Play Therapy in Sugar Land, TX
Karen T Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
As a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, I utilize creative modalities - art, music, books, sand, movement - to engage clients.
For 20 years, I have helped children and their families cope with bad things that sometimes happen in a child's life. This includes abuse, divorce, school issues, loss of a loved one, or low self-esteem. I understand the ripple effects that these can have on family members and how hard it is to watch your child struggle. I use a neuroscience-informed approach to create a safe environment for clients to release the emotional pain in a way that makes the most effective use of your time.
As a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, I utilize creative modalities - art, music, books, sand, movement - to engage clients.
For 20 years, I have helped children and their families cope with bad things that sometimes happen in a child's life. This includes abuse, divorce, school issues, loss of a loved one, or low self-esteem. I understand the ripple effects that these can have on family members and how hard it is to watch your child struggle. I use a neuroscience-informed approach to create a safe environment for clients to release the emotional pain in a way that makes the most effective use of your time.
Steven Lee Parks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Not accepting new clients
I'm a Registered Play Therapist and use play therapy when working with children.
I am no longer accepting new clients, but manage a clinical practice with a team of clinicians that are accepting new patients. I specialize in treating symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression in children, adolescents, and adults. I am also trained to assist parents deal with behavioral problems such as acting out, disrespect, hyperactivity/attention-deficits, lack of focus/motivation, and non-compliance. My approach is very strengths-based and person-centered with a strong emphasis on adjusting the environment for optimal mental health and family functioning.
I'm a Registered Play Therapist and use play therapy when working with children.
I am no longer accepting new clients, but manage a clinical practice with a team of clinicians that are accepting new patients. I specialize in treating symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression in children, adolescents, and adults. I am also trained to assist parents deal with behavioral problems such as acting out, disrespect, hyperactivity/attention-deficits, lack of focus/motivation, and non-compliance. My approach is very strengths-based and person-centered with a strong emphasis on adjusting the environment for optimal mental health and family functioning.
Teresa Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT, NCC, NCSC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Is your child anxious or have meltdowns? Does your child have self-esteem issues or have trouble making friends? Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD or have behavior issues at school and home? Teresa is a Registered Play Therapist certified by the Association of Play Therapy. Children use play to process issues. Each family is unique and deserves a plan to assist them with their specific needs. Working as a team with the parents is an important part of the process. She works with the parents as a team to provide the support they need to help their child. Teresa is also Certified to work with Highly Sensitive Children and Adults
Is your child anxious or have meltdowns? Does your child have self-esteem issues or have trouble making friends? Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD or have behavior issues at school and home? Teresa is a Registered Play Therapist certified by the Association of Play Therapy. Children use play to process issues. Each family is unique and deserves a plan to assist them with their specific needs. Working as a team with the parents is an important part of the process. She works with the parents as a team to provide the support they need to help their child. Teresa is also Certified to work with Highly Sensitive Children and Adults
Small Steps Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Waitlist for new clients
As a Registered Play Therapist, I utilize child-centered play therapy.
I always like to say God gave me children early in my adult life because I was meant to help children in their own life struggles. I fully believe that God has plans for us even if we do not fully understand them! When our children face struggles that we cannot understand or feel equipped to help them with, we can feel lost and overwhelmed. Children and adolescents are often placed in situation and have experiences that are out of their control.
As a Registered Play Therapist, I utilize child-centered play therapy.
I always like to say God gave me children early in my adult life because I was meant to help children in their own life struggles. I fully believe that God has plans for us even if we do not fully understand them! When our children face struggles that we cannot understand or feel equipped to help them with, we can feel lost and overwhelmed. Children and adolescents are often placed in situation and have experiences that are out of their control.
Chirag P Patel
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
I combine traditional talk therapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-focused Therapy with play therapy to promote emotional recognition and development.
Whether you are living with anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma, I am here to support you every step of the way. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach is strengths-based and very person centered with an emphasis on recognizing and adapting to the environment for overall mental health functioning and growth. I practice on the southwest side near the intersection of Houston and Sugar Land.
