Miranda Byl
- Grandville,
(616) 222-0631 ext 716
Miranda’s belief that children deeply desire for an environment that incorporates freedom, safety, unconditional acceptance, and play is at the core of her therapeutic approach. She specializes in utilizing Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) in her work with young clients ages 10 and younger. Miranda earned her Master’s in Social Work degree from The University of Michigan, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Hope College.
Through previous roles working with young children, Miranda has witnessed the profound impact of early intervention. Many children struggle with self expression or regulating their emotions, with anxiety or self esteem issues, grief or difficulty with transitions, or behavioral challenges in school or at home. Miranda strives to provide a safe, natural, and welcoming environment for children to come and make sense of life’s various challenges in the most appropriate way- through play. Play is how children express their feelings and struggles, and model what is happening in their world.
CCPT is an evidence-based and developmentally appropriate approach for working with young children. It provides the tools and safe space for children to work through their experiences and struggles with the facilitation and support of a therapist. During sessions, your child will process, practice, question, and solve. Miranda will assist you in supporting your child and will work alongside them as they learn more about themselves and develop and grow skills that will show up in all settings and environments and bring lasting change.
Miranda understands the importance of a therapeutic relationship that is built on trust, and works to form a strong connection with each child and family she meets. She aims to make therapy an enjoyable experience for all involved, and wants her young clients to look forward to their sessions together. Miranda incorporates joy into her work with clients to make therapy an effective, meaningful, and positive experience.
Miranda specializes in addressing anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, ADHD, interpersonal conflicts, behavior problems, and difficulty in school.
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