I have worked with children in some capacity for most of my life and am passionate about supporting children in my counselling practice. Play therapy is an opportunity for children to process and work through their problems. Intentional play and art-based activities, sand tray work, and other forms of play are used in sessions, because we know that play is how children resolve issues. Working together, we develop skills and strategies that will work both for the child and the family. As needed, I collaborate with doctors, schools, and other professionals, to provide information and recommendations to further support children.

Collaborating with parents is a large part of my work with children. I begin the process of play therapy by meeting with the parent(s) or guardian(s) for a session, and continue this relationship throughout my work with the child(ren). I often check in with parents/guardians at the start of a session, and/or afterwards, and parent sessions are scheduled as needed. During this time with parents, I share general themes from the session, strategies and supports for parenting, and answer any questions parents may have regarding their child.