SERVICES
Play Therapy
The Association for Play Therapy defines play therapy as "the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development."
Children often communicate through play rather than words, and play therapy allows them to express feelings, build coping skills, and process experiences in ways that feel natural and comfortable. Because learning and development are best supported through play, play therapy is a developmentally appropriate approach to supporting a child’s growth and healing. The process is most effective within a safe, trusting relationship between therapist and client, an aspect of the work I truly cherish. The Registered Play Therapist™ credential reflects my specialized training, education, and experience in the practice of play therapy.
Play therapy helps children:
- Become more responsible for behaviors and develop more successful strategies.
- Develop new and creative solutions to problems.
- Develop respect and acceptance of self and others.
- Learn to experience and express emotion.
- Cultivate empathy and respect for the thoughts and feelings of others.
- Learn new social skills and relational skills with family.
- Develop self-efficacy and thus a better assuredness about their abilities.
Parent Consultation
I value collaboration with parents/caregivers and believe that meaningful change is supported when caregivers feel informed and involved throughout the therapeutic process. As a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator (CPDPE), my goal is to teach skills to support parents in fostering a warm, connected, and consistent home environment. I am dedicated to celebrating children’s individuality and passionate about developing peaceful parent/child relationships.