Karli L CoverdaleKarli L. Coverdale M.S.Ed., LMHC, BCBA/LBA is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Play Therapy Supervisor(TM), EMDRIA Certified Therapist(TM), and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Karli has been a mental health professional for over ten yars, specializing in working with young children and adults using the healing powers of play. Karli is passionate about relational dynamics that allow those she encounters to feel seen, secure and understood. Karli prides herself in continually evolving as a professional and creating spaces to better understand the perspective, identities, cultures and experiences of others- essential to their process of becoming. At the same time, Karli recognizes that, for many, the experiences that influence development can serve as a catalyst in discovering who they truly would like to be. Karli is a first-time author, making her debut with Friends of the Bush and accomplishing a personal goal of writing a children's book. Born, raised and residing on Long Island, New York, Karli spends her days helping others seek healing and providing relationship-focused behavior change through clinical practice, supervision and consultation. So much of Karli's work focuses on impacting the lives of those she encounters and she is hopeful that this book will be no different. Read More Read Less