Daleigh Kranz
Louisville
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience as the Owner & Psychotherapist at Together Tree Therapy. Expert in EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care, I excel in treatment planning and effective communication. Proficient in promoting child development and nurturing cooperative relationships with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner & Psychotherapist
Together Tree Therapy
Louisville
06.2025 - Current
- Founder of a private psychotherapy practice providing specialized mental health services for children, adolescents, and young adults.
- Delivered trauma-informed psychotherapy with EMDR, play therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to address OCD symptoms.
- Integrate attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and polyvagal-informed approaches into treatment planning.
- Facilitated caregiver consultation and parent coaching to enhance regulation, attachment, and felt safety in home environments.
- Develop and manage all aspects of clinical practice operations including insurance credentialing, billing systems, client intake infrastructure, and compliance.
- Cultivated collaborative referral relationships with pediatricians, occupational therapists, schools, and community providers to support holistic care.
- Conduct presentations and educational consultations for caregivers and school staff related to child mental health and regulation.
Mental Health Therapist
Louisville Health and Healing
Louisville
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Applied trauma-informed, attachment-based, and play therapy approaches to foster resilience and emotional growth in clients.
- Implemented CBT, ACT, EMDR-informed interventions, and family systems approaches.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary providers to enhance treatment planning and ensure comprehensive care.
- Documented clinical progress and monitored outcomes to inform treatment adjustments and improve client progress.
- Provided outpatient psychotherapy for individuals ages birth through 30.
School Counselor
St. Nicholas Academy
Louisville
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered individualized counseling services to elementary and middle school students, enhancing their emotional well-being.
- Led social-emotional learning groups and classroom interventions, fostering student resilience and coping skills.
- Partnered with families and teachers to develop tailored strategies for addressing students' behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings regarding student support planning.
Intervention Specialist
Our Lady of Peace Hospital
Louisville
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Developed and implemented individualized behavioral support plans to address specific needs of students.
- Responded to crisis situations while training staff in effective behavior intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with psychiatric treatment teams to enhance care strategies in inpatient behavioral health setting.
AmeriCorps REACH Corps Mentor
Portland Elementary School
Louisville
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Mentored students with chronic absenteeism and behavioral challenges to improve attendance and engagement.
- Conducted weekly individual meetings to support social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with families to enhance school engagement and boost attendance.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2022
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2020
Skills
- EMDR therapy
- Play therapy
- Trauma care
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Clinical assessments
- Child development expertise
- Mental health advice
- Insurance billing
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Presentation skills
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- Association for Play Therapy (APT)
- EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Certification
Registered Play Therapist (RPT), EMDR Certification, Foundational Theraplay Certification, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Synergetic Play Therapy, TraumaPlay, Raising Kids With Big Baffling Behaviors Parent Coach, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Embodiment Training, Theraplay and Group Theraplay, Adult Attachment Interview, EMDR with Children, Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0-5), Early Childhood Brain Development (Zero to Three Institute), ASWB Certified Master Social Worker (CSW), CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Advanced Physical Skills, Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) - American Heart Association, Youth Mental Health First Aid - SAMHSA
Community Engagement And Outreach
- Consultation with schools regarding child mental health and emotional regulation
- Parent education on attachment, trauma, and nervous system regulation
- Collaboration with pediatric and allied health professionals
Invited Talks And Presentations
- Understanding Yourself: The Teen Brain, Identity, and Finding Your Voice, Louisville, KY, Francis Parker High School, 10/10/25, Delivered educational presentation to freshman class on adolescent brain development, identity formation, and emotional awareness. Discussed neuroscience of the teenage brain and strategies for self-understanding, decision-making, and personal voice.
- Supporting Children's Emotional Development Through Play, Louisville, KY, Highland Presbyterian Dayschool, 12/03/25, Provided professional training for early childhood education staff on the role of play in emotional development. Introduced play-based strategies educators can use to support regulation, connection, and social-emotional growth in young children.
Clinical Interests
- Attachment and relational trauma
- Developmental trauma and early childhood mental health
- Play therapy and child psychotherapy
- OCD and anxiety disorders
- Parent coaching and caregiver-child relational work
- Neurodevelopment and emotional regulation
Clinical Licensure - License
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Timeline
Owner & Psychotherapist
Together Tree Therapy
06.2025 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Louisville Health and Healing
06.2022 - 08.2025
School Counselor
St. Nicholas Academy
08.2021 - 12.2022
Intervention Specialist
Our Lady of Peace Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2021
AmeriCorps REACH Corps Mentor
Portland Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Louisville