Our specialists in Play Therapy

Play therapy is a term that describes a number of different kinds of treatment methods, all using play to help young children communicate with the therapist and resolve issues.

Bree Russo, LCSW, RPT-S provides therapy and counseling services.

Bree Russo, LCSW, RPT-S

Ms. Bree Russo studied psychology at Indiana University where she earned a bachelor’s degree. She holds a Master’s degree in social work from Washington University. She also is a Registered Play Therapist– Supervisor, recognized by the Association for Play Therapy. Ms. Russo specializes in treating children and adolescents and has worked in a variety of counseling settings including residential treatment,… Read more →

Tiffany Leonard, LMHC provides therapy and counseling services.

Tiffany Leonard, LMHC

Ms. Tiffany Leonard holds a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies from West Virginia University. Her master’s degree is in marriage and family therapy from Liberty University. Ms. Leonard uses an eclectic therapy approach, with techniques designed to suit each client’s individual needs. She works with clients across the life span including children, adolescents, students and adults. This… Read more →

Margaret (Meg) Lewis, LMHC, ATR-BC, provides therapy and counseling services.

Margaret (Meg) Lewis, LMHC, ATR-BC

Ms. Margaret (Meg) Lewis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist. She earned a Master’s of Science degree in Art Therapy from Nazareth College of Rochester and a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Painting from Ohio Northern University. Ms. Lewis is our lead therapist for our SSP research project, and… Read more →

Melissa Hinkle, LCSW,, provides therapy and counseling services.

Melissa Hinkle, LCSW

Ms. Melissa Hinkle received her undergraduate degree at The University of Miami of Florida, in 1988. She received her master’s degree from Norfolk State University in 1991. She has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health care, hospitals, residential care, a detention center, and locally at Milestones. Ms. Hinkle uses play therapy, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy,… Read more →

Linda Bannister, LMHC, ATR-BC, provides therapy and counseling services.

Linda Bannister, LMHC, ATR-BC

Ms. Linda Bannister is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and a board certified art therapist. She holds a Masters Degree from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College. Additionally, she has experience as a therapist in a variety of settings, including community-based work, schools, private practice and home based therapy. Her first career was in graphic design and communications.   Ms. Bannister works with… Read more →

Emily Milnes, LSW, provides therapy and counseling services.

Emily Milnes, LSW

Ms. Emily Milnes is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).  She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Indiana University and also has a master’s degree in social work from Indiana University-Indianapolis.  Ms. Milnes approaches therapy with client-centered, solution-focused interventions.  She is passionate about creating a safe space for others to process trauma, overcome adversity, and create positive change. Ms.… Read more →

Brianna Swenson-Brack, LMHC, RPT, provides therapy and counseling services.

Brianna Swenson-Brack, LMHC, RPT

Ms. Brianna Swenson-Brack is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Registered Play Therapist, recognized by the National Association of Play Therapy. She has spent much of her career working with children and families. This experience includes families impacted by poverty and physical abuse., sexual abuse, addiction, and discrimination. Brianna recently completed an 18-month Child-Parent Psychotherapy training, an intervention used specifically… Read more →