About
Kristen is a licensed occupational therapist with over ten years of experience. She graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior. She then went on to receive her M. S. degree in Occupational Therapy from New York University. Kristen has worked with children from the ages of 2-18 with a variety of backgrounds and needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, learning disabilities, fine motor delays and neurological disorders. She is certified in the Handwriting Without Tears program, and has taken advanced courses in Sensory Integration at the STAR Institute for Sensory Processing. Kristen has always had a passion for working with children, and offers a fun, play-based approach. She brings a compassionate and personalized touch to each child's therapy, ensuring that they receive the care and attention they need to improve their daily life.
How OT can help your child
Kristen has extensive experience addressing the following areas:
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Fine motor skills
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Visual motor skills
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Sensory processing
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Handwriting
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Visual processing
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Self-help skills
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Motor planning
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Gross motor skills
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Reflex integration
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Social skills
"Occupational therapy has helped my son, and having Kristen as his OT has made such a positive difference. As a parent of a child on the spectrum, seeing his development of self care and socials skills under Kristen’s guidance has been uplifting and encouraging. Kristen has a special ability to connect with [my son]. She is caring and patient and gives him the freedom to express himself in ways that only he knows how to. She then takes these skills and gives him the encouragement and tools to further his progress and brings out the best in him. We love you Kristen. Thank you for everything and for always believing in my son's ability to progress."
-E.Z., parent of child with Autism
What Clients Say
"Kristen worked with my daughter for over 2 years. She quickly built a strong rapport with her and had a toolkit of very creative games that kept her engaged through the whole session. Kristen is a loving and talented professional that not only focused on my daughter but also helped coordinate work effort with our school and provided guidance when we needed adjustments on IEP services."
-E.M., parent of child with a neurological disorder
"Kristen, thank you for all you've done for our son. It's been amazing to watch him light up whenever he gets to see you. I want you to know how truly special that is."
-B.H., parent of child with Autism
"Kristen was my son's occupational therapist for several months. Kristen had endless patience and positivity towards my son. He often eagerly anticipated her visit, and when we took a break for the summer he asked about her constantly. Kristen was able to form a close bond with him while simultaneously challenging him through her encouragement."
-D.F, parent of child with emotional dysregulation