Dalene Loder, MS, LMHC, is a compassionate counselor dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges. Recognizing that life can be overwhelming, she understands that stress levels, feelings, and behaviors are often tied to how effectively one can manage these stressors. With her extensive experience, Dalene believes there is a solution to nearly every problem. Her approach to therapy focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can learn to manage their thoughts and emotions, thus regaining control and empowerment in their lives. For children, she employs expressive arts like play and art therapy, which foster understanding, self-awareness, and healthy development. When working with adolescents and adults, Dalene effectively combines talk and art therapies, guiding them to explore new behaviors and ways of thinking. With a foundation in family systems therapy, she emphasizes the importance of treating the entire family unit through individual, couples, and family counseling, ultimately striving to empower each member for comprehensive growth and development.