Christine’s unique gifts in treating children set her apart from the typical therapist. Christine spends her days doing therapy with children, adolescents, and their families, working on issues related to anxiety, depression, impulse control, anger management, trauma, and parenting support.

Christine’s extensive training includes:

• The comprehensive play therapy training required to earn the credential of Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based treatment for trauma
• Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety
• The Nurtured Heart Approach®, for assisting parents and teachers with growing emotional regulation in children

Christine has significant experience working in schools and is skilled in addressing school challenges. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for her clients and is gentle, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about nurturing growth in children.

Christine has served on the Indiana Association for Play Therapy (INAPT) board since 2023. She currently holds the position of Vice President and will transition into the role of President in 2027. Christine considers herself a lifelong learner and enjoys bringing new play therapy trainings to Indiana.