Sandplay Therapists in Southlake, TX

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PEACE Psychology Center
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
PEACE Psychology Center has experienced providers for therapy and psychological evaluations. Most of our providers are in network with some insurance panels. Our master’s and doctorate level providers come from various backgrounds with work experiences in the school, hospital, community mental health, and universities. We support individuals and families across the lifespan.
PEACE Psychology Center has experienced providers for therapy and psychological evaluations. Most of our providers are in network with some insurance panels. Our master’s and doctorate level providers come from various backgrounds with work experiences in the school, hospital, community mental health, and universities. We support individuals and families across the lifespan.
(817) 383-1507 View (817) 383-1507
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Tracy Sykes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
Hi, I’m Tracy. Life is hard and we all need help from time to time to gain perspective when we’ve lost our footing. My ideal client is one who is struggling with transition in life, aging, anxiety and depression. If you are experiencing marital issues, I am more than qualified to assist to, I have experience working with couples and families.
Hi, I’m Tracy. Life is hard and we all need help from time to time to gain perspective when we’ve lost our footing. My ideal client is one who is struggling with transition in life, aging, anxiety and depression. If you are experiencing marital issues, I am more than qualified to assist to, I have experience working with couples and families.
(817) 769-3671 View (817) 769-3671
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Madeline Blue
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
I am a child and teen therapist that specializes in helping kids and teens manage their feelings, anxieties and impulses. I support my clients to understand and verbalize their feelings as well improve social skills. I use both talk therapy and play therapy depending on the developmental level of my client. I view parents and myself as a team working together to help your child become the best version of themselves. I am an AutPlay Certified provider, I am currently working towards my certification to become a Registered Play Therapist and I am EMDR trained.
I am a child and teen therapist that specializes in helping kids and teens manage their feelings, anxieties and impulses. I support my clients to understand and verbalize their feelings as well improve social skills. I use both talk therapy and play therapy depending on the developmental level of my client. I view parents and myself as a team working together to help your child become the best version of themselves. I am an AutPlay Certified provider, I am currently working towards my certification to become a Registered Play Therapist and I am EMDR trained.
(817) 785-9163 View (817) 785-9163
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Donna Earle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
Waitlist for new clients
I focus on providing a safe, calm environment where clients learn to trust. A warm and collaborative environment helps clients to regain a sense of felt safety, autonomy, and empowerment. Clients report they feel seen, heard, accepted, and understood. An environment free of judgement encourages clients to “use their voice,” a gentle prompt my clients hear often. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit and in the inherent motivation to survive. I will meet you wherever you are on your journey. My approach includes compassionate confrontation and client accountability. If you are ready to work, I am your counselor.
I focus on providing a safe, calm environment where clients learn to trust. A warm and collaborative environment helps clients to regain a sense of felt safety, autonomy, and empowerment. Clients report they feel seen, heard, accepted, and understood. An environment free of judgement encourages clients to “use their voice,” a gentle prompt my clients hear often. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit and in the inherent motivation to survive. I will meet you wherever you are on your journey. My approach includes compassionate confrontation and client accountability. If you are ready to work, I am your counselor.
(817) 241-5097 x214336 View (817) 241-5097 x214336
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Nancy Nilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MMFT, LPC, EMDR, Trained
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
My passion is helping people find hope, connection and healthy communication in their life and relationships. If you are looking for the root cause of issues in your life and want strategies to becoming "unstuck", my goal is to form a strong therapeutic relationship with each client to help create a unique treatment tailored for you. My approach is research-supported and holistic, and I treat a variety of needs ranging from relationship/marital issues, anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, trauma, family issues, blended families, infidelity, abuse , addictions, and many more.
My passion is helping people find hope, connection and healthy communication in their life and relationships. If you are looking for the root cause of issues in your life and want strategies to becoming "unstuck", my goal is to form a strong therapeutic relationship with each client to help create a unique treatment tailored for you. My approach is research-supported and holistic, and I treat a variety of needs ranging from relationship/marital issues, anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, trauma, family issues, blended families, infidelity, abuse , addictions, and many more.
(682) 243-5348 View (682) 243-5348
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Tommie Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092  (Online Only)
Are you or your child hurting from a traumatic or an anxiety producing situation? I can help you and/or your child move past disturbing memories or current difficult situations. Using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and integrative brain health practices both you and your child may feel a sense of release and become more connected with yourself and others. EMDR can help heal childhood trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence trauma, fear of flying, heights, water, etc., birth trauma, work burnout, grief, OCD, eating disorders, addictions.
