Hi I'm Jennifer Daffon, the Clinical Director at Emotesy.  I'm a Clinical Psychologist who started working with children over 14 years ago and haven't looked back! Incorporating elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Client Centered and Solution Focused therapy, I enjoy helping kids and their families learn new skills to manage the ups and downs of daily life and school.

I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with significant experience in play therapy. I believe in offering my clients creative, evidence-based approaches to promote healing and resilience. I support my clients in developing the tools they need to navigate their unique challenges by utilizing techniques from play therapy, sand tray, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and my passion is working with kids and teens (6-18 years old) experiencing issues related to depression, anxiety, anger, life transition, poor self-esteem, trauma and abuse. I use primarily cognitive behavioral techniques, but I am also skilled in dialectical behavioral and solution-focused therapy, as well as play and activity therapy.

I invite you to show up as you are, regardless of how you may feel. I am Tera Jo Hines, LMHCA and all of my work is Person-Centered and trauma-informed. During our work together, I will advocate for self-compassion as a mechanism by which to improve the relationship you hold with yourself. It can be difficult to trust a new person and I will work to ensure that I am someone you feel safe with. It is a privilege for me to learn another person’s story and I try to never lose sight of that.

I provide my clients with a safe space that is judgement free, allowing and encouraging them to be their authentic selves. I hope to harbor a healthy and consistent relationship that assists clients in their journey of self-discovery and growth. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with experience as an elementary school counselor, I use a person-centered approach in which I utilize play therapy and mindfulness techniques in my work with clients.