Meet Our Dedicated Team
Sammi Strahl, LCSW
Founder & Clinical Child Therapist
Sammi Strahl, LCSW, is the founder of BeHive Therapy and a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience supporting children and families. She specializes in play-based, social-emotional, and behavioral interventions for children ages 2–10, creating individualized programs that help kids build skills in self-regulation, socialization, emotional awareness, and problem-solving.
Sammi’s approach is collaborative and strength-based. She works closely with parents, caregivers, and school staff to create a supportive network around each child, tailoring interventions to meet the child’s unique needs, interests, and goals. Her sessions incorporate play, role-playing, mindfulness, and modeling strategies to help children practice new skills in a fun, safe, and structured environment.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Sammi is passionate about fostering curiosity, confidence, and resilience in children. She combines warmth, creativity, and thoughtful guidance to help children feel empowered while navigating challenges, building relationships, and reaching their full potential.
Lindsey Brasgold, LMSW
Child Therapist
Lindsey Brasgold, LMSW, is a dedicated provider with extensive experience supporting children and families. She received her Masters in Social Work from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work. Lindsey provides social-emotional and behavioral support to children ages 5–10, helping them develop healthy coping strategies, navigate big feelings, and strengthen social connections through play and mindfulness techniques.
Lindsey’s approach is collaborative, inclusive, and tailored to each child’s unique needs. She has worked with children with diverse learning and emotional profiles, supported families in understanding their child’s social-emotional growth, and partnered with teams to foster positive group dynamics and a sense of belonging.
Lindsey is a warm, creative, and empathetic clinician who prioritizes building strong therapeutic relationships with her clients. She integrates creativity and hands-on activities to help children express emotions, build confidence, and learn practical skills for managing feelings and navigating social situations. With her thoughtful approach, Lindsey provides a safe, supportive space where children feel empowered, capable, and motivated to reach their full potential.
Jenna Kaufman, LMSW
Child Therapist
Jenna Kaufman, LMSW, is a compassionate clinician with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families across school, community, and clinical settings. She earned her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University and has dedicated her career to helping young people build emotional resilience, strengthen coping skills, and navigate social, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
Jenna provides individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, and social‑emotional support for children and teens. She has a strong background in school‑based counseling, behavior intervention, and supporting children with IEPs, diverse learning needs, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Jenna’s approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths‑based. She partners closely with caregivers, educators, and other providers to create a supportive network around each child, ensuring interventions are tailored to their unique needs, interests, and developmental stage. Her sessions incorporate play, mindfulness, modeling, and skill‑building activities that help children express emotions, practice problem‑solving, and build confidence in a safe and engaging environment. With her thoughtful guidance, creativity, and deep commitment to child‑centered care, Jenna empowers young people to feel understood, capable, and confident as they grow, connect, and reach their full potential!
Haley Wise, LMSW
Child Therapist
Haley Wise, LMSW, is a caring clinician with experience supporting children ages 3–12 across school, community, and clinical settings. She earned her Masters in Social Work from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work and has dedicated her career to helping children build emotional regulation, frustration tolerance, and confidence in their relationships with others.
Haley provides individual therapy and social skills support to children, focusing on helping them navigate friendships, express themselves, and develop important life skills in ways that feel natural and engaging. She has a strong background in school social work, crisis intervention, and supporting children with developmental and emotional challenges.
Haley’s approach is warm, patient, and collaborative. She partners closely with caregivers, educators, and other providers to ensure each child receives consistent care across all areas of their life. Her sessions incorporate play, creativity, and skill-building activities that help children practice coping strategies, strengthen social-emotional skills, and develop confidence in a supportive and engaging environment!
Hillary Murray, LMSW
Child Therapist
Hillary Murray, LMSW, is a compassionate clinician with experience supporting children, adolescents, and families across school, community, and clinical settings. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Salem State University and has dedicated her career to helping children and families navigate emotional, behavioral, and social challenges.
Hillary currently works as a school social worker, providing individual counseling and social-emotional support to children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. She helps children build emotional regulation, communication, coping, self-awareness, and social skills while also partnering closely with families.
Hillary’s approach is warm, patient, and collaborative. She creates a safe and supportive environment where children feel comfortable being themselves, expressing their feelings, and trying new skills. Her sessions incorporate play, creativity, conversation, and hands-on skill-building to help children develop coping strategies, strengthen relationships, navigate social situations, and build confidence. She works closely with caregivers, educators, and other members of a child’s support system to provide thoughtful and consistent care across settings.
Abby Reibman, LMSW
Child Therapist
Abby Reibman, LMSW, is a warm and compassionate therapist with experience supporting children, adults, and families across school, community, and clinical settings. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Boston University and is passionate about helping children feel understood, supported, and confident in themselves.
Abby believes that building trust is the foundation of meaningful work with children and strives to create a space where they feel comfortable being themselves. She understands that children do not always have the words to express what they are feeling, and that play, creativity, conversation, and hands-on activities can help them communicate and explore their emotions in ways that feel natural to them.
Through engaging activities and a strengths-based approach, Abby helps children build emotional awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen social skills, and navigate everyday challenges. She is passionate about meeting each child where they are, recognizing their individual strengths and interests, and helping them develop the confidence and skills to support their emotional and social well-being.
Madison Ernst, MSEd
Social Skills Counselor
Madison Ernst, MSEd, is a New York State Certified School Counselor currently working within the New York City Public School System. She earned her undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Science from Syracuse University and her Master’s in Education in School Counseling from CUNY Hunter College.
Maddy provides social-emotional support to children through a warm, play-based, and relationship-centered approach. Drawing from her experience in schools, she helps children build confidence, strengthen social skills, navigate peer relationships, and develop healthy coping strategies for managing emotions and everyday challenges. She is especially passionate about supporting children through transitions, fostering self-esteem, and helping kids feel prepared and confident entering a new school year.
During the summer months in the Hamptons, Maddy works closely with children and families to support social growth, emotional regulation, and school readiness in fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate ways. Her approach is patient, collaborative, and individualized, creating a supportive environment where children feel empowered to learn, connect, and thrive. We’re so excited to have Maddy joining BeHive!
