Sarah Barnes
Lisenced Mental Health Practioner, Registered Play Therapist -
You want what’s best for your child. You see them struggling and have tried everything, but need more. If you are concerned about the intensity of your teen’s mood swings, at a loss with your preschooler’s tantrums, afraid that your child is not coping as well as you expected with a major life change (death/divorce/school), or feel you are at battle with your child, I am here to help. As your therapist, I will partner with you to help your child heal, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen relationships, and restore harmony within the family.
With over 10 yrs working with kids, I understand their unique needs. I’m a Registered Play Therapist; utilizing a research based modality shown to help children: learn & express emotions appropriately, develop new/creative decision/problem solving skills, increase responsibility for self & respect others, cultivate empathy, & learn new social skills to build peer/family relationships.
I believe passionately in the power of play & have created a practice specializing in kids & families. With extensive knoweldge of school related issues, I can help navigate the educational system. I work with youth of all ages from early childhood – adolescence, along with offering services for adults. www.playtherapyomaha.com
Skills and Expertise
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attachment Issues
Attention Deficit (ADHD)
Behavioral Issues
Blended Family Issues
Bullying
Child or Adolescent
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Divorce and Divorce Adjustment
Emotional Intelligence
Family Conflict
grief
Mood Disorders
Oppositional Defiance
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Orientation
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Developmental
EMDR
Play Therapy
Sandtray Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Therapy unique to each client
Modality
Children
Family
Group
Individuals