I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (Missouri and Illinois) and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. I attended Webster University, where I obtained my Master's in Professional Mental Health Counseling. I have over 13 years of experience working with elementary age children in schools and in an office setting. I also provide clinical and play therapy supervision. for therapists working on obtaining their license.
I practice from a Strength-based approach. I will work with your child to build on their strengths to help them reach their counseling goals. I utilize both directive and child centered play therapy. I also use sand tray and ideas from synergetic play therapy.
I specialize in working with children between ages 3 to 10, who are dealing with a variety of presenting concerns. I work to help children with a range of presenting concerns including anxiety, grief, self esteem, social skills, anger management and behavior modification. I will provide a safe environment within the play room, where your child will be given a safe space to "play" through their concerns. It is through their play that your child can learn and practice new skills and more adaptive behaviors where there are emotional or social skills deficits to become more successful and reach their potential.
I currently do not take insurance. My session rate is $135 per session.
- I can offer support for placing an Out of Network claim
Typically sessions begin being held weekly. The frequency can be adjusted as needed. We can talk during the first session about what would be best for your child.
I prefer to meet with the parents or guardians for the 1st appointment without the child. I do this for two reasons. First, I do not want your child to have to be in the waiting room unattended for a long period of time. Second, I want your child's first experience with me to be solely focused on them. At the 1st appointment we will talk about your child and any concerns you may have, plus I will gather some background information. At the 2nd appointment I will start meeting with your child.
I have availability during the day as well as in the evenings for scheduled sessions. Contact me to schedule an appointment.
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