I combine traditional talk therapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-focused Therapy with play therapy to promote emotional recognition and development.
Whether you are living with anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma, I am here to support you every step of the way. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach is strengths-based and very person centered with an emphasis on recognizing and adapting to the environment for overall mental health functioning and growth. I practice on the southwest side near the intersection of Houston and Sugar Land.
I work from a client centered perspective and enjoy integrating a variety of modalities including CBT, EMDR, Expressive Arts, Play therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions.
I work with children, teens and young adults going through traumatic events, major life changes and/or struggling with their mental health. I provide a safe space to understand your emotions, learn healthy ways to cope, and start your healing process. With children I believe in working with the family/parents as a team to build skills to strengthen the parent-child connection.
I work from a client centered perspective and enjoy integrating a variety of modalities including CBT, EMDR, Expressive Arts, Play therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions.
I work with children, teens and young adults going through traumatic events, major life changes and/or struggling with their mental health. I provide a safe space to understand your emotions, learn healthy ways to cope, and start your healing process. With children I believe in working with the family/parents as a team to build skills to strengthen the parent-child connection.
Judi Dai
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Practicing from a Child-Centered Play Therapy perspective, I believe that children are strong and capable.
Your child is your whole world. When they're happy, you're happy, and when they're hurting, the pain you feel for them is excruciating. But by the time you find yourself perusing the internet for help, you are already exhausted, have experienced many sleepless nights, and are losing hope. I would love to help improve your family's hopefulness and regain its vitality. Counseling provides a safe, compassionate space that can help children develop more full and healthy connections, which translates into feeling competent, worthy of love, and thus more resilient to handle life's struggles.
Practicing from a Child-Centered Play Therapy perspective, I believe that children are strong and capable.
Your child is your whole world. When they're happy, you're happy, and when they're hurting, the pain you feel for them is excruciating. But by the time you find yourself perusing the internet for help, you are already exhausted, have experienced many sleepless nights, and are losing hope. I would love to help improve your family's hopefulness and regain its vitality. Counseling provides a safe, compassionate space that can help children develop more full and healthy connections, which translates into feeling competent, worthy of love, and thus more resilient to handle life's struggles.
Kevin has extensive training in the use of EMDR, biofeedback, trauma therapy, crisis response, play-based therapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI - Dr.
You do not need to go through life's challenges alone. Whether your challenges involve family conflict, relationship issues, parenting concerns or past trauma, I would be honored to offer you my training and experience to support you on your journey. Call for a free consultation and see what is possible.
Kevin has extensive training in the use of EMDR, biofeedback, trauma therapy, crisis response, play-based therapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI - Dr.
You do not need to go through life's challenges alone. Whether your challenges involve family conflict, relationship issues, parenting concerns or past trauma, I would be honored to offer you my training and experience to support you on your journey. Call for a free consultation and see what is possible.
Adrianna Linares
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
I enjoy being creative in sessions and using techniques from various therapeutic approaches including CBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Play therapy.
Are you stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed? Feeling like your not yourself and want to gain clarity? Then let's begin therapy! Ponte las pilas and let's work together for your mental health!
I enjoy being creative in sessions and using techniques from various therapeutic approaches including CBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Play therapy.
Are you stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed? Feeling like your not yourself and want to gain clarity? Then let's begin therapy! Ponte las pilas and let's work together for your mental health!
Janella del Mundo Gee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Waitlist for new clients
Play therapy is a passion of mine.
I specialize in working with children and parents. I have been working in the field of play therapy since 2011 when I was a graduate student. My approach to play therapy is non-directive, client-centered play therapy. I have worked with children from diverse backgrounds. I look at each child and figure out which therapeutic modality works best for them. In terms of parenting, I use Theraplay to build the attachment bond with the parent and child. I also assess the family and we can collaborate on ways that meet your family's needs.
Play therapy is a passion of mine.
