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About Me

Gabi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (lic#L11650) who specializes in using Synergetic Play Therapy® in her work with children, teens, and parents. In her free time, Gabi enjoys spending time outside whether hiking, camping, or backpacking. Gabi loves to express herself creatively through drawing. Gabi also loves to travel whenever she gets the opportunity!

Interventions and Specialized Training

Gabi’s primary framework is Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT), which allows children to express and process their emotions in whichever way feels most natural for them - whether that be talking, playing, or creating art. Synergetic Play Therapy combines the therapeutic powers of play with relational neuroscience, to bring a developmentally-appropriate and research-informed approach to kids and families. In SPT, the therapist understands the importance of being her authentic self in the play therapy room, which in turn allows kids to be themselves too.

Gabi is also certified in Autplay Therapy. “AutPlay Therapy is a neurodiversity affirming framework for implementing play therapy to address the mental health needs of neurodivergent children, and their families.” Gabi understands that play therapy may look different for neurodivergent children, and applies a flexible approach to meet every child where they are. Gabi celebrates neurodiversity and loves to support children and families in forming a deeper understanding of their child’s strengths and challenges. If you are unfamiliar with the term “neurodiversity affirming,” this is a framework that understands brain and nervous system differences as a natural part of human diversity, rather than something to be “fixed” or “cured.” This approach might be a great fit if your child is diagnosed with autism, ADHD, PDA, sensory processing disorder, or you suspect one of these diagnoses.

Gabi’s work is also informed by other relationship-based and play therapy approaches, including Theraplay, Gestalt Play Therapy, and sand tray.

Gabi typically sees children one-on-one for play therapy sessions, but may include parents in the sessions as well depending on your needs and goals. Regardless, parents are always active participants in the process of therapy. Gabi sees parents for weekly 10 minute check ins and monthly full length parent consultations.