Counseling Services
Providing a Wide Range of Helpful Counseling Services, Including Play Therapy for Individuals & Families
Allison is a Child-Centered Play Therapist, a Trauma-Informed Play Therapist, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) informed Play Therapist, a Family Play Therapist, and describes herself as a Prescriptive Play Therapist. As a Prescriptive Play Therapist, Allison tailors the treatment plan and approach to meet the individual needs of the client and/or the family.
Allison Swisher, of Swisher Counseling, LLC., provides a variety of counseling options for individuals of all ages in Loudoun County, Virginia. She provides individual, group, and family counseling, as well as parenting support. Currently, in person and telehealth appointments are available.
Allison has also published a children's book about mindfulness that can help young children begin their mindfulness practice, Leo the Lion Calms His Roar: An Introduction to Mindfulness.
Child-Centered Play Therapy
Allison offers individual therapy for clients as young as 2 years old, and she utilizes Child Centered Play therapy (CCPT). This is a non-directive play therapy approach that is evidenced based, well researched, and proven effective.
Directive Play Therapy
Allison may also utilize directive play therapy, in which the therapist may lead the session and integrate therapist lead techniques or strategies.
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Family Play Therapy
Family Play Therapy involves one or more children from the same family and possibly others in the family, such as parents, siblings, or grandparents. It can help a family adjust to changes, communication difficulties, behavioral problems, among other challenges. Family Play Therapy can strengthen the family system, repair or rebuild relationships, and build resilience.
Filial Therapy
Filial therapy includes both the child and parent present in session. During filial sessions, the therapist teaches the parent to offer a child led play experience. Filial therapy can strengthen the parent-child relationship and lead to positive growth for the child.
Child Parent Relationship Therapy
Allison provides curriculum-based counseling for parents with children ages two to 12 who are hoping to improve limit setting, communication, and strengthen relationships.
During CPRT, only the parents are present in session. The therapist works with the parents to become the therapeutic change agent for their child and teaches the parents how to offer child led/nondirective playtime at home.
Child Parent Relationship Therapy, or CPRT, is both proven and effective. CPRT was created by Dr. Garry Landredth, and Allison Swisher completed her CPRT training with Dr. Landredth. This experience enhanced her CPRT sessions. She is all the more qualified to provide this service to her clients, alongside her similarly effective play therapy sessions.
Mindfulness
Allison often incorporates mindfulness exercises into her work with clients. Mindfulness is a type of meditation that has been proven to reduce anxiety and stress, improve attention and sleep, relax the body, and can provide many other benefits. Mindfulness is for clients of all ages!
Allison provides family therapy for concerned parents hoping to improve communication and reduce conflict with their children. She utilizes her training and experience to help families navigate daily life struggles that interfere with quality family time.
