Our
Senior Clinicians
Fully qualified and licensed to practice in Washington state, our Senior Clinicians
are paneled with a full range of insurance carriers.
CARY M. HAMILTON, MA.MFT, LMHC-S, NCC, CMHS, RPT-S™, CDWF
Owner & Clinical Director
Specialties: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Families, & Groups
Cary is not taking new patients.
“Through compassion and understanding, I empower and encourage each client, child or adult, and guide them toward their desired goal. Education and active involvement in treatment develop the individual’s unique strengths to move forward in life.”
Cary McAdams Hamilton received her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University in 2003. Cary then worked in community mental health providing child, adolescent, and family services to high-risk, diverse ethnic and socioeconomic populations in collaboration with schools, the Juvenile Justice, the Department of Children and Family Services, and other community service providers. She developed a group curriculum for specialized parenting classes designed for families of children diagnosed with mental health disorders, which continues to be used in community health agencies today.
In addition to providing full-time therapy services, Cary loves teaching and promoting the ideals of the profession by helping psychology students reach their full professional potential. Cary is the Director and Adjunct professor for the Play Therapy certification program, an APT-approved provider at Antioch University in Seattle, WA. In addition, Cary presents various educational seminars and training, including: An Introduction to Play Therapy; Play Therapy in Educational Settings; An Examination of Trauma and Healing Through Play Therapy; When the War Rages On-Expressive Interventions with Veterans, among other workshops. Cary is the current President of the Washington State Association for Play Therapy (WAAPT), and previously held the position in 2015-2016. She has served as Adjunct Professor at George Fox University in Salem, OR, where she taught Play Therapy at the graduate level.
Cary is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and Child-Parent Relational Therapist, qualifications that demonstrate her intense passion for working with children and families to improve their emotional and behavioral regulation. Whether working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, or families, Cary draws from a range of educational tools and therapeutic strategies to secure timely changes and effective solutions for a host of life challenges.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
BA, Sociology, Willamette University (1998)
MA, Marriage and Family Therapy, George Fox University (2003)
LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (2005)
WA State approved Clinical Supervisor (2007)
Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS, 2005)
Certified, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist/Supervisor (2008)
Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor, Assoc. for Play Therapy (2009)
AutPlay® Therapy Certified (2018)
Certified Daring Way Facilitator (2018)
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Assoc. of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT, 2003)
Member, Washington Assoc. of Marriage & Family Therapists (WAMFT, 2003)
Member, American Mental Health Counselors (AMHC, 2004)
Member, Assoc. for Play Therapy (APT, 2002)
SARAH MORAN, MA, LMFT, RPT™
Assistant Clinical Director
Specialties: Play Therapy, Children, Families
Mondays - Thursdays
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."
-George Bernard Shaw
"I have a passion for helping children and their families find healing through play. Children's experiences matter and play gives them language to express themselves. I encourage growth through self-expression and self-efficacy. It is a pleasure to assist families in strengthening their connection and understanding of one another."
Sarah joined the Olympia Therapy team in September 2016 as a Play Therapy clinical intern. She received her Master’s Degree in Couples and Family Therapy from Antioch University Seattle in September 2017. She is a Registered Play Therapist through The American Play Therapy Association, and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate. Sarah currently holds the President-Elect position on the Board of the Washington Association for Play Therapy (WAAPT) and serves on the AutPlay Advisory Board. Sarah is a multi-published author contributing to the field of Play Therapy. Sarah additionally works as a Mental Health Provider for ESD113 Sound to Harbor Early Learning.
Sarah works primarily with children and their families, and neurodivergent adolescents and young adults. She has a particular interest in providing short-term grief play therapy, and supporting children and their families through change (including adoption, divorce, medical trauma, and chronic illness).
