Play Therapy in Magnolia, TX
Both child-centered play therapy and client centered psychodynamic therapy support your intrapsychic need to be known and valued by a trusted other.
There are basic truths of human psychology that most people understand intuitively. We do not fully know ourselves; the things we do not know can cause suffering. There is a benefit to self-awareness. I will support you as you develop your innate capacity to be with your own life, just as it is, and assist as you develop more effective strategies for living joyfully and with compassion for yourself as well as others. As we bring together your sense of yourself in past, present and future states, feelings of organization and coherence develop. Choice is restored.
Both child-centered play therapy and client centered psychodynamic therapy support your intrapsychic need to be known and valued by a trusted other.
There are basic truths of human psychology that most people understand intuitively. We do not fully know ourselves; the things we do not know can cause suffering. There is a benefit to self-awareness. I will support you as you develop your innate capacity to be with your own life, just as it is, and assist as you develop more effective strategies for living joyfully and with compassion for yourself as well as others. As we bring together your sense of yourself in past, present and future states, feelings of organization and coherence develop. Choice is restored.
Jorge Rodolfo Mandujano
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Magnolia, TX 77354
Using effective therapies like sand tray therapy, play therapy, attachment-based therapy, and person-centered therapy we will dive into the root of your struggles & empower your mind, body, and spirit.
Are you ready to start your journey of self-discovery and healing? You might be facing challenges like anxiety, trauma, ADHD, depression, adjustment issues, or performance pressure. You need a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood so you can reach your desired goals and live up to your highest potential. Together, we'll explore your unique experiences and work towards your goals of gaining clarity, building resilience, and developing healthier coping mechanisms.
Using effective therapies like sand tray therapy, play therapy, attachment-based therapy, and person-centered therapy we will dive into the root of your struggles & empower your mind, body, and spirit.
Are you ready to start your journey of self-discovery and healing? You might be facing challenges like anxiety, trauma, ADHD, depression, adjustment issues, or performance pressure. You need a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood so you can reach your desired goals and live up to your highest potential. Together, we'll explore your unique experiences and work towards your goals of gaining clarity, building resilience, and developing healthier coping mechanisms.
Judith Ordoñez-Rudel
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Magnolia, TX 77354
Seeking a therapist who specializes in child play therapy, values multicultural perspectives, and offers Spanish services? Let's create a nurturing space for growth together.
Parents invested in their child's well-being, seeking support for children's challenges like ADHD, depression, or anxiety is a population I specialize in. Additionally, adults facing their own mental health struggles find solace here. I offer tailored therapy for teens and adults, alongside parent consultations. My holistic approach fosters secure attachments, promotes family harmony, and supports individual growth and healing.
Seeking a therapist who specializes in child play therapy, values multicultural perspectives, and offers Spanish services? Let's create a nurturing space for growth together.
Parents invested in their child's well-being, seeking support for children's challenges like ADHD, depression, or anxiety is a population I specialize in. Additionally, adults facing their own mental health struggles find solace here. I offer tailored therapy for teens and adults, alongside parent consultations. My holistic approach fosters secure attachments, promotes family harmony, and supports individual growth and healing.
I support individuals through hands-on experience-based therapies including play therapy for children of all ages.
Over 20 years of experience working with children and families in education and ministry. My counseling philosophy is rooted in the belief that when an individual feels safe and seen, they are secure enough to share the deepest and most meaningful stories in their life journey. My therapeutic goal is for every child, teen, parent, and adult I meet to know they have been seen, at the very core of their being. By core, I mean the part of us that makes us who we are in heart, mind, body, soul, and spirit.
I support individuals through hands-on experience-based therapies including play therapy for children of all ages.
Over 20 years of experience working with children and families in education and ministry. My counseling philosophy is rooted in the belief that when an individual feels safe and seen, they are secure enough to share the deepest and most meaningful stories in their life journey. My therapeutic goal is for every child, teen, parent, and adult I meet to know they have been seen, at the very core of their being. By core, I mean the part of us that makes us who we are in heart, mind, body, soul, and spirit.
