Therapists and staff of the center
Betsy Craft (LCSW, RPT-S)
Hi! My name is Betsy Craft, or “Miss Betsy” as my little clients call me! I am the founder and clinical director of The Center for Creative Arts and Play Therapy.
When I opened The Center in 2007, my vision was for a holistic counseling center where expressive arts were central. In the 14 years we have had, at various times, play therapy, art therapy, music therapy, sandplay therapy, and components of movement, writing, and mindfulness.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and Certified Sandplay Therapist my areas of expertise are play therapy and sandplay therapy. I am also EMDR trained and close to being certified in that effective and evidenced based modality. In my 33 years of practice I have served clients from ages 3 to 73 with an extensive variety of presenting issues.
In addition to leading the practice and seeing clients, I am passionate about training interns, supervising young therapists, and teaching others about play therapy and sandplay therapy, both at the local and national level.
We have an amazing and talented group of therapists at The Center, each with various ares of expertise, but all with a creative twist to their clinical practice. It is my vision that The Center will continue its excellent reputation for providing effective and fun therapies for clients of all ages.
Lisa Harris (MS, LPC)
Lisa brings an eclectic mix of experience in her work to help children, adolescents, and families in their journey to achieve wholeness and healing, as well as her work in helping The Center for Creative Arts and Play Therapy to begin its offering of professional development to local therapists.
Always knowing that she wanted to work with children, Lisa initially completed coursework at the University of Pittsburgh and earned a B.A. in Art/Art Education from Carlow College (now Carlow University). Working as an elementary and middle school art teacher for sixteen years, Lisa also earned an M.S. in School Counseling from McDaniel College and completed post-graduate studies in clinical counseling through Messiah College.
Lisa has returned as a Licensed Professional Counselor to The Center after completing an internship in 2016 with Betsy. She is currently working toward registration as a Registered Play Therapist. Lisa utilizes both directive and nondirective therapy approaches, and areas of interest include grief, abuse, trauma, attachment, self-esteem, adoption, ADHD, autism, social skills, mood disorders, trichotillomania, and skin picking. She has enjoyed working in schools, outpatient settings, and residential treatment, using the expressive arts, DBT, and TF-CBT to help others.
Kate Sechrist (MS, LPC, BSL, CCPT-II)
Kate graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University with a B.S. in Psychology and from Loyola University in Maryland with an M.S. in Counseling. Kate has had experience in community-based and outpatient settings. Kate has worked with children, adolescents, and families in the areas of trauma, behavioral challenges, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and self-harm. Kate has received extensive training in trauma, she is training in EMDR and DBT. She is Certified in Complex Trauma and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Kate is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Behavior Specialist in Pennsylvania and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and Delaware. She has provided clinical supervision to other counselors for state licensure. Kate believes that everyone is unique and employs a variety of strengths to overcome challenges. No one treatment approach works for everyone and therefore uses multiple therapeutic approaches based on the needs of the person. She utilizes CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, psychodynamic, EMDR, and art therapy. She currently provides teletherapy services.
Kate graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University with a B.S. in Psychology and from Loyola University in Maryland with an M.S. in Counseling. Kate has had experience in community-based and outpatient settings. Kate has worked with children, adolescents, and families in the areas of trauma, behavioral challenges, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and self-harm. Kate has received extensive training in trauma, she is training in EMDR and DBT. She is Certified in Complex Trauma and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Kate is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Behavior Specialist in Pennsylvania and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and Delaware. She has provided clinical supervision to other counselors for state licensure. Kate believes that everyone is unique and employs a variety of strengths to overcome challenges. No one treatment approach works for everyone and therefore uses multiple therapeutic approaches based on the needs of the person. She utilizes CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, psychodynamic, EMDR, and art therapy. She currently provides teletherapy services.
Roberto Wingfield (APC)
Bio coming soon!
Bio coming soon!
Rebecca Hollenbach (LAMFT, Psy-D)
Rebecca is a Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with families and individuals. She has worked in both private practice and inpatient mental healthcare settings and enjoys the dynamics of both. She has done extensive work and education in both the plain community and urban settings and is committed to supporting the mental and emotional health of all lifestyles.
