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Kristie Cain, LMFT-S, RPT-S, Founder
As a play therapist, as well as a former teacher, Kristie helps children and families work through struggles in a unique way, utilizing play to process and communicate. Play therapy with a specialized, trained play therapist is the most effective and impactful therapy for children. Kristie understands that therapy for children is very different. Children need someone who understands their language of “play,” and can guide them to help them feel better and behave better. Kristie meticulously planned the Connected Life Center so children can do the “work” of therapy. The unique and special environment that Kristie set up for them is therapeutically designed so they can regulate, and heal.
Her heart for others does not stop with children. Kristie is passionate about teens, moms, dads and families. Her vision for the Connected Life Center was to have one location where every family member can work individually and together in order to make home the peaceful, loving and fun place we all want it to be.
Kristie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Registered Play Therapist (RPT), MFT & RPT Supervisor, therapist educator and professional speaker. Kristie graduated with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant University. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a minor in Sociology from California State University, Fullerton, where she also earned her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Kristie specializes and educates in Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT). She is also trained in Brainspotting and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Kristie approaches her work with her heart first. Her ability to be in your struggle with you, combined with her talent to teach other therapists to do what she does makes Kristie and the Connected Life Center a very rare and special place.
Kristie Cain, LMFT-S & RPT-S, 78868
Rosemary Kane, LMFT-S, CATC-IV
Rosemary is a nurturing soul that provides a safe place for healing. Her years of experience helping individuals gives her the ability to approach everyone who sits with her in the exact way they need. Her passion to help stop the hurting and begin the process of recovering from the bows and arrows of life have left a legacy of stronger healthier people in the world. Rosemary is excited to spend time with you and accompany you on your journey, no matter where the path may lead.
Rosemary Kane is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFC46557, receiving her MS in Counseling Psychology and BS in Human Services from California State University in Fullerton. In addition to a certificate in Family Studies from Cypress College, Rosemary is FOCCUS Certified and an AAMFT Equivalent Approve Clinical Supervisor. She is also trained in Brainspotting.
Traci Watson, LMFT
Traci believes in the courage of people, of all ages, to improve their lives and make steps toward change and happiness. She believes life can be challenging, but those challenges often bring growth and newfound strengths. She loves the amazing openness, joy, and surprise that working with children, teens, and families always brings.
Traci became a therapist after spending time as an elementary school teacher and raising two children, who are now amazing adults. When it was time for new challenges and adventures she jumped at the opportunity to work as a therapist. She enjoys the boundless opportunities for connecting and learning with her clients.
Traci is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 135032. Traci has a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University.
Meve Burton, APCC / AMFT
Meve is passionate in helping people find hope and gain clarity during their navigation of life challenges. She aims to assist clients with feeling empowered to overcome these challenges and reach their highest potential. Meve is dedicated to promoting a safe environment, where she demonstrates open-mindedness, authenticity, empathy, and warmth.
After growing up with various children and interning at a child development center, Meve discovered her compassion in working with children. Meve enjoys being able to connect with children and support them as they navigate the hiccups and hard stuff that come with childhood. Meve aims to expand this connection through play therapy to further support children, teens, and families. Additionally, Meve has contributed to psychological research with children and mothers, with a focus on attachment and the gut-brain axis.
Meve is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT 137832, and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC 13356, working under supervision of Rosemary Kane, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFC 45667, LMFT Supervisor. Meve has a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Behavior from University of California, Irvine.
Positions Available
We are looking for an extraordinary therapist, licensed or pre-licensed, to join our unique systemic work with children, teens, families and adults.
We are exceedingly systemic, and very often have more than one client (or therapist) in the therapy room. We use non-directive & directive play therapy and sand tray with children, teens, adults and families. You do not need to know play therapy, sand tray or be proficient in any of the theories of psychotherapy. We are looking for someone who is incredibly open to learning, enjoys collaborating with colleagues and willing to bring your heart, soul, mind and life experience into the room with clients and other staff. This is a full immersion of who-you-are position. It is challenging, and can be life changing and incredibly rewarding.
Jamee Genisauski, Care Specialist
Helping children and families is a driving passion for Jamee. Her big heart, warm and nurturing nature and compassion are felt be all of our clients and our CLC family. Her goal is to blur the line between staff and clients so that we all feel taken care of and like we are in this healing and growth together. Jamee has a gift for knowing what you need before you need it and never flinches at going the extra mile for anyone.
Jamee comes to us after spending over 20 years in the Child Development field and served as a teacher and a Preschool Director. Gaining her education from Vanguard University led to the achievement of her Certificate in Administration supplemented by multiple courses in child development.
Away from the office Jamee loves spending time with family, friends and strangers who quickly become friends. She is excited and grateful to be a part of the CLC family and is eager to connect with you and provide you the support and service you need.
Koa loves to cuddle, eat and sleep. She probably understands all of us better than we do ourselves. She is a brave little dog and will show any other k9 that she is the boss. Her ability to know just what you need; like sit with you when you are sad and play when you need to move is only overridden by her fascination with the gumball machine in the office.
“Woof!”