Healing Play Therapy in Marietta (ages 5+) and Specialized Counseling for Adults
Find Your Way Back to Balance, Peace, and Clarity
Lavanya is a dedicated provider of play therapy in Marietta, helping children express themselves through creativity and movement.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether you’re trying to make sense of your experiences, manage emotions that feel out of control, or simply want to feel more like yourself again. Choosing to start therapy is a meaningful step. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Lavanya offers a supportive, calm space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to reconnect with your inner strength and sense of direction.
Specialized Counseling:
Person-Centered Therapy – meeting you where you are, without judgment
Mindfulness-Based Techniques – helping you stay present and grounded
Trauma-Informed Care – creating a safe space for deeper healing
She believes that you already have the capacity for growth and healing—and therapy is a space to help you access it.
Counseling Approaches:
PLAY THERAPY
Play therapy provides children with a safe space to express complex emotions using their natural language: play. By using toys, art, and storytelling, a therapist helps them process trauma, improve social skills, and develop healthier ways to manage big feelings. It is an effective, evidence-based way for children to heal and grow when they don’t yet have the words to explain what they are going through.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, research-backed therapy designed to help you process and heal from traumatic or distressing life experiences. By using rhythmic bilateral stimulation, EMDR allows the brain to “unstick” painful memories and reprocess them so they no longer trigger an intense emotional or physical response. It is an effective way to move past old patterns and find lasting relief from anxiety, PTSD, and emotional blocks.
BRAINSPOTTING
Brainspotting is a focused treatment that works by identifying “spots” in your visual field that connect to where you hold trauma or emotional pain in your brain. By maintaining focus on these points, you can access and process deep-seated emotions and physical tension that traditional talk therapy might not reach. It is a gentle yet profound way to bypass the “thinking” brain and tap into your body’s natural ability to heal from the inside out.
CBT
CBT is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps you identify and shift the negative thought patterns and behaviors that keep you feeling stuck. By building a “toolkit” of coping strategies, you can learn to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence. It is a highly effective way to create measurable, positive change in your daily life and overall mental well-being.
TRAUMA INFORMED THERAPY
Trauma-informed therapy is a compassionate approach that prioritizes your safety, empowerment, and choice throughout the healing process. Rather than asking “what is wrong with you,” we look at “what happened to you” to understand how your past experiences have shaped your current nervous system. By creating a stable and supportive environment, we work together to build resilience and process the past at a pace that feels safe for you.
What It’s Like to Work Together
Clients often describe a counseling sessions with Lavanya as:
Calm and grounding
Insightful and reflective
Supportive without pressure
Focused on real, meaningful change
Her goal is to help you not just feel better—but to live more fully and authentically.
When families seek out play therapy in Marietta, they often find that Lavanya’s warm, trauma-informed approach makes the healing process feel safe and approachable.
Session Options
In-Person Counseling Sessions
1511 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 125
Marietta, GA 30062
Online Therapy (Telehealth)
Convenient and secure from anywhere in Georgia
Schedule a Free Consultation
Taking the first step can feel hard—but it’s also where things begin to change.
Ready to start play therapy in Marietta? Contact us today to schedule a consultation with Lavanya. Contact
