Child Centered Play Therapy

Theraplay (Level-1 trained) is an attachment-based form of play therapy for children and caregivers

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) focusing on anxiety and depression

Cognitive Behavior Play Therapy Using Cognitive Behavior principals in a more child friendly, playful way

Interactive Attachment Family Therapy (Level-1 trained) where the alignment in the parent-child relationship is explored and the relationship becomes “the client”

Special Education and School Problems, supporting children, parents and teachers through the 504 and/or IEP process

Susan Gartenberg

M.Ed, LPC-S, RPT-S

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), and a Certified School Counselor. I work with children and families using a child-centered, collaborative approach that honors each child’s unique strengths, voice, and pace.

My role is to create a safe, supportive space where children feel understood and empowered, and where parents and caregivers feel included and respected as part of the process.

Collaboration is at the heart of my work. I value strong partnerships with families, schools, and other professionals, and I focus on insights and practical strategies that support emotional growth, resilience, and confidence, both in and out of the counseling setting.

Under the umbrella of Play Therapy I have additional training in the following:

Child Centered Play Therapy

Theraplay (Level-1 trained) is an attachment-based form of play therapy for children and caregivers

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) focusing on anxiety and depression

Cognitive Behavior Play Therapy

Interactive Attachment Family Therapy (Level-1 trained) where the alignment in the parent-child relationship is explored and the relationship becomes “the client”

Special Education and School Problems, supporting children, parents and teachers through the 504 and/or IEP process