Kaitlin Corkren

I support my clients manage anxiety by teaching tools for calming the body, shifting anxious thoughts, and building confidence in everyday situations. With younger clients, I use play and creative activities to explore fears in a safe way. For athletes, we focus on performance anxiety and mental resilience. I also work with parents to support their child’s coping skills at home and school.

I help kids, teens, and athletes with ADHD by building structure, routines, and practical tools for focus, emotional regulation, and organization. For athletes, we also work on managing performance pressure and staying mentally sharp. Using play, movement, and personalized strategies, I help clients understand their brains, build confidence, and thrive in school, sports, and life. I also support parents with tools tailored to their child’s needs.

When working with children I use play therapy because it gives a child a safe, natural way to express themselves when words are hard to find. Through play, we can explore emotions, build coping skills, and support healthy development in a way that feels comfortable and empowering for them. I also intentionally collaborate with parents because I believe change starts in the home and the relationship between parent-child is crucial for sustained improvement!

I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a proven approach that helps children, teens, and athletes recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. I use CBT to teach practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and negative self-talk. By combining CBT with play and real-life examples, I help clients develop healthier thinking patterns, build resilience, and improve emotional regulation in school, sports, and everyday life.

I have specialized training in play therapy, including earning a certificate and completing advanced coursework focused on using play to support emotional and behavioral growth in children. Play is a child’s natural language, and I use it to help kids express feelings, process experiences, and build healthy coping skills. Through games, art, and imaginative play, I create a safe space where children can grow, heal, and learn new ways to manage big emotions.

I utilize in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, which emphasizes strengths and goals to create quick, practical change. I work with children, teens, and athletes to identify what’s working well and build on those successes. By focusing on solutions rather than problems, I help clients develop strategies to overcome challenges, boost confidence, and achieve their personal and performance goals in a positive, forward-focused way.

I support my clients in managing their anxiety by teaching tools for calming the body, shifting anxious thoughts, and building confidence in everyday situations. With younger clients, I use play and creative activities to explore fears in a safe way. For athletes, we focus on performance anxiety and mental resilience. I also work with parents to support their child’s coping skills at home and school.

When working with children I use play therapy because it gives a child a safe, natural way to express themselves when words are hard to find. Through play, we can explore emotions, build coping skills, and support healthy development in a way that feels comfortable and empowering for them. I also heavily collaborate with parents on how to implement skills learned in therapy at home!