Play Therapy in Everett, WA
Kellie A Preston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CMHS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98208
The Play Therapy Cottage is a nonclinical residential setting, providing you with a tiny home experience in a garden setting.
I believe everyone has innate wisdom within themselves to overcome whatever obstacles are in front of them. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and families that have experienced trauma and consequently suffering from anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, sleep issues, developmental obstacles. Expressive therapies offers a unique way to language those issues using art, painting, clay work, journal writing, sand tray play and canine therapy, and they begin to externalize worries and concerns, crisis and trauma through symbols and mastery is gained. When families in pain begin to play together, perceptions of each other are changed, communication is accomplished and individuals experience their true potential.
The Play Therapy Cottage is a nonclinical residential setting, providing you with a tiny home experience in a garden setting.
I believe everyone has innate wisdom within themselves to overcome whatever obstacles are in front of them. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and families that have experienced trauma and consequently suffering from anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, sleep issues, developmental obstacles. Expressive therapies offers a unique way to language those issues using art, painting, clay work, journal writing, sand tray play and canine therapy, and they begin to externalize worries and concerns, crisis and trauma through symbols and mastery is gained. When families in pain begin to play together, perceptions of each other are changed, communication is accomplished and individuals experience their true potential.
Rina Brown-Ono
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98208
I am certified in Aut Play Therapy and am in the process of becoming a certified play therapist.
I work with a diverse range of people from across the lifespan, focusing on the neurodivergent population from different cultural backgrounds. I use a culturally competent and strengths-based approach in therapy. I can help you find who you are as a person and communicate your needs with others. I am here to support your journey.
I am certified in Aut Play Therapy and am in the process of becoming a certified play therapist.
I work with a diverse range of people from across the lifespan, focusing on the neurodivergent population from different cultural backgrounds. I use a culturally competent and strengths-based approach in therapy. I can help you find who you are as a person and communicate your needs with others. I am here to support your journey.
Katelyn Boschert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98203 (Online Only)
I use all types therapeutic modalities to help clients with self-expression, including play, music, art and movement therapy.
I work with adolescents and young adults from the age of 13 providing support in the areas of anxiety, family and school issues, depression, adjustment, authority, and other issues, which are faced in our changing world. I work closely with families from all background, schools, and community to support clients as they gently work through their areas of healing. Also, as an experienced clinician with broad skills in adjustment, I understand the challenges individuals/families face in transition. As your therapist, I will provide deep support and tools for your emotional health and growth.
I use all types therapeutic modalities to help clients with self-expression, including play, music, art and movement therapy.
I work with adolescents and young adults from the age of 13 providing support in the areas of anxiety, family and school issues, depression, adjustment, authority, and other issues, which are faced in our changing world. I work closely with families from all background, schools, and community to support clients as they gently work through their areas of healing. Also, as an experienced clinician with broad skills in adjustment, I understand the challenges individuals/families face in transition. As your therapist, I will provide deep support and tools for your emotional health and growth.
Port Gardner Counseling and Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201
Waitlist for new clients
I get kids to identify and talk about their feelings and their deepest vulnerabilities through talk, play and storytelling.
My clinical focus is children and teens in their families. My work with families is through an attachment lens. With the goal of helping families grow in relationship with each other so that emotions can be experienced in a new, meaningful and healing way. I help caregivers shift their perspective on their child's tantrums, meltdowns, and testing/defiant behaviors to grow the caregiver/child relationship to a secure and safe training ground. The child will learn to trust their emotions and through this practice grow into teens and adults who can set boundaries, trust their gut and take healthy risks as their sense of self grows.
I get kids to identify and talk about their feelings and their deepest vulnerabilities through talk, play and storytelling.
My clinical focus is children and teens in their families. My work with families is through an attachment lens. With the goal of helping families grow in relationship with each other so that emotions can be experienced in a new, meaningful and healing way. I help caregivers shift their perspective on their child's tantrums, meltdowns, and testing/defiant behaviors to grow the caregiver/child relationship to a secure and safe training ground. The child will learn to trust their emotions and through this practice grow into teens and adults who can set boundaries, trust their gut and take healthy risks as their sense of self grows.
I utilize play and art therapy in my work with children and teens.