Are you or your child hurting from a traumatic or an anxiety producing situation? I can help you and/or your child move past disturbing memories or current difficult situations. Using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and integrative brain health practices both you and your child may feel a sense of release and become more connected with yourself and others. EMDR can help heal childhood trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence trauma, fear of flying, heights, water, etc., birth trauma, work burnout, grief, OCD, eating disorders, addictions.
(512) 559-1610 View (512) 559-1610
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Helena C Roberson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC-S, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
Helena is a compassionate and perceptive listener, offering you a healing space with focus on solutions. Gifted in establishing rapport quickly, Helena’s approach focuses on empathetic guidance, identification of client strengths, and replacing destructive patterns. Helena specializes in treating adults struggling with life transitions associated with work, stress, relationships ,anxiety, and depression. With previous experience as a School Counselor and Teacher, Helena also has a passion for working with young adults 18 and up with identity issues, anger and low self-esteem.
Helena is a compassionate and perceptive listener, offering you a healing space with focus on solutions. Gifted in establishing rapport quickly, Helena’s approach focuses on empathetic guidance, identification of client strengths, and replacing destructive patterns. Helena specializes in treating adults struggling with life transitions associated with work, stress, relationships ,anxiety, and depression. With previous experience as a School Counselor and Teacher, Helena also has a passion for working with young adults 18 and up with identity issues, anger and low self-esteem.
(817) 601-1044 View (817) 601-1044
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April Dyer
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
I have a strong dedication to empower individuals and families to navigate life's complexities by cultivating resiliency and healing. I've built a rich foundation in understanding the complexities families face, from foster care and adoption to grief and blending families. My passion for supporting and equipping parents, along with my personal experience as a former educator and an adoptive parent, adds valuable perspective to my work. This combination of professional and personal insights undoubtedly enhances my ability to provide compassionate, effective support to those navigating challenging circumstances.
I have a strong dedication to empower individuals and families to navigate life's complexities by cultivating resiliency and healing. I've built a rich foundation in understanding the complexities families face, from foster care and adoption to grief and blending families. My passion for supporting and equipping parents, along with my personal experience as a former educator and an adoptive parent, adds valuable perspective to my work. This combination of professional and personal insights undoubtedly enhances my ability to provide compassionate, effective support to those navigating challenging circumstances.
(817) 697-7365 View (817) 697-7365
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Allie Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
Allie believes that healing begins with connection and would love to connect with you. Everyone has a unique story to tell, but as humans, we can empathize with one another through felt emotions. Allie depends upon her relationship with clients to build trust and provide a safe space for clients to share their story. Allie is passionate about helping clients of all ages including children, adolescent, and adults.
Allie believes that healing begins with connection and would love to connect with you. Everyone has a unique story to tell, but as humans, we can empathize with one another through felt emotions. Allie depends upon her relationship with clients to build trust and provide a safe space for clients to share their story. Allie is passionate about helping clients of all ages including children, adolescent, and adults.
(817) 873-2305 View (817) 873-2305
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SkyLife Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDR-Ce
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
We believe that counseling provides an avenue in which individuals and families can grow through self-discovery, self-awareness, gaining confidence, development of skills and creating meaningful and authentic relationships. Asking for help takes courage and by just calling you are one step closer to self-improvement. We have many years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults and families. We specialize in neurodivergent individuals and their families. We use a variety of treatment methods that are flexible to your needs. Parent coaching for parents of neurodivergent children is offered. We work with all ages!
We believe that counseling provides an avenue in which individuals and families can grow through self-discovery, self-awareness, gaining confidence, development of skills and creating meaningful and authentic relationships. Asking for help takes courage and by just calling you are one step closer to self-improvement. We have many years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults and families. We specialize in neurodivergent individuals and their families. We use a variety of treatment methods that are flexible to your needs. Parent coaching for parents of neurodivergent children is offered. We work with all ages!
(469) 715-4069 View (469) 715-4069
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Lauren Waltz
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Southlake, TX 76092
I specialize in grief, trauma, and loss to help you move forward into a successful future. I enjoy helping my clients find peace in the present, healing from the past, and empowerment for the future. Helping bridge the gap between your current reality and your most-fulfilled life, the goal of treatment is to bring clarity, improve understanding and communication skills, and foster an environment that brings relief to the levels of stress and anxiety in your life. While I work with several populations and ages, I am specializing in later childhood, adolescent, and young adult therapy. I also enjoy working with middle-aged women too!
I specialize in grief, trauma, and loss to help you move forward into a successful future. I enjoy helping my clients find peace in the present, healing from the past, and empowerment for the future. Helping bridge the gap between your current reality and your most-fulfilled life, the goal of treatment is to bring clarity, improve understanding and communication skills, and foster an environment that brings relief to the levels of stress and anxiety in your life. While I work with several populations and ages, I am specializing in later childhood, adolescent, and young adult therapy. I also enjoy working with middle-aged women too!
