Play Therapy in Lubbock, TX
Emily Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, RPT
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79424
Emily Rose, LPC and Registered Play Therapist, is also a mother who found herself asking some of those same questions in her early years of parenting.
Are you a parent or a caregiver struggling to know where to turn to find support as you navigate the path of raising a child? Do you find yourself asking “why is this so much more difficult than I thought it would be”? Are you worried about your child’s mood, behaviors, or overall emotional well-being? Or maybe you are raising a neuro-divergent child or a child with challenging behaviors and traditional parenting just isn’t working.
Emily Rose, LPC and Registered Play Therapist, is also a mother who found herself asking some of those same questions in her early years of parenting.
Are you a parent or a caregiver struggling to know where to turn to find support as you navigate the path of raising a child? Do you find yourself asking “why is this so much more difficult than I thought it would be”? Are you worried about your child’s mood, behaviors, or overall emotional well-being? Or maybe you are raising a neuro-divergent child or a child with challenging behaviors and traditional parenting just isn’t working.
Linda Cash
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79424
Play therapy is recommended for children for age two on up with problems such as anxiety, abuse, ADHD, Asperger's, and behavioral problems.
Having problems with your child? Stressful events happening in their lives?Wondering where to turn? Wondering if their behavior is normal? Are you thinking they need someone else to talk to? Consider play therapy. It is a highly effective type of therapy for children. It helps them develop better coping skills through sand tray, drawing activities, and therapeutic stories as well as other techniques.Let us help your child to be all that can be.
Play therapy is recommended for children for age two on up with problems such as anxiety, abuse, ADHD, Asperger's, and behavioral problems.
Having problems with your child? Stressful events happening in their lives?Wondering where to turn? Wondering if their behavior is normal? Are you thinking they need someone else to talk to? Consider play therapy. It is a highly effective type of therapy for children. It helps them develop better coping skills through sand tray, drawing activities, and therapeutic stories as well as other techniques.Let us help your child to be all that can be.
Robyn Kuiper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79424
I use an eclectic variety of therapeutic models like Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy.
In today's world lots of people struggle with relationship issues. Most people long to have someone to talk to about what's happening in their lives. We were created for connection with others, whether it come from a teacher, friend, coworker, spouse, or family member. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe comfortable space for YOU to process your story and its challenges, and then work together to improve your mental health and relationships.
I use an eclectic variety of therapeutic models like Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy.
In today's world lots of people struggle with relationship issues. Most people long to have someone to talk to about what's happening in their lives. We were created for connection with others, whether it come from a teacher, friend, coworker, spouse, or family member. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe comfortable space for YOU to process your story and its challenges, and then work together to improve your mental health and relationships.
Yvonne Cavazos Lomeli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79416 (Online Only)
My primary focus is in working with young children - (RPT - registered play therapist). I also offer adult individual, pre marriage (SYMBIS certified), marriage, couples, and family counseling. I believe that every human being was created to thrive and fulfill specific purposes throughout his or her lifetime. These can be achieved through developing natural strengths and influencing others as a result of a growth mindset.
My primary focus is in working with young children - (RPT - registered play therapist). I also offer adult individual, pre marriage (SYMBIS certified), marriage, couples, and family counseling. I believe that every human being was created to thrive and fulfill specific purposes throughout his or her lifetime. These can be achieved through developing natural strengths and influencing others as a result of a growth mindset.
Melissa Brower
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79424
I offer traditional "talk" therapy, play therapy and sand tray therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I have a masters degree in counselor education. I have over 15 years experience working with traumatized children and their families. My passion is working with children and adults to help them learn positive coping skills, manage emotions and have healing. I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental and confidential environment while meeting you where you are emotionally and mentally.
I offer traditional "talk" therapy, play therapy and sand tray therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I have a masters degree in counselor education. I have over 15 years experience working with traumatized children and their families. My passion is working with children and adults to help them learn positive coping skills, manage emotions and have healing. I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental and confidential environment while meeting you where you are emotionally and mentally.
Wellbeing Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
Traditional "talk therapy", CBT, Trauma-informed modalities (TST, TFCBT), Creative therapeutic modalities (sand tray, journaling, play, art).
