Becky Goudy

"There is nothing more hopeful than a genuinely happy and empowered child."

Becky has been empowering the lives of her clients for 20 years. Becky enjoys advocating for the needs of Artplay clients, often becoming a liaison with teachers and schools. She believes in helping kids with self-regulation and stability, always encouraging genuineness. At Artplay, Becky is incorporating her love for art with her exceptional therapeutic knowledge. She connects with parents easily, making sure that they know what they can be doing to support the emotional development of their child.

Becky spent her childhood in Australia and California, before moving to Arizona in order to raise her family. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, plus her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling at Ottawa University, in Phoenix. With her extensive education and experience, Becky is an asset to the children that attend Artplay.

Allison "Allie" Gray

"I see magic when a client is connecting with their feelings so that they are able to be their true selves."

Allie's youth was spent in Phoenix, before moving to Los Angeles to attend The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. She graduated with a degree in Fashion Design and for 13 years, Allie worked for major manufacturers and retailers, creating clothing lines for Target, Disney and others. It was a growing experience that, in turn, led her to wanting to be in a more helping-related profession. So, Allie decided to move back to Arizona in order to help under-served children in our community, using art. From there, Allie took the valuable tools that she had gained, plus her Support Specialist Certification, in order to work as a Behavior Coach and Mentor to kids in the foster system. Now, at Artplay, Allie is focused on helping kids, 6-18 years old, to lower their anxiety and build strong self-identities using her playful, gentle guidance. Being a lover of animals, she always has a therapy pet in her space.

Karielis Jusino

"My goal is to provide a safe lane for kids, so they can feel fully supported in exploring all of their complex feelings."

Karielis absolutely adores children and wants nothing more than to help them, therapeutically. She has excellent boundaries so that kids can feel safe while they gain emotional control. Her experience has been in high-crisis situations, as a forensic interviewer, as well as counseling for children that need help with self-esteem/self-regulation. Karielis has worked in a variety of environments, from the YMCA to Police Departments. She is so happy to have landed at Artplay, where she can focus on helping kids in a calm setting.

Karielis has a healthy family unit, with two kids of her own. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in Puerto Rico, plus her Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology in Chicago. With her interesting background, Karielis has a broad worldview that benefits her ability to be a highly effective Artplay helper.

Julia Mata

"At Artplay, I believe it's important for kids to fall in love with the process, not just the product."

Julia brings a warm, empathetic spirit to the Artplay team. She grew up in El Paso, Texas, before moving to Arizona to start her career-life. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Missouri Valley College as well as completing her Master’s Degree in Counseling with a concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy from Ottawa University, in Phoenix.

Julia is especially interested in sports mentality, being passionate about how sport can shape a child's self-identity in positive ways. With her deep understanding for the creative process, she’s committed to walking alongside clients as they learn to communicate their needs in healthy ways. Julia strives to guide children toward their brightest, most authentic selves, loving to help kids of all ages.

Orren Reeves

"They say it takes a village and I find joy in playing my part in the lives of my kid clients."

Orren moved to Arizona from Illinois, specifically to expand her career choices. She has a passion for helping children build confidence so they can advocate for themselves. In Illinois, Orren worked for seven years helping kids at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, where she learned a lot about how to treat kids with care. Another job Orren had was as a mobile crisis worker, making use of her Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (CTI) training. She has experience in trauma, foster care, adoption, anxiety, plus grief and loss.

Orren earned her Master's Degree in Family Consumer & Sciences at Eastern Illinios University, followed by a Master's Degree of Social Work at Aurora University in Illinois. She also has a BA in Criminal Justice and Sociology. For fun, Orren loves on her nieces and nephews, always feeling fulfilled by kids! At Artplay, she enjoys helping children between the ages of 7 to 18 years old.

Eva Delgadillo

"Artplay has created an environment where I can tailor sessions to meet the unique needs of each child... so child-centric!"

Eva has always been passionate about working with children and adolescents, feeling fortunate to have over 20 years of experience in this field. She takes a compassionate and down-to-earth approach to therapy, meeting clients exactly where they are at. As a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish), she strives to provide a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel seen, heard, plus supported.

Having lived in Arizona since 2002, after being raised in Mexico, Eva earned two degrees at ASU. The highest level degree Eva completed is a Master's in Social Work. Eva is also a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), as well as having a certification in suicide prevention. She has all the credentials, but most importantly, Eva loves The Artplay Way of helping kids... the non-clinical setting where goals can be met because the child loves attending.

Mike Tomko

"Making sure everything inside and outside of the building looks nice and is functional just adds to the positivity of Artplay."

You will see Mike around the Artplay office as he busies himself with all the background Artplay needs, such as filling the fridge with complimentary waters or replenishing the snack bar. He is also our IT guy, so if you need help with connecting to the internet, or you need a unique charger, he will be the guy you want to ask.

Mike is a graphic designer by trade, with his office in the Artplay building, so if you need a logo, website or other branding for your own business, you can find his contact info at tomkodesign.com.

Bubbles and Sushi

These playful fish were donated to Artplay after a client won them at the State Fair. Their parents thought, "Artplay would love to take care of these fish!" And they were right! We have had them since 2019, and we attribute their longevity to the love they receive from Artplay kids.

Dottie

Dottie is our sweet, explorative leopard gecko. She helps the children feel welcome by coming to the glass to say “hello” when they arrive at Artplay, as her beautiful cage sits by the entry. This therapy pet really knows how to show kids the way to be regulated because she is so chill.