About
Giving Tree Counseling, LLC
At Giving Tree Counseling, LLC, we believe in helping little minds grow big and strong! Founded by Joelle Harrison, LPCC, RPT in 2015, our cozy practice is dedicated to supporting kids (ages 3-11) and their families through life’s ups and downs. Whether it's taming worries (Anxiety), brightening moods (Depression), boosting focus (ADHD), or building resilience in the face of trauma, grief, or big life changes like divorce—we’re here to help! Conveniently nestled in North Sandia Heights, our office is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Double Eagle Elementary, North Star Elementary, and Desert Ridge Middle School. Let’s work together to help your child flourish!
Joelle Harrison, MA, LPCC, NCC, RPT
With 25 years of experience helping little ones navigate big feelings, Joelle is all about making therapy a safe, fun, and healing space for kids. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of New Mexico and specializes in Child Development (Birth–Age 6) and Mindfulness-Based Play-Family Therapy—because the best way to work through tough emotions is through play!
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT), Joelle has worked her magic in outpatient clinics, residential treatment centers, and hospitals across Albuquerque. Now, she’s bringing her passion for helping kids and families to Giving Tree Counseling, LLC. Oh, and when she’s not in session? She’s busy teaching the next generation of therapists as a faculty member at the Mindfulness-Based Therapy Training Institute and writing Therapeutic Children's Books!
Joelle believes that play isn’t just fun—it’s how kids heal, learn, and grow.
Services
At Giving Tree Counseling, LLC, we believe that play is more than just fun - it’s how kids make sense of their world! Through the magic of play, we help children express emotions, build confidence, develop social skills, and learn to manage big feelings in a way that feels natural and safe.
Our services include:
· Play Therapy
· Sandtray Therapy
· Mindfulness-Based Play Therapy
· Parent Education/Therapy Training
· Playroom Design Consultation
In person and telehealth services available.
Let’s help your child grow, heal, and thrive - one playful step at a time!