“Parenting is difficult, but play therapy changes everything for everyone.”
Barbara Bezmenova
Play
Speak Their Language
Nature
Changes Your Perspective
Nurture
Family Is Key
What if play could resolve all these issues?
Play Therapy benefits everyone, even adults.
Sometimes it is hard to understand what’s influencing our moods, or feel like we make the right decisions.
Whether coloring indoors, out in nature with horses, play opens all of us to just the right answers right when we need them.
When we engage in activity for simple enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose, we enter a meditative place where insights that were not available to us before, emerge.
You understand yourself better, even if you are three years old.
“My son started dealing with anxiety in the third grade. It was heartbreaking as a parent. I knew how much he was hurting inside, but I didn’t know what to do. Barbara and Sam instantly developed a positive relationship. They talked, played games, crafted, read books, all while incorporating goals to help him with his anxiety. Barbara helped him recognize his feelings and how to deal with them. Because of Barbara, Sam is a confident, brave, and most of all kind boy. His time with Barbara will always be something that helped shape him into the wonderful boy he is today.” - Jennifer H., Sam's Mom
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Why Barbara?
As a licensed Mental Health Professional and a Registered Play Therapist, Barbara uses a variety of evidence-based approaches, such as play therapy and mindfulness, to help children and their parents.
Approaching her clients from an open and non-judgmental space of understanding, Barbara connects with children so they feel safe and helps adults find a way to make life at home more harmonious.
Feel confident that your child will feel deeply understood and fully supported.
Barbara has two Master’s Degrees in Developmental Psychology (Russia) and in Social Work (USA). She is certified to practice the Eagala Model incorporating horses into psychotherapy.
With proven therapies that are fun and natural, children and parents foster confidence in communicating effectively and build healthier relationships.
“We engaged Barbara to help us with our son’s anxiety and lack of confidence. He usually takes a while to warm up to new people or situations, but this was never an issue with Ms. Bezmenova. She has incorporated play, books, physical activity, doing artwork and being outside working with him. She has taught him what to do if anxiety appears. She has been fantastic and I have seen him make huge improvements on dealing with his anxiety and being self-sufficient and asking for help. I definitely recommend Barbara Bezmenova to other parents looking for a therapist for their child." - A Relieved Mom
Create a more pleasant home environment
Be a happier parent with happier kids
Feel empowered to speak your child's language
“People want to be good people,
parents want to be good parents and children want to be good children.”
Barbara Bezmenova
It's Never Too Late To Start
Harmony Family Therapy’s evidence-based therapies help you and your family feel whole and harmonious.
Set the foundation for a solid home - in a safe space we create for you.
You and your child will learn how to communicate and everyone will feel empowered and confident
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