About our child therapists
It is time to reach out to a child therapist
Your child has been experiencing, as well as creating, chaos at home, child care or school. It is exhausting for the entire family to walk on eggshells because of a child’s volatile emotions and behaviors. You have tried every trick you have read about or been told to try to help your child calm down, tell you how they are feeling, or stop behaviors that are less than desirable. You spend a lot of time wondering how much of these challenges are developmentally appropriate (which doesn’t make them any less frustrating, annoying, or embarrassing). You have tried to work on expanding your child’s emotional awareness, self regulation, communication, social skills, and problem solving……. but it feels like nothing is working!
You have talked to friends, asked your child’s pediatrician for help and maybe even been through an assessment or evaluation that recommended child therapy. You are tired of feeling overwhelmed by the multiple google searches late at night- all counselors that work with children are the same right?
We have a team of child therapists in Littleton CO trained to advance childhood mental health and wellness
Mental health is not a one size fits all and children struggling with their mental health need a professional who understands child development, the emotional and psychological needs of children. Children explore the world through play and we honor the therapeutic value of play in our work. We take what is happening in the play/therapy room and connect that to your identified goals - we work together to identify strategies to support your child’s healing outside of the therapy room.
You have struggled long enough
We get it, no one goes into parenting excited about the day that they have to reach out to a child therapist! It takes a whole lot of vulnerability and self compassion to confront the grief you experience as a parent when your child needs support beyond what you can give. We are here to meet you and your child with grace, humor and strategies you can use everyday. We honor that you are the expert in your child, we aim to bring our expertise to the team so that you can feel empowered as a parent. The first step is always the hardest one to take. We try to make it easy. Book your complementary 20 minute video consultation to get you and your child on the path towards your best selves.
Anna Coconati, Graduate Student Intern
Anna Coconati Graduate Student Intern
Adams State University
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
My life experiences so far have lead me to pursuing a second career as a child therapist
I am making a transition out of my 20 year long career as a pastry chef into counseling. At my heart I am a nurturer, and I look forward to transitioning the way I provide nurturance from baked goods to presence in the counseling relationship. I have had a lifelong interest in people. I am fascinated by the strength and grit it takes to be fully human. I look forward to providing safety, regulation and connection to the children and families I have the opportunity to work with.
As a graduate student in the Masters in Clinical Counseling program, I am immersed in learning about human development, foundational counseling skills, and counseling interventions through my course work at Adams State University.
I am excited to continue my learning as a graduate student intern supporting children, tweens and parents under the supervision of Erin Bennetts, LCSW RPTS. I completed my first year practicum with Erin and when the opportunity to continue to serve the Littleton community was presented I simply couldn’t turn it down.
Outside of school and practicum I am the busy Mom of 3 school aged children, so I get how challenging it is to be raising kids. I know what it feels like to worry when your children are struggling and you are not sure how to support them.
A great opportunity for you, your child, and for me
I completed my practicum placement with Erin Bennetts January 2024-May of 2024. I am thrilled to continue my learning experience supporting clients from the first inquiry to their last session. I am expanding my foundational counseling skills as I provide a complementary 20 minute video consultation to potential clients, meet with parents/care givers for an initial intake/assessment/goal setting session, provide ongoing individual play therapy to children, engage parents in parent feedback/consultation, and finally meeting with parents/caregivers for a summary session at the completion of services.
As a graduate student intern I have the support of my on-site supervisor, mentor as well as my professors and classmates. This support network is in place for my learning and with your child/families desired outcomes in mind. Lets start your families journey today!
Erin Bennetts, LCSW, (CO# 00992833) Registered Play Therapy Supervisor (RPTS), Certified Synergetic Play Therapist/Supervisor Registered Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors Parent Coach and Course Facilitator
Erin Bennetts, LCSW RPTS
I believe we are never to old to play. It is my playful approach to understanding and meeting kids where they are at that helps me connect with my child clients. I help kids navigate their big emotions so that they can feel more confident and capable to handle the tough stuff growing up. I help get to the root of the difficult emotions, behaviors and interactions showing up as chaos and move toward connection.
I support parents begin to understand behavior as the truest form of communication. When parents lean into understanding that all behavior makes sense, it gets easier to meet their child’s need in the moment and shape behaviors over time.
Education, experience and expertise
My bachelor and masters level education and training in social work was a solid foundation for understanding human behavior, development, and the systems that influence our day to day lives. It is in part, my training as a social worker and understanding of family systems that makes me stand out as a play therapist that works with the entire family system.
My experience is rooted in my curiosity, fascination with behavior, open mind, sense of humor, comfort with a wide range of emotions, ability to laugh when things are difficult, and permission to learn from my mistakes. I live day in and day out with 3 of my most influential teachers: my husband and 2 quickly growing children (one teen and one tween).
I get lots of practice with the strategies that I teach kids and parents. Some days it goes great and other days I am reminded that even though I consider myself an expert I am also human, make mistakes, initiate repair, and continue to learn what works in the real relationships vs what we have been told to do!
Specialized training and professional development
My love for working with kids, play, and creativity made pursuing the additional training in play therapy and ongoing professional development as a Registered Play Therapist/Registered Play Therapy Supervisor (RPTS) a natural step as I discovered my area of expertise. I am proud to have completed extensive training as a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist (SPT) and Synergetic Play Therapy Consultant. SPT was the missing link in my training giving me permission to explore my inner brain geek, live out what is most important to me, and show up every day as my most authentic self.
My deep desire to support parents has led me towards pursuing additional training as a parent consultant and coach. I am a registered Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors, Created by Robyn Gobbel Parent Coach and Course Facilitator.