Rebecca specializes in codependence and family system issues and is skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Structural, Experiential, and Strategic modalities. Rebecca is committed to providing supportive and practical care without judgement. Rebecca has a doctorate in Human and Organizational Psychology and stays on top of current research in the field.
Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys spending time on her farm with her 4 children and 2 dogs.
Rebecca is a Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with families and individuals. She has worked in both private practice and inpatient mental healthcare settings and enjoys the dynamics of both. She has done extensive work and education in both the plain community and urban settings and is committed to supporting the mental and emotional health of all lifestyles.
Rebecca specializes in codependence and family system issues and is skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Structural, Experiential, and Strategic modalities. Rebecca is committed to providing supportive and practical care without judgement. Rebecca has a doctorate in Human and Organizational Psychology and stays on top of current research in the field.
Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys spending time on her farm with her 4 children and 2 dogs.
Brandon Lillie (LCSW)
Prior to employment at The Center, Brandon worked for seven years as a behavioral health case manager in Lancaster County serving adults. Brandon is a licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania and earned his graduate and undergraduate degrees in Social Work from Millersville University. By meeting clients where they are and in the context of their lives, Brandon connects his social work perspective to his therapeutic practice. Brandon has a real passion for therapy and is especially drawn to experiential therapy approaches which inspired him to acquire a certification in Expressive Arts Therapy.
Brandon's approach utilizes Expressive Arts interventions that blend classic models such as Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral therapy with creative activities. Brandon also uses humanist approaches such as non-directive Child-Centered Play Therapy which weaves therapy with genuineness, appropriate empathy, and acceptance to promote a person's natural growth.
Brandon believes that quality therapy can serve to help people during tough times by providing a catalyst for insight as well as assisting people in developing the skills they need to manage their lives and promote their move toward wholeness. Brandon sees the collaborative relationship as the cornerstone of good therapy and is energized by the opportunities that therapy provides to authentically connect with children, adolescents, and adults to witness their ability to grow, adapt, and heal.
Prior to employment at The Center, Brandon worked for seven years as a behavioral health case manager in Lancaster County serving adults. Brandon is a licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania and earned his graduate and undergraduate degrees in Social Work from Millersville University. By meeting clients where they are and in the context of their lives, Brandon connects his social work perspective to his therapeutic practice. Brandon has a real passion for therapy and is especially drawn to experiential therapy approaches which inspired him to acquire a certification in Expressive Arts Therapy.
Brandon's approach utilizes Expressive Arts interventions that blend classic models such as Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral therapy with creative activities. Brandon also uses humanist approaches such as non-directive Child-Centered Play Therapy which weaves therapy with genuineness, appropriate empathy, and acceptance to promote a person's natural growth.
Brandon believes that quality therapy can serve to help people during tough times by providing a catalyst for insight as well as assisting people in developing the skills they need to manage their lives and promote their move toward wholeness. Brandon sees the collaborative relationship as the cornerstone of good therapy and is energized by the opportunities that therapy provides to authentically connect with children, adolescents, and adults to witness their ability to grow, adapt, and heal.
Trynaty Thompson (LCSW)
Trynaty is a dedicated therapist with 14 years of experience supporting individuals and families in diverse settings, including inpatient facilities, residential programs, and school-based programs. With degrees in psychology and social work, Trynaty has cultivated a versatile and compassionate approach to therapy, specializing in work with children and adolescents facing challenges such as trauma, behavioral concerns, and emotional regulation. She creates a warm, collaborative environment where young people feel seen, supported, and empowered.
As a former dancer and musical director with a rich background in the performing arts, Trynaty incorporates movement, dance, and theater into her practice, blending creative expression with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She believes in the profound connection between mind
and body, using bodywork as a transformative tool for healing and self-discovery. Her passion lies in helping clients reconnect with their bodies as a source of resilience and grounding, fostering a sense of safety and well-being.
