Christianna Lammers MA, LPC, RPT

About Christianna

Christianna is a licensed professional counselor and Registered Play Therapist. With a background in social work and experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, she believes in providing a safe, compassionate, nurturing, and healing place where individuals are able to work through the challenges they may be facing with a renewed hope for the future.

From a play therapy, person-centered, strengths-based approach, Christianna believes in working together with her clients to create lasting growth and change. She is passionate about working with children and their families, and desires to assist her clients in finding healing from their pain and to feel seen, heard, and known in the process.

Contact Christianna: 616-773-2908 ext 104

EMAIL: christianna.lammers@ihcwestmichigan.com

Education

• Calvin College, Bachelors in Social Work

• Liberty University, Masters of Arts in Counseling

Therapeutic Focus

Christianna works exclusively with children ages 0 to 8 and their families.  Effective therapy looks different during these developmental stages of life.  Christianna has specialized training in multiple types of play therapy, participates in continuing education, and continues to train in evidence-based therapies to deliver the most effective developmentally appropriate therapy options for the problems faced by young children and families.

Treatment Interests

• Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families

• Grief & Loss

• Developmental Concerns

• Behavioral Concerns

• Trauma

• Stress Management/ Healthy Coping Skills

• Play Therapy

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Parenting

• Anger

• Attachment/Bonding

• Difficulty separating from parents

• Social skills

• Theraplay ® informed treatment (completed Level 1 Theraplay® training)