Connecting Minds Counseling & Play Therapy Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Magnolia, TX 77354
We are committed to providing inclusive and affirming mental health care for individuals of all ages who are struggling with life's challenges, have experienced trauma, are neurodivergent, and/or are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Our dedicated team is passionate about creating a safe and supportive space where everyone can feel seen, heard, and valued. Our therapists offer a range of specialized services, including play therapy and EMDR, to support healing and growth. Through trauma-informed, client-centered therapy, we support our clients in reclaiming their narratives, fostering resilience, and building fulfilling lives.
We are committed to providing inclusive and affirming mental health care for individuals of all ages who are struggling with life's challenges, have experienced trauma, are neurodivergent, and/or are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Our dedicated team is passionate about creating a safe and supportive space where everyone can feel seen, heard, and valued. Our therapists offer a range of specialized services, including play therapy and EMDR, to support healing and growth. Through trauma-informed, client-centered therapy, we support our clients in reclaiming their narratives, fostering resilience, and building fulfilling lives.
I have extensive experience and training in TBRI, EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, sand tray, and play therapy.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my practice. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. I have worked in a variety of settings including foster care, community mental health, schools, and 5 years of work internationally in a multicultural setting. I specialize in working with children, teens and adults to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, foster care, adoption, grief, ADHD/inattention, learning differences, social skills, attachment difficulties, relational problems, and trauma.
I have extensive experience and training in TBRI, EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, sand tray, and play therapy.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my practice. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. I have worked in a variety of settings including foster care, community mental health, schools, and 5 years of work internationally in a multicultural setting. I specialize in working with children, teens and adults to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, foster care, adoption, grief, ADHD/inattention, learning differences, social skills, attachment difficulties, relational problems, and trauma.
Are big (or small!) life changes making you anxious? Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward? Has an abusive or violent relationship left you unsure of who you are? Maybe you're worried your child feels this way. No matter who you are, Connecting Minds Counseling & Play Therapy Center can help. I myself have two years of experience working with both children and adults from all walks of life. I strive to provide individualized care to meet clients’ differing needs.
Are big (or small!) life changes making you anxious? Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward? Has an abusive or violent relationship left you unsure of who you are? Maybe you're worried your child feels this way. No matter who you are, Connecting Minds Counseling & Play Therapy Center can help. I myself have two years of experience working with both children and adults from all walks of life. I strive to provide individualized care to meet clients’ differing needs.
Ashley Hobbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Magnolia, TX 77355 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor offering counseling to adults, couples, families, teens and children. I treat a variety of issues but I am passionate about helping those with a history of trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as couples issues. I am passionate about the care of my clients and want to assist you in your healing journey.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor offering counseling to adults, couples, families, teens and children. I treat a variety of issues but I am passionate about helping those with a history of trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as couples issues. I am passionate about the care of my clients and want to assist you in your healing journey.
Mary R Jenkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSC
Verified Verified
Magnolia, TX 77355 (Online Only)
My ideal client is a child or adolescent struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and identity issues. I have worked in public education for 27 years, PreK-12, so I have a good working knowledge of this type of client. I have also counseled parents and teachers, so adults are welcome too!
My ideal client is a child or adolescent struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and identity issues. I have worked in public education for 27 years, PreK-12, so I have a good working knowledge of this type of client. I have also counseled parents and teachers, so adults are welcome too!
Marian Redsun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-s, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Magnolia, TX 77354 (Online Only)
Ever feel like you are running between one huge stressor to the next? Always feeling you need to put out one fire or another, without the best results? Others don't seem to have as hard a time managing everything like this. Between the moments of anxiety that alternates with bouts of downright panic, it feels like life is running you rather than how you thought it would be. Does a harsh internal dialogue from your past history not promise much hope? The toll this anxiety takes on sleep, relationships, and overall health is going to take a toll someday. There has to be a better way to deal with all of this.
Ever feel like you are running between one huge stressor to the next? Always feeling you need to put out one fire or another, without the best results? Others don't seem to have as hard a time managing everything like this. Between the moments of anxiety that alternates with bouts of downright panic, it feels like life is running you rather than how you thought it would be. Does a harsh internal dialogue from your past history not promise much hope? The toll this anxiety takes on sleep, relationships, and overall health is going to take a toll someday. There has to be a better way to deal with all of this.