(817) 396-7480 View (817) 396-7480
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Beth Boatman, LPC-S, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
Are you struggling with on-going conflict in your marriage, parenting, family, career, or co-workers? Have you had a recent loss in your life? If so, you may be feeling powerless or hopeless you can get through this. I am here to help you find the stability and sense of well being you deserve and need in life to live a happier, healthier life. I am a very interactive therapist and would like to partner with you to help you get back to living.
Are you struggling with on-going conflict in your marriage, parenting, family, career, or co-workers? Have you had a recent loss in your life? If so, you may be feeling powerless or hopeless you can get through this. I am here to help you find the stability and sense of well being you deserve and need in life to live a happier, healthier life. I am a very interactive therapist and would like to partner with you to help you get back to living.
(678) 840-9283 View (678) 840-9283
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Catherine Sanderson
LPC Associate, LPC-A, MS
Verified Verified
Southlake, TX 76092
Catherine is passionate about helping clients of all ages, as well as families, establish more meaningful and emotionally healthy lives. She brings experience as a former teacher and school counselor, and working with a wide variety of complex mental health issues issues. Catherine can help with anxiety and depressive disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger, grief, life transitions, trauma, relationship or parenting concerns, behavioral concerns, divorce, ADHD, and more. Catherine is skilled at helping children, teens and adult individuals navigate difficult life transitions.
Catherine is passionate about helping clients of all ages, as well as families, establish more meaningful and emotionally healthy lives. She brings experience as a former teacher and school counselor, and working with a wide variety of complex mental health issues issues. Catherine can help with anxiety and depressive disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger, grief, life transitions, trauma, relationship or parenting concerns, behavioral concerns, divorce, ADHD, and more. Catherine is skilled at helping children, teens and adult individuals navigate difficult life transitions.
(817) 873-6116 View (817) 873-6116
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Tierra Yonker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, ISC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092  (Online Only)
My passion is helping people break free from substance abuse and addiction. There's no judgment here, just a compassionate space for you to reclaim your life, kick addiction to the curb, and find lasting recovery. I will help you manage the here-and-now of your struggles with drugs or alcohol, but we'll also work on healing any issues, like trauma, that could be contributing to your use so that you can start to live a more joy-filled, meaningful life. Addiction does NOT have hold you back forever.
My passion is helping people break free from substance abuse and addiction. There's no judgment here, just a compassionate space for you to reclaim your life, kick addiction to the curb, and find lasting recovery. I will help you manage the here-and-now of your struggles with drugs or alcohol, but we'll also work on healing any issues, like trauma, that could be contributing to your use so that you can start to live a more joy-filled, meaningful life. Addiction does NOT have hold you back forever.
(817) 494-7656 View (817) 494-7656
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Dane Osborne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
People with disabilities can THRIVE even while acknowledging limitations. I am a creative and collaborative resource who can help my clients to empower themselves to find or MAKE their place in the world. Surviving is thriving in a harsh environment and together we will discern what environments are supportive to your goals. We will break down, investigate, and dissect limiting thoughts, views, and ideas together. We will explore ways to navigate things you can’t control or change by collaborating to create an individualized path leading to your future aspirations.
People with disabilities can THRIVE even while acknowledging limitations. I am a creative and collaborative resource who can help my clients to empower themselves to find or MAKE their place in the world. Surviving is thriving in a harsh environment and together we will discern what environments are supportive to your goals. We will break down, investigate, and dissect limiting thoughts, views, and ideas together. We will explore ways to navigate things you can’t control or change by collaborating to create an individualized path leading to your future aspirations.
(214) 393-5245 View (214) 393-5245
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Blank Slate Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Southlake, TX 76092
We have the right therapist to meet your unique needs. With 35 licensed psychotherapists and four North Dallas locations, we specialize in changing lives. Offering a range of clinical services such as play therapy, adolescent therapy, individual adult counseling, couples therapy, family therapy, psychological testing and Teen DBT. Our clinicians are experts in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, addictions, trauma, OCD, grief, needs of gifted and talented, relationship concerns, self-harm, anger, guilt, divorce, identity concerns, perfectionism, behavior concerns, parenting, LGBTQIA+ concerns and more.
We have the right therapist to meet your unique needs. With 35 licensed psychotherapists and four North Dallas locations, we specialize in changing lives. Offering a range of clinical services such as play therapy, adolescent therapy, individual adult counseling, couples therapy, family therapy, psychological testing and Teen DBT. Our clinicians are experts in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, addictions, trauma, OCD, grief, needs of gifted and talented, relationship concerns, self-harm, anger, guilt, divorce, identity concerns, perfectionism, behavior concerns, parenting, LGBTQIA+ concerns and more.
(469) 771-1639 View (469) 771-1639
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Karen Brooks
MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southlake, TX 76092
