Hope Kirmer

With over 20 years of experience in the field, Hope is a dedicated and compassionate Play Therapist committed to supporting the emotional and developmental needs of children and their families. She creates a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment where children can use play to express their feelings, process trauma, and build healthy coping skills. Her therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and rooted in strengthening attachment and resilience.

Hope holds a Clinical Master's and Bachelor's degree in Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University, along with an Associate's degree in Early Childhood and Family Studies. Her strong academic background and extensive experience have equipped her to work effectively with children facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. She also partners closely with parents and caregivers to ensure consistent, supportive care across home, school, and community environments.

With deep respect for the impact of early attachment, relational wounds, and systemic dynamics, Hope also incorporates family systems theory into her work to help clients understand how family roles, patterns, and intergenerational influences affect their current functioning and relationships. She believes healing happens in the context of connection and is committed to walking alongside her clients with compassion, collaboration, and curiosity. Her goal is to support lasting change by addressing both individual challenges and the broader systems that shape a client's mental and emotional well-being.