A Child Life Private Practice dedicated to healing hearts of children experiencing grief, illness and life’s most stressful moments
Services for families
A free 15-minute phone consultation is offered with each initial service.
Grief Services
Diagnosis Education
Medical Preparation and Support
Needle Phobia
Pill Swallowing
Military Family Support
Services for providers
Healing Hearts works alongside medical teams, therapists, and other professionals to integrate child life services into broader treatment plans.
This includes inpatient care (hospital stays), outpatient services (clinic visits or procedures), and palliative care (support for children with serious or life-limiting conditions).
Meet Stacey, MS, CCLS
Stacey is an experienced child life specialist dedicated to healing hearts of those facing life’s most difficult and unpredictable experiences. She has been practicing as a Certified Child Life Specialist for over five years. She is eager to help families and heal hearts in Connecticut and the surrounding region through private practice. Stacey found her calling in her support of those in palliative care, navigating grief, and of military families. Stacey works closely with families to support children through challenging unknowns and provides a safe space for therapeutic expression.
Education
Certified Child Life Specialist (ID # 1128835)
M.S. Child Life, Southern Connecticut State University
B.S. Child Psychology, Eastern Connecticut State University
Clinical Experience
Dell Children’s Medical Center, Austin, TX
WakeMed Children’s, Raleigh, NC
Connecticut Children’s, Hartford, CT
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit | Hematology and Oncology | Surgical Services | Neonatal Intensive Care | Radiology | Emergency Department | Behavioral Health
Contact Healing Hearts
Contact to schedule a free initial 15-minute consultation. All conversations are private and confidential.
After the consultation, Healing Hearts collaborates with caregivers to design a tailored support plan for the child.