About

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Giving Tree Counseling, LLC was opened 

by Joelle Harrison, LPCC, RPT-S in 2015 to serve the needs of children ages 3 - 11 and their families. She helps clients manage Anxiety, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as well as develop coping skills for issues such as trauma, grief, and divorce. The office is located in the North Sandia Heights near several neighborhood schools including Double Eagle Elementary, North Star Elementary and Desert Ridge Middle School.

Joelle specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health issues in children. Joelle received a Master's degree in Counseling from the University of New Mexico. She also has a specialization in Child Development ages Birth - age 6 and in Mindfulness Based Play Therapy. Joelle is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of New Mexico and is also a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She has been practicing child therapy for 25 years in the Albuquerque community including outpatient, partial treatment, residential treatment and inpatient settings. Joelle has also served on the Board of Directors for the New Mexico Play Therapy Association.

Giving Tree Counseling, LLC in Albuquerque utilizes the power of  PLAY, a child's natural form of expression, to teach children how to communicate with others, identify/express feelings, modify behavior, develop problem solving skills, and foster personal growth.

Services include: play therapy, sand tray therapy, parent education, and skills training.  Play room design consultation is also available.

 
Office hours are M-F by appointment only. 

Please inquire regarding available openings/waitlist.

 
"In play therapy, toys are a child's words and play is their language." - Dr. Gary Landreth