HOLDING SPACE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE THEY GROW AND HEAL.

My Mission

holding space therapy works to help families navigate Through difficulties in mental health challenges, stressors of parenting and overall family disconnects. through the use of Play Therapy, Family Therapy, and/or talk therapy, holding space therapy creates a safe space for children and their families to receive support as they grow and heal.

• I am here to support you •
Hi. I'm Candace Rutkowski, 

MA, LMFT, RPT-S ™

I specialize in working with children birth through 12-years-old, their caregivers, and their families. I love helping children heal through challenges life throws at them, as well as supporting their caregivers to create the healthiest versions of themselves and their families.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™

Areas of Focus


firstplay® infant play therapy


experiential play therapy®


theraplay®


autplay® therapy

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