Welcome to
Playwell Social
Pediatric therapy | Inclusive play studio | Enrichment classes
Our approach
At the heart of everything we do, our team of clinician’s mission to nurture each child’s growth through innovative, multi-sensory, child-led play. We lead with compassion, empathy, and a neuro-affirming approach, supporting meaningful progress through play-based interventions. By partnering closely with your family, we help build skills that carry over into everyday life. Whether in our play studio, at home, or out in the community, we believe real growth happens through connection, creativity, and fun.
Our approach is to create inclusive learning and play environments so all children can feel empowered.
Our services
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Speech Therapy
Our speech therapy services supports children on their individual communication journey. Using evidence-based approaches, we support speech/articulation, language, feeding and social communication skills through play, connection, and family collaboration.
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Occupational Therapy
Through fun, purposeful activities, our occupational therapy sessions build the skills children need for independence in daily life. We focus on sensory processing, fine motor development, and self-care, all while keeping therapy playful and engaging.
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Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services empowers children to move, explore, and engage in their world. We support strength, balance, coordination, and gross motor skills with creative, motivating activities designed children with diverse abilities.
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Enrichment classes
Beyond therapy, our enrichment classes give children opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in a supportive group setting led by our clinicians. These classes blend play, creativity, and skill-building to help kids thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Social Skills Groups
Social Skills Groups
Our social skills groups are rooted in evidence-based practices and designed to help children grow their confidence in real-life interactions. Led by our therapists, these groups help kids learn how to share, take turns, express their feelings, and connect with peers in meaningful ways—all while having fun. Each group is tailored to developmental needs, giving children the tools to thrive socially while having fun in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Providing parents with a space to relax or connect
Our mission is to foster an inclusive and accessible environment where children of all abilities can learn, play, and grow, and offer a comfortable space where families feel supported, connected, and empowered.
Play Studio
Our play studio is conveniently located in Downtown Jersey City, NJ at 157A 1st St, Jersey City, NJ, 07302. Can’t make it into our studio? No worries. For busy families, we also offer in-home, in school and daycare therapy services - bringing care and connection right to your door.
Meet our team
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Chelsea Cruz, M.S., CCC-SLP
Founder & Clinical Director
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Alina Makinson, SLPD, CCC-SLP
Clinical Supervisor
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Amanda Moxham, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Danielle Gutierrez, M.S. CCC-SLP
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
I can't say enough good things about my experience with Playwell Social (Formerly Speechie Students). From the very first session, my child felt heard, supported, and genuinely cared for. Chelsea and her team was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also kind, patient, and encouraging throughout the process. My child came in struggling with limited communication with others. Every session was tailored to my child’s needs. Overall, improving my child’s ability to communicate clearly, express his feelings appropriately , and feel more confident in everyday conversations.
— J.D., parent
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