“The Boulder Center for Play Therapy is the only center of it’s kind and has been desperately needed in the Boulder community. They provide the highest quality experience and offer incredible therapeutic opportunities for their clients.” Parent

“ I highly recommend Christie as a psychotherapist for children, couples and families. Christie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in field of child/adolescent development and family-related issues to her clients. She has a wonderful ability of creating a safe and compassionate therapeutic container that is structured yet flexible to accommodate the growing needs of the client.”  Brie Anderson-Feldman, MA, LPC Home Based Therapist/Adoption Specialist, The Mental Health Center Serving Boulder and Broomfield Counties.

“My counselor was great; couldn’t have asked for a better person for my child. She definitely helped her get through some hard times and helped me, as her parent, to understand what she was having problems with and how to identify her needs.” Parent

“Christie has a natural ability to connect to the children she works with.  She is also willing to go with them to the depths of their pain and struggle in order to help them find their way out.   Christie's playfulness, openness, creativity, and willingness to go on the play therapy journey with her child clients is a true gift to those who have the opportunity to work with her." Lisa Dion, MA, LPC, RPT/S, Parent

“My child’s experience at BCPT was very positive. I saw many wonderful changes in her. We communicate better as a family and are changing our approach to parenting her to better fit her needs.” Parent

“I have known and observed Christie's work for several years and have been consistently impressed with her depth of knowledge, keen ability to home in on her client's needs and her compassionate approach to working with children and families.  I have no hesitation in recommending her expertise in helping support both kids and adults through difficult life transitions.” Marissa Afton, MA, LPC

“Christie Gestal is one of the truly gifted therapists who cares passionately about her clients and models the kind of parental boundaries we all long for. She works side by side with parents to help, not only one child, but the whole family to find their innate harmony." Tara Topper, MA, LPC

“Counseling was very beneficial for my child and our whole family. I was at my wit’s end with outbursts, anger and anxiety. Not only can he manage his emotions better, but I have the tools to support him.” Parent

“Christie Gestal is a truly outstanding clinician. Her vibrant energy and authentic way of interacting leaves both children and adults comfortable to reveal themselves in her presence. In the nonverbal and metaphorical  world of children, Christie is an astute guide: she understands the messages that children attempt to convey in their behavior, and she has a unique way of connecting with children to help them reveal their messages in a healthy and constructive way. I trust Christie implicitly as a play therapist, and would not hesitate to refer people to her practice." Emily Horowitz, MA

“Christie Gestal expertly and effectively utilizes her intuition, as well as her practical knowledge of psychology, to help families communicate and connect on a level they may not otherwise have access to. Her experience lends itself perfectly to the model of therapy she is passionate about.  As a parent I am happy there is a place to go to get this sort of support.” Molly Marr, MA, LPC

“Christie's enthusiasm and energy are a wonderful match for her children in play therapy.  She uses her natural brilliance and knowledge to help families reach their goals and enjoy each other on the way!” Kathryn Clarke, LPC, RPT/S, Registered Play Therapy Supervisor

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