Are you aware that something lays under the surface of your daily life but can't quite name what it is? Therapy is a safe place where you can explore the emotions, memories, and issues that can be easily buried as you go about your life. Whether you have a specific issue that brings you to seek counseling or have just a general sense that something isn't quite right, I would love to meet with you. Often, it is only through connecting in safe relationship that hidden emotions can freely come out.
I utilize play and art therapy in my work with children and teens.
Are you aware that something lays under the surface of your daily life but can't quite name what it is? Therapy is a safe place where you can explore the emotions, memories, and issues that can be easily buried as you go about your life. Whether you have a specific issue that brings you to seek counseling or have just a general sense that something isn't quite right, I would love to meet with you. Often, it is only through connecting in safe relationship that hidden emotions can freely come out.
I use play therapy with children.
I understand that reaching out for help can be difficult and I am here to support you. I offer free consultation so we can meet to discus your or your child's therapy needs and determine if we will be a good fit. I have extensive training and experience working with children, tweens, teens, adults, and couples, My practice focuses on anxiety, depression, ADHD and other neurodiversity, puzzling behavior, learning disabilities, giftedness, trauma, and catastrophic illness. I am open to a phone call even if you just looking for information. I look forward to meeting you!
I use play therapy with children.
I understand that reaching out for help can be difficult and I am here to support you. I offer free consultation so we can meet to discus your or your child's therapy needs and determine if we will be a good fit. I have extensive training and experience working with children, tweens, teens, adults, and couples, My practice focuses on anxiety, depression, ADHD and other neurodiversity, puzzling behavior, learning disabilities, giftedness, trauma, and catastrophic illness. I am open to a phone call even if you just looking for information. I look forward to meeting you!
Amy Barker D'Alessandro
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98213 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Amy Barker D'Alessandro, Adoption and Trauma Therapist, offers specialized counseling, coaching, consulting, supervision, and public speaking services. Amy holds a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, is a fully licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington state, and is trained in Relational Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment Focused Therapy, Filial Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy. She currently works with individuals of all ages, families of all kinds, general counseling clients, and several monthly groups, ongoing retreats, and events.
Amy Barker D'Alessandro, Adoption and Trauma Therapist, offers specialized counseling, coaching, consulting, supervision, and public speaking services. Amy holds a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, is a fully licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington state, and is trained in Relational Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment Focused Therapy, Filial Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy. She currently works with individuals of all ages, families of all kinds, general counseling clients, and several monthly groups, ongoing retreats, and events.
Uplifted Soul Wellbeing Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, LMSW
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98208 (Online Only)
For young children, I teach emotional regulation through play.
Welcome to Uplifted Soul! Let's vibrate higher together! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Associate), Certified Play Therapist, Transformation Coach, and Licensed Cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience, I offer a holistic, solution-focused approach to help children, adolescents, young adults, and families thrive. Whether navigating trauma, learning coping strategies, managing anxiety, building resilience, or enhancing social skills, I integrate self-care practices to boost self-esteem and foster positive change.
For young children, I teach emotional regulation through play.
Welcome to Uplifted Soul! Let's vibrate higher together! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Associate), Certified Play Therapist, Transformation Coach, and Licensed Cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience, I offer a holistic, solution-focused approach to help children, adolescents, young adults, and families thrive. Whether navigating trauma, learning coping strategies, managing anxiety, building resilience, or enhancing social skills, I integrate self-care practices to boost self-esteem and foster positive change.
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, I offer customized services designed to facilitate behavior change, tailored specifically to the needs of individuals and families. I adopt a collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach when working with clients, aiming to foster meaningful and lasting behavior change while guiding them through their personal growth journey. I firmly believe that my clients are the authorities on their own lives, and my role is to equip them with the necessary tools and support to empower them in making significant life changes
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, I offer customized services designed to facilitate behavior change, tailored specifically to the needs of individuals and families. I adopt a collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach when working with clients, aiming to foster meaningful and lasting behavior change while guiding them through their personal growth journey. I firmly believe that my clients are the authorities on their own lives, and my role is to equip them with the necessary tools and support to empower them in making significant life changes
Basic Steps Mental Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT, CDP
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98204
Having issues with generalized anxiety and substance use in the past, I believe that the people who have been there and recovered are the best guides. The formula I use is applying love to hurt. When we find the root cause of Addiction and mood disorders and treat it with compassion, amazing results can be found. I have proven this when I worked at the first Mental Health Urgent Care. I also have extensive experience with trauma, since I am an abuse survivor. I mix and match 10 different therapy approaches in an effort to treat the whole person. Each person is unique and obtains a treatment plan suited to them.
