This program is designed to empower parents and caregivers with the skills and insights they need to foster meaningful relationships and effective communication with their children. Play Therapy and Social Work Supervision Play Therapy Supervision As a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™ and Advanced Certified Adlerian Play Therapist, Abby provides specialized supervision and consultation for clinicians seeking to deepen their work with children and families through play. Her approach blends developmental understanding, neuroscience, and evidence-based practice with strong attention to the therapeutic relationship. Supervisees are supported in building practical skills, conceptualizing cases through a play therapy lens, and growing confidence in the playroom while maintaining ethical and culturally responsive care. Whether you are pursuing your Registered Play Therapist™ credential or looking to strengthen your clinical foundation, supervision is collaborative, experiential, and tailored to your professional goals. Social Work Supervision Abby offers licensure supervision for LLMSWs in a supportive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based environment designed to foster both clinical growth and professional identity. She is passionate about mentoring early-career clinicians and provides thoughtful guidance in case conceptualization, diagnosis, treatment planning, documentation, and ethical decision-making. Supervision emphasizes developing clinical judgment, increasing confidence, and helping supervisees discover their authentic therapeutic style. Abby welcomes clinicians from agency and private practice settings, including those who may not have access to on-site LMSW supervision. Contact Abby

Play therapy can help a child's behavioral problems, such as anger management, grief and loss, divorce and abandonment, and crisis and trauma and behavioral disorders, such as anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), autism or pervasive developmental, academic and social developmental, physical and learning disabilities, and conduct disorders. Play Therapy Play is a child's work and this is not a trivial. Alfred Adler What Is Play Therapy? According to the Association for Play Therapy, play therapy is defined as "the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained Play Therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development." In play therapy, there is no expectation that the child has to talk about their thoughts or feelings. In play therapy, the play is the communication! In the world of play therapy, there are many different models or theories of play therapy that a therapist may utilize. Adlerian play therapy is just one of over thirty different types of those theories or models. What Is Adlerian Play Therapy? Adlerian therapists focus on learning about your child’s lifestyle. “Lifestyle” is the Adlerian term for a person’s subjective view of the world and how he or she fits within that world. Adlerians believe that lifestyles are formed as young children in reaction to both positive and negative experiences. Through individual lifestyles, it is hypothesized that people want to repeat the good things and avoid the negative things that occur in life. Sometimes, lifestyles can lead to difficult emotional and behavioral patterns that are problematic to the child, as well as those around the child. Adlerian play therapists work with you and your child to see problematic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors and help you and your child to learn new skills to make changes. I will work with you and your child to set therapeutic goals to help your child to learn skills to develop into their best self. Adlerian play therapy allows for therapists to individualize treatment to each person’s unique needs. Adlerian play therapy allows me to work with people of all ages in ways to build on each individual person’s assets and interests. In Adlerian play therapy, I am able to provide a child, teen, and even adults with a variety of ways to communicate using many different techniques including free play, therapist–directed play, games, art techniques, metaphorical storytelling, therapy utilizing books, sand tray activities, movement and dance, music, and more. Learn more about play therapy by watching this video or visiting the Association for Play Therapy at A4PT.org. Check Out Parents Corner from APT! The Parents Corner is dedicated to parents and caregivers. It is a place to ask questions, gather information, find resources, and familiarize yourself with Play Therapy as a modality of child therapy. Visit Parents' Corner Here!

Contact Us We take pride in ensuring that every client feels seen, heard, and valued at our practice. We are here to empower you through every stage of life and provide the focused and personalized therapeutic support that you deserve. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation to see how we can help! First Name Last Name Email Phone Are you interested in working with a particular therapist? If so, select the name below. Choose an option How do you prefer to be contacted to schedule our consultation? Choose an option How did you hear about us? Would you like to use insurance? If so, which one? Choose an option What would you like us to know about you reaching out. Thanks for submitting! Submit You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (631) 332-2213. Good Faith Estimate Accepted Insurances Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network Aetna Cigna and Evernorth McLaren Molina Medicaid Meridian Each therapist at Common Spring Therapy may accept different insurance plans. If you’d like to schedule or learn more about which plans are accepted, we’d be happy to help! Contact Info Call us (989) 402-3340 Address Common Spring Therapy Group, PLLC 200 E Main St Ste 230, Midland, MI 48640

