KM Counseling Services, PLLC
Young children learn and process best through play which is the basis behind play therapy. Our counselors use Play Therapy techniques to help young children process and expressing their feelings in a developmentally appropriate way. They use toys, sand play and creative activities in a safe therapeutic environment which allows children to express, process, and modify feelings and behaviors. Play Therapy interventions are used in the treatment of young children age 3 to 9.
For more information about Play Therapy visit The University of North Texas Center for Play Therapy.
Trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence based treatment approach used to help children, adolescents and their caregivers process and work through trauma related issues. Treatment is designed to be split between conjoint sessions with the client and caregiver and sessions with the client focusing on the specific emotional and behavioral difficulties faced by victims of trauma. Working together with the therapist, clients and caregivers learn to process thoughts and feelings related to the trauma; identify manage and resolve distressing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and improve safety, promote positive communication and parenting skills.
For more information on TF-CBT visit The National Child Traumatic Stress Network for Parent Resources and information about TF-CBT.
Kelly Martin, LPC-S is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Therapy. For more information on Kelly's training see Meet the Counselors tab.
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a scientifically tested and proven effective type of therapy used in the treatment in many different disorders. This type of therapy focuses on collaborating with and teaching the client a number of different problem solving skills that the client masters and then applies in other areas of their life. Types of skills focus on behaviors, challenging current beliefs, identifying and modifying distorted thinking and learning to relate to others in different ways. Cognitive Behavior therapy is generally focused on current issues and is short term.
For more information on Cognitive Therapy visit the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
Kelly Martin, LPC-S is a Diplomat for the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. To find out more about Kelly's training, see Meet the Counselors tab.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
EMDR therapy is a researched, effective, and non-hypnosis psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The therapist guides the client to focus on troubling memories or emotions while using alternating eye movements or tapping on each side of the body. This allows the client to utilize both sides of the brain to reprocess traumatic memories, as well as concerns about future problems. It can also be used to promote emotional resources such as self-esteem. EMDR allows the brain to resume its natural healing process, and for some clients, EMDR can be effective in resolving past traumas in fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy.
For more information on EMDR visit EMDRIA.org
Tami Bays is an EMDR Certified therapist and is a member of EMDRIA. For more information on Tami’s background, please visit the MEET THE COUNSELORS tab above.
Here is a video that explains the process of EMDR Therapy.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Individual Types of Therapy
Play Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
Working together with children, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS, Couples and families towards a positive change