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My Approach to Helping

The Creative Therapy Center uses Dr. Byron Norton's model of Experiential Play Therapy, where the child directs their session. Directive Play Therapy is used in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Other models are used such as drama therapy techniques and art therapy techniques. When working with adolescents and adults, The Creative Therapy Center offers traditional talk therapy and counseling as well as Sand Tray Therapy, which allows the client to discover their innermost feelings and thoughts while keeping a therapeutic distance.

 

More Info About My Practice

Nicole Ross is the Treasurer on Board of Directors for the Minnesota Association for Play Therapy, a member of the Sherburne County Safe Child Council, a professional member of the National Association for Play Therapy, a professional member of the Minnesota Family Based Services Association, a professional member of the Minnesota Association for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health, and a member of the Lodestone Networking Group in the Elk River Area. Nicole has presented at conferences at local, state and national levels on topics related to play therapy, sexual behavior problems and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Consultation
• Other

Ages I Work With

• Children
• Teens
• Adults

Languages I Speak

• English

Groups I Work With

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trauma, Children as young as 2 years of age, Children and teens with Sexual Behavior Problems

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Anger Management
• Art Therapy
• Body-Mind Psychotherapy
• Clean Language, Symbolic Modeling, & Metaphor Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
• Creative Art Therapy
• Drama Therapy
• Guided Therapeutic Imagery
• Narrative Therapy
• Parent Work
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Positive Psychotherapy
• Sand Tray / Sand Play Therapy
• Yoga Therapy

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Abuse: Emotional, Physical, or Sexual
• Trauma
• Occupational & Academic Issues
• Life Changes
• Social Skills & Problems
• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Emotion Management
• Attachment
• Family Problems
• Childhood & Adolescence
• Relationships & Marriage
• Depression & Mood
• Health & Body
• Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Reproduction
• Identity Issues
• Self-Harm & Suicide
• Sexuality