Business Details
Mental Health Therapy Services in Lafayette, CA
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with extensive experience supporting children, teens, families, and mental health professionals. My practice focuses on evidence-based modalities like play therapy, sandtray therapy, and filial therapy to address anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, and family dynamics. With specialized training in humanistic and trauma-informed approaches, I prioritize building therapeutic relationships that foster emotional resilience, self-awareness, and healthy communication.I also provide clinical supervision and continuing education to pre-licensed and licensed therapists seeking to enhance their skills in play therapy and related disciplines. My work emphasizes collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and empowering clients to leverage their inherent strengths for lasting growth.
Services
Play Therapy
Filial Therapy
Psychotherapy
Sandtray Therapy
Children Counseling
Teen Therapy
Parent Support
Clinical Supervision
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Highlights and features
- We specialize in child-centered play therapy techniques.
- Our therapist holds advanced certifications in play and sandtray therapy.
- We offer tailored consultation for clinicians seeking RPT designation.
- Our approach focuses on building strengths and emotional resilience.
- We provide evidence-based sandtray therapy for non-verbal expression.
Associations and certifications
- Association for Play Therapy
Services
Play Therapy
Play Therapy uses play as a primary communication tool for children to process emotions, develop coping skills, and resolve behavioral challenges. This approach recognizes play as a natural medium for children to express themselves non-verbally, allowing therapists to build trust and guide emotional growth. Sessions incorporate toys, games, and creative activities tailored to the child's developmental stage, fostering self-awareness and improved social skills.
Sandtray Therapy
Sandtray Therapy provides a tactile, non-verbal method for clients to externalize emotions by creating scenes in a sand-filled tray using miniature objects. This technique accesses subconscious thoughts and helps clients visualize internal conflicts, promoting emotional integration and healing. The sensory experience of manipulating sand creates a calming environment for processing trauma and complex emotions across all age groups.
Filial Therapy
Filial Therapy trains parents to conduct structured play sessions with their children under professional guidance. This evidence-based approach strengthens parent-child relationships by teaching child-led play techniques that improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and address behavioral concerns. The program includes therapist-coached sessions followed by home implementation to reinforce positive interactions.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical Supervision provides professional development for pre-licensed and licensed therapists seeking expertise in play therapy and related modalities. Supervision sessions focus on case consultation, skill-building in humanistic therapies, and preparation for Registered Play Therapist credentials through the Association for Play Therapy.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy offers adults a supportive environment to explore emotional challenges, develop coping strategies, and improve mental well-being through verbal communication. This client-centered approach emphasizes present-moment awareness, emotional validation, and practical problem-solving techniques to address anxiety, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
People
Jeannette Harroun, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor
Jeannette Harroun, LMFT specializes in child, teen, and family therapy using play-based and trauma-informed approaches. With over two decades of experience, she provides clinical supervision and professional training while fostering emotional growth through strength-focused interventions.
Questions
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy uses play to help children express emotions and develop problem-solving skills through non-verbal communication and creative activities.
How does Sandtray Therapy work?
Sandtray Therapy allows clients to create scenes in a tray of sand using miniatures, facilitating emotional expression and subconscious exploration.
What ages do you work with?
I specialize in children aged 3-12, teens, and families, with adapted therapeutic techniques for each developmental stage.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider; clients receive a Good Faith Estimate outlining self-pay costs for psychotherapy services.
What is Filial Therapy?
Filial Therapy trains parents to conduct child-centered play sessions, strengthening family bonds and improving communication through structured play.
