Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapist in White Plains, NY
Haen, Craig M, is a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in mental health agencies, hospitals, and private practice. Our practice emphasizes a collaborative, integrative approach, combining relational, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and trauma-informed modalities to address individual needs. We specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and developmental challenges across children, adolescents, and adults. Our services include individual therapy, group therapy, parent consultation, and specialized interventions for artists and young adults.We prioritize cultural responsiveness, evidence-based practices, and innovative techniques like drama and play therapy. With a background in academia and international trauma response, we provide tailored support for clients navigating complex emotional and psychological issues. Our goal is to foster resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful change through personalized care.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Child Psychotherapy
Adolescent Counseling
Group Therapy
Parent Consultation
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Drama Therapy
Play Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience in trauma and mental health treatment.
- Our integrative approach combines evidence-based and creative therapeutic modalities.
- We specialize in trauma recovery for individuals and communities impacted by crisis.
- Our team includes a trained drama and play therapist for innovative interventions.
- We collaborate with schools, medical providers, and community organizations for holistic care.
Associations and certifications
- American Group Psychotherapy Association (Fellow)
- Certified Group Psychotherapist
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for individuals impacted by developmental, familial, interpersonal, or mass trauma. Our evidence-based and innovative approaches help clients safely process traumatic memories, rebuild resilience, and regain control over their lives. With over two decades of clinical and supervisory experience, we address trauma from abuse, violence, medical crises, and community disasters.
Child Psychotherapy
Therapeutic support for children facing trauma, anxiety, attachment issues, or behavioral challenges. We collaborate with parents, schools, and medical providers to create tailored interventions using play therapy, creative arts, and structured behavioral strategies. Our focus is on fostering emotional regulation, social skills, and family communication in a safe, trusting environment.
Adolescent Counseling
Developmentally sensitive therapy for adolescents navigating identity, trauma, academic stress, or family conflict. We employ interactive techniques like role-playing and activity-based sessions to engage teens in exploring self-regulation, relationships, and decision-making. Our approach balances empathy with practical strategies for improving communication and emotional well-being.
Group Therapy
Certified group psychotherapy programs for trauma recovery, crisis intervention, and skill-building. These sessions provide peer support and diverse perspectives while maintaining a structured, safe environment. We offer specialized groups for acute trauma response in schools and communities, as well as ongoing support for individuals facing shared challenges.
Consultation & Training
Expert guidance for mental health professionals and organizations on trauma treatment, crisis management, and therapeutic innovation. We provide case consultation, staff training, and program development grounded in clinical research and field experience. Our training programs have educated over 200 international audiences on trauma-informed care and arts-based therapeutic approaches.
People
Haen, Craig M
Psychotherapist
Dr. Craig Haen is a licensed psychotherapist with expertise in trauma, child/adolescent therapy, and creative interventions. He has directed adolescent programs, taught at NYU and Lesley University, and co-founded the Kint Institute for trauma training. His work spans clinical practice, academia, and international crisis response.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, group, and family therapy using integrative approaches: relational, cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed, drama therapy, and play therapy tailored to children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you specialize in trauma treatment?
Yes, we are a nationally recognized trauma expert with over 20 years of experience treating trauma from abuse, violence, medical crises, and community disasters using evidence-based and innovative techniques.
How can parents get involved in their child's therapy?
We offer parent consultation sessions to address concerns, develop strategies for home support, and improve family communication. Collaboration with schools and pediatricians ensures comprehensive care.
Do you work with creative professionals?
Yes, we specialize in supporting performing and visual artists with creative blocks, performance anxiety, and career challenges, drawing on our background as a former actor and arts therapist.
What is your approach to adolescent therapy?
We use activity-based methods like role-playing and sports to engage teens, focusing on improving parent communication, self-regulation, and decision-making in a nonjudgmental, developmentally appropriate environment.
