Touchstone Counseling LLC.

At Touchstone Counseling, we're dedicated to authentic, transformative mental health support. Our goal is to be the trusted measure of genuine care and effective counseling services. Through a safe, empathetic environment and evidence-based practices, we empower clients to embrace their true selves and navigate challenges. Our vision is to set the standard for authenticity and value in mental health services, guiding individuals and families toward genuine healing and growth. Erica Wassenaar holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wayne State College. She specializes in play therapy, more specifically Adlerian Play Therapy. She holds an Advanced Certificate in Adlerian Play Therapy and is a teacher and consultant for the League to Extraordinary Adlerian Play Therapist. She also holds a Level II certification in AutPlay Therapy, which is play therapy specifically for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also trained in Traumatic Incident Reduction, Critical Incident Stress Management. EMDR. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, Association for Play Therapy, Iowa Association of Play Therapy, and Erica is also a member of the NWIA Crisis Intervention Stress Management Team in which she leads debriefing for area first responders and law enforcement. Erica is also a published author. She co-authored a chapter in Play Therapy Treatment Planning with Children and Families: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals Edited By Lynn Louise Wonders, Mary L. Affee.