Areas of Expertise
Karla has worked in the counselling and mental health field for over 14 years. She has extensive training in the specialization of working with children, teens and young adults (3-25 years). She is AutPlay certified, trauma informed and EMDR trained, TF-CBT certified, and Synergetic Play Therapy focused. Karla can provide counselling services for the following:
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Divorce and separation
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Anxiety and depression
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Domestic violence
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Trauma
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Grief and loss
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Attachment
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Adoption
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Suicidal ideation
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Aggression
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Video game addiction
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Eating disorders
My Approach
"Play can provide an effective intervention in which children can work through tricky and often anxiety provoking events that are beyond their control" (Knot, Landreth, & Giordano, 1998).
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What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy techniques encourage children to gain various skills including emotional literacy, positive coping strategies, stress management skills, in addition to providing opportunities for play based gradual exposure when working through trauma and enhancing the safety and security of the child. Play Therapy uses a variety of modalities including art, sand play, music, and movement. It is an effective and natural way to support children and teens in need.
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