Empower Play

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Empower Play a pediatric mental health clinic in De Pere, WI, is dedicated to helping children and families through the healing power of play.

Our approach is grounded in compassion, connection, creativity and a genuine commitment to those we serve.

10/31/2026

🎃👻 With play therapy, therapy doesn’t have to feel scary, spooky, or bad! It can be fun, playful, messy, and silly.

For kids, healing doesn’t always happen through talking. Sometimes it happens through play, creativity, connection, and having a safe space to be exactly who they are.

At Empower Play, we believe therapy should feel like a place kids WANT to come, where they can build trust, explore big feelings, develop new skills, and discover that working on their mental health can actually be fun!

Wishing everyone a safe and HAPPY HALLOWEEN from all of us at Empower Play! 🧡🎃

10/30/2026

🥇🏆We might be a little biased, but we think our Empower Play therapists are THE BEST!

And apparently, our kiddos agree! 💛 There is nothing better than seeing the connections, trust, and relationships that develop between our clients and therapists. These little reminders are why we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE what we do!

10/28/2026

Sometimes, prioritizing your child’s mental health means taking them out of school for therapy, and that’s okay! 🏫

A missed class or assignment can be made up. But when a child is struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, or other mental health challenges, they need support, not pressure to keep up.

Therapy isn’t time wasted. It’s an investment in your child’s well-being, confidence, and future. As their mental health improves, their ability to learn and succeed can grow, too. 📚

Our kids’ mental health matters. Always. ❤️

10/27/2026

Have I mentioned that we work with the most amazing kids and families?! 🥰

We are so proud of this kiddo and his incredible progress! A heartfelt shoutout to his mom for taking that brave first step and reaching out for support. Asking for help isn’t always easy, but it can make such a meaningful difference. At Empower Play, we are honored to support families as they navigate each step of their journey! ❤️

10/27/2026

Looks like someone found the perfect spot! 📚😎

Our waiting room is designed to feel welcoming and comfortable for the whole family. We love seeing our kiddos and families settle in, get comfortable, and make themselves right at home at Empower Play! 🏠💛

10/21/2026

Thank you for the shout-out, Children’s Resource Center of Northeast Wisconsin! 📣

We appreciate the work you do for our community and are grateful to be part of a network of providers working to support children and families! 💛

Today we are highlighting Empower Play. Katie Szerkins, Play Therapist and Owner shares:

"Empower Play is a pediatric mental health clinic dedicated to helping children, families, and caregivers heal, grow, and thrive. We provide compassionate, play-based mental health services for children ages 3 and up, with specialized experience supporting foster, adoptive, kinship, and special needs families.

Our team helps children and families navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, behavioral concerns, emotional regulation, and life transitions.

At Empower Play, we partner with families, schools, healthcare providers, and community supports to develop individualized treatment plans that honor each child's unique strengths and needs. Our warm and welcoming environment provides a safe space where children feel comfortable, therapy feels fun, and families feel supported.

Visit our website https://empowergb.org/ or contact us today by calling 920-351-8772 to learn how Empower Play can support your child and family."

10/19/2026

🎃👻 Thank you, Suamico PTO, for a fun trunk-or-treat event! We loved being part of the fun and connecting with our community. Thanks for putting together such a great event!

A special thank you to therapist Angie for making the event so memorable! 🧡

10/15/2026

A gentle reminder of what every child deserves.

To be loved. To be heard. To feel safe. To make mistakes. To try again. To be themselves.

Sometimes, the simplest things are the most important. At Empower Play, we want every child to know they deserve all of these things and more. 💛❤️💙💜💚

10/15/2026

Sometimes, therapy comes with an unexpected bonus… friendship. 💛

At Empower Play, we love seeing kids connect, build trust, and discover they’re not alone in their experiences. And sometimes, those connections happen in the most playful ways!

Because sometimes, the best part of therapy is realizing someone else gets you, too. 🫶

10/13/2026

A 5-year-old was asked to share their favorite thing about their first mom. Their answer? “She was brown.”

In just three little words, we’re reminded how children hold onto the details that matter to them. Their stories, memories, and connections deserve space to be shared, without judgment or expectations.

At Empower Play, we create space for children to explore their stories, express their feelings, and make sense of their experiences in their own way and in their own time.

Because every child’s story matters. ❤

Address

1142 Orlando Drive
De Pere, WI
54115

Telephone

+19203518772

Website

http://www.empowergb.org/

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