Guiding You Upward: A Personalized Path to Healing
My Approach: A Partnership in Healing for All Ages
Kallie Krawietz, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™. I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families at every stage of life—children, teens, college students, young adults, parents, and caregivers. My practice is built on the belief that every person who enters therapy is unique, shaped by their experiences from childhood onward. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, my first priority is to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, valued, and safe. I know that authentic connection is the most powerful catalyst for growth and change.
A Lifespan Perspective
My expertise in child development enriches my work with adults, because the experiences we have as children shape how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world as we grow. By understanding the roots of emotional patterns, I help clients of all ages make sense of their past, heal from old wounds, and move forward with greater self-awareness and resilience.
An Integrative, Client-Led Approach
I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all formula. Instead, I meet you where you are, listening carefully and responding to your unique needs and goals. My work is informed by a wide range of evidence-based modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adlerian Therapy, EMDR, Expressive Arts, Person-Centered Therapy, and Synergetic Play Therapy. I draw from these approaches flexibly, offering both gentle support and structured guidance, always honoring your pace and preferences.
How My Beliefs Translate Into Practice
The Power of Relationship
Grounded in the neuroscience of connection, I use my advanced training in Synergetic Play Therapy™ to help co-regulate the nervous system—whether with children, teens, or adults. For younger clients, this means creating a safe space to explore difficult feelings and integrate overwhelming experiences. For adults, it means building a genuine, authentic connection where you can learn to understand and manage your own emotional responses.
Specialized Tools for Healing
Some challenges require more than talk. I am trained in EMDR and am an EMDR Sandtray Specialist, which allows me to use targeted, brain-based tools to help clients of all ages reprocess “stuck” memories and beliefs in ways that feel gentle and empowering. My ability to be both directive and non-directive means I can adapt to what each client needs, whether that’s structure or space.
Collaboration with Families
and Caregivers
I see parents and caregivers as essential partners in the healing process. I work collaboratively with you, offering parent consultations, education, and strategies, or including you directly in sessions when it supports your child’s or family’s growth.
Continual Growth and Expertise
My commitment to providing the best possible care is unwavering. I am dedicated to lifelong learning and have pursued advanced training, including a post-master’s Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Play Therapy from the University of Mississippi. This ensures that my passionate, client-centered approach is always supported by the highest level of expertise and the most current, evidence-based practices.
Who I Work With
I welcome children, teens, college students, young adults, parents, and families. Whether you are navigating childhood challenges, adolescent transitions, the stresses of college, relationship struggles, or family dynamics, I am here to support you.
Education & Professional Credentials
At Pine View, you are supported by a therapist whose expertise is grounded in rigorous academic training, advanced clinical experience, and a commitment to lifelong learning. My educational journey and credentials reflect a deep dedication to providing the highest quality care for children, adolescents, college students, young adults, parents, and families.
Advanced Graduate Education
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Counselor Education, Play Therapy Specialization
University of Mississippi
This post-master’s graduate degree is one of the nation’s most advanced, university-based programs in play therapy. It provided me with expert-level training in child and adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and the neuroscience of healing. The Ed.S. curriculum goes far beyond basic techniques, offering deep study in evidence-based models (including Child-Centered, Gestalt, Adlerian, and Synergetic Play Therapy™) and intensive, supervised clinical practice.
Graduate & Undergraduate Education
Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Texas A&M University-Corpus ChristiBachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication Disorders
Stephen F. Austin State University
My undergraduate studies in communication disorders provide a unique foundation for understanding how children, teens, and young adults express themselves—both verbally and non-verbally.
Licensure & Advanced Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S)
Texas, since 2013
As an LPC-Supervisor, I am board-approved to train and mentor the next generation of counselors, reflecting trust in my clinical judgment and leadership.Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S™)
This nationally recognized credential from the Association for Play Therapy (APT) is awarded only to clinicians with extensive, specialized training and experience in play therapy. As an RPT-S™, I am qualified not only to practice at the highest level, but also to supervise and train other play therapists.EMDR Trained Therapist
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
EMDR is an evidence-based approach for processing trauma and distressing experiences, used with clients of all ages.EMDR Sandtray Specialist
This specialization integrates EMDR with expressive sandtray therapy—a powerful, developmentally sound tool for healing trauma in children, teens, and adults.
Why My Training Matters—For All Ages
While my foundational expertise is in play therapy and child development, my advanced training is equally relevant for teens, college students, young adults, and families. The principles of nervous system regulation, trauma processing, and expressive therapies are essential for clients at any age who are navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, or past experiences that feel “stuck.”
I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are—whether you’re a parent seeking help for your child, a teen facing challenges at school or home, a college student feeling overwhelmed, or a young adult searching for clarity and resilience.
