Building a Life That Fits

If you are a high-achieving professional, a student, or a parent in the DMV area feeling the weight of constant overwhelm, you aren’t facing a failure of willpower. You are likely experiencing a mismatch between your unique brain and your environment.

Our licensed Occupational Therapy (OT) services offer a clinical, action-oriented, and holistic path to bridge that gap. We move beyond "talking about the problem" into the territory of habit change and sustainable organization. By combining neuroanatomy with practical strategies, we help you move from a state of survival into a state of functional calm.

Why Choose Occupational Therapy?

While traditional therapy focuses on the "why," OT focuses on the "how." We specialize in the implementation of life skills. For a neurodivergent brain, the brain’s control system (executive function) often requires externalized systems and specific nervous system regulation to initiate tasks and maintain focus.

Referral sources—such as psychotherapists and psychiatrists—often partner with us when a client has the clinical insight but struggles with the practical, daily execution of their goals.

Our Three Pillars of Intervention

We use a neurodiversity-affirming perspective to address challenges at their root:

Education & Communication Strategies: We provide psychoeducation on the neurobiology of ADHD and Autism (e.g., the role of dopamine in initiation or the impact of monotropism). Understanding how your brain works allows us to interpret "failures" as data points, effectively rewiring the cycle of shame into a path of data-driven action.

Nervous System Regulation: We implement customized sensory diets and Active Rest strategies. These tools manage the friction of daily life—including symptoms of RSD and PDA—to help you find the physiological calm necessary for productivity.

Environmental & Lifestyle Modification: We design personalized systems for organization and routine-building. Whether it’s your home office or your family’s morning flow, we modify the environment to support your brain rather than drain it.

What to Expect: The Process

Our OT services are structured, clinical, and comprehensive. These sessions are intended for long-term functional remediation and are guided by a personalized treatment plan.

Initial Comprehensive Evaluation: A deep dive into your brain’s control system, sensory processing patterns, and environmental fit. This includes a preliminary functional summary and goal development.

Individualized Treatment Plan: A measurable, goal-oriented plan updated regularly to reflect your progress and changing needs.

Ongoing 60-Minute Sessions: Focused time to implement strategies, practice habit change, and refine your systems.

Clinical Documentation: We maintain detailed clinical notes and provide Superbills for out-of-network reimbursement submission. These services are typically eligible for FSA/HSA funds.

Location & Availability

Eligibility: Due to licensing regulations, clients must be physically located in DC, Maryland, or Virginia at the time of service.

Diagnosis: A clinical diagnosis is required for licensed OT services.

In-Person Options: While we offer virtual support, please inquire about limited in-person options near Takoma Park, NW DC, Silver Spring, and Bethesda.

Hours: Weekday sessions are available to fit your professional or academic schedule.