Business Details
Child Counseling & Play Therapy in Tempe, AZ
At Crestview Child Counseling, we have dedicated ourselves to supporting children and families in achieving meaningful, lasting change. With over 25 years of experience, our practice specializes in Child-Centered Play Therapy and Sandtray Therapy, tailored to address each child's unique social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Our approach prioritizes creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore their feelings and develop healthy coping strategies. We emphasize collaboration with parents, ensuring open communication and active involvement throughout the therapeutic process.By combining advanced clinical training with compassionate care, we empower children to build resilience and thrive in their daily lives. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our individualized treatment plans and secure, streamlined client processes. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow emotionally and build stronger relationships, and we are honored to guide families through this transformative journey.
Services
Play Therapy
Sandtray Therapy
Anger Management
Behavioral Counseling
Emotional Regulation
Self-Confidence Building
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized child counseling experience
- Our therapists use evidence-based play and sandtray therapy techniques
- We provide individualized treatment plans for each child's unique needs
- Our secure client portal streamlines the intake process digitally
- We maintain open communication and partnership with parents throughout treatment
Services
Play Therapy
Play Therapy utilizes toys and creative activities to help children express emotions and develop coping strategies. This approach allows children to explore their feelings in a safe environment, addressing emotional and behavioral challenges through guided play sessions tailored to their individual needs. Our therapists facilitate natural emotional processing through carefully selected therapeutic materials.
Sandtray Therapy
Sandtray Therapy enables children to create miniature worlds using sand and figures, providing a non-verbal outlet for emotional expression. This method helps children process complex experiences and develop healthier thought patterns by constructing and narrating scenes that reflect their inner world. Our clinicians guide this symbolic exploration with gentle therapeutic support.
People
Liz Plotkin
Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Liz Plotkin, PhD, LPC, has 25+ years of experience in child therapy. Specializing in play and sandtray therapy, she creates individualized treatment plans while maintaining active parent collaboration. Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Studies from Capella University.
Questions
What is Child-Centered Play Therapy?
Child-Centered Play Therapy uses toys and creative activities as a therapeutic tool for children to express emotions and develop coping skills in a supportive environment tailored to their developmental needs.
How does Sandtray Therapy work for children?
Sandtray Therapy allows children to create scenes with figures in sand, providing a non-verbal way to express emotions and process experiences through symbolic representation and narrative storytelling during therapy sessions.
What ages do you work with?
Our practice specializes in counseling children through developmental stages where play therapy and sandtray techniques are most effective as therapeutic communication tools.
How are parents involved in treatment?
We maintain active parent collaboration through initial consultation meetings and regular communication to ensure treatment goals align with family needs and home environments.
What issues do you commonly address?
We help children with anxiety, behavioral issues, emotional regulation challenges, aggression, and self-confidence concerns using therapeutic approaches specifically designed for childhood development.
