Patricia (Patty) Dennard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT, CCTPHi, I’m Patty Dennard! I specialize in play therapy and behavioral modification to help children overcome trauma and realize their full potential.
About Patty
I have over 25 years of experience working with children and families. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).
I provide play therapy counseling for children with attachment-related symptoms, highly challenging behaviors, trauma, abuse, sensory processing disorders, and other challenges.
I specialize in working with children and teens who have learning disabilities, behavioral and emotional problems, school difficulties, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD), eating disorders, and other difficulties.
I am trained in the “Parenting with Love and Logic” approach to parenting. I work closely with caregivers to assist children in learning to control their behaviors and emotions.
My Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Directed and Non-Directed Play Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Education
- BA Psychology
– University of Colorado, Colorado Springs - MAT, Teaching
– Colorado College - MA Counseling and Human Services (Community and School)
– University of Colorado, Colorado Springs - MA Leadership and Administration
– University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Certifications/Training
- National Board Certification (NCC)
- Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
- De-escalation and Crisis Prevention (MANDT 1,2)
- Safety and Crisis Preparedness (PREPaRE 1,2)
- CPR and First Aid
- Elementary Teacher K-6
- School Counselor K-12
- Principal K-12
- Parenting With Love and Logic
- Responsive Classroom
- Capturing Kid’s Hearts
- 123 Magic and Former Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Professional Specialties
- Trauma Recover
- Child Abuse
- Victim Advocacy
- Attention Deficit Disorders and Hyperactivity (ADD)
- Autism (ASD)
- Sensory Processing Disorders
- Sensory Integration
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TB()
- Behavior Modification
- Learning Disabilities (LD)
- Conduct Disorder (CD)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Reactive Attachemtn Disorder (RAD)
- Generalized Anxiety
- Separation Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Eating Disorders
- Self-harm
- Suicidal Ideation
- Anger Management
- Friendship Skills
- Motivation
- Gifted and Talented
- Assertiveness Training
- Bullying
- Sibling Rivalry
- Adoption
- Foster Care
- Support for Children of Caretakers Who Suffer From Addiction
- College Preparation
- Goal Setting
- Life Coaching
- Parenting Strategies
Can I Help You And Your Family?
I look forward to meeting you and hearing about the celebrations and challenges that you and your family face in this ever changing world. It would be my privilege to share a few moments with you to determine if what I offer meets your needs!
