FirstPlay® Kinesthetic Storytelling
FirstPlay Kinesthetic Storytelling® (ages 3 years & up) is a multi-sensory attachment-focused therapeutic approach that incorporates interactive joyful activities integrated with metaphoric and imaginative storytelling. Click here to Learn more about FirstPlay® Kinesthetic Storytelling® and the Magic Rainbow Hug
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Check out these Certified FirstPlay Kinesthetic Storytellers® and Authors
Anna Mastori, SLP, CCPT, EAP
Certified FirstPlay Kinesthetic Storytelling Practitioner
Anna Mastori, SLP, CCPT, EAP registered Psychotherapist. Anna is the owner of a mental health center in Athens, Greece providing services to children, adolescents, adults and families. Her work is focused on helping individuals find out their inner rhythm and how resilient they are, also on strengthening their self-regulating skills and their inner resources. She utilizes individual psychotherapy, nondirective play therapy, group playtherapy, filial play therapy, sandtray play therapy or counseling to facilitate healing.
Email Anna Mastori: mastorikorda@gmail.com
Karen Baldwin, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
The Magic Rocket Ship
Karen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is a graduate of Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida. She is a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor with the Association for Play Therapy, and has a private psychotherapy practice in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Contact Karen Baldwin at: karen1770@live.com
Samantha Gluck Oami, LCSW, RPT
A Kiss-Breath on a Cloud
Samantha has a Master’s degree in Social Work from Simmons College in Boston. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist who currently maintains a private psychotherapy practice at the Child Therapy and Parenting Center, in Hollywood, Florida.
Contact Samantha Gluck Oami at: www.childtherapypc.com
Lynn Stammers, PhD
Once Upon a Rainbow Wave
Lynn has a bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology and a Master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Leeds, UK. Lynn is a school counselor and has developed a play therapy program that focuses on creative ways to develop literacy and numeracy skills. Lynn lives and works in West Yorkshire, England.
Contact Lynn Stammers at: lynn.stammers@ntlworld.com; dragonacademy.org.uk
Karen Gouws Lester, LMHC, RPT
Dancing for the rain…An African story
Born and raised in South Africa, Karen has a degree in Mental Health Counseling and in School Guidance from Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, FL. She works with children in schools and in group counseling in Jupiter, Florida.
Contact Karen Gouws Lester at: Kmaxsash@aol.com
Cyndera Quackenbush, MA
Mama Bear, Baby Bear & the Honeycomb Adventure
Cyndera has a Master’s degree in counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and a BA in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University. She lives and works in San Francisco and is the founder of Story Through Stone, a science and storytelling program for schools.
Contact Cyndera Quackenbush at: http://storythroughstone.wix.com/billion
Sari Sack Terrusa, LMHC
Shiner and His Butterfly Friend
Sari is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has a Master’s in Child and Family Counseling from the University of Denver. She is founder of the Transformational Studies Institute in Jupiter, Florida where she works with children and families and offering therapy groups.
Contact Sari Terusa at: www.tsijupiter.com
Sari Sack Terrusa, LMHC
Shiner and His Butterfly Friend
Sari is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has a Master’s in Child and Family Counseling from the University of Denver. She is founder of the Transformational Studies Institute in Jupiter, Florida where she works with children and families and offering therapy groups.
Contact Sari Terusa at: www.tsijupiter.com
Jessica Gurvit, Psy.D.
Co-Author, The Dragon’s Breath of Magic
Dr Gurvit is a Clinical Psychologist and Executive Director of the Healer Inside Wellness Center in Fort Lauderdale Florida. She teaches as an adjunct professor in the Doctoral Psychology program at Nova Southeastern University; where she also earned her doctoral degree.
Contact Dr. Gurvit at: Jessica@drgurvit.com
Janus Moncur, LCSW
The Trail Ride
Janus has a Master’s degree in Social Work from Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida. She is employed as a counselor in Delray Beach, Florida where she works with adolescents and adults in addiction treatment.
Contact Janus Moncur at: theco-creativecoach.com
Daniela Riccelli, LCSW
I am a Tree Hugger
Daniela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a degree from Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida. She is the Executive Director of Startliving Recovery program in North Palm Beach, Florida. Daniela uses expressive therapies including dance therapy in her treatment approach.
Contact Daniela Riccelli at: www.startlivingpllc.com
Paulina Martinez, PhD, LCSW
Co-Author, The Dragon’s Breath of Magic
Dr. Martinez has her doctorate in Social Work from Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida, and is a faculty member at Florida Atlantic University. She has private psychotherapy practice at the Healer Inside Wellness Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Contact Dr. Martinez at: PMarti32@fau.edu
Jen Price, LMHC
The Ocean Listens to Ana
Jen has a Master’s degree in Psychology from West Georgia College, Georgia and is now retired living on the Oregon Coast with her Border Collie, Ella, who just happens to be a special needs rescue dog.
Contact Jen Price at: makala@embarqmail.com
Kim Wallant, LMHC, RPT
Captain Kate & Sailor Sam’s Dolphin Adventure
Kim has a Master’s degree in Psychology and Expressive Arts Therapy from Prescott College, Arizona, and is a Registered Art Therapist. She has a private psychotherapy practice in Lake Worth, Florida working with children and families using expressive art therapy.
Contact Kim Wallant at: moonblm@earthlink.net; 561.351.4256