I hope to work with and help individuals (pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, adults), couples and families struggling with areas in their lives that are causing them pain and difficulties in their everyday functioning. My experience includes working with those struggling with anxiety and/or depression, healing and recovering from abuse/neglect/traumatic experience, working through relational and adjustment difficulties, as well as attachment struggles and behavioral challenges. Goals in counseling include relief from struggles/symptoms, but also learning ways to process, manage and heal from the struggles/symptoms one deals with.
Traditional "talk therapy", CBT, Trauma-informed modalities (TST, TFCBT), Creative therapeutic modalities (sand tray, journaling, play, art).
I hope to work with and help individuals (pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, adults), couples and families struggling with areas in their lives that are causing them pain and difficulties in their everyday functioning. My experience includes working with those struggling with anxiety and/or depression, healing and recovering from abuse/neglect/traumatic experience, working through relational and adjustment difficulties, as well as attachment struggles and behavioral challenges. Goals in counseling include relief from struggles/symptoms, but also learning ways to process, manage and heal from the struggles/symptoms one deals with.
Meagan Daniels Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79424
I offer Play Therapy which allows children to express themselves when they do not have the words to do so.
I hope to improve the lives of clients that I serve by working alongside each individual offering guidance, support and empathy. My goal is to help my clients learn how to use their unique strengths to work through challenging issues.
I offer Play Therapy which allows children to express themselves when they do not have the words to do so.
I hope to improve the lives of clients that I serve by working alongside each individual offering guidance, support and empathy. My goal is to help my clients learn how to use their unique strengths to work through challenging issues.
Emilee Hammond
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79424
Currently she is receiving training in Child Center Play Therapy with supervision of Dr.
During times of transition it is hard to keep moving or even hold your ground. There are times you might feel alone or lost. Worries may come and keep you up at night or lead you to places you never thought you could go. If you are facing these moments of uncertainty and hopelessness, know that there is hope. Throughout counseling I cannot promise less heartache, pain, and loss. I can promise to sit with you throughout your journey and together find ways to provide hope for the future.
Currently she is receiving training in Child Center Play Therapy with supervision of Dr.
During times of transition it is hard to keep moving or even hold your ground. There are times you might feel alone or lost. Worries may come and keep you up at night or lead you to places you never thought you could go. If you are facing these moments of uncertainty and hopelessness, know that there is hope. Throughout counseling I cannot promise less heartache, pain, and loss. I can promise to sit with you throughout your journey and together find ways to provide hope for the future.
Sara Wall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79401 (Online Only)
You play "what if" scenarios in your mind with thoughts that never turn off. You find yourself procrastinating and avoiding, while feeling completely overwhelmed and hopeless. As an experienced counselor in addressing depression, grief, anxiety, family/life transitions, and identity exploration, I can help! As a parent, are you concerned that your child does not seem like their usual self, with a loss of focus and emotional control? Let's work together to create life skills and build on their strengths. Your child, not the problem or behavior, is the center of my focus and intervention.
You play "what if" scenarios in your mind with thoughts that never turn off. You find yourself procrastinating and avoiding, while feeling completely overwhelmed and hopeless. As an experienced counselor in addressing depression, grief, anxiety, family/life transitions, and identity exploration, I can help! As a parent, are you concerned that your child does not seem like their usual self, with a loss of focus and emotional control? Let's work together to create life skills and build on their strengths. Your child, not the problem or behavior, is the center of my focus and intervention.
Blanca Valdez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79401
I love being able to implement play therapy techniques for my clients aged 3-12, and using a wide variety of tools with adults to implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Congratulations! You are taking the first step in becoming a better version of yourself. I specialize in empowering children and adults who struggle with their brain health. I am here to walk alongside your journey and equip you with tools to help you live a more abundant life. My goal is to help each client identify their strengths and help each individual overcome feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, anger, or grief. I've helped clients gain a healthier perspective toward healing by equipping them with tools to overcome obstacles.
I love being able to implement play therapy techniques for my clients aged 3-12, and using a wide variety of tools with adults to implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Congratulations! You are taking the first step in becoming a better version of yourself. I specialize in empowering children and adults who struggle with their brain health. I am here to walk alongside your journey and equip you with tools to help you live a more abundant life. My goal is to help each client identify their strengths and help each individual overcome feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, anger, or grief. I've helped clients gain a healthier perspective toward healing by equipping them with tools to overcome obstacles.