This program is designed to empower parents and caregivers with the skills and insights they need to foster meaningful relationships and effective communication with their children. FECT Become inFECTed with being a perFECTly imperFECT parent. Terry Kottman What is Familial Encouraging Connection Therapy (FECT)? Are you looking for ways to deepen your connection with your child and become a more confident parent? Look no further than Familial Encouraging Connection Therapy (FECT)! Our program is designed to empower parents and caregivers with the skills and insights they need to foster meaningful relationships and effective communication with their children. FECT is a comprehensive parenting program based on Adlerian psychological theory. Through a series of 10 engaging sessions, participants will explore various aspects of parenting, including attitudes toward play, non-directive play therapy skills, understanding children’s behaviors, and much more. What You’ll Learn: Explore your own attitudes and experiences with play Master non-directive play therapy skills for effective communication Understand your family dynamics and its impact on parenting Learn practical strategies for dealing with misbehavior Discover fun and structured play activities to enhance interactions with your child And much more! Additional Requirement: Making and sharing videos of at-home play sessions with your child

Commons Spring is Midland's leading child, teen and adult mental health agency! Including services like play therapy and EMDR. About Section About Common Spring Common Spring Therapy Group, PLLC is founded by Abby Rainey, LMSW-C, RPT-S™. Abby is a fully licensed clinical social worker, a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™, and certified in TF-CBT and EMDR provider. As a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Abby uses play therapy to creatively solve problems, enhance moral and psychological development and resiliency, and promote self-regulation and self-esteem. Learn More "I would love to help you find your 'common spring', ... your joy, your spark, your meaning." Our Roots From childhood's hour I have not been As others were - I have not seen As others saw - I could not bring My passions from a common spring- From the same source I have not taken My sorrow - I could not awaken My heart to joy at the same tone - And all I lov'd - I lov'd alone - ... "Alone" by Edgar Allan Poe I would love to help you find your "common spring", your joy, your spark, your meaning. My hope is that I can help people feel less alone on a journey where mental health concerns can feel so isolating. Our Therapy Offerings Common Spring Therapy offers a variety of different therapy services to fit your specific needs. We believe in meeting each client where they are at and developing a therapy plan that works best for you! Your unique goals are our main priority. Learn more about our offerings! Learn More Find your common spring ...

Come check out some of our favorite resources- including books we recommend! Helpful Resources Client Portal Access your client portal to schedule appointments, modify existing appointments, pay bills, and complete paperwork. Access Client Portal Our Favorite Books Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors by Robyn Gobbel The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

See the therapy services we offer at Common Spring! Including EMDR, play therapy, and more! Our Offerings Common Spring Therapy offers a variety of different therapy services to fit your specific needs. We believe in meeting each client where they are at and developing a therapy plan that works best for you! Your unique goals are our main priority. Explore our options below! Play Therapy According to the Association for Play Therapy, play therapy is defined as “the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained Play Therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development.” In play therapy, there is no expectation that the child has to talk about their thoughts or feelings. In play therapy, the play is the communication! In the world of play therapy, there are many different models or theories of play therapy that a therapist may utilize. Learn More about Play Therapy EMDR EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ) is an evidence based trauma treatment. EMDR uses eye movements and other forms of stimulation to activate the brain’s ability to resolve these concerns. It is based on the belief that all humans have an inherent adaptive drive toward physical and emotional health. EMDR can be helpful for children, teens and adults! Learn More about EMDR Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is an evidence-based trauma treatment for children, adolescents, and their parents (or other caregivers) overcome trauma-related difficulties, including child maltreatment. TF-CBT helps children address distorted or upsetting beliefs and attributions and learn skills to help them cope with ordinary life stressors. It also helps parents who were not abusive to cope effectively with their own emotional distress and develop skills that support their children. Learn More about TF-CBT Individual Therapy Discover a supportive space to grow, heal, and thrive. Individual therapy offers personalized support for challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and more. Whether you're a teen or adult, therapy is tailored to your unique needs- helping you build resilience, gain insight, and move forward with confidence. Supervision and Consultation Abby is a fully licensed clinical social worker offering both licensure supervision for LLMSWs and play therapy supervision/consultation through a supportive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based lens. As the owner of Common Spring Therapy Group, her clinical focus includes play therapy, EMDR, and trauma work with children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to private practice, she offers licensure supervision to professionals in agencies without an on-site LMSW. Abby also supports clinicians pursuing specialized training in play therapy, providing guidance that integrates theory, skill development, and ethical practice. She brings extensive experience mentoring early-career clinicians and is passionate about helping supervisees grow in confidence, competence, and clinical skill. Please reach out to Abby to learn more about licensure supervision, play therapy supervision, and consultation options. Contact Abby Familial Encouraging Connection Therapy (FECT) Are you looking for ways to deepen your connection with your child and become a more confident parent? Look no further than Familial Encouraging Connection Therapy (FECT)! Our program is designed to empower parents and caregivers with the skills and insights they need to foster meaningful relationships and effective communication with their children. Learn More about FECT

