Danyale Weems, LCSW, CCTP, RPTS
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Danyale
About Me
I specialize in working with children 3+, teens, adults, and families who have complex trauma which includes addiction. I have worked in a variety of settings. I use expressive arts, sand tray and play based approaches. I have expertise and experience working with nuero-diverse populations, and am AUTPLay certified with children and teens. I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and pending Sand Tray Therapist Trainer/Consultant.
Education & Experience
Masters-Florida State University
Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
19 years of experience in social services, direct care. Developed mental health programs
AutPlay Certified
Trained and Educated in Addiction
Experience in Hospice and Palliative care
NASW Approved Clinical Supervisor (2018-present)
Registered Play Therapist Supervisor 2018 S2273 (to present)
AutPlay Certified (2019, 2024) (to present)
Litigation and Evaluation Involving Abuse Allegations in Family Court Cases (2025)
Childhood Dissociation (2024)
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (national certification 2019)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (9/05/2014 - 08/31/2019)
Certified Addictions Counselor I #6866 (8/10/2011-8/31/2013) CO
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Volunteered with a variety of charity based organizations, A4PT, NASW, Trauma institute
partnered with our local University, our local Child Advocacy Center and our local Mental Accountability Court for juvenile justice
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Abuse/Neglect
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Suicide Risk
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- Families
- First Responders
- Infants/Toddlers (0-3)
- LGBTQ+
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding Scale
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealth
VA-CCC, Beacon, UMR,
