Has your child experienced a trauma and you don't know how to help him/her? Is your child having difficulties in school that you sense are more than just academic? Do you want to better understand your child's emotional world? If so, I invite you to call me for a free consultation to see if I can be of help to you and your family.

Play is a child's primary means of self-expression. In Play Therapy, feelings, metaphors and tensions arise representing the emotional struggle the child has experienced. When they feel safe, accepted, and understood by the therapist children are able to process difficult emotions and develop resources to help them feel calmer, more resilient and more confident. Through play, the child and therapist build a special relationship that leads to growth and healing.

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Joy Lanzano M.A., M.A.,LPC, LAC, joylanzano.com Clinical Approach/Therapeutic Orientation: My foundational approach to psychotherapy is eclectic, based upon a transpersonal approach to assist and gently guide the individual with the support they need to gain insights that will best support them living to their fullest potential. I draw upon different therapeutic approaches to tailor what treatment best fits my client's needs. I have specialty training in EMDR trained, PACT (couples therapy), and Mastery Attachment Theory. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups. My approach is informed by the Diamond Approach to Inner work and well as my Mindfulness Meditation instructor training. I also have experience with brain injury. Self pay and Cigna provider

Under the best circumstances, being an adolescent or teen can be hard! Naturally it’s a time of conflict; increased responsibilities, peer pressure, and hormones providing just a few of challenges faced. When combined with breakdowns in the family support system, opportunities for depression, anxiety and lack of motivation can arise. I work with families to shed light on the distorted thought patterns within the home responsible for maintaining such emotional distress, and challenge them to discover their “self” by approaching their lives with more clarity and intent. Educated formally ay Regis U as a MFT, warmth, compassion, respect, and humor are the hallmarks of my practice. Please call for a free initial consultation or check out my website to learn more:www.michaeltmurphy.webs.com

As your therapist, I can provide you with a safe and comfortable space for approaching challenges and developing creative solutions. I will become your guide as you work your way out of feeling "stuck" within situations or thoughts that may have become too difficult to manage. I use an eclectic treatment approach that combines action-oriented and reflective techniques based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness practices. As an Expressive Arts Therapist, I also offer various opportunities for engaging in such therapeutic activities as art, music, and creative writing.These methods can sometimes empower you to explore ideas and feelings that may be initially too difficult to express in words. As the former director of a college/career access program at non-profit arts organization, I offer 10+ years of experience in college admissions counseling. I have often used expressive arts and assertiveness training techniques to help ease any anxieties associated with the college and/or employment application process.