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Meet Our Leadership Team

We are privileged to be a part of this transformative journey, working hand in hand with children and their families to unlock the boundless potential that resides within each and every child.


  • Pediatric Occupational Therapist

    Infant Parent Mental Health Specialist

    CA Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

    Founder

With over 25 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist and an infant mental health consultant, Christina provides quality services to children and families with developmental challenges. She is the founder and director of Child's Play Therapy Services, PC, a multidisciplinary practice in the East Bay Area that offers relationship-based occupational and speech therapy.  Child's Play Therapy Services, PC, has locations in Lafayette and Pleasanton. 

Christina is also a consultant for WestEd's IECMHCNetwork, where she collaborates with child care and early education providers to promote positive mental health and social and emotional development in young children and adults. She is a certified infant mental health specialist and a graduate of the Infant Parent Mental Health Post-Graduate Certificate Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston, also known as the Napa Fellowship. She has expertise in autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, infant parent mental health, team building, staff development, patient and family support, entrepreneurship, operational efficiency, and quality assurance. 
Christina is also an active leader and advocate in the community, serving on the board of directors for Coach Art and the advisory board for the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area. Christina's mission is to empower children and families to reach their full potential and well-being through evidence-based and holistic interventions.​
​CA License 11034 

  • Pediatric Occupational Therapist

    Clinical Psychology Student (PsyD student)

    Manager of Clinical Therapies - Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy

Irene was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia. She moved to the Bay Area during her high school years and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley. While pursuing her undergraduate degree at Berkeley, she discovered her love for Occupational Therapy when caring for a boy with autism. She then pursued a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University.

Irene has been an OT since 2003 and has worked in various settings treating children with numerous disabilities in clinical as well as home-based and school-based settings. She firmly believes in harnessing the power of playfulness, connection, and attunement with each child she treats. She is dedicated and passionate about continually developing her skills, and is committed to the principle that every child has the best chance for progress if they are treated with a comprehensive approach. She is well versed in Sensory Integration approaches and has participated in numerous workshops, including having completed certification in SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Test) and achieved a Level 1 STAR mentorship program with Dr. Lucy Jane Miller and Dr. Sarah Schoen. She has a special interest in the connection between sensory processing with trauma/anxiety in children and in combining mental health approaches with sensory treatments. She believes that regulating and resourcing the body in a sensory environment is a crucial avenue towards the child’s pathway to healing. She is certified in Somatic and Regulation by Kathy Cain and Stephen Terrel, and is trained in Brain Spotting and Transforming the Brain. She is currently enrolled in the intermediate year in the Somatic Experiencing program. Additional training includes multiple auditory listening programs, ocular motor treatment, Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding, visual perceptual program, AEIOU feeding intervention, Kinesio Taping, self-regulation, HANDLE, and various handwriting approaches. She has obtained certification in the MNRI (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration) program. Other interests include manual therapy areas such as MNRI, Craniosacral therapy, and Dynamic Movement Integration. She is a certified Irlen Diagnostician and a certified provider of the Safe and Sound protocol by Dr. Stephen Porges. When not in the clinic, Irene enjoys traveling, watching light-hearted movies, taking culinary trips, and spending time with her family.
​CA License : 7552