Gulf Coast Play Therapy Clinic, LLC

05/29/2025

When children experience situations that make them feel unsafe or in danger, they will try to control aspects of their lives, which they are able to. Control is a common theme that is demonstrated in the play of children attending Play Therapy.

This might be what food they eat, what work they do, how they play with others, to name a few. This control enables them to feel safe but can feel difficult or defiant to those adults around them.

In the Play Therapy relationship, the adult gives control of what and how to play to the child, creating a sense of safety. The only thing the child sees the adult control is any boundaries that need to be in place to keep the child and therapist safe.

02/06/2024

Hello Everyone! It’s been a while since I have updated this page, but I am excited to announce that I have finally returned to the clinic and I am able to accept new clients again!

For those wondering where I’ve been, I am so thankful to share that I welcomed a new baby this past summer!

Clinic hours have changed a bit, but if you’re interested in setting up an appointment, please check out my website at https://www.gcplaytherapy.com/ or fill out the new client inquiry form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZwC8YGJ-aEjXM5rAm4GMmm_H2GIfPt-UmNDitXdPuDiwbzQ/viewform and I will reach back out to you as soon as possible!

01/18/2024

REMINDER:
Mark your calendars for the Spring 2024 MSAPT Conference in Oxford, MS. We will have two exciting days of training on March 1-2 led by Dr. Peggy Ceballos from The University of North Texas.

- Friday, March 1, 2024: "The Use of Expressive Art Media in the Playroom" 3 hours of CEs
- Saturday, March 2, 2024: Enhancing Play Therapists' Multicultural Awareness: Forming Strong Therapeutic Alliances with Children and Parents" 6 hours of CEs.

Participants will receive APT and NBCC CEs through The Institute for Continuing Education.

Click the link below to register for the conference.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/msplaytherapy/1056365

We look forward to seeing you soon!

09/15/2023

09/10/2022

Words of wisdom from our favorite neighbor.

09/10/2022

Co-regulation doesn’t have involve hugging. Some kids won’t calm when held but doesn’t mean that you can’t co-regulate. Being close and calm will still impact your child’s nervous system and eventually calm too. When you label the feeling for your child rather than reacting to the behaviour, they feel heard and understood. When they are ready you can work it out together

05/26/2022

05/25/2022

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Trigger warning ⚠️
The mass shooting in Uvalde, TX has forever changed the families and community. Our thoughts, love, and prayers go out to the families who lost their sweet, loved ones.
We would like to offer support by connecting the Uvalde community to local/telehealth mental health professionals.
Two things:
1. If you are a (telehealth or) local mental health professional in the Uvalde or surrounding areas, please fill out the Google form so we can create a referral list.
2.** If you or someone you know are looking for a mental health professional during this time, please feel free to DM or email us so we can help connect you in your area. Our hearts are with you!

** **This referral list is aimed specifically for the community of Uvalde. If you are not affected by the shooting in Uvalde, please reach out to other outlets for referrals, so TxAPT may focus on helping Uvalde

Email: studentdirector@txapt.org
Google form: https://forms.gle/rb5Hp4cs5t3jw9iL8

03/27/2022

Yahoo News and Finance Anchor Bianna Golodryga sat down with psychotherapist and addiction specialist Nicholas Kardaras, author of Glow Kids: How Screen Add...

03/27/2022