The power of therapy
Healing Connections provides mental health services to children, adolescents and their families.
Individual Therapy
There are times in life where a person can benefit from individual therapy to support them in addressing and managing many different problems and/or mental health symptoms. Individual therapy can be provided to children, adolescents and adults with a wide array of problems. Your therapist will be equipped to meet you where you are at and will provide a safe place to learn and heal.
Family Therapy
When problems arise in family relationships or there are changes in the home environment, family therapy can be helpful to repair and strengthen relationships to address any problems or struggles that may be present. Family therapy is when a whole family or parts of a family meet with a qualified therapist to address the concerns that may be present. Family Therapy can occur in many ways. Your therapist will discuss with you what may be more beneficial for your family.
Ashley is trained in Theraplay and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Both approaches include the parent(s) and the child to address emotional and/or behavioral concerns that a child may be discussing. Ashley will discuss with you what your concerns are regarding your child’s behaviors and together you will develop a treatment plan that best meets your child’s needs.
Play Therapy interventions can also be utilized in family therapy to support parents and children to address many concerns that may be present in families. Your therapist will discuss with you whether Play Therapy would be helpful in family therapy.
Parenting Support
Being a parent can be wonderful and fulfilling, but it can also be difficult and overwhelming. Sometimes parents may not know how to address certain behaviors, or they may just need some extra support managing the stressors of parenthood. At Healing Connections, therapists can support you in your parenting journey. At Healing Connections, we believe that all parents are doing the best they can and may just require some support, knowledge and skills to help their children thrive.
Play Therapy
Play Therapy is a specialized type of therapy that is provided by mental health therapists that have received the training and education to effectively utilize play in their work with children and families. The Association of Play Therapy defines play therapy as "the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development." The therapists that provide Play Therapy have received training and education to utilize play therapy to support the children and families they are serving.
Research has supported the use of Play Therapy to support children and their families who may be experiencing symptoms and behaviors related to: anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, school problems, defiance, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), divorce, grief and loss and many other problems. Your therapist will discuss the appropriateness of Play Therapy for your child and/or family.
EMDR
At Healing Connections, we offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a powerful and effective treatment for those experiencing trauma and distressing life experiences. EMDR is a structured therapy that helps individuals process and integrate traumatic memories through guided eye movements or other forms of rhythmic stimulation. This evidence-based approach has been shown to reduce the emotional impact of trauma, anxiety, and other related conditions, enabling clients to heal and move forward with greater resilience and well-being. Our trained and certified EMDR therapists are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment, ensuring that you feel comfortable and understood throughout your therapeutic journey. With EMDR, we strive to help you achieve lasting healing and a renewed sense of peace.
Medication Management
At Healing Connections, we are pleased to have a highly skilled and compassionate psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner on our team. They are equipped to provide comprehensive care that includes medication management, therapy, and mental wellness. Committed to fostering a supportive and empathetic environment, we works collaboratively with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals. Their dedication to mental health and well-being ensures that you receive the highest quality care on your journey towards healing and recovery.