Antoinette "Toni" Peace, LCSW
Therapist
Practice Location:
Patterson & Virtual
Ages Treated:
Children ages 3-9
Primary Areas of Clinical Interest & Expertise:
· Play Therapy, AutPlay Therapy
· Anxiety, Depression, ADHD
· Interpersonal Relationships
· Emotional Regulation, Childhood Trauma
Background:
I am a neurodiversity affirming LCSW who is AutPlay certified, and under supervision for Registered Play Therapist certification, with experience in outpatient therapy and community-based programs. I work with young children, teens, and families, addressing anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation by recognizing and supporting an individual’s capabilities, language skills, pro-social behaviors, and social-emotional development.
I use child centered play therapy techniques and AutPlay and neurodiversity affirming framework. I use creative interventions to increase the level of engagement and communication in sessions and allow for a less threatening method for expression. My areas of clinical expertise include teaching prosocial skills, developing emotional identification and emotional regulation, improving communication skills, empowering positive identity development, and building self-esteem.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, listening to live music, and traveling and exploring new places!
Education:
Master of Social Work (MSW), Virginia Commonwealth University (2011)
AutPlay Certified
ADOS-2 Certified
Licenses and Certifications:
LCSW Virginia License Number #0904011901
While Toni is contracted with the following insurance payers, we recommend contacting your insurance company to determine if your plan has any restrictions or limitations:
- Anthem (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Aetna (Commercial)
- Cigna
- Molina Complete Care of Virginia Medicaid
- Optima (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Optum/ UnitedHealthcare (Commercial and Medicaid