Meet Carrie Longest, PhD, LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
She’s not your average therapist.
What if I told you that there is more than one way to express yourself, and it doesn’t involve words?
This is what play allows. It gives the words without knowing what to say.
As a kid, I never felt I could talk about things that needed to be talked about. As I got older, I knew I wanted to do things differently, to create a safe space for children and adults to feel comfortable enough to express themselves.
This is why I chose play therapy. Play is everyone’s first language, so it provides a natural sense of expression, especially when suffering and it’s harder to find words.
I firmly believe there is extraordinary power in going in and resolving something without consciously knowing what’s going on within us.
I’ve been treating people, not their disorders for over 17 years.
My superpower is the connection through the art of storytelling.
I want to know people and watch them progress as they tell their stories. Everyone has a story, and everyone’s story should be heard.
I specialize in all family and children issues that arise at any stage of life.
So, play therapy may be an excellent place to start, whether you’re transitioning to a significant event, grieving, struggling with anxiety or depression, and having a hard time navigating its ebbs and flows.
What We Offer
Play Therapy
Our staff at Healing with play are skilled, strategic and trained in specialized techniques that help our clients process their feelings, experiences, and thoughts through play.
Therapy for Individuals & Families
Play Therapy is for all ages during all walks of life. Depression, anxiety, conflict, grieving, stress management, body-image concerns, and general life transitions can all be addressed with therapy.
Supervision, Consultation & Training
Supervision is offered for those seeking the LMHC in FL. As a Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor™, Dr. Carrie provides play therapy specific supervision and is an approved training provider through the Association of Play Therapy.