Hannah Steininger, MA
As a child-centered, non-directive play therapist, Hannah believes that play is a child’s natural language—and a powerful tool for expression and healing. She is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can process emotions, build resilience, and feel truly seen.
Hannah’s path to becoming a therapist has been deeply shaped by her own life experiences. At 15, she was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease, resulting in gradual vision loss. This personal journey gave her a profound understanding of grief, change, and emotional growth—insight that fuels her commitment to holding space for others as they navigate their own challenges.
Hi, I'm Hannah!
Therapeutic strengths include: Hannah’s therapeutic strengths are grounded in the core principles of the child-centered approach—empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence—creating a supportive space where children feel safe to express themselves and grow at their own pace. She brings a playful spirit and a warm sense of humor into her work, which helps children feel at ease and builds the trust needed to explore both joyful and challenging emotions.
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Therapeutic Approach
As a pre-licensed play therapist, Hannah uses a non-directive, child-centered approach that honors each child's natural ability to express themselves, process experiences, and grow through play. She believes that children are inherently capable and resilient, and that healing unfolds when they are given a safe, supportive space to lead the way at their own pace. In her work, Hannah follows the child’s lead—allowing them to explore, create, and communicate in ways that feel authentic and meaningful to them. Through this approach, she aims to foster emotional expression, self-understanding, and inner confidence, while supporting the development of healthy relationships and coping skills.
The academics: Hannah holds a master’s degree in Counseling and is a pre-licensed therapist working under the supervision of T. Rob Winkler MA LP, RPT-S here at Playmore. As she works toward full licensure, she adheres to all ethical and professional standards set forth by her licensing board. Her practice is grounded in evidence-based training, with specialized education in play therapy and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT).
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Areas of special focus: Supporting children experiencing anxiety, grief, and depression; navigating medical trauma; addressing behavioral and communication challenges; and strengthening the parent-child relationship through Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT).
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Hannah's Services & Fees
Services:
I offer individual and family therapy with adults, adolescents, and kids. Services for adolescents and adults are offered via telehealth if requested. For more information about my approach, see above.
Fees:
I am a fee-for-service provider, which means I do not accept insurance. You may be reimbursed by your insurance company for my services if you choose to request "out-of-network" reimbursement. Please verify the specific requirements for reimbursement with your insurance provider, and I will be happy to provide you with the appropriate receipt, billing codes, and diagnosis needed (insurance will not reimburse if there is no diagnosis).
Payment is due at time of service. I accept cash, check, or credit card payments, including Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards. Payment is accepted through Ivy Pay.
My rate is $100/hr.
