Jackie Groves is a dedicated Mental Health Counselor with over 25 years of experience in connecting with young individuals and their families globally. With a deep understanding of developmental stages, she skillfully addresses the emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents. Jackie holds an MA in Counseling from NYU and a post-graduate certificate in Play Therapy from Antioch University, where she uncovered her passion for Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy. She specializes in nurturing self-esteem, confidence, and effective coping skills in children through a diverse array of creative and expressive techniques. As a neurodivergent adult, Jackie excels in connecting with families navigating ADHD, autism spectrum, and sensory processing disorders, and she is a certified AutPlay provider. She advocates for a whole-family approach to therapy, actively collaborating with caregivers to facilitate growth and transformation at home. For those seeking to establish limits and boundaries or empower their children to take ownership of their choices, Jackie offers Child Parent Relationship Therapy, equipping families with the tools and strategies needed for lasting change.