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clair mellenthin

Hi! I'm Clair Mellenthin, 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:

FOX NEWS
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abc 4 utah
fresh living
msn living
reuters

KSL news radio
scholastic
deseret news
psych central
wasatch family therapy
georgia family magazine

meet Clair.

November 18, 2016

“Public shaming as a blood sport has got to stop.” How many of us have experienced the feelings of shame and humiliation at some point in our lives?  How many […]

May 23, 2016

I was featured on Fresh Living recently talking about the challenges of finding a good therapist for a child or teen.  Many parents struggle with knowing where to turn when […]

February 3, 2016

  Kids as young as 3 years old can have Major Depression and it can impact brain development as well as affect emotional regulation, concentration and focus. Play therapy is […]

August 27, 2015

Being a parent is tough business especially when your child is struggling emotionally.  Many parents worry about how to know at what point are things “bad enough” to warrant professional […]

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