Christine Luxem, MA, LMHCA, Certificate in Play Therapy, Registered Play Therapist Candidate
Hello! Whatever has brought you to Steg’o Child Therapy, my hope is to remind you that you are not alone.
As a child-centered and trauma-informed therapist, I believe that play is the natural language of children—a powerful way for them to express thoughts and emotions that they may not yet have the words to share. Through creative and symbolic play, children can safely explore and work through complex feelings, helping them make sense of their inner world. With over a decade of caring for and advocating on behalf of children who have faced trauma and a variety of unique challenges, I bring both deep empathy and well-rounded knowledge to my work. I am passionate about helping children feel truly seen, heard, and understood—not just for their behaviors, but for the underlying needs those behaviors are communicating.
My therapeutic approach centers on building strong, trusting relationships and honoring the essential role of the parent-child or caregiver-child bond in a child’s healing and development. I support caregivers in understanding their child’s actions as meaningful communication rather than misbehavior. By exploring the brain-body connection and fostering playful, connection-based interactions, I guide families in co-regulating and developing emotional awareness together. I also prioritize collaboration with other professionals—such as teachers, healthcare providers, and specialists—so that each child is supported by a cohesive, compassionate team. Grounded in both clinical insight and real-world caregiving, my work is driven by the belief that healing begins in safe, attuned relationships where children and their caregivers feel supported, empowered, and connected.
Credentials, Education, and Experience
LMHCA License # MC70016467
After over a decade of caring and advocating for children with various needs, challenges, and trauma, I earned my Masters of Arts in Counseling and Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology as well as a Masters Level Certificate of Play Therapy from Antioch University Seattle.
Associations
- Association for Play Therapy
- Washington Mental Health Counselors Association
- Center for Object Relations
Areas of Focus
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Challenging Behaviors
- Child Parent Relationship Training
- Collaborative Multidisciplinary Care
- Developmental Trauma
- Emotional Regulation
- Interpersonal Neurobiology
- Secure Caregiver Attachment
Session Details & Fees
- Superbills are available for possible insurance re-imbursement. Contact me for more information.
- Individual sessions-45-50 minutes in person facilitating creative therapies such as artistic therapy, Child Centered Play Therapy, and Sandtray therapy-$150.00.
- Group Child Parent Relationship Therapy-a psycho-education group that meets with parents weekly for 8-10 weeks via telehealth or in person-offered up to 3 times per year-$45.00 per session.
Email support
stegochildtherapy@gmail.com
Phone Support
+1 (253) 355-6548
Address
8830 Tallon Ln NE Suite C
Lacey, WA 98516
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