my books
Attachment Centered Play Therapy is a play-based approach to child and family therapy that is presented through the lens of attachment theory that helps clinicians strengthen parent-child relationships, heal attachment wounds, and address trauma with practical, evidence-based strategies.
Attachment Centered Play Therapy
Discover why play therapy works and how to use it to treat childhood mental health challenges such as: ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, Self-Esteem, and Social Skills. Play Therapy is filled with dozens of powerful play techniques adapted for use in individual, family, and group therapy, for schools, and at home.
Play Therapy
Implementing Play Therapy with Groups is a new and innovative edited book bringing together experts from across the field of play therapy to explore how to facilitate group play therapy across challenging settings, diagnoses, and practice environments.
Implementing Play Therapy with Groups
This book explores the multitude of thoughts, theories, opinions, methods, and approaches to play therapy in order to highlight the unity and diversity of theory and perspective in the field. This book will be of interest to a wide range of mental health professionals working with children and adolescents.
Play Therapy Theories and Perspectives
Review different books that teach clinicians and parents how to use play therapy to develop long-term attachment, how to address attachment disorders, and the tools available to support your practice.
online courses
live workshops
supervision
Clair helps clinicians deepen their skills, build confidence, and reconnect with the heart of their work.
Whether you're beginning your journey or looking to expand your impact, Clair provides a safe, encouraging space—a lilypad—where you can grow and prepare to take your next leap as a healer in your community.
for therapists
parenting support
live workshops
family or group therapy
For families navigating big emotions, challenging behaviors, or disconnection, Clair Mellenthin offers hope, guidance, and healing.
With over two decades of experience supporting children and parents, Clair helps families understand the needs beneath the surface and build tools rooted in attachment, play, and connection.
for families
play therapy
group therapy
Through play therapy, Clair helps children express what words can’t always say—using toys, stories, and creativity to explore big emotions and build trust.
for kids
Clair creates a safe place for kids to land, feel seen, and gather the courage to leap forward with confidence.
family therapy
Learn. Grow.
Discover four powerful ways to connect with Clair Mellenthin.