Britni Huntley
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79414
As a person who has had experience sitting in the client’s chair, I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help sometimes. I approach clients by meeting them where they are with genuine acceptance. I encourage clients to develop greater self-awareness and mental health through processing their experiences and learning new ways to approach and process life’s challenges. I understand each person's situation is unique and requires unique solutions. I provide support as we address a variety of issues and identify effective ways to cope and achieve goals.
As a person who has had experience sitting in the client’s chair, I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help sometimes. I approach clients by meeting them where they are with genuine acceptance. I encourage clients to develop greater self-awareness and mental health through processing their experiences and learning new ways to approach and process life’s challenges. I understand each person's situation is unique and requires unique solutions. I provide support as we address a variety of issues and identify effective ways to cope and achieve goals.
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Heather Saldaña
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79424 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 8 years of experience in providing mental health and behavioral counseling. I have worked with individuals ages 14 to adult with a variety of mental health/behavioral presenting issues such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance abuse, anger management, vocational concerns, relationship and family issues, transitioning from high school to college, and many more. As a standard practice, I approach the therapeutic relationship with an acute sensitivity and respect for multi/cross-cultural factors and influence.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 8 years of experience in providing mental health and behavioral counseling. I have worked with individuals ages 14 to adult with a variety of mental health/behavioral presenting issues such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance abuse, anger management, vocational concerns, relationship and family issues, transitioning from high school to college, and many more. As a standard practice, I approach the therapeutic relationship with an acute sensitivity and respect for multi/cross-cultural factors and influence.
Percilla Carey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423 (Online Only)
Have you ever felt hopeless, overwhelmed by the hurt, misunderstanding, betrayal and the loss that life can bring? Despite what you may have been through, there is an open door beyond which you can find hope, healing, growth and joy. Every difficulty in our lives brings with it the choice to either grow stronger and find fulfillment or remain trapped in hurt and pain. I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 1990 and have observed individuals take back what has been stolen and be restored to healing and wholeness. It has been my privilege to observe individuals choose freedom and hope.
Have you ever felt hopeless, overwhelmed by the hurt, misunderstanding, betrayal and the loss that life can bring? Despite what you may have been through, there is an open door beyond which you can find hope, healing, growth and joy. Every difficulty in our lives brings with it the choice to either grow stronger and find fulfillment or remain trapped in hurt and pain. I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 1990 and have observed individuals take back what has been stolen and be restored to healing and wholeness. It has been my privilege to observe individuals choose freedom and hope.
Kathryn Holguin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
I offer both virtual and in-person services in Texas. I provide safe, empathetic care for children, adolescents, couples, individuals and families, military populations and families/women suffering from Perinatal Mood Disorder. My techniques produce lasting results using the most up-to-date empirically proven approaches. I use technology to provide assessments that allow you to have hard facts that aide in measuring your progress. You are not alone and I look forward to assisting you as you achieve your life goals. I am a Grief Recovery Method Therapist and am an EMDR trained professional.
I offer both virtual and in-person services in Texas. I provide safe, empathetic care for children, adolescents, couples, individuals and families, military populations and families/women suffering from Perinatal Mood Disorder. My techniques produce lasting results using the most up-to-date empirically proven approaches. I use technology to provide assessments that allow you to have hard facts that aide in measuring your progress. You are not alone and I look forward to assisting you as you achieve your life goals. I am a Grief Recovery Method Therapist and am an EMDR trained professional.
Cory Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
You’re here! I’m Cory Campbell of Campbell Counseling & Consulting. Considering what may have brought you to my site, let’s start with a few questions. • Is your child shutting down? • Is your son or daughter overwhelmed with anxiety and depression? • Is your child struggling with their identity? • Does your teen deal with thoughts of self-harm? • Has your child experienced loss? You may feel hopeless about being able to help your child, but you're not alone. I want to assure you that you’ve come to the right place. I've been fortunate to work with children, youth, and their families in various settings for the last 25 years.
You’re here! I’m Cory Campbell of Campbell Counseling & Consulting. Considering what may have brought you to my site, let’s start with a few questions. • Is your child shutting down? • Is your son or daughter overwhelmed with anxiety and depression? • Is your child struggling with their identity? • Does your teen deal with thoughts of self-harm? • Has your child experienced loss? You may feel hopeless about being able to help your child, but you're not alone. I want to assure you that you’ve come to the right place. I've been fortunate to work with children, youth, and their families in various settings for the last 25 years.
