Clinicians who offer sliding scale payment structures may offer lower or reduced fees based on an individual's ability to pay. Please contact this clinician for more details regarding their fees or sliding scale policy.My Approach to Helping
"Birds fly, fish swim, and children play."- Garry Landreth, Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship. Therapy can help to increase social, emotional, behavioral, and communication skills in kids and teens. I believe play is the means through which children process their experiences, and Play Therapy techniques provide a safe space for children to work through challenges. I have been working with children, teens, and families for over two years, particularly with youth facing severe behavioral and mental health challenges. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked for over a decade with families experiencing domestic violence. In each of these settings, I have seen the benefits Play Therapy techniques provide children and their families. While my overall therapeutic process is strongly rooted in Child Centered Play Therapy, I employ an eclectic approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, expressive arts techniques, and trauma-informed practices in order to meet the specific needs of each individual client. I am currently pursuing Registered Play Therapist (RPT) certification under the supervision of an RPT-S. Caretaker involvement is essential in therapy with children and teens, and together we can do the work to improve your family's functioning and well-being.