Practitioner Profile: Kathleen Krol, MSS, LCSW, RPT
Kathleen Krol, MSS, LCSW, RPT practices individual and family therapy with children, adolescents and adults. She uses play therapy and sandtray therapy, two established modalities that are recognized for their effectiveness with children and adolescents. Kathleen has a Master’s Degree in Social Services with Specialization in Clinical Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups. She is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in the State of Pennsylvania and has extensive post graduate training in Family and Play Therapy leading to credentials as a Registered Play Therapist. She also has additional training in EMDR and Trauma Art Narrative Therapy with children through adults.
Family and Child Centered Therapy
Typical therapy sessions begin with a comprehensive developmental and life history to identify and resolve "root" causes of problems to promote long-term healing. Treatment includes family therapy with the parent and child together, individual play or sand tray therapy with the child, and parent education and feedback sessions. "My passion and belief is that individuals and families possess their own innate ability to heal when underlying causes are identified and inner resources are strengthened."
Family Therapy
“My work is with the family as well as with the child. My family focused approach to treatment looks at both the immediate problem and the underlying causes. Through training and experience, I understand how unless the 'root' cause of the problem is addressed; symptoms will cease only temporarily, manifest in different behaviors later or develop in another family member. I recognize that problems or behaviors exhibited by one child often impact other members of the family and when family dynamics may play a role in their continuation."
Play Therapy and Sandtray Therapy
"I enjoy using play therapy and sandtray in my work with children and find myself blessed to observe the healing process as it unfolds. I strive to be open to the unique characteristics and resources of each family with whom I work.”
Family Therapy Specializations
Kathleen brings with her a range of experiences over the course of the past ten plus years including work with children, adolescents, and families at an outpatient mental health clinic, home settings, schools, acute and chronic inpatient hospital units, and employee assistance programs. "I provide a safe and supportive environment for children, adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, grief and loss, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, behavior issues, and ADHD. The treatment approach I use to best fit your individual or family needs may incorporate Sand Tray, Family-Play Therapy, cognitive behavior techniques, stress management and reduction trategies, EMDR, Trauma Art Narrative Therapy and Filial Family Therapy."
Contact Kathleen Krol
I welcome discussion about the possibility of working with your family and may be contacted at 215-289-3101 prompt #1 or kasiakrol17@verizon.net. Messages can also be left at this number’s confidential mailbox.
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