Mariam Berthe Ms, NCC

I specialize in supporting children who struggle with emotional and behavioral regulation, particularly when these challenges are connected to trauma or difficult life experiences. I believe children are often labeled as “bad” when their behaviors are actually ways of communicating unmet needs or coping with experiences they may not yet have the words to express. My goal is to help children feel understood while building the skills and tools they need to navigate their emotions and experiences.

I specialize in supporting individuals who experience racing or ruminating thoughts, anxiety, and difficulty quieting their minds. I provide practical coping strategies to help manage overwhelming thoughts while creating a safe, judgment-free space where clients can openly explore what they’re experiencing and feel heard and understood.

I specialize in supporting individuals who experience racing or ruminating thoughts, anxiety, and difficulty quieting their minds. I provide practical coping strategies to help manage overwhelming thoughts while creating a safe, judgment-free space where clients can openly explore what they’re experiencing and feel heard and understood.

I use play therapy because I believe children need developmentally appropriate ways to express their thoughts and emotions—and that play is often their first language. I incorporate both directive and nondirective approaches to meet each child’s unique needs. While I primarily use play therapy with children and adolescents, I believe many play-based interventions can be thoughtfully adapted for adults. I am also currently working toward my Registered Play Therapist (RPT) certification.

I use play therapy because I believe children need developmentally appropriate ways to express their thoughts and emotions—and that play is often their first language. I incorporate both directive and nondirective approaches to meet each child’s unique needs. While I primarily use play therapy with children and adolescents, I believe many play-based interventions can be thoughtfully adapted for adults. I am also currently working toward my Registered Play Therapist (RPT) certification.