Tracey Parthe

Play Therapy

I am a Registered Play Therapist with the Association for Play Therapy (A4pt.org) and I am Certified in AutPlay Therapy (AutPlay).

I believe that play is the natural language of children. Through carefully designed play experiences, children can communicate their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in ways that verbal expression alone cannot achieve. My therapeutic space is equipped with carefully selected toys and materials that facilitate emotional expression, storytelling, and symbolic play.

My approach is child-led but therapist-guided, allowing children to direct their own healing journey while receiving appropriate support and boundaries. I incorporate various modalities including:

• Child-Centered Play Therapy

• Sandtray Therapy

• Expressive Arts

• Movement

• Mindfulness

Through the therapeutic relationship and power of play, children develop resilience, self-awareness, and the emotional tools needed to thrive.

Parents and caregivers are essential partners in the therapeutic process. I provide regular consultation, education, and support to help families understand play therapy and extend its benefits beyond our sessions.

I utilize play therapy with adults as well. I believe we all have younger parts of ourselves that desire to play.

Parent Support and Direction

I specialize in supporting families with neurodiverse children and family members. My practice focuses on providing parents with effective strategies and compassionate guidance to navigate the unique challenges and celebrate the strengths that neurodiversity brings to family dynamics.

My therapeutic approach combines evidence-based interventions with practical, real-world solutions tailored to each family's specific needs. I believe that parents are the experts on their children, and my role is to collaborate with you to develop personalized strategies that work within your family's unique context.

I offer a blend of:

• Parent coaching to develop effective communication strategies

• Family systems therapy to improve home dynamics

• Cognitive-behavioral techniques adapted for neurodiverse individuals

• Practical skill-building for everyday challenges

• Advocacy guidance for educational and community settings

I bring years of personal parenting and family experience and over six years of experience working with parents and families; I specialize in supporting kids and parents with navigating ADHD, autism spectrum, sensory processing differences, and other neurodevelopmental variations. I recognize that each family's journey is unique; I honor the journey by providing a judgment-free space where parents can express frustrations, celebrate victories, and develop confidence in supporting their neurodiverse family members.

I am committed to helping your family thrive by focusing on strengths, building resilience, and creating sustainable support systems that honor neurodiversity as a valuable part of human experience.

Couples Therapy

Helping partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild intimacy through research-backed approaches. Whether you're facing communication breakdowns, navigating major life transitions, or seeking to deepen your connection, my couples therapy services provide the tools for relationship growth and healing.

I believe every couple has the capacity for growth and deeper connection when provided with the right tools and understanding. 

ADHD brings unique dynamics to relationships that are often misunderstood or pathologized. I view ADHD not simply as a disorder but as a different way of processing and engaging with the world. By leveraging the strengths that come with ADHD (creativity, hyperfocus, enthusiasm) while developing strategies for the challenges, couples can build relationships that honor both partners' needs and ways of being.

My therapeutic approach with all couples is collaborative and strengths-based, recognizing that ADHD brings both challenges and gifts to a relationship. I incorporate various modalities including:

• Gottman Method for Couples

• Mindfulness practices for attention and presence

• Play-based interventions to improve connection

• Psychoeducation about ADHD's impact on relationships

• Skills training for communication and organization

• Experiential exercises that accommodate different processing styles

Individual Therapy

Supporting adults and children (ages 5+) through anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, and personal growth. My individual therapy adapts to your unique needs, providing personalized strategies for healing and self-discovery.

Caregiver burnout 

I combine evidence-based therapeutic techniques with compassionate listening to address the specific needs of caregivers. My practice integrates trauma-informed care, mindfulness strategies, and practical tools that fit into your busy schedule. I believe that healing and self-care are not luxuries, but necessities for sustainable caregiving.

Areas of Focus

• Recognizing and addressing burnout symptoms before they become overwhelming

• Setting healthy boundaries while maintaining compassionate care

• Processing grief and loss common in caregiving roles

• Reclaiming your identity beyond the caregiver role

• Building sustainable self-care practices

• Developing resilience and emotional regulation skills

Family Therapy

Strengthening family systems through improved communication, conflict resolution, and attachment-focused interventions. My family therapy approach helps restore harmony while honoring each family member's individual needs and perspectives.