Hi! I'm Clair Mellenthin, PhD, LCSW, RPT-S. You are in the right place if you prioritize the well being of the children you love, over tradition and the well-intentioned but clearly not working parenting and therapy strategies of the past.
With more than twenty years of clinical experience, authoring six books about play therapy and speaking to therapists around the globe I am here to tell you there is hope!
Join me as we rediscover the joy of connection, healthy relationships and attachment through play! Keep Playing!
You may have seen my work in:
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fresh living
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reuters
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deseret news
psych central
wasatch family therapy
georgia family magazine
meet Clair.
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.
