Hi, I’m Marti, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and Play Therapist. I hold a Master of Science in Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Psychology from the University of Wyoming. Go Pokes!

My work with children began after a graduate play therapy course fundamentally reshaped how I understood development, behavior, and healing. What I once overlooked became clear: when children are given the right conditions, they naturally move toward growth. This understanding led me to center my work on early intervention and child-centered play therapy.

I approach counseling from a non-directive stance, grounded in the belief that children have the innate drive towards growing into who they are naturally meant to be. In the playroom, I provide optimal conditions for growth to occur, helping children deepen their awareness of themselves and strengthen their internal sense of self. I trust children to lead their process, and I take care not to stand in the way of their intrinsic motivation to thrive.

Like a river finding its path, children move toward healing when nothing blocks their flow. I work to remove obstacles, not create direction, honoring their curiosity, resilience, and self-determination every step of the way.