Prospering Hope, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LPC, TBRI
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Magnolia, TX 77354
Your therapeutic journey begins with our therapists at Prospering Hope, PLLC! An in-person & telehealth service for mental health serving all of Texas. Prospering Hope has a mix of LCSW's and LPC's who are certified in Trauma therapy, Grief therapy, TBRI, Trauma-Focused CBT and EMDR. Whether you're in the midst of a significant life transition, are struggling with relationship issues, or have experienced trauma; you can count on our expertise and compassionate approach to help you overcome hardship and begin living the life you deserve!
Your therapeutic journey begins with our therapists at Prospering Hope, PLLC! An in-person & telehealth service for mental health serving all of Texas. Prospering Hope has a mix of LCSW's and LPC's who are certified in Trauma therapy, Grief therapy, TBRI, Trauma-Focused CBT and EMDR. Whether you're in the midst of a significant life transition, are struggling with relationship issues, or have experienced trauma; you can count on our expertise and compassionate approach to help you overcome hardship and begin living the life you deserve!
Sheri Lynn Strickland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Magnolia, TX 77354 (Online Only)
Stop! Watch my video, and see if we might be a good fit! Feeling hopeless? Have life's inevitable struggles been overwhelming you and pulling you down? Has your relationship with a loved one turned into a constant conflict and disappointment? Are you feeling alone? It takes strength and courage to say "I need help." I applaud you! I posses a strong family base of experience through education, school counseling and family therapy. You deserve to be heard, valued and directed toward wholeness. You will be met with compassion, warmth and respect. I would be honored to guide you towards peace and health.
Stop! Watch my video, and see if we might be a good fit! Feeling hopeless? Have life's inevitable struggles been overwhelming you and pulling you down? Has your relationship with a loved one turned into a constant conflict and disappointment? Are you feeling alone? It takes strength and courage to say "I need help." I applaud you! I posses a strong family base of experience through education, school counseling and family therapy. You deserve to be heard, valued and directed toward wholeness. You will be met with compassion, warmth and respect. I would be honored to guide you towards peace and health.
Christine Elizabeth Berger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd , LPC
Verified Verified
Magnolia, TX 77354
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 20 years. First in my hometown of El Paso, TX and now the past 5 years here in the Houston area. My mission is to provide a safe, empowering place for you to learn new aspects of yourself, outgrow patterns and relationships that no longer serve you, and create a purpose that is life fulfilling. Whether you are seeking counseling for yourself, a special little person in your life, or a friend, lets work together to help you create a life and overcome life’s obstacles. Our time together will be based on safety, confidentiality, and unconditional positive regard.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 20 years. First in my hometown of El Paso, TX and now the past 5 years here in the Houston area. My mission is to provide a safe, empowering place for you to learn new aspects of yourself, outgrow patterns and relationships that no longer serve you, and create a purpose that is life fulfilling. Whether you are seeking counseling for yourself, a special little person in your life, or a friend, lets work together to help you create a life and overcome life’s obstacles. Our time together will be based on safety, confidentiality, and unconditional positive regard.
Tarina Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Magnolia, TX 77354 (Online Only)
Tarina Watson, LCSW. I am committed to helping my clients find the best solution for them. I enjoy building relationships and allowing my clients to feel empowered as they reach and explore their goals or challenges. I have several years of experience working with adolescents as well as all stages of life. Client-Centered, Solution Focused, EMDR, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma focused-CBT.
Tarina Watson, LCSW. I am committed to helping my clients find the best solution for them. I enjoy building relationships and allowing my clients to feel empowered as they reach and explore their goals or challenges. I have several years of experience working with adolescents as well as all stages of life. Client-Centered, Solution Focused, EMDR, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma focused-CBT.
North Star Child & Family Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Magnolia, TX 77354
Hi, I’m Jenessa. I'm a therapist, former school counselor and teacher. For the past 15 years my passion has been supporting children and families strengthen their relationship and experience self-growth. I know that making sense of our life stories can be difficult. You and your child deserve a guide to be with when things are hard. I offer child, teen, and family therapy, as well as parent coaching. In our work together I focus on uncovering greater self-awareness and stronger interpersonal relationships.
