About Tina

Sometimes life just gets messy and overwhelming. Life can be a struggle with a mental illness. I work with children, teens, and families who are facing challenges associated with emotional wellness. Whether you or your child struggle with low self-esteem, defiant behaviors, emotional dysregulation, trauma, or other issues, you should know that you are not alone. I view therapy as a collaborative process where I work with an individual and families to bring about positive change.

All behavior has meaning. By understanding the purpose of behavior we are better equipped to produce lasting change. I believe in repairing relationships, increasing positive communication, and repairing early attachment disruption for children and families.

I am a registered play therapist completing my play therapy training at Bethel University. I am trained in directive and non-directive play therapy approaches and use a play-based perspective in working with children and families. I am level one trained in theraplay and able to use these activities in my practice. I have received a certification in TraumaPlay. I strive to provide you and your family: timely, appropriate, and quality mental health care in a warm and pleasant environment.

I obtained my undergraduate degree in health science from Kaplan University in 2013 and later completed my master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Southern California in 2015.  I am experienced in working with children, adolescents and families on behavioral issues, parenting concerns, adolescent issues, emotional dysregulation, and Trauma. I provide a caring and safe space for clients to share their stories and will use the most appropriate therapeutic modality.  I have an interest in providing therapy to children and teens who are struggling with social, emotional, or behavioral issues and their families.

I am currently seeing clients in our Hutchinson office on Monday thru Thursday.