The Power of Play to Heal

Are you feeling overwhelmed as a parent and not sure how to handle things with your child? Has your daily routine become unmanageable? Would you like a more peaceful house and to have a positive relationship with your child?

I can help you through my specialization in play therapy and expertise in working with children and families. Through our work together, we will be successful in helping your child to be their best self. You will see results of improved relationship and interaction between all family members. Calmness replaces the chaos.

About Me

For 20 years, my passion has been helping children and families to overcome challenges with positive results.

My journey began in 2002 with the completion of my masters program in Counseling at the University of Memphis. My mental health experience is varied with services in the home, outpatient and inpatient settings.

While continuing to work part time, I focused on growing my own family. My husband and I have three wonderful children 19 , 16 and 13 years old. During this time, I received training to become a Registered Play Therapist.

My experience has allowed me to provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in working with children 3-12 years old through play therapy.

Treatment

Specializing in Play and Family Therapy

Play Therapy

Play Therapy is helpful in allowing a child to express themselves fully through their play.

Benefits of play therapy are improved communication and self esteem; building of emotional regulation and problem solving skills.

Play therapy gives your child a safe space to discover their unique abilities. Your child will learn skills to overcome challenges they are struggling with.

I have received training in traditional Child Centered Play Therapy as well as Prescriptive Play Therapy. I am also certified in Autplay, which is a play therapy and behavioral therapy-based approach for treating autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, and developmental disabilities.

As your child's therapist, I offer support, guidance and emotional regulation through the process.

Family Therapy

Family strengths is a major focus of my work with you and your family. Each family I work with is unique in its ability to work through difficult problems and transitions. We will spend time exploring each member's unique strengths as well as the family as a whole. A Family Systems approach focuses on each family member and the role that person plays in the family. As your family therapist, I view each member as a valuable asset. We will work together to improve healthy and effective communication and problem solving for the whole family.

Teens and Adults

Teens and adults are faced with difficult life transitions and require a skillful therapist. By using a strengths based approach, together we can discover your unique assets that can help you to successfully overcome many obstacles. A mindfulness practice can be a powerful pathway toward meeting your therapy goals.

I am also trained in EMDR to assist with making positive changes.

Kids Yoga Class

Join me for a kids yoga class.

The classes are centered around a theme each month and utilize the Little Flower Yoga elements of Breathe; Connect; Focus; Move and Relax as well as the Kidding Around Yoga format. This approach can foster a positive and adventurous exploration of Yoga for children. Children are able to gain healthy coping skills through Yoga that can help them with difficult emotions as they navigate through life experiences.

Yoga Therapy

Yoga therapy is defined by the International Association of Yoga Therapists as " the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the teachings and practices of Yoga".

During a Yoga Therapy session, we will be working with different Yoga techniques such as physical movement, breath work, meditation and chanting with a foundation of Yoga philosophy to support your unique journey. Many of the Yoga therapy techniques can help with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and daily stressors complimenting all other mental health therapies. Yoga Therapy is beneficial for all ages.

I am currently working towards a certificate in Yoga Therapy.

Sand Tray Therapy

Sand tray therapy is a unique modality for all ages and can help a person to gain insight and clarity. Sometimes we don't have the words to communicate our experiences fully.

Sand tray therapy can be a helpful tool to express ourselves. Sand tray offers a sensory experience by movement of the sand with your hands and by placing symbolic figures in the sand.

I am certified through the Sandtray Play therapy Certificate Program with Dottie Higgins Klein.