Maddie Bonner, MSW, LCSW

Hi! I’m Maddie Bonner, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who enjoys working with children, teens, and families with a variety of mental and behavioral health concerns. I have training in Child Centered and Synergetic Play Therapy and currently pursuing the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. I have hundreds of hours of continueing education and years of experience working with diverse clients.

My work specializes in  Play Therapy working with children struggling with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem, behavioral concerns, and more Additionally, I incorporate a family systems approach which includes working with parents to help them gain tools and insights alongside their children.

I am committed to providing culturally informed services that promote equity and social justice. I am an ally and co-conspirator for LGBTQIA+ rights, racial justice, and other marginalized groups and have experience working with transgender individuals and individuals struggling with gender identity.

I have completed a six month course on Synergetic Play Therapy® (SPT) and am currently in their 10 month full certification course. SPT is a way of incorporating one’s own regulatory nervous system into the process of play therapy with children to assist in emotional regulation. This revolutionary technique incorporates interpersonal neurobiology, attachment, nervous system regulation and mindfulness into the play therapy process.

Currently, I am working to complete the full certification course as a Synergetic Play Therapist through the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute®. This is a ten month course which includes 90 hours of material, live classes and consultation to receive the credential.

In 2023, I started Tide Pool Counseling PLLC and have enjoyed seeing it’s growth and where we will go!

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, minor in Spanish, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Joint Master of Social Work, University of North Carolina Greensboro and North Carolina A&T University

Licenses, Certifications and Awards:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, 2021
Licensed Clinical Social Worker-2023
Registered Play Therapist-pursuing, expected 2024
Intro to Synergetic Play Therapy®-2022
Synergetic Play Therapy® Certification-current, to be completed in 2024

Professional Activities and Memberships:

Association for Play Therapy

National Association of Social Workers

International Baccalaureate Graduate