LPC, NCC, RPT

KATIE SCHAEFER

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR + REGISTERED PLAY THERAPIST 

Therapy with children looks different than it does with an adolescent or an adult. Children are not cognitive or rational, which makes traditional talk therapy difficult. A child’s first language is play. Children naturally use play to express themselves, which makes play therapy the best and most effective therapy for children.  I am a certified play therapist, but more specifically, I am a child-centered, non-directive play therapist specializing exclusively with children ages 4-12. As a child-centered play therapist, I believe children inherently know what they struggle with, but need the support and space to safely explore these issues. 

With over ten years of experience working with children and teens in an educational and private practice setting, I understand the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship. Whether a child is struggling socially, emotionally, or behaviorally, I provide a safe and nurturing environment where they can address their challenges in an age-appropriate way.