Tänne Gabler, Child Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Tänne is is licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist. She has been providing services for children, adolescents and families for over a decade. Tänne is specially trained to provide services to pediatric clients. Originally a teacher, Tänne found her true passion was in partnering with children to heal, rather than to educate them. Tänne holds a BA in psychology with honors from Emory University and a MSSW with honors from University of Texas at Austin.
Tänne has focused her career on children ages 2 to 20 and caregivers. Tänne has worked in various public school systems, domestic violence shelters, the State of Illinois foster care and adoption systems, private agencies and private practice. In addition to play therapy, Tänne is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, expressive therapies, sand tray therapy, and Theraplay. Tänne is dedicated to staying on top of the most current advances in the fields of child development and neurobiology. Tänne is specially trained to work with children who have experienced trauma, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Tänne frequently serves as an expert witness in both civil and criminal cases involving the wellbeing of children. Originally from New York, Tänne fell in love with the Portland area where she opened Play It Forward, a place where all families can come to heal.
“I have known Tänne for almost 15 years and I can say without reservation that she is the most talented clinician I have ever come across. I have relied on her professional expertise in childhood trauma over the years and frequently consult with her on difficult cases. She is warm, funny, approachable, and a joy to work with. Her practice is an invaluable resource for families in Portland and across Maine. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
“Our family met Tänne during a dark period. Immediately, we were drawn to her warm and playful nature. Although it’s hard for me to sum up Tänne in a little blurb, I can tell you she changed our lives. Tänne helped get our family back on track. Tänne helped our son to find himself again, which brought us all back together.”
“I met with 4 other therapists before I landed on Tänne. She’s the best. Plain and simple. My kid would ask everyday if it was a “Tänne Day”.”
“To temper our expectations, Tänne told us she was not a magician and that we all had to work hard to see changes. We did work hard, but I’m still pretty sure Tänne is a magician.”