Bailey Hagler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
Cultivating self awareness skills can be one of the most challenging tasks we attempt to do. Not only do we all have others telling us who we are, we have societal voices telling us who we should be. It can be difficult to navigate alone. Knowing how to balance what we can accept and what we can change may help anxiety within our relationships with others and with ourselves. I invite you to see others and be seen; To look into a mirror and really see ourselves, as we are.
Cultivating self awareness skills can be one of the most challenging tasks we attempt to do. Not only do we all have others telling us who we are, we have societal voices telling us who we should be. It can be difficult to navigate alone. Knowing how to balance what we can accept and what we can change may help anxiety within our relationships with others and with ourselves. I invite you to see others and be seen; To look into a mirror and really see ourselves, as we are.
Phoenix Arise
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79414
Current daytime and evening availability! Phoenix Arise is a group counseling office owned by Dr. Nicole Black, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, RPT in Lubbock, TX. When creating Phoenix Arise, she envisioned a counseling office that would be focused on treating clients through a trauma informed lens. Phoenix Arise has 13 therapists who offer counseling to a wide range of populations with various modalities such as EMDR, DBT, solution focused therapy, talk therapy, and more. What makes our counselors unique is the underlying focus and emphasis on trauma recovery.
Current daytime and evening availability! Phoenix Arise is a group counseling office owned by Dr. Nicole Black, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, RPT in Lubbock, TX. When creating Phoenix Arise, she envisioned a counseling office that would be focused on treating clients through a trauma informed lens. Phoenix Arise has 13 therapists who offer counseling to a wide range of populations with various modalities such as EMDR, DBT, solution focused therapy, talk therapy, and more. What makes our counselors unique is the underlying focus and emphasis on trauma recovery.
The Springs Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
We are a group of therapists in Lubbock, Texas with a goal of providing high-quality, empathetic care to anyone who needs it. It is difficult to know when to get help, and we want to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you have been to therapy in the past, or you are completely new to it, we want to provide a safe place for you. Regardless of your race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, we will offer a safe place for you to come and receive care and support.
We are a group of therapists in Lubbock, Texas with a goal of providing high-quality, empathetic care to anyone who needs it. It is difficult to know when to get help, and we want to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you have been to therapy in the past, or you are completely new to it, we want to provide a safe place for you. Regardless of your race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, we will offer a safe place for you to come and receive care and support.
Sydney Squires
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79407
Pain arrives unasked. Often it comes and goes, but there are seasons when we feel “stuck” in suffering and unable to move forward. Do you have overwhelming anxiety or depression you can’t seem to shake? Do you have teenagers struggling with anxiety, social difficulties, and questions of identity? Through the counseling process, my intention is to help you build a heart of resiliency. One that possesses greater wholeness and confidence in your ability to navigate any and all turns of life. My aim is that you will develop skills to change the things you can, acceptance of what cannot, and develop greater hope for the future.
Pain arrives unasked. Often it comes and goes, but there are seasons when we feel “stuck” in suffering and unable to move forward. Do you have overwhelming anxiety or depression you can’t seem to shake? Do you have teenagers struggling with anxiety, social difficulties, and questions of identity? Through the counseling process, my intention is to help you build a heart of resiliency. One that possesses greater wholeness and confidence in your ability to navigate any and all turns of life. My aim is that you will develop skills to change the things you can, acceptance of what cannot, and develop greater hope for the future.
Emily Hamilton, M.MFT, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
Sometimes our lives can feel like an untamed wilderness, we get lost in uncharted territories of anxiety, depression, conflict or feeling “stuck” with our partner, feelings of low self-worth, trauma, and so many others. As your therapist, I am committed to braving that wilderness with you as we explore new pathways together to discover your best life possible! Making the decision to try therapy and reaching out to a total stranger to share your most vulnerable self can be very intimidating and scary; I commend your bravery in getting this far. You have the first step towards inner peace and freedom!
Sometimes our lives can feel like an untamed wilderness, we get lost in uncharted territories of anxiety, depression, conflict or feeling “stuck” with our partner, feelings of low self-worth, trauma, and so many others. As your therapist, I am committed to braving that wilderness with you as we explore new pathways together to discover your best life possible! Making the decision to try therapy and reaching out to a total stranger to share your most vulnerable self can be very intimidating and scary; I commend your bravery in getting this far. You have the first step towards inner peace and freedom!
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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.