Our Mission
Newton Play Therapy is passionate about children's mental health. Our mission is to provide developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to children of all ages. To meet this end, we are committed to the continuous education and training of our clinicians in the evidence based practice of Play Therapy.
Chelsea Welch, LICSW She/Her
Owner and Clinical Therapist, Chelsea Welch, LICSW has over 16 years of experience providing therapy to children. Chelsea specializes in Play Therapy with children of all ages. She takes great care in creating a warm, welcoming environment for all of her clients to explore their feelings and behaviors through play.
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Chelsea Willis, LMHC, Compassionate Bereavement Care Provider She/Her
A little about me: I savor moments outdoors, basking in nature through running, hiking, gardening, or time with animals. Reading, jigsaw puzzles (I've completed puzzles with 3,000 pieces!), board and card games, creative projects, and vegan cooking are also lifegiving for me.
I gained my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling along with a Graduate Certificate in Trauma Studies at Lesley University. I have also completed a certification for Compassionate Bereavement Care (CBC) offered by the Center for Loss and Trauma in partnership with the MISS Foundation and the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Family Trust to be able to support those experiencing the effects of traumatic grief due to the death of a loved one. I am also currently working toward my Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential with the Association for Play Therapy.
Want to know more about Play Therapy? The Association for Play Therapy website has a few helpful FAQs and resources for caregivers and parents: Parents Corner - Association for Play Therapy (a4pt.org).
Mollie McEvoy, LCSW
As a therapist for children, I recognize the importance of creating a welcoming and safe environment for children of all different ages, backgrounds, and experiences. I received my Master of Social Work at Simmons University and currently hold my LCSW. I have a background working within the school system with children ranging from age two to age fifteen.
As a queer clinician, I have a passion for working with LGBT children and teens. I also have a background working with gender non-conforming teens and queer adults. I would love to work collaboratively with you and your family throughout the therapeutic process.
Maddy Kaufman, LCSW She/Her
As a therapist, I believe in supporting children and families through life experiences and navigating resources and relationships. Through my work in a clinical setting, I find passion in working with neurodiverse individuals and families.
I graduated from Salem State University in 2020 with my Masters in Social Work and have worked in the field since primarily with children and families who have experienced trauma.
“Toys are used like words for children and Play is their language.” Gary Landreth
Emily Goodwin, LICSW
Emily earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Roger Williams University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from University of Connecticut (UCONN). She has experience working with children and families in Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, and school settings. While working with clients, Emily utilizes various modalities, including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Therapy is a very personal journey for children and their families and she takes a non-judgmental, empowering, and culturally and LGBTQ competent approach to provide a safe space for this incredibly important and life-changing work.
Welcome to our play space!
At Newton Play Therapy we believe in the healing power of play.
Our practice specializes in providing Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) services to children under age 13. CCPT is an evidence-based approach to working with children that is child-led, focusing on building intrinsic motivation and working through issues that are affecting the child’s functioning.
“Toys are children‘s words and play is their language”, according to pioneer of play therapy Garry Landreth. Children communicate through play in so many ways! Here are a few ways we use toys and play in the playroom…
Process feelings and practice regulation strategies
Build frustration tolerance
Practice social skills