Training & Professional Mentorship
Trauma-Informed Clinical Supervision & Consulting for Therapists
Supporting clinicians in building depth, confidence, and sustainability in their clinical work.
Guidance & Growth for Interns, Provisionally Licensed Clinicians & Fully Licensed Therapists.
At Illuminate Play Therapy & Counseling, we provide thoughtful clinical supervision and consulting for therapists. Our trainings are designed to support clinicians who work with children, teens, and adults facing trauma, addiction, eating disorders, and other challenges.
Our approach centers on creating a safe, nurturing space where clinicians can deepen their skills in trauma-informed care, somatic therapy, and play therapy, guided by experienced supervisors who understand the complexities of healing.
Whether you are seeking case consultation, clinical supervision hours, or specialized training, we walk alongside you with warmth and professional insight.
Professional Mentorship Services for Therapists
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Clinical Supervision
Our supervision services support therapists through individual and group sessions, tailored to encourage reflective practice and professional growth. We focus on trauma-informed principles, integrating somatic awareness and play therapy techniques to enrich your clinical work. Supervisors bring years of experience with addiction, eating disorders, and family systems, providing guidance that honors both your professional development and emotional well-being. We also offer case consultation to help you navigate complex client situations with confidence and clarity.
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Trauma-Informed Trainings
We offer structured training and internship opportunities for therapists seeking to expand their knowledge in trauma, somatic, and play therapy approaches. Our programs emphasize hands-on learning within a compassionate setting, where interns receive consistent supervision and feedback. Training covers practical skills for working with children, teens, and families, including understanding addiction and eating disorders through a trauma-informed lens. These experiences prepare you to provide care that brings hope and transformation to those you serve.
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Internship Opportunities
Our internships offer structured, supervised experience working with children, teens, adults, and families facing trauma, addiction, and eating disorders. Interns engage in both virtual and in-person sessions, learning to apply somatic and play therapy techniques with sensitivity and skill. You’ll receive regular, personalized supervision focused on ethical practice and trauma healing. Our approach nurtures your growth while honoring the courage clients bring to their healing journey.
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Case Consultation
Working with complex trauma, addiction, or eating disorders can feel isolating. Our case consultations provide a steady, experienced presence to help you reflect on challenging cases and refine your approach. We offer individual and group sessions that prioritize safety, ethical clarity, and trauma-informed insight. Our goal is to support your professional confidence and help you carry hope into your work with clients.
Honoring Both Clinical Excellence
& Therapist Wellbeing
We support therapists in doing their best work without burning out. That means strengthening clinical intuition, deepening trauma understanding, building genuine confidence with complex cases, and developing professional practices that feel as sustainable as they are meaningful.
Our Philosophy
Supervision is collaborative, supportive, and deeply clinical - offering both practical tools and meaningful professional mentorship. Our supervision style is grounded in:
Attachment-based clinical thinking
Trauma-informed case conceptualization
Nervous system regulation
Developmentally appropriate intervention
Reflective practice
Therapist self-awareness and sustainability
Our Areas of Focus
At Illuminate, we bring together deep clinical experience, relational presence, and leadership in both private practice and group practice development.
Play therapy skill development
Trauma treatment using EMDR & TF-CBT
Attachment and relational dynamics
Complex case conceptualization
Ethical decision-making
Burnout prevention and therapist sustainability
Developing clinical confidence and professional identity
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Together, We’ll Illuminate Your Path Forward
We understand the importance of timely support in your professional journey. Our scheduling process is straightforward, and our team is here to answer your questions. Fill out the form below to get in touch and someone from our team will get back to you shortly.
Referral Partners
Trusted Mental Health Referrals for Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Families
Trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and clinically guided care.
We partner with physicians, schools, pediatric clinics, hospitals, DHS, attorneys, and community organizations to provide high-quality, trauma-informed mental health care. Led by Natalie, founder of Illuminate Play Therapy & Counseling, our group practice is built on a shared clinical model that ensures consistency, excellence, and ethical treatment across providers.
Our goal is to make referrals easy, collaborative, and clinically sound - while providing compassionate, effective care for the individuals and families you serve.
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Unlike traditional group practices, our clinicians practice within a unified clinical framework developed by our founder and Clinical Director. This ensures:
High clinical treatment
Trauma-informed treatment
Consistent care across therapists
Ongoing supervision & consultation
Ethical, evidence-based practice
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Each clinician is carefully selected for their clinical strengths and specialties.
Our areas of specialization include:
Play Therapy
Trauma Therapy (EMDR & TF-CBT)
ADHD & emotional regulation
Anxiety & depression
Eating disorders
Addiction
Family therapy & parenting support
Couples therapy
Somatic therapy
Attachment-based therapy
This allows us to match each referral with the therapist best suited to their clinical needs.
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We understand the urgency of mental health referrals. Our team prioritizes:
Prompt intake response
Efficient scheduling
Evening & weekend availability
Medicaid acceptance
Clear communication
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We believe in collaboration, not silos.
With appropriate releases, we maintain open communication with referral sources to support:
Coordinated care
Treatment updates
Clinical coordination
Continuity of services
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We provide outpatient mental health services for:
Children (3+)
Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Families
Common referral concerns include:
Trauma & abuse recovery
Behavioral dysregulation
ADHD
Anxiety & depression
Emotional regulation difficulties
Family conflict
Parenting challenges
Eating disorders
Substance use
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All clinicians within Illuminate Counseling Collective practice within The Illuminate Clinical Model, which integrates:
Trauma-informed care
Attachment theory
Nervous system regulation
Developmentally appropriate therapy
Relationship-centered healing
This ensures consistent, high-quality treatment across all providers.
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We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans.
Our administrative team is happy to assist families with benefit verification and scheduling support.
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Responsive communication
Ethical clinical practice
Timely access to care
Specialized therapist matching
Ongoing clinical leadership
Collaborative treatment approach
Referring is Simple
Complete our secure referral form on our website, contact our intake team directly for coordinated referrals at, or simply have referrals reach out directly - we will guide them through every step.
Our Commitment to the Community
We view ourselves as long-term partners in the health of our community. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality mental health care that supports individuals and families, strengthens systems, and promotes lasting emotional wellness.
