Makena Detlor

This therapist primarily works with children ages five and older, with a particular focus on anxiety and childhood trauma. Trained in play therapy, they use creative, developmentally appropriate approaches to help children express themselves, process difficult experiences, and build skills that support healing and emotional growth. They also incorporate EMDR when appropriate in their work with children, teens, and adults.

Their training includes Playful EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), TraumaPlay, Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT), Adlerian Play Therapy, sand tray therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. This broad clinical foundation allows them to draw from different therapeutic methods based on each client’s needs.

Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model, they take a prescriptive and individualized approach to therapy. Treatment is thoughtfully adapted to the client’s age, experiences, strengths, and goals, creating a supportive environment where children, adolescents, and adults can engage in therapy in ways that feel meaningful and accessible.