Christina Scott (She/her)

Vicarious trauma is a real thing. First responders, helping professionals and caregivers are susceptible to trauma and burnout. I have worked with those who have experienced this, as a wellness coordinator for mental health professionals. Using a positive psychology framework, I assist clients in gaining a sense of meaning, establishing healthy boundaries and enhancing positive emotions.

I am a Registered Play Therapist. While play therapy is often used with children and adolescents, I believe that adults can benefit from a playful approach as well. Play isn't limited to toys or games. Play can involve expressive arts, imaginative exercises -play can be an attitude toward life. I hold a Child-Centered Approach (or client-centered with adults) that the child has the ability to reach his/her potential and as a therapist, I hold a safe space for the client to explore and grow.

I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is an effective treatment to use with children and adolescents. I have worked with adults who have Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or other difficulties due to a history of complex trauma. I tend to use a strengths-based approach in helping the client develop positive emotions and personal strategies to cushion themselves when they delve into trauma work.

I provide a strengths-based, neuro-affirming space for autistic adults—including those late-diagnosed. We move away from the "medical model" of autism, which pathologizes your sensory and communication style. Instead, we explore your unique internal world through Parts Work, identifying how your "masking" protected you and helping you unearth your authentic Self. This is a container where your sensory sensitivities are honored as vital information, not as deficits to be corrected.

Living with invisible illness or chronic pain often means navigating a body that feels unreliable and unpredictable. This brings a unique, disenfranchised grief—the weight of a life you’re grieving while you're still living it. I offer a sacred space to honor this invisible struggle. We’ll use Parts Work and somatic inquiry to move beyond "management" into radical self-acceptance. Together, we’ll hold the grief of an unpredictable body while reclaiming your capacity for joy and gentle presence.

Rarely just a "work problem," burnout stems from systems demanding productivity while stifling intuition. For autistic & highly sensitive people, it’s often the result of years navigating a world not designed for your nervous system. We’ll explore the origins of your burnout—reaching back to childhood survival—to understand why you learned to over-function. We’ll work on identifying your energy needs, honoring your limits, and creating a sustainable lifestyle that centers your authentic Self.

I provide a strengths-based, neuro-affirming space for autistic adults—including those late-diagnosed. We move away from the "medical model" of autism, which pathologizes your sensory and communication style. Instead, we explore your unique internal world through Parts Work, identifying how your "masking" protected you and helping you unearth your authentic Self. This is a container where your sensory sensitivities are honored as vital information, not as deficits to be corrected.

Rarely just a "work problem," burnout stems from systems demanding productivity while stifling intuition. For autistic & highly sensitive people, it’s often the result of years navigating a world not designed for your nervous system. We’ll explore the origins of your burnout—reaching back to childhood survival—to understand why you learned to over-function. We’ll work on identifying your energy needs, honoring your limits, and creating a sustainable lifestyle that centers your authentic Self.

Living with invisible illness or chronic pain often means navigating a body that feels unreliable and unpredictable. This brings a unique, disenfranchised grief—the weight of a life you’re grieving while you're still living it. I offer a sacred space to honor this invisible struggle. We’ll use Parts Work and somatic inquiry to move beyond "management" into radical self-acceptance. Together, we’ll hold the grief of an unpredictable body while reclaiming your capacity for joy and gentle presence.

I provide a strengths-based, neuro-affirming space for autistic adults—including those late-diagnosed. We move away from the "medical model" of autism, which pathologizes your sensory and communication style. Instead, we explore your unique internal world through Parts Work, identifying how your "masking" protected you and helping you unearth your authentic Self. This is a container where your sensory sensitivities are honored as vital information, not as deficits to be corrected.

I provide a strengths-based, neuro-affirming space for autistic adults—including those late-diagnosed. We move away from the "medical model" of autism, which pathologizes your sensory and communication style. Instead, we explore your unique internal world through Parts Work, identifying how your "masking" protected you and helping you unearth your authentic Self. This is a container where your sensory sensitivities are honored as vital information, not as deficits to be corrected.

Rarely just a "work problem," burnout stems from systems demanding productivity while stifling intuition. For autistic & highly sensitive people, it’s often the result of years navigating a world not designed for your nervous system. We’ll explore the origins of your burnout—reaching back to childhood survival—to understand why you learned to over-function. We’ll work on identifying your energy needs, honoring your limits, and creating a sustainable lifestyle that centers your authentic Self.

Living with invisible illness or chronic pain often means navigating a body that feels unreliable and unpredictable. This brings a unique, disenfranchised grief—the weight of a life you’re grieving while you're still living it. I offer a sacred space to honor this invisible struggle. We’ll use Parts Work and somatic inquiry to move beyond "management" into radical self-acceptance. Together, we’ll hold the grief of an unpredictable body while reclaiming your capacity for joy and gentle presence.

As adults, we often lose touch with the healing energy of play, forgetting how to access the joy and creativity that are essential to our well-being. I offer a space to reclaim your playful, joyful inner child. Through play therapy, we bypass the need for constant "talk" to explore expression, cultivate resilience, and deepen your connection to your authentic Self. We will work together to rediscover how play acts as a vital bridge toward balance, emotional healing, and lasting joy.

As a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, I view healing through a whole-person lens—mind, body, and spirit. I integrate Positive Psychology & strengths, somatic awareness, and nutrition/movement to support your wellness. We’ll build your intuitive compass, honor your spiritual thread, and explore how embodiment impacts emotional health. By moving beyond symptom management toward flourishing, we cultivate the resilience needed to live in alignment with your true Self.

Trauma is multifaceted: attachment, relational, developmental, or acute. I hold space for the unique trauma of neurodivergence, HSP experiences, and the chronic, invisible grief of illness or disability. We go beyond symptoms to map your nervous system’s survival patterns. Healing involves reconnecting with the present and the Self, reclaiming your story, and making meaning of past experiences. We move from surviving toward a life defined by your own internal compass and radical presence.