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  • Counselors
    • Jim West
    • Dana West
    • Matthew Martin
    • Dr. Jada Jackson
    • Brandon Feinberg
    • Lyris Steuber
    • Valerie Ware
    • Gemima McMahon
    • Pedro Michael Valdez IV
    • Audrey DeBruler
    • David Duany
    • Angela Repella
    • Katherine Waldheim
    • Sarah Dornas Albuquerque
    • Tessa McKee
  • Blog
    • Menu Item
    • Videos
    • Articles
    • Masterclass
  • Contact
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Can Play Therapy Themes Reveal What My Child Is Feeling?

TL;DR Play therapy themes are recurring patterns in a child’s symbolic play that help therapists understand what the child is feeling or working through, especially when they can’t express it in words. Common themes include power/control, safety, nurturance, aggression, [...]

By Gemima McMahon|2025-09-23T09:08:27+00:00July 31st, 2025|Gemima McMahon, Play Therapy|
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Is Play Therapy Evidence Based or Just Child’s Play?

TL;DR Yes, play therapy is evidence-based, supported by numerous studies and randomized controlled trials. Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is a widely researched, non-directive approach that builds emotional strength through the language of play. Meta-analyses show positive results for anxiety, [...]

By Gemima McMahon|2025-09-23T08:58:56+00:00July 31st, 2025|Gemima McMahon, Play Therapy|
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What Is Play Therapy for Kids With ADHD, Autism & Trauma?

TL;DR What it is: A form of psychotherapy using play as a child’s language Who it helps: Most effective for children aged 3–12, adaptable for others How it works: Toys, art, and stories help kids express what they can't [...]

By Gemima McMahon|2025-09-23T08:35:42+00:00July 31st, 2025|Gemima McMahon, Play Therapy|

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Total Life Counseling Center provides counseling, therapy, coaching, camps and career services in Central Florida and Dallas Fort Worth Arlington Metroplex. Central Florida areas served includes Orlando, Winter Park, College Park, Maitland, Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Conway, Winter Garden, Oviedo, Ocoee, Longwood, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary, Deland, Sanford, De Bary, Daytona, Deltona, Cocoa, Titusville, New Smyrna, Merritt Island, St. Cloud, Kissimmee, Mt. Dora, Celebration, and the tri-cities of Tavares, the Villages, Leesburg, and Eustis

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Our counseling, therapy, camps, group, coaching and career services are conveniently located in:

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Southwest Orlando FL | Metrowest, Windermere, Winter Garden, FL

Satellite Offices:

  1. Winter Park, FL | Downtown Orlando, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, FL
  2. East Orlando, FL | Avalon Park
  3. Clermont, FL | Minneola Groveland, FL
  4. Lake Mary, FL | Longwoord, Sanford, Oviedo, Winter Springs, FL
  5. Boca Raton, FL
  6. Dallas, TX | Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington MetroPlex
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