Rachel Altvater, PsyD


Rachel Altvater, PsyD is a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland and Virginia, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland, Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She presently provides trauma-informed talk and play therapy services at Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Altvater serves on the Maryland/DC Association for Play Therapy (APT) board as the Outreach and Networking Coordinator and on the National APT Leadership Committee.

Finding Playfulness in the Seriousness

By Rachel Altvater, PsyD