Therapy at Chelsea Forest Play

Our affiliated therapists provide pediatric therapy services in our unique play-based setting, supporting children's growth across all developmental areas.

Take some time to explore our therapists listed below and reach out to the one who feels like the right fit for your child. If you’d like help deciding, we’re always available to support you.

Meet Our Therapists

Our neuroaffirming speech therapists help children develop effective communication skills:
- Total communication approach using a variety of modalities
- Comprehensive assessments and treatments
- Family collaboration and support
- Feeding and swallowing support
Through structured play experiences, our occupational therapists help children build essential life skills:
- Daily living skills like dressing, feeding, and writing
- Sensory processing and regulation
- Social interactions
Our pediatric physical therapists create enjoyable, engaging ways to build strength and skills:
- Physical development and mobility
- Gross motor skills
- Strength and coordination
- Functional independence

Grace Hutcher

MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, MAEd
Speech Therapy
Areas of Focus:
-Expressive & Receptive Language Development
-AAC Implementation and Coaching
-Gestalt Language Processing and Echolalia
-Autistic Communication Differences and Sensory Needs
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Grace brings over 15 years of experience working with children, blending her background as a special education teacher with her expertise in speech-language pathology. She supports a wide range of communicators, with particular experience in expressive and receptive language development, gestalt language processing, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication. She believes in child-led therapy and integrates sensory regulation techniques so communication can feel safe, supported, and truly possible. Her play-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach centers autonomy, connection, and meaningful participation so every child can communicate in ways that feel authentic at home, at school, and in their everyday world.

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Amanda Klotz

MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Speech Therapy
Areas of Focus:
-Social Language
-Early Expressive/Receptive Language Skills Through Play
-Parent Coaching
Currently seeing clients in Westchester
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Amanda, owner of Amanda Klotz Speech Therapy, is an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist and a proud mom of two toddlers. She received a Master of Science (MS) in speech-language pathology from CUNY Hunter College. She has over a decade of experience working in schools and private practice and specializes in providing child-centered therapy to target each child's unique set of needs. She strives to build confidence in children to communicate and explore to help them reach their full potential. Amanda values the importance of collaborating with parents, caregivers, and siblings to provide the whole family with strategies for fostering growth at home. She has extensive experience collaborating with professionals of all disciplines in order to implement effective therapeutic intervention. It takes a village to raise children, and she is always willing to work with your whole village!
Currently seeing clients in Westchester

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Candice Healy

MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy
Areas of Focus:
-Sensory Processing & Integration
-Fine & Gross Motor Skills
-Self Care Skills; Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
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Candice graduated from New York University with her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree and has worked in special education schools, hospitals, daycares, home care, and sensory gyms ever since. Candice’s clinical experience has provided her with a unique foundation and interpersonal skill-set for working with individuals of all abilities, as she utilizes a holistic and strength based approach to drive each session to a client-centered root. Candice is motivated to help clients have fun as they reach their full potential, while ensuring effective communication with families for successful carryover!

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Blanche Buchwald

OTR/L
Occupational Therapy
Areas of Focus:
- Sensory Processing & Emotional Regulation/ reflex integration
-Gross Motor Development / DMI
-Pediatric Feeding Therapy
-Fine Motor & Visual-Motor Skill Development
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Blanche Buchwald is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting babies and children as they grow, explore, and discover their strengths. She is the founder of Wonder Kids Therapy Center, with sensory-rich therapy gyms in Chelsea, Hoboken, and Bergen County. Blanche takes a child-led, play-based approach, meeting each child exactly where they are.
Her work blends evidence-based occupational therapy with a grounded, compassionate style, with expertise in sensory and emotional regulation, reflex integration, feeding therapy, motor development, and visual-motor skills. Blanche is grateful to collaborate with Chelsea Forest Play to help children build confidence, regulation, and skills through movement, connection, and joyful play.

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FAQs

Our unique setting goes beyond a typical therapy office. Children receive neuroaffirming support while practicing essential skills in a natural, play-based environment. In addition to working one-on-one, they have opportunities to interact, explore, and grow in a space with other children.
Chelsea Forest Play affiliated therapists are highly trained and qualified professionals who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to neuroaffirming practices. While each works independently within our space, they all believe in meeting children exactly where they are. See the current team above.
Each session is tailored to your child's needs and goals, naturally woven into play and exploration. Our therapists use our thoughtfully designed spaces and materials to make each session engaging and purposeful.
Insurance coverage varies by therapist as each works independently. We recommend checking with your insurance provider to determine out-of-network coverage.
This is something to discuss with your therapist as every child and family is unique! Your therapist will work with you to determine the right level of involvement—whether that's observing sessions, learning at-home strategies, or giving your child space to work independently. They'll help you understand how to best support your child's goals both in sessions and daily life.