Education and Training Background.
Rachel Thyberg, CSW- PIP, RPT™, A-dPT
Clinical Social Work - Private, Independent Practice
Upon graduation, I practiced under supervision as a LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work) in Iowa from 2018 through 2020. I then became independently licensed (LISW) and I moved to South Dakota in October 2020 where my license became CSW-PIP. I continue to utilize consultation with other therapists locally, therapists that are Certified Adlerian Play Therapist and EMDR trained therapists to ensure I continue ethical practice as well as following these models appropriately in my work. In 2024, I became licensed in New Hampshire as well as a CSW in addition to having continued my license in Iowa.
Registered Play Therapist ™
I began my play therapy training journey in graduate school taking my first class in early 2017. I fell in love with this modality and quickly found Adlerian Play Therapy. I completed my hours needed to become a RPT™ and continue to utilize these skills everyday in my work. I continue to seek additional play therapy trainings to ensure I stay up to date on the new information in the field and to expand my knowledge in the world of play therapy.
Certified Adlerian Play Therapist
I began taking classes on Adlerian Play Therapy in 2018. I have taken nearly every course offered by LEAPT (League of Extraordinary Adlerian Play Therapists). In 2022, I began certification to ensure that I have fully mastered the Adlerian play therapy process and have the skills to demonstrate expertise. I passed certification at the end of 2022. This is the modality that I use everyday in my practice with clients. This model works well with children, teens, and adults.
Certified in Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
I was trained in TF-CBT beginning in July 2018. I completed my training upon consultation and use of the modality in my practice. I became certified in TF-CBT in 2020. This modality blends nice with EMDR and Adlerian Play Therapy in helping children and teens who have experienced trauma.
Trained in EMDR
I became trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in early 2021. I have sought and will continue to seek out additional trainings from Ana Gómez to utilize this theory with children and teens. Ana Gómez has years of experience and trainings to help other therapists learn and utilize this therapy modality.
Educational Background - Master of Social Work
I completed my Master of Social work at The University of Iowa in May 2018. I have been providing mental health services since graduating in 2018. I have provided individual school based therapy, group therapy, as well as individual therapy and group therapy in private practice.
