Bring to the surface the light that lives within you.
Kelsey Backes, M.Ed., LMHC, LPC, Registered Play Therapist
My goal is to create a safe and productive environment for you, your child, or your teen to begin the healing and growing process. You have taken the first step by seeking information on counseling and l would be honored to join you.
To Shed Light
My purpose at Illume is to be a helping hand and meet you where you are in life’s journey, to further enlightenment and empower growth. I am happy you are here.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Florida, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, and a Registered Play Therapist. My therapeutic approach is integrative, which means that I pull from different counseling methodologies to tailor the process to what is the best fit for you. I use methods such as, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered, Attachment Theory, Play Therapy, and Family Systems.
I am also certified in TraumaPlayTM. TraumaPlay is more than just playing. It is a thoughtful approach that offers children a safe space to process and overcome traumatic experiences. By focusing on the child's innate ability to communicate through play, TraumaPlay helps weave fragmented memories into coherent narratives, allowing children to reclaim their stories and move forward with hope and resilience. [https://www.traumaplayinstitute.com/]
I have experience working with people of all ages in the contexts of trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, adjustment struggles, self-identity and self-worth, anger, grief, maladaptive patterns and behaviors, eating disorders, domestic violence, and family dynamics.