Van is a Licensed Certified Social Worker and a certified Infant Mental Health Therapist.  She specializes working with children from birth through adolescence as well as adults.  

Van has 15 years of experience working with challenging children and their families including children that have been adopted, are in foster care, or struggling with attachment issues.  She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Brainspotting, TF-CBT, Theraplay, and Safe and Sound Protocol.  

Van utilizes an eclectic approach including strength-based perspective and play therapies to help children and families overcome their struggles and improve day-to-day functioning.  She focuses on helping individuals understand the way their bodies express emotions and find healthier ways of coping to improve overall stabilization.