Having issues with generalized anxiety and substance use in the past, I believe that the people who have been there and recovered are the best guides. The formula I use is applying love to hurt. When we find the root cause of Addiction and mood disorders and treat it with compassion, amazing results can be found. I have proven this when I worked at the first Mental Health Urgent Care. I also have extensive experience with trauma, since I am an abuse survivor. I mix and match 10 different therapy approaches in an effort to treat the whole person. Each person is unique and obtains a treatment plan suited to them.
Are you feeling frustrated and stuck with things that matter to you? Are you facing life challenges? Do you need support with depression, anxiety or trauma? Are you seeking assistance with parenting and family relationship issues? I might be able to help. I am a multi-cultural and multi-lingual Christian therapist who is trained in Marriage and Family Therapy. My skill set includes therapy techniques such as Life Span integration, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Faith-Based approaches.
Are you feeling frustrated and stuck with things that matter to you? Are you facing life challenges? Do you need support with depression, anxiety or trauma? Are you seeking assistance with parenting and family relationship issues? I might be able to help. I am a multi-cultural and multi-lingual Christian therapist who is trained in Marriage and Family Therapy. My skill set includes therapy techniques such as Life Span integration, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Faith-Based approaches.
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Living in a high stress society I am here to help you find the balance you are seeking. I am an outside of the box therapist that applies creativity in therapy along with building on your strengths to help you reach your goals.
Living in a high stress society I am here to help you find the balance you are seeking. I am an outside of the box therapist that applies creativity in therapy along with building on your strengths to help you reach your goals.
Julie A Wulfekuhle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, GAL
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201
I have a strong dedication to working with children and teens, as my biggest passion is advocating for others. I have extensive experience in family law courts, serving roles such as a reunification therapist, Casa, guardian ad litem, and expert witness. I am commitment to being "a voice for the most vulnerable" and experience with handling cases involving life adjustments, depression, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and high-conflict custody cases. My intense professional involvement with vulnerable populations is particularly geared towards children in legal and therapeutic contexts.
I have a strong dedication to working with children and teens, as my biggest passion is advocating for others. I have extensive experience in family law courts, serving roles such as a reunification therapist, Casa, guardian ad litem, and expert witness. I am commitment to being "a voice for the most vulnerable" and experience with handling cases involving life adjustments, depression, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and high-conflict custody cases. My intense professional involvement with vulnerable populations is particularly geared towards children in legal and therapeutic contexts.
My personal caseload is currently full. However, I am accepting new patients to work with my doctoral level student supervisees, at a lower cost per session. We work with a wide range of clients across the lifespan, with a specialty in neurodiversity, children, and adolescents. I use a person-centered and s approach in therapy and assessment. I can support you with individual growth and wellness, parenting challenges, and self-discovery. If you are curious about how your or your child's mind works, how you can see change and growth in your life, or how you can live a life in line with your personal values, I can help.
My personal caseload is currently full. However, I am accepting new patients to work with my doctoral level student supervisees, at a lower cost per session. We work with a wide range of clients across the lifespan, with a specialty in neurodiversity, children, and adolescents. I use a person-centered and s approach in therapy and assessment. I can support you with individual growth and wellness, parenting challenges, and self-discovery. If you are curious about how your or your child's mind works, how you can see change and growth in your life, or how you can live a life in line with your personal values, I can help.
Brenna Cooley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98201 (Online Only)
When I hear the words "ideal client," I immediately think about someone who is willing to change. This is someone who is wanting to work on themselves and is ready to take "personal inventory." Someone who is open, honest, and vulnerable with themselves and their therapist. A client who is willing to engage and participate in the process of bettering themselves. We can work on managing stress, day to day challenges, or learning coping skills. We will work together on a therapeutic approach that is right for you.
