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Elissa Springer, LMFTA

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Professional therapist with significant experience in providing compassionate care and guidance to families and individuals. Skilled in counseling, crisis intervention, and developing tailored treatment plans. Strong focus on child-centered play therapy. Reliable and empathetic, with deep understanding of family dynamics, attachment, and child development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Child and Family Therapist

Sea Mar CHC
08.2024 - Current
  • Worked with clients (both individual and families) of all ages using a person-centered approach as well as various evidence based practices, including dialectical behavioral therapy, CETA, and child-centered play therapy.
  • Conducted assessments, provided DSM-5 diagnosis, set therapeutic goals, and measured progress.
  • Established rapport with diverse clientele, creating a safe environment for open dialogue and growth.
  • Provided psychoeducation to clients on mental health conditions, fostering understanding and self-awareness.

IECMH Therapist Intern

Navos
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided counseling to parents of children ages 3-9 that included developmental guidance.
  • Conducted dyadic play sessions between children and their caregivers using Child-Parent Psychotherapy.
  • Provided individual play therapy to children ages 7-9.
  • Engaged in supervision to assess client progress and adjust interventions.
  • Documented client interactions and outcomes accurately in electronic health records.

Visitation Supervisor

Olive Crest
02.2019 - 07.2020
  • Provided safe transportation to and from family visits for children in foster care.
  • Observed visits and kept detailed, objective records of what was said and done during the visit.
  • Protected children from harm by intervening during visits or removing the children from the visit.
  • Built a rapport with the parents through empathetic listening, compassionate corrections, and professional boundaries.

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Play Therapy Certificate

Antioch University
Seattle, WA
03-2026

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Touro University Worldwide
Los Alamitos, CA
06-2024

Skills

  • Trained in DBT, CCPT, and CETA
  • Strength-based approach
  • Child development
  • Family systems theory
  • Adolescent counseling
  • Parenting skills training

Timeline

Child and Family Therapist

Sea Mar CHC
08.2024 - Current

IECMH Therapist Intern

Navos
03.2023 - 03.2024

Visitation Supervisor

Olive Crest
02.2019 - 07.2020

Post-Graduate Certificate - Play Therapy Certificate

Antioch University

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Touro University Worldwide