ABOUT ME
Susan M. Myers, MEd, LCMHC, NCC, RPT
The method of therapy I use is based on the needs of the client. I am a Registered Play Therapist and have extensive experience in Play Therapy I have had training in Sand Play, Reality Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. At times I may use one or a combination of these therapies.
Play Therapy is very
effective with young children. Therapists strategically utilize play therapy to help children express what is troubling them when they do not have the verbal language to convey thoughts and feelings.
I am also trained in Child-Parent Relationship Training.See Parent Resources page for details.
Professional Credentials
I am a National Certified Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist.
Work History
*Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools:
Southwest Elementary School
Ashley Middle School
*Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
*Catholic Social Services: Hand to Hand Program, Adoptions Services
*Forsyth County Department of Social Services
Education
*University of North Carolina-Greensboro, MEd Counseling
*Wake Forest University, BA Sociology
My Thoughts about Counseling
As a counselor, it is very important that the children I work with are comfortable with me. During our time together, the child and I develop a relationship of mutual trust and respect. I provide acceptance and support for the child so that they can comfortably and confidently move forward on their journey toward positive change.
Children express their feelings effectively through creative arts such as drawing, Play-doh and music. This is a non-threatening form of communication that is fun for the child and enlightening for the counselor. I encourage children to use these forms of expression.
Experience
I understand the daily challenges of parenting, having raised two children. I have experience with a wide variety of children in a number of settings
including counseling children in foster care, conducting adoption home studies and working with pregnant and parenting teens. For 24 years, I was a guidance counselor with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. I have volunteered as a group leader for children at Hospice/Palliative Care's Camp Carousel. My experience in the school system and service agencies has given me insight into the complex world of today's child.
Specialty Areas
♦Behaviors at home and/or school
♦Emotional outbursts
♦Sibling or parent relationships
♦Discipline problems
♦ADHD symptoms
♦Anxiety
♦Grief and loss
♦Bullying
♦General school concerns
♦Please inquire about concerns you have if they are not listed
