Meet Stephanie

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I believe that play is a child’s first language and how they most naturally express themselves.

Before beginning my practice, I worked as an elementary school counselor for 20 years. The majority of my school counseling experience has been spent serving the Austin community. I began my career as a special education teacher and have a strong interest in supporting neurodivergent children and their families navigate school settings.

I have a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio. I am particularly interested in the approaches of Autplay, Nature Based Play, and Expressive Therapies. I serve on the board of directors of the Association for Play Therapy Texas Hill Country Chapter as their Recording Secretary (2022-current)

Professional Organization Membership

• American School Counselor Association
• Association for Play Therapy
• Association for Play Therapy Texas Hill Country Chapter

Education and Licenses:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
• Master in Educational Psychology (MA)
  • The University of Texas at San Antonio
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • The University of Texas at San Antonio

Certifications

• Certified School Counselor (Texas)
  • EC-12
• Certified Special Education Teacher (Texas)
  • PK-12