About Me

My name is Lindsey and I am a family-focused mental health counselor and registered play therapist with many years of experience working with children and families who are facing significant stress. I believe all families are unique and I strive to create a space where families can build upon their strengths and resilience while learning new skills.

Background

I am a pediatric and perinatal therapist with over 12 years of experience working with children and families at Children’s National Hospital.

I specialize in treating early childhood anxiety, pediatric OCD, specific phobias including medical anxiety, and ARFID (Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder).

I am also a registered play therapist specializing in early childhood trauma, chronic and complex medical diagnosis, grief, and divorce. I often use art, music, yoga and movement to create a space for healing. As a play therapist, I feel it is also important to work with parents and caregivers. This includes providing developmental expertise and evidence-based strategies to support your child at home and in the community.

I have years of experience working with parents in and beyond the perinatal period. This includes treating perinatal OCD, trauma, anxiety and depression. I use a strengths-based approach and often use EMDR, mindfulness and self-compassion practices in our work together.  

Training

SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)

Registered Play Therapist

Extensive training in EXRP for OCD at the Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania

CBT for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

Mindfulness Based Birthing and Parenting Teacher

200 Hour Yoga Teacher