Illuminate

Trauma-Informed Play Therapy, Clinical Supervision & Specialized Care for Children, Families, and Therapists

Expert-led therapy rooted in connection, safety, and deep clinical understanding

At Illuminate Play Therapy & Counseling, healing begins with safety, relationship, and trust.

Founded by Natalie, a trauma-informed therapist, play therapy specialist, and clinical supervisor, Illuminate Play Therapy & Counseling provides expert care for children and families navigating trauma, emotional challenges, and complex life experiences.

Natalie's work is grounded in developmentally appropriate, relationship-based therapy that honors each child's nervous system, story, and pace. In addition to her clinical work, Natalie offers high-quality supervision and mentorship to clinicians and serves as Clinical Director of the Illuminate Counseling Collective - a team of specialized therapists trained within the Illuminate model of care.

Core Areas of Focus:

Play Therapy for Children

Helping children process trauma, anxiety, behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, and life transitions through developmentally appropriate, evidence-based play therapy.

Trauma & Attachment-Focused Therapy

Specializing in trauma-informed approaches including EMDR, TF-CBT, and Somatic therapy to support children, teens, and families in healing from complex trauma and attachment wounds. 

Clinical Supervision & Consultation

Providing high-quality supervision and professional mentorship for clinicians seeking deeper clinical confidence, specialization, and sustainable practice.

Founder & Clinical Director - Illuminate Counseling Collective

Leading and supervising a carefully selected team of specialized therapists to expand access to high-quality, trauma-informed care. 

Philosophy:

At Illuminate, therapy is not about quick fixes - it is about building safety, restoring trust, and supporting the nervous system in healing.

Children communicate through play. Trauma lives in the body. Healing happens in relationship.

Our work centers on:

• Attachment-based therapy
• Trauma-informed care
• Nervous system regulation
• Developmentally appropriate interventions
• Deep respect for each client's story

Work with Natalie

Individual therapy, family support, trauma therapy, and clinical supervision

Explore the Illuminate Counseling Collective

Meet our team of specialized therapists.