CREDENTIALS & APPROACH
I hold a Master’s degree in psychology, with emphasis on marriage and family therapy, from California State Polytechnic University. Humboldt. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon and Texas. I have experience working with children, adolescence, and their families outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and psychiatric hospitalization settings.
WHO I WORK WITH
I work with children (3+), adolescents, adults, families. I am LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and non traditional family units affirming.
What I do:
Play therapy with nurorelational approach
psychotherapy
I specialize in:
Neurodivergence
Anxiety and mood disorders
Identity exploration and self-discovery
Conflict and communication challenges
Self-esteem and personal growth
Behavioral challenges and emotional dysregulation
LGBTQIA+ identity development and family acceptance
Additional Training:
-AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate (in process)
-Interpersonal Neurobiology and Implications for Play Therapy (Play Strong Institute, 2024)
- Play Therapy Assessments (Play Strong Institute, 2024)
-Evaluating Individual Neurodevelopmental Needs in Play Therapy Assessment with Children and Adolescents (Play Strong Institute, 2024)
-Incorporating Parents and Family into the Play Therapy Process to Augment Treatment of Children and Adolescents (Play Strong Institute, Feb 2024)
-Play Therapy with Adolescents: Brain-Based Approaches to Reduce Emotional Storm and Stress (Play Strong Institute, 2024)
-Play Therapy, Neurobiology and Trauma -Delving into Trauma-Based Play Therapy Narratives: Reflection, Analysis and Integration (Play Strong Institute, Feb. 2024)
- Play Therapy, Infant and Early Child Development
-Filial Play Therapy: Working with Parents, Siblings, and Family Systems (Play Strong Institute, Dec. 2024)
-Working with Challenging Behavior Using a Whole-Brain Mindset in Play Therapy (Play Strong Institute, Sep. 2024)
-Culturally Responsive (Play Therapy: Working with Diverse Communities Play Strong Institute, Dec. 2024)
-Supporting Learning and Developmental Differences in Play Therapy (Play Strong Institute, Aug. 2024)
Haley@goldentherapy.org / (346) 604-0537 (text or call)
Hours: M-Thur: 9am - 7pm