Lori Cull-Deshmukh
LMSW, CPT
I’m passionate about play therapy and its ability to assist young children in communicating in a language that is comfortable to them. I love working with parents to help them interpret their child’s needs, which are often disguised as misbehavior.
I am currently working on my Doctorate in Social Work with a concentration in family intervention.
Who I work with:
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): Children ages 2-6
Play Therapy: Children ages 2-5, all areas of concern
Child Therapy: Children ages 6-10, all areas of concern
Child medical trauma: Children ages 2-13
Co-parenting: Adults with children ages 2-13
Divorce, Separation, and Custody Disputes: Children ages 2-13
Parent-Child Reunification: Children ages 2-13
Qualifications:
Licensure: Licensed Master Social Worker
Education: University of Kansas
Specialties: Certified Play Therapist, Certified Mindful Therapy in Children and Teens, Certified Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Post-graduate training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Post- graduate training in Art Therapy
Therapeutic Modalities: Child-Centered Play Therapy (Non-Directive and Directive), Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Mindful Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Art Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Strengths Based Perspective Therapy.
“It’s not about what it is, It’s about what it can become” ~Dr. Seuss