Rachel Eccles is a compassionate counselor with expertise in play therapy and family therapy, specializing in the treatment of opposition, impulsivity, and trauma in children and adolescents. She strives to create a safe space for young clients to explore their feelings and navigate their challenges. Rachel envisions an ideal therapeutic partnership where families actively participate, ensuring that the skills learned in therapy extend into their home and school environments. Her extensive training encompasses play therapy, child-centered therapy, family therapy, solution-focused therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing, enabling her to deeply understand the needs of both children and their families. Recognizing that play is the natural language of children, Rachel uses play as a powerful tool to engage her clients, build trust, facilitate behavioral changes, and process trauma in a nurturing therapeutic environment. By inviting the entire family to participate, she fosters a positive and collaborative experience that promotes progress in the child's development and behavior.