Hi, Nicole here!

I’ve been an occupational therapist for over 5 years, MS,OTR/L, working exclusively in outpatient pediatrics. I LOVE my job, and I feel so grateful to be able to do work that brings me joy each and every day!

The services I provide are play-based, family centered, and neurodivergent affirming. It is important to me to identify each child’s unique strengths, and utilize these strengths to help them to meet their goals. 

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Kinesiology from Georgia College & State University

  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University

My specific interests include: 

  • Supporting goals through creative play, art, and sensory exploration. 

  • Interoception awareness 

  • Self advocacy 

  • Self regulation/ emotional regulation 

  • Sensory processing supports 

In my free time, I enjoy all things arts n’ crafts, spending time outdoors, and playing with my cat, Lentil. 

Experience

I am experienced in providing sensory-based therapy services, supporting emotional regulation, working with autistic children and children with ADHD, sensory processing needs, executive functioning differences, developmental delay, down syndrome, encopresis, dyspraxia, and developmental coordination disorder . I also have experience in supporting motor planning, bilateral coordination, body awareness, and primitive reflex integration. 

It is very important to me that I am always listening and learning from the neurodivergent community. I strive to keep up with the latest research and learn from the lived experience of neurodivergent individuals, so I can provide affirming, up to date services. 

Some of my favorite modalities and programs are: