Cortnee works collaboratively with the client in the counseling process in order to help them reach their goals and ambitions. She has a passion for helping children learn to express their emotions and improve their mental health through play therapy strategies. She develops age-appropriate treatment plans that include objectives and goals in order to help each individual work towards long-term change. In addition to working with children and teens, she understands the importance of including parents and caregivers in the therapeutic process for the best outcomes. She has many interventions and parenting techniques to help parents support their loved ones on their mental health journey. In addition to her experience working with children, Cortnee has worked the past seven years in the counseling field in both private practice and non-profit settings. Some of her specialties include: Emotional Regulation, Parenting Skills, Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety/OCD, Adjustment Disorder, Mood Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorder.

Cortnee Schraer is a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credentialed by the Association for Play Therapy (APT), with specialized expertise in working with children and their caregivers. With comprehensive training and education in play therapy, Cortnee utilizes evidence-based approaches to provide effective therapeutic care to children and adolescents. In a child-centered framework, she facilitates the emotional processing and behavioral development of young clients, while also offering support and guidance to caregivers to enhance family dynamics and foster emotional resilience. Her approach is grounded in the belief that play is a powerful tool for healing, growth, and self-expression.