Educational and Professional Qualifications
BA, Human Development, Eckerd College (2012)
Certificate of Completion, Play Therapy, Antioch University Seattle (2016)
MA, Marriage and Family Therapy, Antioch University Seattle (2017)
LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (2019)
AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate (2022)
RPT™, Registered Play Therapist (2020)
AutPlay® Therapy Certified (2018)
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Assoc. of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT, 2015)
Member, Association for Play Therapy (APT, 2015)
Member, Washington Association for Play Therapy (2015)
Board Secretary, Washington Association for Play Therapy (2020 - 2022)
President-Elect, Washington Association for Play Therapy (2022 - present)
AutPlay Advisory Board (2023)
DAWN TONEY, LMHC, CMHS
Practicing in Montesano
Specialties: Play Therapy, Children, Adolescents, Adults, & Families
Mondays - Fridays
Dawn joined Olympia Therapy in 2010 after ten years of experience as a school counselor, community mental health therapist, and mental health consultant for special needs and developmentally delayed children and their families. With years of experience and extensive specialized training, Dawn provides play therapy for children ages 2+ and parenting support/psychoeducation. Dawn has a particular interest in working with all age groups experiencing anxiety, and working with neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults. She is passionate about helping people achieve the goals that bring them growth and health in all areas of life.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
MA, Counseling, Western Seminary (2001)
LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (2010)
Child Mental Health Specialist (2008)
Certification, TFCBT (2008)
Play Therapy training (1998-2001)
Sandtray Therapy training (2001)
AutPlay® Therapy Certified (2018)
KATRINA SWENSON, MA, LMHC, CHMS, DMHS
Specialties: Adolescents, Adults
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
My first goal in therapy is to make sessions a soft place to land. It is important to me that those who choose to work with me feel safe, seen, and supported. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for a successful therapy experience. I often use mindfulness-focused and compassion-based forms of therapy, as well as some cognitive behavioral therapy, to help you meet your treatment goals. Ultimately, I believe that you are the expert on you and that my role is to help facilitate your path towards healing or growth.
Katrina is a licensed mental health therapist in the state of Washington who received her Master's degree in Community Counseling from Gonzaga University in 2008. Prior to completing this degree, she worked with adults and adolescents with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and with homeless women in a shelter setting. As a practicum student and intern, Katrina worked with women transitioning into the workforce. After completing her degree, she worked for nearly seven years with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in a community mental health setting. During that time, she worked with hundreds of individuals from diverse backgrounds and gained experience with helping others in their recovery from a multitude of mental health presentations. She has also worked extensively with people of all ages with ADHD. In her off time, Katrina is very busy with her family, volunteering, trying to hike without breaking anything, an endlessly-revolving cycle of constantly-changing (but always unfinished) hobbies, avoiding the laundry, and writing books for kids.
Katrina currently works primarily with individual adult clients and teens (13+), but may occasionally work with some younger children when the presenting issues are a good fit. She does not have extensive training in play therapy and is not a registered play therapist, but does enjoy using game-play and creative approaches when working with younger children. Katrina does not work with minors on issues related to parental separation. Katrina has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing depression and/or anxiety, adjustment-related difficulties, self-esteem and/or identity challenges, body issues and somatic concerns, neurodiversity, ADHD, sensory differences, and reproductive and postpartum challenges. She also enjoys working with parents to explore parenting concerns and is particularly interested in working with parents of children with sensory and/or neurodevelopmental challenges. Generally, she sees clients on Mondays and Fridays in the office or via telehealth, and on Wednesdays via telehealth; however, due to a busy family schedules, available hours may vary.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
BA, English, Writing Emphasis, Loyola Marymount University (2004)
BA, Spanish, Loyola Marymount University (2004)
MA, Community Counseling, Gonzaga University (2008)
LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (2010)
Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS, 2009)
Disability Mental Health Specialist (DMHS, 2009)
Certified, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (2009)
AutPlay® Therapy Certified (2018)
Professional Affiliations
Member, National Board of Certified Counselors (2008)
ANITA BARUAH, MA, LMFT, CMHS, RPT™
Specialties: Play Therapy, Children, Adults, Parenting Skills
“Play is a child’s work and this is not a trivial pursuit.” – Alfred Adler
“Enter into children’s play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.” -Virginia Axline
Anita joined the Olympia Therapy team in August 2021 as a Child and Family Therapist after working in community mental health for over five years. She received her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University Seattle in December 2016 and her Play Therapy Certificate in March 2020. She is a Registered Play Therapist credential through The American Play Therapy Association. Anita has specific training in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), Sandtray therapy, AutPlay® Therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy, TraumaPlay™, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills, Circle of Security Parenting Program (COSP), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma (CBT+), among others.