TF-CBT Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul. Dave Pelzer What Is TF-CBT ? More than two thirds of children reported at least 1 traumatic event by age 16. TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers. It is a components-based treatment model that incorporates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic principles and techniques. TF-CBT has proved successful with children and adolescents (ages 3 to 18) who have significant emotional problems (e.g., symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, fear, anxiety, or depression) related to traumatic life events. It can be used with children and adolescents who have experienced a single trauma or multiple traumas in their lives.

EMDR therapy has shown to be effective in treating a wide range of traumatic and distressing events, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and panic disorders, grief, acute stress, depression and bipolar disorders, chronic pain, dissociative disorders, phobias, and more! EMDR can be helpful for children, teens and adults. EMDR I have come to the conclusion that human beings are born with an innate capacity to triumph over trauma. I believe not only that trauma is curable, but that the healing process can be a catalyst for profound awakening. Peter Levine What is EMDR ? EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences by using bilateral eye movements, tapping or other stimulation. The brain’s information processing system naturally moves toward mental health. If the system is blocked or imbalanced by the impact of a disturbing event, the emotional wound festers and can cause intense suffering. Once the block is removed, healing resumes. Using the detailed protocols and procedures learned in EMDR therapy training sessions, clinicians help clients activate their natural healing processes. EMDR therapy has shown to be effective in treating a wide range of traumatic and distressing events, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and panic disorders, grief, acute stress, depression and bipolar disorders, chronic pain, dissociative disorders, phobias, and more! EMDR can be helpful for children, teens and adults.

Meet the Team Owner and Therapist Abby Rainey As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker certified in play therapy, trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR, I have years of experience supporting my clients as they build self-esteem, develop resiliency, learn to regulate their emotions more effectively, and creatively solve their unique problems. As one of few Registered Play Therapists in the region, I also specialize in working with youth. As a parent, seeing your child experience stress, trauma, or conflict can be overwhelming and exhausting. I’m here to help you and your child develop communication skills, work through problems more efficiently, and express emotions in healthy ways. I believe in meeting each client where they are at and developing a therapy plan that works best for you! Your unique goals are my main priority, and I have extensive experience working through trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other mental health concerns with adults, teens, and children. You don’t have to go through this alone. Therapist Arianah Rankin I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children, teens, and adults. With training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Play Therapy, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for young clients to heal, grow, and thrive. Informed by an understanding of the unique challenges faced by children and teens, I provide a client-centered approach to meaningful growth. By integrating evidence-based methods like TF-CBT, I help young clients process traumatic experiences, regulate emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies. Play Therapy techniques are used to engage children in a way that resonates with their developmental stage, fostering expression and communication through play! Whether addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, I am here to help you tailor therapy to your specific and unique needs. Therapist Monique McMillan With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I have had the honor of working within various settings, with people of all ages, and in collaboration with others dedicated to building a healthier community. I hold a firm belief that our community is only as prosperous and well as our individual members. I have found that the support provided in a therapeutic setting- built on empathy, trust, and respect- can have a life-long impact on those that participate. The majority of my career has been within the school system, helping to support all students with scholastic success, building social skills, navigating executive dysfunction, building self- confidence, and gaining problem solving skills. I work from a somatic framework, helping clients develop a better understanding of the brain-body connection, increasing their awareness of the physiological changes that accompany emotions, and how to care for themselves in difficult moments. I utilize cognitive behavior therapy, brain-based psychoeducation, and patient centered problem-solving strategies that clients can generalize into their daily lives. Taking time to care for ourselves in therapy provides a ripple effect of wellbeing into our families, our community, and our greater world as a whole. Therapist Tony Liddell I am an LLMSW that is passionate about helping children and families find hope and healing through life’s challenges. I work with kids and parents who are navigating trauma, behavioral struggles, or big emotional transitions. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable space where children can feel seen and understood, and where parents feel supported and confident in strengthening their connection at home. In my work, I use a mix of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and play therapy techniques to meet each family’s unique needs. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, which allows me to connect with families from diverse backgrounds and create a warm, welcoming environment. I’m deeply committed to helping families build resilience, restore trust, and grow stronger together, one step at a time.

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