Amanda Iaci MC,RCC
(She/Her/Hers)
With over 20 years of experience working with children in private and community settings, I strive to create a safe, playful environment that affirms each child’s uniqueness and fosters resilience through kind, empathetic interactions. I’m always learning to refine my approach, and my greatest reward is empowering children and families to flourish.
When I’m not in the playroom, you can find me surrounded by my big Italian family, whipping up something delicious in the kitchen, baking sweet treats, or playing video games!
Now accepting clients for services starting April 2025. Book an initial consultation today to learn about my services and secure a spot for your child’s therapy.
Safe: Providing a secure and nurturing environment for children and families
Playful: Encouraging joy, creativity, and imagination through therapeutic play
Affirming: Validating and celebrating the unique qualities of every child and family with compassion
Resilient: Building emotional strength and coping skills to thrive through challenges
Kind: Approaching every interaction with warmth, empathy, and care
Learning: Continuously growing through evidence-based practices and innovation
Empowering: Helping children and parents develop confidence and meaningful connections
The Sparkle Philosophy
The Sparkle Philosophy
Education
Master of Counselling Degree City University of Seattle (Vancouver)
Advanced Certificate in Disability & Applied Behavior Analysis Douglas College
Workshops & Certifications
Synergetic Play Therapy Certification | In progress
Autplay: Play Therapy Theories: A Basic Overview | 2025
Integrative Counselling Services- Dr. Jodi Mullen: Dilemmas in Play Therapy | 2025
Clair Mellenthin: The Power of Parents in the Play Therapy Room| 2025
Grove Centre for Child and Family Therapy: Filial Therapy & Overview of Child-Centered Play Therapy | 2024
AutPlay: Creating A Sensory Affirming Office and Playroom | 2024
AutPlay: Neurodiversity Affirming Play Therapy| 2024
Emergency First Aid & CPR/ AED Level C | 2024
San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program | 2023
Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy | 2023
“It’s Not What You Think”- Cultural Safety Training | 2023
The Art and Science of Holistic Expressive Play Therapy | 2022
Introduction to Neuroscience and Satir in the Sandtray | 2022
The Mandt System Training | 2022
The Children’s Mental Health Conference | 2021
The Clinician’s Suicide Prevention Summit | 2021
Trauma Informed Care: Building a Culture of Strength | 2021
Food Safe | 2021
Crisis Responder Certificate | 2019
Car Seat Passenger Safety Educator II | 2019
Trauma and Attachment Across the Lifespan: Tools and Strategies to Address Complex Clients | 2019
Queer Competency Training | 2019
Privacy and Information Sharing: Awareness Training for Contractors and Service Providers | 2018
The Early Years Conference 2018 | 2018
Crucial Accountability | 2018
Early Start Denver Model | 2017
Vancouver Neufeld Conference | 2017, 2016
Advanced Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals | 2016
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing | 2012