Individual Therapy

Individuals may seek counseling support for an array of different reasons. Sarah enjoys working with adults experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, and life stressors.

Play Therapy

Play is the child’s language and toys are their words!

Why Play in Therapy?

Play therapy is a structured, theoretically based approach to therapy that builds on the normal communicative and learning processes of children (Carmichael, 2006; Landreth, 2002; O'Connor & Schaefer, 1983). The curative powers inherent in play are used in many ways. Therapists strategically utilize play therapy to help children express what is troubling them when they do not have the verbal language to express their thoughts and feelings (Gil, 1991). In play therapy, toys are like the child's words and play is the child's language (Landreth, 2002). Through play, therapists may help children learn more adaptive behaviors when there are emotional or social skills deficits (Pedro-Carroll & Reddy, 2005). The positive relationship that develops between therapist and child during play therapy sessions can provide a corrective emotional experience necessary for healing (Moustakas, 1997). Play therapy may also be used to promote cognitive development and provide insight about and resolution of inner conflicts or dysfunctional thinking in the child (O'Connor & Schaefer, 1983; Reddy, Files-Hall, & Schaefer, 2005).

Play therapy helps children:

Become more responsible for behaviors and develop more successful strategies.
Develop new and creative solutions to problems.
Develop respect and acceptance of self and others.
Learn to experience and express emotion.
Cultivate empathy and respect for thoughts and feelings of others.
Learn new social skills and relational skills with family.

Develop self-efficacy and thus a better assuredness about their abilities.

Group Therapy

Sarah offers several groups throughout the year. Groups offered include Child-Parent Relationship Training (CPRT), Social Skills, and Grief and Loss. Please inquire with Sarah on when the next group is being offered.

Parenting

Sarah offers individual parenting sessions in addition to a Child-Parent Relationship Therapy curriculum. Please inquire with Sarah to find out when the next group will be held.

Virtual Therapy (For North Carolina Residents)

Some individuals may benefit from virtual therapy. Sarah uses HIPPA compliant software to provide virtual therapy to residents in the state of North Carolina.