Meet the Team

Choosing the right therapist for your child matters. At Empower Play, our work is rooted in compassion, experience, and a deep understanding of how children grow and heal through play. We believe strong therapeutic relationships are built on trust, connection, and a genuine commitment to each child and family we serve.

Katie Szerkins, LCSW

Play Therapist, Owner

When a child receives support, the whole family benefits. We partner with caregivers to offer guidance, communication tools, and insights that strengthen healthy family dynamics and reduce stress at home.

Cassie Van Straten, LPC

Play Therapist

When a child receives support, the whole family benefits. We partner with caregivers to offer guidance, communication tools, and insights that strengthen healthy family dynamics and reduce stress at home.

Angie Schissel, LPC

Play Therapist

When a child receives support, the whole family benefits. We partner with caregivers to offer guidance, communication tools, and insights that strengthen healthy family dynamics and reduce stress at home.

Laura Pahl

Administrative Assistant/ Billing

When a child receives support, the whole family benefits. We partner with caregivers to offer guidance, communication tools, and insights that strengthen healthy family dynamics and reduce stress at home.

Keith Szerkins

Chief Financial Officer

When a child receives support, the whole family benefits. We partner with caregivers to offer guidance, communication tools, and insights that strengthen healthy family dynamics and reduce stress at home.

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