I specialize in working with children and parents. I have been working in the field of play therapy since 2011 when I was a graduate student. My approach to play therapy is non-directive, client-centered play therapy. I have worked with children from diverse backgrounds. I look at each child and figure out which therapeutic modality works best for them. In terms of parenting, I use Theraplay to build the attachment bond with the parent and child. I also assess the family and we can collaborate on ways that meet your family's needs.
Meagan Davenport
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT, CSC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Meagan is trained in Child Centered Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMDR, IFS, and also uses the IATP model which focuses on establishing strong attachments to caregivers and healing from past traumas.
“Does every family go through this?” “Why is this so hard?” “I need help!” Every family has a season of struggle. You are not alone. Meagan uses a family system approach, which allows for the entire family to benefit and heal from the therapeutic process. Together we will create a plan that best suits your family’s needs. Meagan’s focus is working with children from hard places; children who have experienced traumas, adopted children, foster children, and children from divorced families. These can include but are not limited to those who struggle with self-regulation, behavior responses, anxiety, and meltdowns.
Meagan is trained in Child Centered Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMDR, IFS, and also uses the IATP model which focuses on establishing strong attachments to caregivers and healing from past traumas.
“Does every family go through this?” “Why is this so hard?” “I need help!” Every family has a season of struggle. You are not alone. Meagan uses a family system approach, which allows for the entire family to benefit and heal from the therapeutic process. Together we will create a plan that best suits your family’s needs. Meagan’s focus is working with children from hard places; children who have experienced traumas, adopted children, foster children, and children from divorced families. These can include but are not limited to those who struggle with self-regulation, behavior responses, anxiety, and meltdowns.
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I strive to help clients find transformative growth through different therapy modalities including EMDR, sandtray, play and attachment therapy. I acknowledge the strength and courage it takes to begin the path of therapy. Whether anxiety, depression, trauma or negative behaviors are impacting you or your child's success and happiness, I can walk along side you and your family in the process of healing. We will work collaboratively to create realistic treatment goals to help you achieve goals for a healthy path of life.
I strive to help clients find transformative growth through different therapy modalities including EMDR, sandtray, play and attachment therapy. I acknowledge the strength and courage it takes to begin the path of therapy. Whether anxiety, depression, trauma or negative behaviors are impacting you or your child's success and happiness, I can walk along side you and your family in the process of healing. We will work collaboratively to create realistic treatment goals to help you achieve goals for a healthy path of life.
In addition to traditional “talk therapy” I enjoy using art and play as powerful tools for expression and exploration.
As a mental health therapist with a focus on children and adolescents, my specialty lies in providing targeted support for individuals who are neurodiverse, including those who are autistic and have ADHD. I bring a neurodiverse affirming, strengths-based, individualized approach to my practice, tailoring evidence-based interventions to address each client's unique challenges and strengths. I am committed to creating a safe and understanding therapeutic space, fostering collaboration with both the neurodiverse individual and their family to promote holistic well-being and personal growth.
In addition to traditional “talk therapy” I enjoy using art and play as powerful tools for expression and exploration.
As a mental health therapist with a focus on children and adolescents, my specialty lies in providing targeted support for individuals who are neurodiverse, including those who are autistic and have ADHD. I bring a neurodiverse affirming, strengths-based, individualized approach to my practice, tailoring evidence-based interventions to address each client's unique challenges and strengths. I am committed to creating a safe and understanding therapeutic space, fostering collaboration with both the neurodiverse individual and their family to promote holistic well-being and personal growth.
I use a combination of talk and play therapy with a strength based approach.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience providing individual, couples and family counseling. I provide a therapeutic environment that promotes safety, empathy, and support. I believe in a strength based approach in order to attain desired goals. Treatment focuses on processing and working out any individual or family issues that are impeding one from attaining goals. I have been working with individuals and families for 18 years. My treatment specializations include anxiety, depression, ADHD, relational problems, family dynamics, divorce, blended families, military families, and parenting.
