Frequently Asked Questions
What ages do you work with?
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All ages! Our clinic can support infants, toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults.
I'm new to this. What happens in OT?
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The first session is always an evaluation. During the evaluation, we will talk to you and your support team (ex. parent, partner) and gather more information. We may also ask you to do certain movement tasks, like swing or stand on one foot, so that we can see how your body and brain perceive and adjust to the information that you are getting through your joints, eyes, skin, and ears. After you leave, we will put all of this information together and write a report with our observations and test results for you to review, keep, and share with others if you'd like.
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Once the evaluation is complete, we will talk to you about our recommendations. We can help support you through sensory processing and executive functioning difficulties that are impacting your life and help you utilize your strengths so that you can be the best version of yourself. Often, our clients come one or two times a week for an hour.
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Our sessions are comfortable and relaxed, and you are never "forced" to do anything.
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Children often view our time together as "play," which is our goal! Babies rarely cry, and when they do, we help them co-regulate before we continue. Toddlers and School-aged children are respected and taught autonomy and advocacy, and we use their interests to work on therapy goals. Pretend play and connection are foundational in our treatment sessions, as we believe that this helps children work through social-emotional milestones and utilizes internal motivation to complete tasks.
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The adults we work with are often navigating college or careers. We help them understand their bodies and brains so that they feel less anxious and better able to navigate life.
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If we feel that other services or formal diagnosis testing would be helpful, we will talk to you about it. Therapy is a journey, and we want to be there for you during the difficult seasons and the triumphs.
Do you work with TEIS (Tennessee Early Intervention Services)?
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We work with infants and toddlers who may benefit from early intervention services, but we do not work directly through TEIS. Families can access services directly through us, allowing for greater flexibility, individualized support, and no wait for a state referral process.
I think my child might be autistic or have ADHD. Do you evaluate for that?
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Short answer: No. While occupational therapists do not provide specific medical diagnoses (like Autism or ADHD), our evaluations offer valuable insights into how these differences impact daily life, participation, learning, and well-being. We can also help guide families toward additional assessment resources when appropriate.
My child is really timid and clingy to me. I don't know if they'll be able to participate in the sessions without crying or hiding.
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That's completely okay, and honestly, it's something we see often. We never expect children to walk into a new environment and immediately feel comfortable. Building trust and connection is one of the most important parts of our work.
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We move at your child's pace. Some children spend their first sessions staying close to a parent, observing, or taking time to warm up. We welcome that. Our goal is not to push children past their comfort level, but to create a safe, supportive relationship where they can feel secure enough to explore, play, and grow.
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You know your child best, and we'll work together to help them feel comfortable and successful from the very beginning.
Can I come back to the treatment area with my child?
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Absolutely. We want you to see what we do, ask questions, tell us about the struggles and triumphs, and share in the joy of our sessions.
Do you take insurance?
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Yes, we work with some commercial insurance companies, like BCBS and Tricare. We are not in network with Tenncare/Medicaid or Medicare. Many of our clients use our private pay option or use grants such as Tennessee's Katie Beckett Waiver or UHC Children's Grant.