Counseling and play therapy Services page

Counseling and Therapy Services at Cool Creek Counseling include play therapy, art therapy, individual counseling, parent support, EMDR therapy, online/telehealth therapy

Services Provided


Consultation

We offer individual consultations with parents/caregivers and do not charge for a brief initial phone consultation.  Throughout the course of treatment with children, parent consultations will also be scheduled on a regular basis to address specific needs or concerns as well as to reflect on and track progress.

Parent Coaching

Additional support and guidance sessions targeting parents/caregivers as an add on to your child's therapy.  Often the most progress in therapy happens when you are able to implement suggestions and interventions in the home that we cover in parent sessions.


Individual Counseling

Direct one-on-one talk therapy with teens and young adults.  This can look a bit different for everyone, based on what is bringing you in. Our first goal is to meet you where you are at and help you to feel heard and understood. We will develop “goals” together and above all, we aim to create a safe place where we can work through difficulties together.


Art therapy

Through integrative and creative methods, art therapy can help to engage the therapeutic process with art as a form of communication. Through creative expression, we can foster healing and mental well-being. Art therapy can be used by individuals of all ages.


Play Therapy

Play is a child's natural form of communication, therefore we typically utilize play therapy in counseling with children aged 3-12 to assist in the processing of thoughts and emotions that are typically difficult to verbalize. Art therapy and Sand Tray therapy may be incorporated as well.


EMDR Therapy

EMDR therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. It involves bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or taps, to facilitate the reprocessing of distressing memories and reduce associated emotional distress. By accessing and integrating these memories in a safe and structured manner, EMDR aims to alleviate symptoms, promote adaptive resolution, and foster psychological well-being.


online therapy

Telehealth, often called virtual therapy or online therapy is offered as a valuable therapy option through a real time video format. Online therapy is an effective way to meet with a therapist from your home/work to address individual or play therapy needs.

 

Therapeutic Techniques

We believe that no one technique is right for every person, therefore, one or several therapeutic techniques may be utilized throughout our sessions. The following therapeutic approaches or components of these approaches may be used in sessions:

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Centered Play Therapy, Directive Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Art Therapy, Filial Therapy, Parent Management Training