Professionals Who Specialize in Play Therapy

Rebecca Marcus

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • Remote only
  • $225 - $270 Per Session
  • 2 reviews

Rebecca Marcus is a Frum Therapist, LCSW in New York


"I take a holistic, relational, and integrative approach. I strive to create a warm and empathic healing environment that is tailored to each of my client's unique and individual goals and needs. I integrate trauma-informed mindfulness-based skills, while …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging

Madelaine Gold, LMFT

Therapists, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • $225 - $275 Per Session

Madelaine Gold, LMFT, uses transformative, inside-out approaches to support healing, personal growth, self-discovery, and healthy relationships.


"My approach to therapy is both transformative and deeply healing. I focus on understanding and addressing the inner world of each client, recognizing that lasting change begins from within. By creating a safe and compassionate space, I help …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Aryeh Kugel, MHC-LP

Therapists, Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $100 - $200 Per Session
  • Insurance

Aryeh Kugel, LMHC, helps teens, young adults, & families navigate family dynamics, ADHD, anxiety, life changes, & more, through compassionate & holistic care.


"I approach therapy with an easy-going, nonjudgmental presence. I know that coming to therapy takes real courage, and it can feel uncomfortable at first, so I strive to make the process as pleasant and approachable as possible. My …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Leah Matyas, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

  • In-office Suffern
  • $150 - $250 Per Session

Leah Matyas, LMHC, approaches therapy with a collaborative & client-centered philosophy, firmly rooted in a commitment to maintaining a goal-oriented focus.


"I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, always focusing on clear goals. I believe that everyone’s unique experiences and perspectives should shape the therapeutic process, so I tailor my approach to fit each individual. By working closely …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Deetza Rosen, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office North Miami Beach
  • $175 - $225 Per Session
  • Insurance
  • 4 reviews

Deetza Rosen, LMHC, treats anxiety in children, teens, and women using CBT, somatic therapy, ERP, and behavioral strategies to build emotional regulation and coping skills.


"My practice centers on a skills-focused approach that helps children, parents, teenage girls, and women build meaningful regulation and coping abilities that truly support them in daily life. I draw from an integrated methodology that combines Cognitive Behavioral …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🧘 Calm

Moishy Anderson, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Work

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • Insurance

Moshe Anderson, LMSW, uses ACT & IFS to help his clients navigate anxiety, and trauma, and build resilience, self-awareness, & emotional well-being.


"My approach to therapy is shaped by the person sitting across from me. No two individuals are the same, and I believe the deepest healing happens through genuine human connection. My goal is always to meet people where …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Aliza Katz, LCSW

Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Rockland County
  • $250 - $350 Per Session

Aliza Katz, LCSW, uses EMDR, sand tray, expressive arts, & play therapy to help clients process trauma, build coping skills, and foster self-awareness and healing.


"I specialize in EMDR Intensives for trauma and anxiety. Essentially, I help people get unstuck so they can move on with their lives. I am a collaborative therapist and see myself as a partner in the healing process, …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ”₯ Energetic
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Melissa Lieber

Therapists, LCAT, ATR-BC

  • In-office New City
  • $200 - $350 Per Session
  • Insurance

Melissa Lieber, LCAT, ATR-BC approach is grounded in a person-centered ethos. She helps people achieve their goals through a creative therapeutic process.


"My approach is grounded in integration, a person-centered philosophy, and a collaborative ethos. I draw from psychodynamic and experiential frameworks to shine a light on the protective barriers that obstruct our path, resulting in suffering, impaired functionality, or …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Pessy (Paula) Neuwirth, MHC- LP, CASAC-T

Therapists, Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $100 - $200 Per Session
  • Insurance

Pessy Neuwirth incorporates an eccentric therapy style, blending creativity, humor, and unconventional strategies with evidence-based practices.


"My approach blends creativity, humor, and unconventional strategies with evidence-based practices to create a dynamic and engaging experience. I tailor each session to my client's unique needs, offering a space where you feel safe, supported, and understood. Therapy …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Elana Feuerman, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Work

  • In-office Passaic
  • $200 Per Session

Elana Feuerman, LMSW, is a play therapist for kids & teens. She supports children & parents with anxiety, behavior, school issues, and parent-child dynamics.


"Children are often telling us a story. When they refuse to sleep at night, when they push or hit other kids, when they cling to a parent at drop-off, when they escalate without warning, when they eat too …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • 🎨 Creative
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Dr. Chaya Rubin

Therapists, Ph.D.

  • In-office New York

Dr. Chaya Rubin works with clients that appreciate that lasting change is indeed possible, and more accessible than they might have imagined.


"The kind of psychotherapy that I practice involves careful and close listening to the difficulties that manifest themselves in a person’s life, and how those difficulties tend to repeat or consistently present in a variety of contexts. I …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’­ Open minded

Yehoshua Kronglas, LSW

Therapists, Licensed Social Worker

  • Insurance

Yehoshua Kronglas, LSW, uses a person-centered approach, CBT, & psychoeducation to support relationships, mental health, & personal growth in a judgment-free manner.


"I take a person-centered approach, valuing each client's unique lived experience and perspective. My goal is to provide a supportive and empowering environment where they feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. Together, we …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
Understanding Play Therapy: Play Therapy is a specialized form of therapy designed for children. It uses play as a means of communication and self-expression, allowing individuals to explore and address emotional and psychological challenges. Play Therapy recognizes that play is a natural way for individuals to process their thoughts and feelings, making it an effective therapeutic tool. Application and Scope of Play Therapy: Play Therapy is primarily applied to address concerns related to childhood development, such as behavioral issues, trauma, anxiety, and emotional regulation. It's particularly effective for children who may have difficulty expressing themselves verbally. Play Therapy can sometimes benefit adults who wish to access and process their emotions in a less structured and more creative manner. What to Expect in Play Therapy Sessions: In Play Therapy sessions, individuals are encouraged to engage in various forms of play, such as drawing, storytelling, puppetry, or interactive games. These activities serve as a non-directive way for individuals to express their thoughts and emotions. A trained Play Therapist creates a safe and supportive environment where clients can freely explore and address their concerns.

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