Machen Champion is an LPCC-S, RPT-S™, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, Foundational Theraplay Practitioner, and is a current Doctorate Student at the University of Cincinnati studying Counselor Education & Supervision. She is the owner of Wired to Bloom Therapy & Consulting LLC, a small private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio that specializes in Play Therapy for children and families. As a self-proclaimed neuroscience-nerd and life long learner, sharing her love and knowledge of child development, the brain, and play therapy with others is her passion. Machen frequently presents on these topics to school districts, as well as mental health professionals at various state and local conferences.