Supporting children and families through their health care experiences.
(716) 508-0022

Welcome to Smiling Through Tears with Child Life
Child Life Therapy with Kate Klatt
I am a Certified Child Life Specialist that specializes in providing support to children and families that are going through traumatic medical experiences through medical play, therapeutic play and conversations, procedural preparation and support and end of life and bereavement support.


Preparing for Medical Procedures
Lab draws, IV’s, Surgery, Dr. appointments, ect

Therapeutic Play

Support during Medical Procedures

Medical Play

Support at End of Life

Legacy Building and Memory Making

Diagnosis and Treatment Education
Flexible, home based support
Child Life Therapy is provided in your home or at a community venue (library, Rec center) in the evening, Friday afternoons or weekends.

Let’s Connect!
I am looking forward to connecting with you and supporting you and in your family however I can. Please feel free to email, call or text me anytime.
(716) 508-0022
