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Why Psychotheraplay?

Play is not commonly associated with responsible adulthood nowadays. However, there is an increasing need to shift our thinking towards a more playful and curious nature to relieve stress, improve mental health, and enhance overall well-being.

Engaging in a playful approach not only activates the brain in a state of creativity, curiosity, and exploration but also triggers the release of neurotransmitters in the brain's reward centers. This dual effect encourages clients to think outside the box, discover fresh perspectives, and break free from limiting beliefs, ultimately leading to the identification of new solutions to problems. The positive and enjoyable therapeutic experience resulting from playfulness reduces stress, anxiety, and tension, creating a more relaxed and open atmosphere for clients during sessions. This playful environment not only fosters a stronger therapeutic alliance but also encourages clients to fully engage in the therapeutic process.

In my practice, I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), mindfulness, solution-focused, behavior-analytic, and psychodynamic frameworks to incorporate techniques that encourage stress reduction, emotion management, social-emotional learning, self-awareness, self-growth, and introspection. This is achieved by changing thought patterns through curiosity, acceptance, creativity, and flexibility when facing psychological stresses.

Descriptions of available services can be found here.