I use a combination of talk and play therapy with a strength based approach.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience providing individual, couples and family counseling. I provide a therapeutic environment that promotes safety, empathy, and support. I believe in a strength based approach in order to attain desired goals. Treatment focuses on processing and working out any individual or family issues that are impeding one from attaining goals. I have been working with individuals and families for 18 years. My treatment specializations include anxiety, depression, ADHD, relational problems, family dynamics, divorce, blended families, military families, and parenting.
Hello! I am Imani Vital, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate with a special focus on children and adolescents. I utilize play therapy, person-centered, CBT, DBT, and solution focused to create a safe and engaging environment for children to express themselves and work through their presenting challenges. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, collaborative, and effective therapy to all clients to help them navigate life’s challenges and achieve their fullest potential.
Hello! I am Imani Vital, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate with a special focus on children and adolescents. I utilize play therapy, person-centered, CBT, DBT, and solution focused to create a safe and engaging environment for children to express themselves and work through their presenting challenges. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, collaborative, and effective therapy to all clients to help them navigate life’s challenges and achieve their fullest potential.
Nicole Stelivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
My use of play therapy, cognitive behavioral, and person centered techniques are my approach to your healing process.
Hello, I am Nicole and I am here to guide and support you throughout your therapeutic journey. Together we can address your needs, identify your goals, and develop a team approach that will assist those needs.
My use of play therapy, cognitive behavioral, and person centered techniques are my approach to your healing process.
Hello, I am Nicole and I am here to guide and support you throughout your therapeutic journey. Together we can address your needs, identify your goals, and develop a team approach that will assist those needs.
I have valuable experience in children and family therapy, expressive arts and supportive play therapy.
Connection, safety and support are what I can immediately offer you. I use evidence-based, effective, therapeutic modalities while also providing a wholistic human relationship. I work to enhance your livelihood mentally, physically, socially and spiritually.
I have valuable experience in children and family therapy, expressive arts and supportive play therapy.
Connection, safety and support are what I can immediately offer you. I use evidence-based, effective, therapeutic modalities while also providing a wholistic human relationship. I work to enhance your livelihood mentally, physically, socially and spiritually.
Lorena Torres
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77498
My role as a registered play therapist is to empathetically help your child to understand their own emotions and provide them with the tools to better navigate their world through play and expressive arts.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist with over 12 years of treating children, teens, adults and families. I have experience working with clients coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, defiant behaviors, adjustment, school issues, and family conflict. I work with children and families to identify goals for personal success and work collaboratively to assist them in reaching those goals. I want therapy to be a positive experience for children, teens, and adults.
My role as a registered play therapist is to empathetically help your child to understand their own emotions and provide them with the tools to better navigate their world through play and expressive arts.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist with over 12 years of treating children, teens, adults and families. I have experience working with clients coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, defiant behaviors, adjustment, school issues, and family conflict. I work with children and families to identify goals for personal success and work collaboratively to assist them in reaching those goals. I want therapy to be a positive experience for children, teens, and adults.
My goal is to help you develop a sense of mindfulness, understanding of self, and provide a safe place to heal and grow.
My goal is to help you develop a sense of mindfulness, understanding of self, and provide a safe place to heal and grow.
Kaitlyn Iseminger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Online Only)
Accepting Clients ; Email is preferred for inquires : I believe therapy is a space for you to be heard, because everyone is someone with a unique past and perspective. I am excited to work with you and learn your stories while we go through the healing journey together. I am equipped and passionate about helping you move through the darker parts of your life, past or present. All of us do our best in any circumstance yet sometimes the tools that helped us through the darker times are the same things holding us back now. You can overcome anything, and I would love to help re-equip you with the tools you need to move forward.
Accepting Clients ; Email is preferred for inquires : I believe therapy is a space for you to be heard, because everyone is someone with a unique past and perspective. I am excited to work with you and learn your stories while we go through the healing journey together. I am equipped and passionate about helping you move through the darker parts of your life, past or present. All of us do our best in any circumstance yet sometimes the tools that helped us through the darker times are the same things holding us back now. You can overcome anything, and I would love to help re-equip you with the tools you need to move forward.
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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.