Connecting With Children Through Play
In play therapy, non-directive and directive approaches are used depending on each person’s goals and needs. We can help manage ADHD, anger, behavioral concerns, oppositional defiance, anxiety, divorce, coping skills, depression, peer relationship concerns, low self-esteem, bullying, grief, and trauma.
Play helps children express themselves in new and different ways. Play is a very productive thing for the language of a child. Through play therapy, children learn to communicate feelings, emotions, and behaviors. This allows them to discover the skills needed to become successful in life!
Contact Us for Help from a Play Therapist
We work with children, adolescents, and adults. Feedback from play therapy can be constructive in assisting parents and educators to meet a child’s needs best. We discover one’s inner strengths and empower them to use those strengths.
We work from a strength-based and relational approach, incorporating Mindfulness-based techniques, expressive arts, and Cognitive Behavioral therapy.
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Connected Counseling & Therapy Services
Individual Counseling
Relationship, Family & Marriage Counseling
Play Therapy
Meet Our Counselors
At Connected Counseling, our Counselors are licensed with the Louisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors.
Kristin Barras
MS, LPC
Jennifer K Hess
MS, LPC
Tammy Matte
MA, LPC, RPT™
Lauren Sabatier
Life Coach
Allison Saltzman
MS, LPC
Olivia Baker
MS, PLPC
Amber May
Counselor Intern
Brette Reaux
MA, PLPC
Annette Hollier
Office Coordinator
Online Health Resources
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, dial 911. For general medical information, please see the provided health links:
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
World Health Organization
