Meet Our Team
Dr. Annie Baltazar Mori
OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
As a licensed pediatric occupational therapist has led individual and group sessions in a variety of settings including clinics, preschools, schools (K – 12th grade), homes and in the community.
Dr. Audrey Trewin
OTD, OTR/L, SWC
Audrey believes in meeting children where they are on a given day and working with their unique strengths and interests in the context of play to reach their goals.
Dr. Maytal Shvartz
OTD, OTR/L
Maytal Shvartz, OTD, OTR/L has a captivating spirit that provides children with a creative, motivating and effective therapeutic experience.
Jillian Shaye
Operations Manager
Jillian graduated from UC San Diego with a degree in Communications and a minor in Design. With a passion for working with both kids and people, she brings warmth, organization, and creativity to the PlaySense team as the office manager.
Rebecca Hawkinson Gonzalez MS, OTR/L
Rebecca has enjoyed working with children across many ages and settings. She champions individual growth by fostering a creative, playful and trusting relationship with children and their families to help kids achieve their goals.
Dr. Jillian Bothwell
OTD, OTR/L
Jillian received her masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Southern California. She is passionate about working with the pediatric population, as children are a bright light in our world- radiating joy, creativity, and playfulness.
Dr. Arianna Bayangos
OTD, OTR/L
Arianna is passionate about working with children of all ages and helping them grow and feel supported in the therapy process. Arianna received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston.
Vanessa received her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Stanbridge University. She values the importance of building connections with children and families alike, and always strives to create a fun environment where kids can be themselves, feel supported, and grow.
Vanessa Cicchini
MS, OTR/L
Hadley Vargas
MS, OTR/L
Hadley is passionate about discovering clients’ individual stories and how their histories and current circumstances inform their clinical needs. She takes time to listen to clients and their caregivers and then she uses her extensive experience and clinical reasoning to improve clients’ daily lives. Her treatment plans and interventions are strengths-based, affirming, and client centered.
Alyssa Suzuki
MS, OTR/L
Alyssa earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy at CSU Dominguez Hills. She values the opportunity to come alongside families as they support their children's meaningful participation in the world around them. Alyssa strives for playful, therapeutic interactions to help children develop the skills and confidence they need in their everyday lives.
