Welcome to the Hive

BeHive. A place of fun, empowerment, and bee-ing yourself.

BeHive is a private play therapy practice with one simple goal: Empowering every child to spread their wings and soar to new heights.

Our hive is a space where children can play to express themselves, explore emotions, and tackle life’s challenges in a safe and encouraging environment.

Of course, every bee is unique, which is why we offer a truly customized and client-centered approach that’s tailored to the needs of each child and family. From day one, we work with parents, educators, and other members of each child’s community to build a buzzing support system that allows kids to thrive.

Our Services

At BeHive, treatment feels like play, not work.

At BeHive, play therapy gives children the opportunity to explore challenges, build emotional awareness, and develop coping skills, all while doing what they do best: playing!

Play Therapy

Play Groups

For our younger bees (ages 2-4), play groups are an excellent way to learn social, emotional, and play skills, and prepare for entry into the classroom, while also making new friends!

By collaborating with local educators and related professionals, we are able to offer in-classroom observations and play therapy sessions at school, giving your child the tools to succeed in one of their most familiar environments.

School Services

Social skills sessions give children the opportunity to continue practicing their social, emotional, and play skills through collaborative, hands-on activities. All social skills sessions are uniquely tailored to the age, interests, and goals of the child.

Social Skills Support

Meet Our Founder

Hi, I’m Sammi. 
Nice to meet you!

I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about empowering kids to reach their potential. Above all, I practice with empathy, warmth, a sense of humor, and of course, a playful presence.

I’m so excited to work with you!

  • "Sammi has excelled in every capacity since we met her. She was able to build a rapport with B from day one. In fact, Sammi helped him make his first friends, and, for that, we will be forever grateful."

    Deb (parent of 5 year old)

  • "Regardless of our kids’ needs and diagnoses, Sammi has been able to effectively work with each boy, enabling them to improve in all areas and reach their goals. It was truly phenomenal how she built a strong rapport with each child and customized her teaching to their specific strengths and weaknesses. Their successes both in and out of school are largely attributable to Sammi’s work with them. In addition, our expectations for Sammi were high, but she far exceeded them."

    Allison (parent of 7 year olds)

  • "What we can add is something that is apparent to anyone who knows Sammi well: she is devoted to the field of social work and truly wants to make a positive difference in others’ lives.”

    Allison (parent of 7 year olds)

  • "She brought a sense of confidence, warmth and positivity each day. She was also dependable and trustworthy."

    Carly

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