Karen Dumas is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, boasting over 20 years of experience working with children and families. Her deep passion lies in helping children communicate through play, which serves as a natural medium for expression. Karen equips children with essential tools to process and comprehend their experiences in ways they may struggle to articulate verbally. She specializes in supporting children and adolescents facing a diverse array of emotional and behavioral challenges, particularly those who have encountered trauma. Such trauma may encompass experiences like the loss of a loved one, accidents, health concerns, physical and sexual abuse, or neglect. Acknowledging that the struggles of children and adolescents affect the entire family unit, Karen emphasizes the importance of strengthening the parent-child relationship. Collaboratively, she partners with parents to discover strategies that guide their children towards a healthier, happier state of wellbeing.