Wouldn’t it be great if every child were born with an instruction manual? 

Since each child is unique and views the world from different perspectives, parenting can be challenging. At times, most parents’ feel frustrated by parenting dilemmas and would like some reassurance on normal developmental stages. I infuse play with cognitive therapy to explore how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Play is a child's language and it’s the play therapist’s role to witness and understand this language. Play therapy can be used to address the following concerns:

Excessive worries (fears, nightmares)

Behavioral problems (aggression, shyness)

Grief and loss (depression)

Separation and Divorce

School problems
Abuse and Trauma
Natural Disasters 

Sand tray is one method of play therapy that I've utilized for over 5 years. Children who can't find words to describe how they feel will usually find "pictures" that can convey feelings. Please visit my play therapy page to discover how expressive arts promote healing through self-expression.

Starting a Lego Play Group for children diagnosed with autism spectum disorders this summer!The goal of the group is to increase social interaction because most children on the spectrum have difficulty in this area. Each child is assigned a task in order to make the Lego product. The natural medium of this playful interaction increases social skills and the potential for making new friends. Please call if you are interested in having your child attend this group.

My training as a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator has prepared me to be an affective and empathetic therapist in assisting families who are going through a divorce. I recently became a Certified Practitioner in Rapid Resolution Therapy, a revolutionary approach which can clear the negative effects of trauma.

It can be overwhelming to watch a child struggle. Why wait any longer? We can begin the healing process today. Please call for a free phone consultation and feel free to browse through this website.  

Fees:
Insurance Accepted:
Aetna
LifeSynch (Humana)
TRICARE
MHNet
Blue Cross Blue Shield Out-of-network
No insurance? No problem.
Competitive rates make services affordable.

Donna Bivona
600 SW 3rd Steet Suite 3400
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
(954) 830-8588
donna@playtherapyatchildsview.com