When I hear the words "ideal client," I immediately think about someone who is willing to change. This is someone who is wanting to work on themselves and is ready to take "personal inventory." Someone who is open, honest, and vulnerable with themselves and their therapist. A client who is willing to engage and participate in the process of bettering themselves. We can work on managing stress, day to day challenges, or learning coping skills. We will work together on a therapeutic approach that is right for you.
Hi there, My name is Jolene and I am a co-occurring disorders and trauma specialist, level 200 and 300 yoga instructor, sound healer, and domestic violence advocate. I am 40 years old and have been in the counseling/healing profession for almost 20 years. I would love to help you explore your identity and relationship with substances, trauma and other issues. I use a variety of techniques and modalities to explore and restore energy and your focus in life. Please reach out if you are feeling lost, empty or are in need of support. "You are enough". My work here on Psychology Today is private pay - under the title of life coaching.
Hi there, My name is Jolene and I am a co-occurring disorders and trauma specialist, level 200 and 300 yoga instructor, sound healer, and domestic violence advocate. I am 40 years old and have been in the counseling/healing profession for almost 20 years. I would love to help you explore your identity and relationship with substances, trauma and other issues. I use a variety of techniques and modalities to explore and restore energy and your focus in life. Please reach out if you are feeling lost, empty or are in need of support. "You are enough". My work here on Psychology Today is private pay - under the title of life coaching.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, or a reduction in concentration/focus?Perhaps communication breakdown? It's not a matter of "if", but "when" adversity will come to test your commitment to growth, and I am here to offer a skill-based action-oriented approach with measurable results (not your typical talk therapy). Ready for change- let's get started!
Experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, or a reduction in concentration/focus?Perhaps communication breakdown? It's not a matter of "if", but "when" adversity will come to test your commitment to growth, and I am here to offer a skill-based action-oriented approach with measurable results (not your typical talk therapy). Ready for change- let's get started!
I believe in the innate power each of us possesses to heal. Beginning with a gentle exploration of your story, your sense awareness and your feeling world, I seek to find a mutually agreed upon place to begin deeper work together. I hold close to embodiment (breath/gesture/sensation); creativity (playfulness/curiosity/possibility); and compassion (non-judgment/empathy/connection): all these are pathways to ground and support your healing process. I have found that depth of relationship itself is a healer, so I strive for a REAL, courageous relationship with my clients- capable of sustaining vulnerability, fierceness and deep transformations.
I believe in the innate power each of us possesses to heal. Beginning with a gentle exploration of your story, your sense awareness and your feeling world, I seek to find a mutually agreed upon place to begin deeper work together. I hold close to embodiment (breath/gesture/sensation); creativity (playfulness/curiosity/possibility); and compassion (non-judgment/empathy/connection): all these are pathways to ground and support your healing process. I have found that depth of relationship itself is a healer, so I strive for a REAL, courageous relationship with my clients- capable of sustaining vulnerability, fierceness and deep transformations.
Mill Creek Family Services - Counseling Group
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201
Our services are designed to help you and the ones you love overcome personal, relationship and family difficulties. Whether you are experiencing challenges in your personal relationships, or struggling with depression, anxiety, stress or addictions, we are here for you. We help you develop skills and insights that can immediately make a positive difference in your life. We know that everybody needs help through tough times. Our Mill Creek Family Services counselors are here for you, helping you get your life back on track.
Our services are designed to help you and the ones you love overcome personal, relationship and family difficulties. Whether you are experiencing challenges in your personal relationships, or struggling with depression, anxiety, stress or addictions, we are here for you. We help you develop skills and insights that can immediately make a positive difference in your life. We know that everybody needs help through tough times. Our Mill Creek Family Services counselors are here for you, helping you get your life back on track.
Charline Arends
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98204
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist in Washington State. I counsel people ages two to hundred in aspects of their lives from creating a strong parent/infant bond to adolescent struggles to saying goodbye at life's end. I see individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist in Washington State. I counsel people ages two to hundred in aspects of their lives from creating a strong parent/infant bond to adolescent struggles to saying goodbye at life's end. I see individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
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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.