Lindsey Trowbridge (she/her)

Children don't always have the words to explain what they're feeling — and that's okay. Through play therapy and a warm, unhurried approach, I help kids ages 8 and up work through anxiety, big emotions, friendship struggles, family changes, and more. Play is a child's natural language, and my therapy room is designed to be a safe, joyful space where they can express themselves freely and start to heal.

The teenage years can be overwhelming — identity, friendships, school pressure, and figuring out who you are all at once. I provide a judgment-free space where teens feel genuinely heard and respected, not lectured. Whether your teen is dealing with anxiety, depression, social struggles, or questions about their identity, I meet them exactly where they are and help them build the confidence to move forward.

Trauma has a way of making the past feel very present. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a research-backed therapy specifically designed to help the brain process difficult memories so they lose their grip on everyday life. I work with children and teens who have experienced trauma of all kinds — in a pace that feels safe, manageable, and entirely led by them. EMDR can be combined with play therapy techniques to make it less overwhelming to heal from trauma.

Kids process the world through play — not through sitting and talking like adults do. Play therapy uses games, art, sandtray, and creative expression to help children explore their feelings, work through difficult experiences, and build coping skills in a way that feels natural to them. My play therapy room is designed to be a warm, welcoming space where kids feel free to just be kids — and where real healing quietly happens along the way.

EMDR is a research-backed therapy that helps the brain process painful or stuck memories so they no longer feel so overwhelming in daily life. It's especially effective for trauma, anxiety, and PTSD — and the best part? It doesn't require talking through every difficult detail. I'm trained in EMDR and adapt it thoughtfully for children and teens, making the process feel safe, manageable, and age-appropriate every step of the way.

The relationships we form in early childhood shape how we connect with others for the rest of our lives. Attachment-informed therapy helps children and teens understand their relational patterns and build a stronger sense of security — both within themselves and with the people they love. I also work closely with parents through this lens, because when the caregiver-child relationship is supported and strengthened, kids tend to thrive in every area of their lives.

The relationships we form in early childhood shape how we connect with others for the rest of our lives. Attachment-informed therapy helps children and teens understand their relational patterns and build a stronger sense of security — both within themselves and with the people they love. I also work closely with parents through this lens, because when the caregiver-child relationship is supported and strengthened, kids tend to thrive in every area of their lives.