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Hi, I'm Josie!

I’m here to let you know that help is here and you and you your family can get to a better place. Home can start to feel like a calm, fun, enjoyable place instead of feeling like you need to walk on eggshells. Children with big feelings and big worries often trigger big feelings in those around them. Let’s get your kiddo the help they need and give you the support you’ve been looking for.

My life’s work is helping children heal and families connect on a deeper level than they could’ve imagined. I’m passionate about giving little ones the words to express their feelings and giving parents the tools to hear them. I specialize in working with children that feel everything deeply and intensely, who seem to worry about everything and are highly sensitive to the world around them. I also specialize in helping those who have experienced trauma.

I love helping children (and parents) learn creative skills to help navigate intense emotions through mindfulness, deep breathing, art, and movement. Play is such a vital piece of life and I am so grateful I get to help families connect through such fun.

A glimpse of the therapy space

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Experience & Training

  • LCSW in the state of Pennsylvania 
  • Master of Social Work from West Chester University

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology from University of Delaware

  • Registered Play Therapy- over 500 hours of pediatric specific post-graduate training
  • EMDR Certified with advanced training in using EMDR with children and adolescents. 
  • Additionally, I have advanced training in:
    • Sand tray therapy
    • TraumaPlay
    • Mindfulness-based Play Family Therapy
    • AutPlay
  • Other trainings include:
    • Expressive arts therapies
    • Interpersonal Neurobiology
    • Exposure & Response Prevention Therapy

Outside of the office you'll find soaking up every moment with my family. Becoming a parent has been enriching in every aspect of my life, especially as a therapist. Self-care looks a little different these days with a toddler- I still like to find time in nature, travel, and squeeze in some yoga!