Children's Therapy in Manlius & Baldwinsville
Serving children ages 3+ through play therapy, counseling, and family support.
Is Your Child Struggling With...
Parents often reach out when they notice:
Anxiety or excessive worries
Emotional outbursts or difficulty regulating emotions
School-related concerns
Behavioral challenges
Social difficulties or friendship struggles
ADHD-related challenges
Family transitions such as divorce, separation, or blended families
Grief and loss
Low self-esteem
Trauma or stressful life events
Difficulty expressing feelings
Changes in mood or behavior
What Is Play Therapy?
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Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate approach that allows children to express thoughts and feelings through play, art, games, imagination, and other creative activities.
Through play, children can work through challenges, build emotional skills, and learn new ways to cope in a safe and supportive environment.
How Children's Therapy Helps
Children often communicate through play, creativity, movement, and storytelling long before they can fully explain their feelings with words.
Our therapists create a safe, supportive environment where children can:
Learn healthy coping skills
Build emotional awareness
Improve confidence and self-esteem
Strengthen communication skills
Process difficult experiences
Develop problem-solving abilities
Improve relationships with family and peers
Our Children's Therapy Services
Individual Counseling
One-on-one support tailored to your child's unique needs.
Play Therapy
Helping children process emotions and experiences through play-based interventions.
Sand Tray Therapy
Uses miniature figures and sand to help children and teens express emotions, process experiences, and explore thoughts that can be difficult to put into words.
Family Support
Collaborating with parents and caregivers to strengthen communication and support progress outside of sessions.
Child & Family Therapy
Working together to improve relationships, reduce conflict, and build healthy family dynamics.
Meet Our Children's Therapists
Stephanie Strzelecki, LMHC
Specialty Areas: Women’s Wellness, Addiction & Play Therapy (ages 5 and up)
Sanja Schneider, MS CAS LMHC
Specialty Areas: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy for Children, Adolescents, Adults, & Seniors
Madison Coon, Children & Family Therapist Intern
Specialty Areas: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy for Children, Adolescents, Adults, & Seniors
Megan Hess, MHC-LP
Specialty Areas: Children & Adults with Feelings of Overwhelm, Anxiety, Decision Paralysis, Sadness, and Life Transition
Christina Petersen, Pre-Licensed, MS
Specialty Areas: Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Paige Williams, LMHC
Specialty Areas: Individual, Group, and Couples Counseling for Children (ages 3 & up), Teens, and Adults.
Katie O’Leary, LMHC
Specialty Areas: Person Centered, Strength Based, and Play Therapy for Children & Adolescents
Meet Our Children's Therapist Affiliates
Elizabeth Thorpe, LCSW
Specialty Areas: Children & Family Services, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Medical Complications, & Veteran’s Care
Kelly Murphy, LCAT, ATR-BC
Specialty Areas: Art Therapy, Sand tray Therapy, and Medical Illness in the Family
Carly Anzalone, LCSW
Specialty Areas: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy for clients ages 13+ including teens, young adults and adults
Bridget Quinn, LCSW
Specialty Areas: Children’s Services, Sports Psychology, Behavioral Concerns, and Women’s Wellness
Reach Out Now
We are ready to help you & your child.

