Annalise Tinker

Annalise Tinker is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor who specializes in children, teen and young adults. Annalise has a certificate in play therapy and believes in the therapeutic powers of play to help clients heal and rewire the brain from the bottom up by building new and healthier neuropathways. Annalise uses evidence-based practices in her work including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help clients learn the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and the importance of learning how to recognize and regulate their negative and biased thought patterns associated with psychological distress. Annalise is the owner of TheChildrensCounselor.com, where she shares expert advice and practical tips for parents to raise confident and resilient children. Annalise is a former educator and school counselor. Outside of the traditional workday, Annalise enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and participating in and leading small groups at her church.