Play therapists in Schenectady, NY
Browse Play therapists in Schenectady, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Play Therapy
Jazmin Melendez
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
I believe every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and respected for who they are and the experiences that have shaped them. As someone who identifies as queer and is part of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the importance of having spaces where you can show up as your full self without judgment or the need to explain who you are. I value culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and identity-affirming care, and recognize that culture, family, identity, and lived experience are important parts of each person’s story. I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, honesty, and humanity, while honoring both the challenges you’re carrying and the strengths that have helped you navigate them. I also believe there should be room for humor and genuine connection in therapy. My hope is that our work helps you feel more understood, connected to yourself, and empowered to move forward in a way that feels authentic to you.
I work with children, teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationships, identity, stress, neurodivergence, and life transitions. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. My goal is to create a space where you can be honest about what’s happening, feel understood, and work together toward greater clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.
3 Years Experience
Online in Schenectady, NY (Online Only)
Play Therapy
Alexander Beznes
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with people who want to make meaningful change in their lives but feel trapped in destructive cycles and self-limiting beliefs. I want to help you find the love that you deserve and lead the life that you want. Let's get you on the path of embracing your natural talents, clarifying your vision, and finding joy in the everyday!
13 Years Experience
Online in Schenectady, NY
Play Therapy
Alexis Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
What makes my practice unique is the way I integrate evidence-based care with a deeply collaborative, person-centered approach. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe enough to be fully themselves, understood without judgment, and supported in a way that honors their autonomy, values, and lived experience.
I work from a place of curiosity, respect, and cultural sensitivity. I always meeting clients where they are and moving at a pace that feels safe and sustainable. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor therapy using various modalities to fit each person’s needs, goals, and emotional experiences.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to navigate what they are going through. My role is not to “fix” you, but to help you better understand yourself, your patterns, and your emotional world so that you can begin responding to life with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
I also prioritize accessibility and convenience by offering fully virtual therapy, allowing you to access care from the comfort and privacy of your own space. With flexible scheduling, therapy can be integrated into your life in a way that feels realistic and supportive rather than overwhelming.
If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin creating meaningful change that aligns with who you are and what matters to you, I would be honored to work with you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Schenectady, NY (Online Only)
Play Therapy
Anna Stephenson
Therapist, MA, CCLS, RDT, LCAT
Hi, my name is Anna. I hope this page helps you see if we'd be a good fit! My journey to therapy actually started in a dance studio. I was working as a teaching artist and performer when one of my students—a boy on the autism spectrum—joined my class at his therapist's suggestion.Watching him open up and grow through creative expression was incredible. That's when it clicked for me: the arts and therapy together were something powerful, something I needed to understand more deeply. The next fall, I enrolled at New York University for my master's degree. Now this is what I do! Life can be wonderful and challenging in equal measure—and you don't have to navigate the hard parts alone. Together, we'll work to help you feel more connected: to yourself, to others, and to the life you want to be living.
9 Years Experience
Online in Schenectady, NY
Play Therapy
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
Mind Body Connections is a group practice with locations in Naperville and Chicago, and the professional home of 10 highly skilled therapists each in their areas of expertise. We believe in the importance of identifying and attending to the root cause of the issues that brought you to seek therapy at this time. By working with us, you will gain skills to support yourself outside of the therapy hour and feel more empowered to tackle life's challenges. As the owner of Mind Body Connections, I will personally do your intake within less than 48 hours and place you with the clinician that will best meet your needs.
28 Years Experience
Online in Schenectady, NY
Play Therapy therapists in Schenectady, NY Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Schenectady, NY average 12 years of experience and charge around $164 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (88%), and Loss or Grief (76%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$164
Accept insurance
59%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 12% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 76% |
In Person and Online |
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| 24% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 88% | Depression |
| 76% | Loss or Grief |
| 65% | ADHD |
| 65% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 65% | Parenting |
| 65% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 82% | Teen |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Children |
| 59% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 53% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Black / African American |
| 41% | Hispanic / Latino |