I have more than 20 years of experience working in various settings, including working with adults, children, adolescents, persons with disabilities and hospice patients. My style is direct and empowering, customizing treatment to meet individual needs and utilizing a strength approach. I like to have a focus in therapy and bring it to an end when we’ve achieved your goals. You can become confident in your ability to manage stress. While developing effective coping skills and improving your relationships. Working toward empowering you, to embrace your life.
I have more than 20 years of experience working in various settings, including working with adults, children, adolescents, persons with disabilities and hospice patients. My style is direct and empowering, customizing treatment to meet individual needs and utilizing a strength approach. I like to have a focus in therapy and bring it to an end when we’ve achieved your goals. You can become confident in your ability to manage stress. While developing effective coping skills and improving your relationships. Working toward empowering you, to embrace your life.
(817) 697-0181 View (817) 697-0181
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Katrina Will Colwick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
Our lives are filled with both joy and sadness, comforts and fears, strengths and weaknesses. At times we may feel that the negativity in our lives is more than we can handle. Those are times when seeking out counseling can provide a great benefit. It is my great pleasure to work with many people to help them achieve their goals, find comfort and peace, and live well adjusted, fulfilling lives. I am blessed to have provided services to those needing help with: childhood disorders, grief, abuse, marriage and family conflict, bullying, stress management, parenting, faith crises, premarital and many more.
Our lives are filled with both joy and sadness, comforts and fears, strengths and weaknesses. At times we may feel that the negativity in our lives is more than we can handle. Those are times when seeking out counseling can provide a great benefit. It is my great pleasure to work with many people to help them achieve their goals, find comfort and peace, and live well adjusted, fulfilling lives. I am blessed to have provided services to those needing help with: childhood disorders, grief, abuse, marriage and family conflict, bullying, stress management, parenting, faith crises, premarital and many more.
(817) 756-9684 View (817) 756-9684
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Holly Webb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Southlake, TX 76092
I specialize in addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, women's issues, and spirituality. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist and would be glad to help you and your loved ones grow. I have experienced the pain that an addiction, eating disorder, and relationship issues can cause and I want you to know there is hope. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral, brief solution focused therapy, Emotional Transformation Therapy, EMDR, and understanding to help my clients live the best life possible.
I specialize in addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, women's issues, and spirituality. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist and would be glad to help you and your loved ones grow. I have experienced the pain that an addiction, eating disorder, and relationship issues can cause and I want you to know there is hope. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral, brief solution focused therapy, Emotional Transformation Therapy, EMDR, and understanding to help my clients live the best life possible.
(817) 440-4413 View (817) 440-4413
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Jan Holmes
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Southlake, TX 76092
I am a relationship therapist, which includes the relationship we all have with ourselves. My goal is to help you feel safe as you discuss your most difficult and emotionally charged thoughts and feelings. l am excellent at identifying the deeper issues and I give homework that is focused on symptom relief. Arguments and heated discussions between two or more people allow me to see and understand the underlying dynamics that keep people stuck. I am good at separating the issues and empowering each individual which allows the relationship to grow and change in a more satisfying way.
I am a relationship therapist, which includes the relationship we all have with ourselves. My goal is to help you feel safe as you discuss your most difficult and emotionally charged thoughts and feelings. l am excellent at identifying the deeper issues and I give homework that is focused on symptom relief. Arguments and heated discussions between two or more people allow me to see and understand the underlying dynamics that keep people stuck. I am good at separating the issues and empowering each individual which allows the relationship to grow and change in a more satisfying way.
(817) 729-7807 View (817) 729-7807
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Sandplay Therapists

What problems are best treated with sandplay therapy?

Research has examined this therapy’s utility in young people and found positive results. It has been shown to be useful for those who suffer from autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and or aggressive behavior. Children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or trauma have also seen improvement through this therapy. Abused children are often fearful and anxious about their safety, making verbal communication more difficult.

Is sandplay therapy suitable for children and teenagers?

Children and adolescents are good candidates for sandplay therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts, let alone the emotions they are experiencing. Through this play therapy, they will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Is sandplay suitable for adults?

This type of therapy can be useful for adults who have difficulties expressing themselves. People who have suffered neurological changes after a brain injury or because of a traumatic event might be good candidates for this therapy. In fact, anything that has had an effect on the brain, such as substance abuse, can make non-verbal sandplay a valuable option.

Does sandplay therapy work?

There have been studies on the effectiveness of sandplay therapy, and it appears to improve difficult behaviors in children. It may also enhance self-esteem and lessen feelings of physical anxiety as well as hypersensitivity. This type of therapy is based on non-verbal communication and may feel less threatening to the individual.