About Us

Chelsey E.

Chelsey graduated from West Virginia University where she received her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology. She also completed her Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders with minors in Infants & Toddlers and English at West Virginia University. During her graduate schooling, Chelsey gained experience in a variety of different settings and with a variety of populations. She is passionate about early language intervention and providing functional means of communication for her clients.

Holly F.

Holly began her career at PlayWorks upon graduating from the West Virginia University Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She additionally received her Bachelor’s degree from WVU with a degree in Exercise Physiology, an emphasis in Aquatic Therapy, and a minor in Disability Studies.  She enjoys treating clients of all ages and diagnoses and has a specialized interest in infant development and the treatment of torticollis and gross motor milestone achievement.

McKenzie A.

McKenzie graduated from West Virginia University in 2017 with her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. She joined the PlayWorks team in July 2019 after previously working in skilled nursing and home health.  Throughout her schooling, she found her primary interest in pediatrics and is thrilled to be working in a setting in which she can work with this population.

Megan B.

Megan joined the PlayWorks team in 2015, after graduating from West Virginia University with her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology.  She is passionate about providing Augmentative and Alternative Communication services and treating language and social delays in children with Autism. She has a special interest in treating children with speech sound disorders and apraxia of speech.  Megan is an energetic and outgoing clinician who tailors her therapy sessions to meet the unique needs of each client

Seneca S.

Seneca graduated with her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from West Virginia University in 2015. She has worked for 5 years in different settings, with both children and adults, and joined the PlayWorks Staff in 2020. She is passionate about helping her clients reach their highest potential in terms of language, speech, and socialization and helping parents find the best means of communication for their children. She loves getting to know her clients personally and utilizing play-based therapy.

Stephanie D.

Stephanie has been working with PlayWorks since her licensure in 2013. She is a graduate of Saint Francis University and also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She specializes in pediatric OT, including Sensory Integration as it relates to task completion as well as use of the Handwriting Without Tears program to improve handwriting performance. With a background in ABA Discrete Trial Therapy, Stephanie provides a well-balanced Client-centered approach to therapy working toward short and long-term goals for Clients of all ages and abilities.

Haley Moats

Haley graduated from California University of Pennsylvania in 2021, where she received her Associate’s degree of Physical Therapy. Following graduation, she worked a school year in an Autistic Support Classroom as a paraprofessional. This is where her passion working with pediatrics as well as individuals with intellectual disabilities began. Haley joined Playworks as a PTA in August 2022, bringing a positive attitude to our team. She enjoys working with patient’s across the lifespan to develop, grow, and reach milestones to impact their quality of life.

Amber Scheufele

Amber graduated from Marshall University in 2007 with her Master’s of Science in Communication Disorders. She has worked in nursing homes, public schools, and private schools specializing in supporting autistic students. Amber joined the PlayWorks team in 2022. She enjoys empowering language learners develop functional communication through their most successful mode (e.g. speech, picture exchange, voice output device). Specific clinical interests include social communication disorders, ASD, and augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC).

Chelsey Smith

Chelsey graduated from West Virginia University where she received her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology. She also completed her Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders with minors in Infants & Toddlers and English at West Virginia University. During her graduate schooling, Chelsey gained experience in a variety of different settings and with a variety of populations. She is passionate about early language intervention and providing functional means of communication for her clients.

Emily McCarthy

Emily graduated from West Virginia University with a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor Degree of Arts in Human Performance and Health. During her graduate schooling, Emily gained experience in multiple settings including the hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and an outpatient pediatric clinic. Emily is passionate about helping her clients grow to their full potential and provide the best care possible.

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