Hi, I’m Jenessa. I'm a therapist, former school counselor and teacher. For the past 15 years my passion has been supporting children and families strengthen their relationship and experience self-growth. I know that making sense of our life stories can be difficult. You and your child deserve a guide to be with when things are hard. I offer child, teen, and family therapy, as well as parent coaching. In our work together I focus on uncovering greater self-awareness and stronger interpersonal relationships.
I am an LPC and a certified School Counselor. I graduated from Sam Houston State with a degree in Criminal Justice in 2006. I later earned my Masters in School Counseling from Lamar University. I have worked in education for over 10 years. This experience has given me the opportunity to help support many students, families, and fellow educators. I work with children age 6 and up, preteens, teens, and adults. I am driven to help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self harm, gender identity, self esteem, divorced families, and trauma.
I am an LPC and a certified School Counselor. I graduated from Sam Houston State with a degree in Criminal Justice in 2006. I later earned my Masters in School Counseling from Lamar University. I have worked in education for over 10 years. This experience has given me the opportunity to help support many students, families, and fellow educators. I work with children age 6 and up, preteens, teens, and adults. I am driven to help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self harm, gender identity, self esteem, divorced families, and trauma.
Elizabeth Leigh Pennington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Magnolia, TX 77354
With over a decade of experience in trauma healing, I specialize in complex PTSD clients including dissociation and DID. I also have personal experience and training in grief, medical trauma/disability, and attachment. I am grateful for the ways we can utilize sandtray therapy and other expressive arts modalities combined with EMDR (Trauma Treatment) over telementalhealth. I love connecting with nature and enjoy Nature-Based Therapy offering Walk-n-talk sessions in Magnolia, TX. Additional specialties: Christian ministers, mental health professionals, and religious abuse survivors.
With over a decade of experience in trauma healing, I specialize in complex PTSD clients including dissociation and DID. I also have personal experience and training in grief, medical trauma/disability, and attachment. I am grateful for the ways we can utilize sandtray therapy and other expressive arts modalities combined with EMDR (Trauma Treatment) over telementalhealth. I love connecting with nature and enjoy Nature-Based Therapy offering Walk-n-talk sessions in Magnolia, TX. Additional specialties: Christian ministers, mental health professionals, and religious abuse survivors.
Hayley Finley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Magnolia, TX 77354
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I strive to create deep and meaningful connections with my clients in order for them to feel safe enough to explore whatever it is that brought them to therapy. My role as counselor is to assist you in finding what works best for you when it comes to managing your mental health or just life in general. Being a part of someone’s journey in counseling and witnessing their growth and empowerment is such a great honor.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I strive to create deep and meaningful connections with my clients in order for them to feel safe enough to explore whatever it is that brought them to therapy. My role as counselor is to assist you in finding what works best for you when it comes to managing your mental health or just life in general. Being a part of someone’s journey in counseling and witnessing their growth and empowerment is such a great honor.
Marica Nicholas
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , LPC-A, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Magnolia, TX 77355
I have worked with children from pre-k through high school that are from diverse backgrounds and different cultures. I believe that all children need to know that someone is there for them when they need help. I have helped children and adults as they work through trauma, grief, low self esteem, abuse, anxiety, behavior challenges, and suicide ideation. I have a special place in my heart for senior citizens and enjoy working with them as they move into new roles and stages of life.
I have worked with children from pre-k through high school that are from diverse backgrounds and different cultures. I believe that all children need to know that someone is there for them when they need help. I have helped children and adults as they work through trauma, grief, low self esteem, abuse, anxiety, behavior challenges, and suicide ideation. I have a special place in my heart for senior citizens and enjoy working with them as they move into new roles and stages of life.
We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things from our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here now with the power to shape your day and your future. I believe that everyone is capable of change. In working with people, I feel that it is important to honor an individual's past, listen to their personal experiences, and respect their beliefs to better understand how they make meaning of their world. I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment that fosters self-exploration and personal growth.
We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things from our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here now with the power to shape your day and your future. I believe that everyone is capable of change. In working with people, I feel that it is important to honor an individual's past, listen to their personal experiences, and respect their beliefs to better understand how they make meaning of their world. I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment that fosters self-exploration and personal growth.
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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.