Hi, I’m Claire!

MA, LPC

Level 1 Theraplay® Trained

Child Therapist | Pronouns: she/her/hers

Ages 3 - 12 | Accepts: Caresource, Buckeye, UnitedHealth Care & Self Pay

Dr. Stuart Brown spent his life researching the value of play across the lifespan. He found that there are 8 different ways we all engage in play - yes, even adults! According to his Play Personalities, I am:

  • The Joker: I love having fun and being silly and bringing that into the playroom.

  • The Competitor: the athlete in me lives on by playing games and having fun through competitions.

  • The Explorer: I enjoy experiencing new things so you’ll always find me exploring new places and trying new things to learn and grow. 

FUN FACTS:

  • Loves cats and has two of my own!

  • Avid concert goer 

  • Loves all things glittery and colorful 

  • I enjoy lifting, running, and swimming as ways to move my body and clear my head 

  • I was on a puppet team for 7 years and now the puppets live at the office! 

APPROACH TO COUNSELING

Play is the natural language of children and allows children a fun, engaging, and meaningful way to explore their big feelings. I utilize play based interventions to support children who are struggling with a variety of concerns, including trauma, grief and loss, attachment and family concerns, oppositional behaviors, anger management, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues. I utilize a mix of directive and non-directive play therapy approaches so that I can best meet the unique needs of my clients. I am Level 1 Theraplay® Trained and I love to work with caregiver and child dyads utilizing this attachment-focused, play-based approach. I also have training in Child-centered play therapy and trauma-informed care. Under the supervision of Machen Champion (practice owner), I am pursuing my Registered Play Therapist credential.

Licensure & Certification

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) | C.2204282

Level 1 Theraplay® Trained

Play Therapist Trainee Phase 2