Anita serves most ages who are experiencing a wide-range of difficulties, but her specialties are working with pre-school and elementary age children, their parents/caregivers, and adults who have experienced traumatic stress and abuse and/or neurodivergencies such as Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Sensory Processing issues. Her work is grounded in family systems, attachment theory, neurodiversity paradigm, and interpersonal neurobiology perspectives. She is passionate about helping whole families heal by providing space for her clients to gain an understanding of themselves and their unique perspective of their world.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
BA, Sociology/Psychology, Western Washington University (1994)
MA, Marriage and Family Therapy, Antioch University Seattle (2016)
LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (2018)
Registered Circle of Security Parent Facilitator
Certificate of Completion, Play Therapy, Antioch University Seattle (2020)
RPT™, Registered Play Therapist (2022)
AutPlay® Therapy Certified (expected 2023)
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Assoc. of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT, since 2014)
Member, Washington Assoc. of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT, since 2014)
Member, Association for Play Therapy (APT, since 2017)
Member, Washington Association for Play Therapy (since 2017)
TELEHEALTH PROVIDERS
Ruymán (Rudy) Hernández, MA, LMHC, LMFTA
Specialties: Play Therapy, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Families
“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” -Brene Brown
"Eres imperfecto, y eres programado para luchar, pero eres digno de pertenecer y amar". -Brene Brown
Rudy joined Olympia Therapy in 2018 and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He received his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University in Minnesota in 2018 and earned a certificate in Play Therapy from Antioch University in 2020. A native of Spain, Rudy is Spanish-English bilingual and works with adults, teens, children, as well as families and couples. He has a real passion for helping those struggling with issues related to assimilation, acculturation, and racial prejudice. Prior to becoming a therapist, he worked as a multicultural family liaison for a local school district, and as a parent educator, helping caregivers learn about child development and developmentally appropriate parenting. When not working, Rudy enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, doing home improvement projects, and watching television, especially horror, fantasy, and sci-fi.
Rudy se unió a Olympia Therapy en 2018 y es un consejero licenciado en salud mental. Rudy Recibió su maestría en Terapia de Familia y Matrimonial por medio de la Universidad de Capella en Minnesota en 2019 y obtuvo una certificado en Terapia de juego de la Universidad de Antioch en 2020.
Nativo de España, Rudy es bilingüe en español-inglés y trabaja con adultos, adolescentes, niños, así como con familias y parejas. Tiene una verdadera pasión para ayudar a quienes luchan con problemas relacionados con asimilación, aculturación y prejuicios raciales. Antes de convertirse en terapeuta, Rudy trabajó como enlace de familias con las escuelas. Como educador de padres, ayuda a los padres y cuidadores de niños a aprender sobre el desarrollo infantil y la crianza apropiada para el desarrollo de cada niños. Cuando no está trabajando, a Rudy le gusta pasar tiempo con su esposa y sus tres hijos, hacer proyectos de renovación para el hogar y ver televisión, especialmente de terror, fantasía y ciencia ficción.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
BS, Marriage and Family Studies, Brigham Young University – Idaho (2015)
MA, Marriage and Family Therapy, Capella University (2019)
AutPlay® Therapy Certified (2018)
LMFTA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT, 2016)
Certified Parent Educator, Parents As Teachers, (2016)
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BRYNN FITZER, LMHC, RPT™
Specialties: Play Therapy, Children, Teens, Adults
Tuesdays - Thursdays
"Who said Don't ask what the world needs Ask what makes you come alive and go do it because what the world needs is people who have come alive?" -Howard Thurman
Brynn loves talking to her plants. “I feel their presence when I talk with them,” she says “it’s like a quiet friend just listening.”
Before receiving her Master’s in Counseling Psychology, Brynn spent eight years working with homeless and at-risk youth and young adults in Seattle’s University District. In her various roles Brynn built relationships with these young people while developing and executing programming teaching jobs and life skills. After graduate school Brynn worked in community mental health, providing child, adolescent, and family services to high-risk, diversely ethnic and socioeconomic populations in collaboration with schools, the Department of Children and Family Services, and other community service providers.
Brynn works with children, adolescents and adults. She specializes in working with preschool age children, ADHD children and their families, and Parents. She especially enjoys working with parents who want both parenting support and therapy for their own struggles, as well as working with families to truly understand the impact of ADHD and how systematic changes can make life for everyone more pleasant. Brynn is committed to incorporating the healing elements of the experience and play into the therapeutic process.
Currently Brynn is ONLY providing Telehealth with those over 15 years old.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
BA, International Studies, University of Evansville (2006)
MA, Counseling Psychology, The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology (2018)
Certificate, Intro to Synergetic Play Therapy, (2020)
LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (2021)
Certificate of Completion, Play Therapy, Antioch University Seattle (2022)
RPT™, Registered Play Therapist (2022)
Professional Affiliations
Member, Center for Object Relational Therapy, (2017-1018)
Member, Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study (2018-2020)
Member, Child Therapy Committee, Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study (2019-2020)
Member, Association for Play Therapy (APT, 2019- present)
Member, Washington Association for Play Therapy (2019- present)
Board Member at Large, Washington Association for Play Therapy (2022 - present)