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Counseling Services

Creating Opportunities

Positive changes occur when opportunities for new experiences exist. Rocky Mountain Counseling Services approaches therapy in innovative and creative ways. Not unlike medical doctors, specialties exist in the counseling field of practice. Our therapists have been trained by certified child and play therapists through the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute and have expertise in child and family treatment.

What is Play therapy ?

Play therapy is a therapeutic approach based on developmental principles. It is a process where the child chooses objects, symbols, or types of play to express their concerns and work through particular problems. Play therapists are trained to observe and facilitate the therapy process. The main goals, regardless of the issue, are to help children regain their former level of functioning, enhance self-esteem and build the child’s coping resources. It is ideally suited to children 3-12 years of age. Parents are considered extremely important partners in the therapy process and are invited to take on a number of roles. For more information on Play Therapy click here

Why Choose A Program That Values Certified Training?

All clinicians have been trained by and receive ongoing supervision from Certified Play Therapy Supervisors. Our certified supervisors have completed over 2500 hours of post-graduate work in child and play therapy in addition to specialized course work. This ensures a high level of service for children and families.
Additionally, adult services are provided by therapists who are trained in couple and family counseling.

Therapies Available

For children, adolescents and families a number of therapeutic approaches are offered:

    • Play therapy
    • Expressive therapy
    • Brief Solution Focused Child and Adult Therapy
    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
    • Sand Play
    • Couple and Family Counseling
    • Parent Counseling
    • Individual Counseling

Common Referral Issues Include:

    • Grief
    • Trauma (Physical, emotional, sexual, situational)
    • Phobias
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Behavioral Difficulties
    • Attachment
    • School Issues
    • Separation / Divorce /Post-Separation
    • Performance Enhancement
    • Transitional Problems
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