, bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor.
I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT); certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and I am also a Certified Clinical Sand Tray Therapist (CCST).
Sometimes what has happened in our past can strongly affect our present moods and behaviors. I utilize a trauma-focused approach in the therapy that I practice. I enjoy working with culturally diverse client populations. As a United States Army retired veteran with over 20 years of service, I also have extensive experience in working with military populations. I am a trauma informed, bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor.
I use play therapy techniques with children - which is important because children lack the verbal language to tell us how they feel, so play becomes the language they use to process and communicate.
Counseling has been, and continues to be, an important part of my life and a vital reason I am who I have become. I chose counseling as a profession because I wanted to help others in the same way I have been helped over the years. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at the University of Texas at Austin in 2004 and a Master of Arts in Counseling at St. Edward’s University in 2016.
I use play therapy techniques with children - which is important because children lack the verbal language to tell us how they feel, so play becomes the language they use to process and communicate.
Counseling has been, and continues to be, an important part of my life and a vital reason I am who I have become. I chose counseling as a profession because I wanted to help others in the same way I have been helped over the years. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at the University of Texas at Austin in 2004 and a Master of Arts in Counseling at St. Edward’s University in 2016.
Psychotherapy Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78664
At Psychotherapy Associates, we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and effective psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families in crisis or other major life transitions. We also offer play therapy, EMDR for teens and adults, as well as court and CPS-mandated services for all age groups. Additionally, we work very closely with doctors, pediatricians, schools and other specialists out in the community to provide the best continuity of care for our clients. If we can be of help to you or someone you care about, please call or email us today for more information or to make an appointment with one of our counselors.
At Psychotherapy Associates, we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and effective psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families in crisis or other major life transitions. We also offer play therapy, EMDR for teens and adults, as well as court and CPS-mandated services for all age groups. Additionally, we work very closely with doctors, pediatricians, schools and other specialists out in the community to provide the best continuity of care for our clients. If we can be of help to you or someone you care about, please call or email us today for more information or to make an appointment with one of our counselors.
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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.