Meet Our Therapists
We understand that credentials and experience are very important to our families. Putting trust in your child's emotional health is a vulnerable experience. Having a knowledgeable clinician for your child's challenge is crucial to creating successful outcomes. All staff at our center is required to have 10+ years of experience working in diverse environments with children. Additionally, all of our staff has received extensive training in play based interventions, as well as our own 20 Hour Transformative Therapy Program. Clients are placed with the clinician we believe can be most supportive to your family.
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Founder, Director & Site Supervisor
Bridget Tedeschi, MA, LPC
Bridget founded The Bridge Center in 2014, with the intention of bringing awareness to the necessity of social and emotional support for children and their families. Through the majority of her career she has worked with children with big emotions, challenging behaviors and unique sense of self. She has helped their parents to understand the deeper messages behind these behaviors more clearly and advocated for the child themself to engage in building their ability to regulate, in a dysregulated world. After becoming a parent herself, Bridget's work has focused on parenting support, supervising, and partnerships with reforming early childhood education. Bridget does continue to see a small group of kiddos to keep her skills fresh, inspired and relevant.
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Clare has had a love for children since a very young age when she would help to take care of her younger sister and her friends during play dates. Over the years, she has explored careers in Baking and Pastry, Hospitality, and Customer Service, but has been repeatedly led back to working with children in capacities including teaching at a preschool, nannying, and babysitting. She is now proud to be a Play Therapist where she can continue to support and encourage growth and development in many children. Clare's therapeutic approach to working with children centers around encouraging each child to embrace their full and authentic self; exploring and developing a deep understanding of self and their world, and helping them develop an appreciation and love for all parts of themselves.
Therapist, Boulder
Clare Sullivan, MA, LPCC
Erin Sommer
Social Emotional Specialist, Westminster
As a mother of three children in high school and college, Erin deeply understands the joys and challenges of parenting through different developmental stages. She specialize in supporting children and adolescents' social and emotional health, with expertise in play-based techniques. Her approach combines evidence-based practices with play to address childhood anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, and family challenges. She creates a safe, nurturing environment where clients can express themselves, process emotions, and develop practical coping strategies, tailoring interventions to each child's unique needs. Her goal is to provide focused, effective sessions that build lifelong skills, reduce unwanted behaviors, and strengthen the vital connection between parents and their children.
Erica Rutherford, LCSW
Therapist, Westminster
As both a therapist and a parent, Erica believes that children thrive when given the space and support to authentically experience and express their emotions. While we cannot always control the circumstances of life, the difficulties we face can serve as opportunities to develop new coping tools, deepen emotional awareness, and strengthen relationships. She is passionate about empowering youth and their families to face challenges in a safe, welcoming environment, while building the skills needed to continue this work at home and in the community. With over 17 years experience working with children and families, she uses a trauma-informed, family-systems approach to help clients navigate life’s challenges, build emotional regulation, and experience personal growth.
Kristina Works, MA, MFTC
Therapist, Westminster
Kristina is a family therapist that utilizes play to communicate with children in a therapeutic manner. Her approach integrates her deep understanding of child development with her personal experience as a parent (of two!), allowing her to connect profoundly with both her young clients and their parents. Kristina’s empathetic nature and creative techniques foster a safe, engaging environment where children feel heard and understood. Using a non-directive approach, children are able to show up as their authentic selves in session. She is known for decoding complex emotions and behaviors through play, making therapy both effective and enjoyable for kids. Parents will also benefit from Kristina’s insightful guidance, which helps them navigate their children’s emotional needs with confidence and compassion.
Kait Keeley, MA, LPCC
Therapist, Boulder
Kait holds a deep reverence for the wisdom of the body, and personally believes that connecting and listening to our embodied self is where healing often begins. She has previously enjoyed time with kiddos as a friend, educator, caretaker, aunt, and mentor. As a therapist she brings an open and curious perspective, and integrates body awareness as a way of listening, responding, and regulating. In the play room, her priority is to maintain an embodied presence in relationship with children while supporting the exploration and expression of their authentic selves in a safe and secure environment.
Social Emotional Support Specialist, Boulder
Keli Gaunce
Keli specializes in nurturing the social and emotional development of every child. Her primary focus is on working with children with high needs, low social/emotional skills and attachment/fear based challenges. She has over 20 years of experience in fostering the emotional well-being of children.She uses a holistic approach that includes collaborating with parents for the creation of harmonious family connections, both within and beyond the home. She has a passion for exploring the power of art and play, and believes these tools help express hard emotions. She hopes to be a beacon of support for your family, and ensuring your child has the tools they need to thrive.
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Social Emotional Support Specialist, Boulder
Joanie Guido, MA
Joanie embraces the philosophy that every behavior tells a story. Whether it's a joyful giggle or a tearful outburst, she sees each expression as an opportunity for connection, understanding, and growth. We will work as a team to decode these messages, unveiling the underlying needs and emotions driving your child's actions. One of the cornerstones of her approach is the recognition that big feelings often lie beneath challenging behaviors. Through compassionate guidance and evidence-based strategies, we'll empower your child to navigate and express their emotions in healthy and constructive ways. Together, we'll co-create practical strategies and tools tailored to your family's unique dynamics and values, at home and in your child’s learning environment. She invites you to join her in fostering a nurturing and empowering environment where your child feels seen, heard, and valued for who they are. She takes great pride in the opportunity to be part of your family's story.