our therapists
"We carry inside us the wonders we seek outside us."
Rumi
Dianna Briggs Morse
LCSW, RPT
Co-Owner, Director of Play Therapy,
Registered Play Therapist
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Trained in Synergetic Play Therapy
Specializations: age 4 & up, teens, young adults, parent coaching, anxiety (social, OCD tendencies, separation, and generalized anxiety), neurodivergent learners, self-esteem, attachment, mindfulness, emotion regulation, depression, life transitions, ADD/ADHD
Mandy Garcia
LPC, NCC
Art Therapist​
Trained in EMDR & DBT
Specializations: ages 12 & up, teens, young adults, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADD, self-esteem, emotion recognition/rergulation & social skill development
Leah Rydel
LPC, NCC
Play Informed Therapist
Trained in Client Parent Relationship Therapy
Specializations: age 3 & up, teens, anxiety, depression, emotional development & regulation, coping skills, changing family dynamics, self-esteem, positive growth mindset and self-empowerment.
Catherine Adams
LPC, CPCS, ATR-BC,RYT-200
Co-Owner, Director of Art Therapy,
Registered Art Therapist,
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor
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Specialized in Personality Assessment & Application
Specializations: age 15 & up, adults, life purpose, identity, major transitions, generalized & social anxiety, perfection, depression, attachment, relational issues & divorce.
Kaylah Bias
APC, NCC
Under the Supervision of Laura Ladefian LPC, RPT-S, CPCS
Play Informed Therapist
Certified Positive Parent Educator
Specializations: age 3 & up, teens, anxiety, depression, emotional developement & regulation, changing family dynamics, self-esteem/self-image.
Samantha Malcolm
LPC, ASDCS
AutPlay Informed Therapist & Neurodiversity Specialist
​Autism Spectrum Disorder Certified Specialist
Specializations: ages 5+, teens, young adults, ADHD, ASD, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, Life transitions, anger, attachment, self-esteem, social emotional development & trauma
We're Hiring!
We are looking for an energetic and passionate therapist to join our creative space and team! Read below for more details.
Play/Expressive Arts Therapist
Full-time position
Credential Required:
Associate Professional Counselor (APC)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Master Family Therapist (MFT)
Licensed Master Family Therapist (LMFT)
Aspiring Play Therapist
Additional Credentials Accepted:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
Full-time Hours
Availability to grow a case load to at least 4 days a week providing at least 16 sessions spots available in after school hours
Responsibilities
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Identify issues that may be contributing to a child's difficulty (ie., trauma, anxiety, ADHD, shyness, transition difficulty, divorce, blended families, etc) .
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Provide informed Play Therapy sessions
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Provide caregiver/parent support and routine parent sessions
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Have informed knowledge & experience with using play & expressive arts materials in session
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Create and maintain diligent, timely and formative treatment plans, notes and documentation
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Clearly Identify appropriate goals & interventions congruent to the child's needs in therapy
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Participate in necessary supervision, continuing education, staff meetings and case consultation meetings
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Maintain ongoing professional development to stay up to date with lates therapeutic research & techniques
Qualifications
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Interest & experience in working with children ages 3-12
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Holding an active & in good standing license
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1 year in a Private Practice setting preferred
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Additional experience preferred in a clinical setting including but not limited to schools, clinics, hospitals, foster/adoption care, mental health care facility, etc
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Hold a confident competency in parent support & family systems
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Hold a confident competency in employing art/play therapy interventions congruent with client's presenting issue
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Pursuing RPT preferred
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Experience in formulating & maintaining clear, concise and formative treatment plans with goals & objectives
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Experience in maintaining clear, concise and timely session notes