Trynaty is a dedicated therapist with 14 years of experience supporting individuals and families in diverse settings, including inpatient facilities, residential programs, and school-based programs. With degrees in psychology and social work, Trynaty has cultivated a versatile and compassionate approach to therapy, specializing in work with children and adolescents facing challenges such as trauma, behavioral concerns, and emotional regulation. She creates a warm, collaborative environment where young people feel seen, supported, and empowered.
As a former dancer and musical director with a rich background in the performing arts, Trynaty incorporates movement, dance, and theater into her practice, blending creative expression with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She believes in the profound connection between mind
and body, using bodywork as a transformative tool for healing and self-discovery. Her passion lies in helping clients reconnect with their bodies as a source of resilience and grounding, fostering a sense of safety and well-being.
Megan Harrison (LSW)
Megan's professional history interacting with children and adolescent students has made her passionate about building constructive relationships and providing the highest quality therapy for young people.
For the past five years she has worked as a school counselor with students grades 4-12, in a dedicated alternative education school. There she taught daily social skills as well as her work with individuals and small groups. Prior to that she worked for several years as a Therapeutic Support Staff and a Behavioral Specialist Consultant, supporting families with behavior management in the home and school environment.
Megan's training took place at Millersville University, where she obtained her BA in Social Work with a Psychology minor, in 2015. She received her Master of Social Work degree in 2019.
In her practice, Megan is a compassionate therapist, who emphasizes building relationships with clients, meeting them where they are. While her approach is primarily client centered, strength based therapy, she uses directive and non-directive approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, based on the needs of individual clients. Utilizing methods that include expressive arts, mindfulness and movement, Megan has experience in treating children, teenagers, and adults with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, OCD, ADHD, mood disorders, codependency, relationship issues, transitions, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and more.
Megan's professional history interacting with children and adolescent students has made her passionate about building constructive relationships and providing the highest quality therapy for young people.
For the past five years she has worked as a school counselor with students grades 4-12, in a dedicated alternative education school. There she taught daily social skills as well as her work with individuals and small groups. Prior to that she worked for several years as a Therapeutic Support Staff and a Behavioral Specialist Consultant, supporting families with behavior management in the home and school environment.
Megan's training took place at Millersville University, where she obtained her BA in Social Work with a Psychology minor, in 2015. She received her Master of Social Work degree in 2019.
In her practice, Megan is a compassionate therapist, who emphasizes building relationships with clients, meeting them where they are. While her approach is primarily client centered, strength based therapy, she uses directive and non-directive approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, based on the needs of individual clients. Utilizing methods that include expressive arts, mindfulness and movement, Megan has experience in treating children, teenagers, and adults with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, OCD, ADHD, mood disorders, codependency, relationship issues, transitions, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and more.
Dayna Pinkerton (APC, C-IAYT)
Dayna is an internationally certified yoga therapist and counselor. She completed her master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lebanon Valley College. Her bachelor’s degree is in English and Psychology from Towson University and her yoga therapy certification is through YogaLife Institute. Dayna is the SERV Chair for the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling, a division of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association. She has been a featured speaker on Changing the Face of Yoga podcast and published in Tarka, a journal of yoga philosophy and contemplative studies.
Dayna’s approach to counseling incorporates all layers of being from the physical to the spiritual. A warm humanistic and strengths-based foundation combined with trauma-informed, and empowerment driven skill guide her process. Alongside Eastern methods of mindfulness, intentional breathing, somatic awareness and relaxation, Dayna integrates traditional Western tools such as cognitive behavioral, insight, developmental theory, and narrative approaches. Areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions.
“First, we all have an inner teacher whose guidance is more reliable than anything we can get from a doctrine, ideology, collective belief system, institution, or leader. Second, we all need other people to invite, amplify, and help us discern the inner teacher's voice.”
Parker J. Palmer
Dayna is an internationally certified yoga therapist and counselor. She completed her master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lebanon Valley College. Her bachelor’s degree is in English and Psychology from Towson University and her yoga therapy certification is through YogaLife Institute. Dayna is the SERV Chair for the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling, a division of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association. She has been a featured speaker on Changing the Face of Yoga podcast and published in Tarka, a journal of yoga philosophy and contemplative studies.
