Christy Vanderbilt-Pela is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include ADD and ADHD, Adoption, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Relationship Issues, School Issues, and Self Esteem. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
Parenting is the most important job there is but where do we get training? Most of our training is OJT or from our parents but what if our training isn’t “good enough?” Have you ever struggled with parenting and wished that you had a safe place to recharge, regroup, and express your frustrations? As a parent I can relate and as a Therapist I am here to help you. Being a kid is difficult. It’s frustrating to communicate when your brain doesn’t have the words to express what you want to say. Parents use words to communicate but children communicate through play. I am a Registered Play Therapist utilizing play therapy to help children express thoughts and feelings. I am also a Theraplay informed Therapist a form of therapy aimed at building and enhancing attachment, self-esteem, trust in others, and joyful engagement helping the child to feel secure, cared for, connected, and worthy. I am one of a limited number of providers in Oklahoma that is trained in the Marschak Interaction Method (
Contact Details
Practice Address:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112