Meet Our Director

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Founder and Director - Dr. Sanders has a Doctorate in Psychology and Psychotherapy with an emphasis in Neurobiology. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor who has worked with children, teens, adults and families for 25 years. Her Doctorate is from the respected Reiss-Davis Graduate Center and her Master's Degree from UCLA. Dr. Sanders has presented at national and international conferences and is the current Chair of the Association for Play Therapy's Registration and Continuing Education Committee, and former member of the APT Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Awareness (IDEA) Team. Dr. Sanders has been interviewed by NBC News for her expertise in play therapy and interventions for suicidal children and has written essays for Play Therapy magazine. 

Therapeutic Focus: Children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by family violence, child abuse, attachment issues, ADHD, developmental issues, divorce, disruptive behavior issues, and developmental trauma. Dr. Sanders is trained various therapeutic approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Psychodynamic Therapy; Family Systems; Mindfulness; Interpersonal Neurobiology; and others. Her goal is to build a safe and trusting relationship with her clients and to partner with them to live their best life and enjoy their relationships with others.
Fun Facts: loves animals, music, art, and jalapeño flavored Kettle potato chips!