Business Details
7 Years
experience
Trusted Counseling and Play Therapy Services in Worthington, MN
Journeys of Healing has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health services since 2019. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in play therapy, music therapy, and family counseling, offering developmentally appropriate interventions for children, adolescents, adults, and families. We utilize evidence-based approaches like Trust-Based Relational Intervention and board-certified music therapy techniques to address emotional, cognitive, and behavioral challenges. Our Thrive program delivers intensive community-based therapy to strengthen family systems through collaboration with schools, social workers, and medical providers.With over 15 combined years of clinical expertise, we create safe spaces for clients to process experiences and develop coping strategies. Our services incorporate sand tray therapy, art activities, and structured assessments to meet individual needs while maintaining strict privacy standards. We operate from a foundation of trauma-informed care, focusing on building trust and resilience in clients who have experienced complex life challenges.
Services
Play Therapy
Music Therapy
Family Counseling
Sand Tray Therapy
Thrive Program
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care since 2019 with licensed specialists
- Our Thrive program provides intensive community-based family therapy
- We utilize evidence-based TBRI and board-certified music therapy
- Specialized services for children with complex behavioral challenges
- Collaborative approach with schools and community resources
Associations and certifications
- Certification Board for Music Therapists
Services
Play Therapy
Play Therapy uses therapeutic play to help children express emotions and develop coping strategies. Our licensed specialists utilize puppets, art, and sand trays to address behavioral and emotional challenges. This evidence-based approach creates safe spaces for children to process experiences through their natural communication language.
Music Therapy
Board-certified music therapists use evidence-based techniques to address emotional, cognitive, and physical challenges. Through songwriting, instrument playing, and rhythmic activities, clients improve social skills and emotional regulation. Sessions incorporate both active participation and receptive listening for comprehensive therapeutic benefits.
Family Counseling
Our family counseling services strengthen relationships through collaborative therapy sessions. Specialists work with guardians and children to improve communication and resolve conflicts. The Thrive program provides intensive home-based interventions to prevent system disruptions while connecting families with community resources for comprehensive support.
Sand Tray Therapy
Sand Tray Therapy allows clients to create miniature worlds using sand and figurines. This non-verbal approach helps express subconscious thoughts and process trauma. Therapists interpret symbolic representations to guide clients toward emotional healing and self-discovery in a safe, controlled environment.
Thrive Program
Thrive delivers intensive community-based therapy for families at risk of system disruptions. Certified specialists conduct home visits 2-3 times weekly, coordinating with schools and social workers. The 6-8 month program includes diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and collaborative interventions to strengthen family systems through evidence-based practices.
People
Sharon Bonnett
Owner, Therapist
Sharon Bonnett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with specialized training in Trust-Based Relational Intervention. She has over 10 years of experience working with children from traumatic backgrounds, focusing on building trust and resilience through play therapy techniques.
Brad Bonnett
Owner, Therapist
Brad Bonnett is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with expertise in family systems theory. He specializes in helping families navigate complex emotional challenges through collaborative therapy approaches that emphasize communication and relationship-building strategies.
Barbara Bennett
Music Therapist
Barbara Bennett is a board-certified music therapist with extensive experience using music interventions to address non-musical goals. Her work focuses on emotional regulation, cognitive development, and social skill enhancement through evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual client needs.
Sharlett Smith
Therapist
Sharlett Smith is a Provisionally Licensed Graduate Social Worker with training in developmental psychology. She specializes in working with children and families through play-based interventions, focusing on creating safe therapeutic environments that promote emotional growth and healing.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We provide services for children, adolescents, adults, and families through developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions tailored to each client's specific needs.
What is play therapy?
Play therapy uses therapeutic play to help children express emotions and develop coping strategies. Our licensed specialists use puppets, art, and sand trays to address behavioral and emotional challenges.
Do you accept insurance?
We recommend contacting our office directly for specific billing information. Our staff can help explain payment options and any available financing arrangements for therapeutic services.
What is the Thrive program?
Thrive is an intensive family-based therapy program that provides home visits 2-3 times weekly. It helps families avoid system disruptions through collaborative interventions with schools, social workers, and medical providers.
Are your therapists licensed?
Yes, our team includes licensed professionals with credentials such as Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and board-certified music therapists with specialized training in trauma-informed care.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can contact us at 507-343-3822 during regular business hours Monday-Thursday 8am-3pm. Our staff will help you schedule an initial consultation and answer any questions about our therapeutic services.