Dayna’s approach to counseling incorporates all layers of being from the physical to the spiritual. A warm humanistic and strengths-based foundation combined with trauma-informed, and empowerment driven skill guide her process. Alongside Eastern methods of mindfulness, intentional breathing, somatic awareness and relaxation, Dayna integrates traditional Western tools such as cognitive behavioral, insight, developmental theory, and narrative approaches. Areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions.
“First, we all have an inner teacher whose guidance is more reliable than anything we can get from a doctrine, ideology, collective belief system, institution, or leader. Second, we all need other people to invite, amplify, and help us discern the inner teacher's voice.”
Parker J. Palmer
Amy Brownell (MMT, MT-BC)
Amy has been a board certified music therapist since 2013. She holds a B.M. in Music Education from Ithaca College and an M.M.T. in Music Therapy from Shenandoah University. She is also trained in Sprouting Melodies, a program led by music therapists to support developmental growth for children under the age of five. Prior to moving to York in 2022, Amy worked for nine years as a staff music therapist and assistant director of services for a music therapy private practice in Connecticut, where she specialized in working with young children with developmental disabilities and providing adaptive music lessons. Amy uses a variety of songs, percussion instruments, and visual aids in her sessions while also incorporating the guitar and keyboard. While her main instrument is the oboe, she is able to play and teach all wind instruments, as well as piano, guitar, and percussion. She loves to use music as a creative modality to help her clients reach both musical and non-musical goals.
Currently Amy is also working with the YWCA and First Presbyterian Church to make music available to children around the city of York. It is her belief that anyone can make music, and her hope is to provide a safe and creative space to help as many people as she can to achieve their goals.
Amy has been a board certified music therapist since 2013. She holds a B.M. in Music Education from Ithaca College and an M.M.T. in Music Therapy from Shenandoah University. She is also trained in Sprouting Melodies, a program led by music therapists to support developmental growth for children under the age of five. Prior to moving to York in 2022, Amy worked for nine years as a staff music therapist and assistant director of services for a music therapy private practice in Connecticut, where she specialized in working with young children with developmental disabilities and providing adaptive music lessons. Amy uses a variety of songs, percussion instruments, and visual aids in her sessions while also incorporating the guitar and keyboard. While her main instrument is the oboe, she is able to play and teach all wind instruments, as well as piano, guitar, and percussion. She loves to use music as a creative modality to help her clients reach both musical and non-musical goals.
Currently Amy is also working with the YWCA and First Presbyterian Church to make music available to children around the city of York. It is her belief that anyone can make music, and her hope is to provide a safe and creative space to help as many people as she can to achieve their goals.
Erika Bauer (LAPC, NCC)
Hi there, my name is Erika Bauer and I look forward to working with you and your child! My goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental, creative, and mindful space for your child to grow, heal, and become their true confident selves. I believe there is great healing power and hope in play, nature, animals, and creative expression. My approach encompasses all these values as well as play therapies, person centered and family systems. I have been trained in motivational interviewing, sex offender treatment, child-centered directive and non-directive play therapy, and Filial Therapy. I have obtained over 700 hours of supervised non-directive and directive play therapy by leading therapists in the field. I obtained my undergrad from Penn State University and my master’s from Shippensburg University. I have over five years of experience working in the mental health field primarily with youth and families. I think together we can travel through a holistic and playful journey, achieving hope, healing, and happiness.
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old……we grow old because we stop playing.”
-George Bernard Shaw
Hi there, my name is Erika Bauer and I look forward to working with you and your child! My goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental, creative, and mindful space for your child to grow, heal, and become their true confident selves. I believe there is great healing power and hope in play, nature, animals, and creative expression. My approach encompasses all these values as well as play therapies, person centered and family systems. I have been trained in motivational interviewing, sex offender treatment, child-centered directive and non-directive play therapy, and Filial Therapy. I have obtained over 700 hours of supervised non-directive and directive play therapy by leading therapists in the field. I obtained my undergrad from Penn State University and my master’s from Shippensburg University. I have over five years of experience working in the mental health field primarily with youth and families. I think together we can travel through a holistic and playful journey, achieving hope, healing, and happiness.
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old……we grow old because we stop playing.”
-George Bernard Shaw