Carley Hibbert, MSW, LSWAIC

My Treatment Modality & Theoretical Orientation

I believe when children feel safe, seen, and loved they are free to grow into their best selves. I work with both children and their caregivers to strengthen their relationship through the client-therapist relationship. It is through relationships children learn the skills they need to grow into an adult who can self-regulate and problem solve effectively.

I consider myself an Integrative Play Therapist. I seek ways to empower my clients and help them express their emotions and needs in healthy ways. Learning happens most effectively through play and activity: the more fun the better.

I use bibliotherapy, art therapy, sandtray therapy, child led play and therapist led play. I also have background in Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy.

I have experience working with kids 18 months to 18 years old. I’ve worked with children considered Neurodivergent, children with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, anger, and children in foster care. I am gender affirming and have Safe Zone training.

Education, Background, and Training

I graduated with my undergraduate from Brigham Young University in 1997. I then spent time working as administrative assistant, a substitute teacher, volunteered in  organizations that served children, and continue to work as a mother. I graduated with my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Walla Walla University in 2022.

I spent time interning with school counselor working with kids in small groups and as individuals to teach skills to help students succeed better in school environment. I previously worked for a Community Mental Health Agency in Oregon where I worked with kids up to 18 years and their caregivers to navigate a wide range of mental health struggles.