Meet Sam

My Story: As an occupational therapist with 7 years of experience in pediatrics, I thought I’d have it all figured out when I had kids of my own. Boy was I wrong! Motherhood rocked my world, and every new developmental stage for my child felt like a new lesson for myself in problem solving and self-discovery. I soon realized that I needed to apply my professional knowledge to my personal situation. This enabled me to analyze my daily activities, environment, and other personal factors to better adapt to the challenges of parenting. Now I help others learn more about themselves and their unique needs in order to help them navigate daily challenges and implement lasting change. 

My Credentials: I graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. From there I received a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at California State University, Dominguez Hills. I developed a passion for sensory processing while providing occupational therapy at a local pediatric practice specializing in sensory integration. I am a licensed and registered occupational therapist in the state of California and carry the following additional certifications and trainings:

• Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) certified

• Integrated Listening Systems certified

• Coach Approach™

• Interoception

• ADHD in Adults and Women

• Simplicity Parenting

• DIR Floortime

• Trauma-informed

• Neurodiversity-affirming

My Philosophy: Imagine a ship anchored in a harbor, open to the sea. The anchor needs to be tight enough to keep the ship secured, but not so tight that the ship can’t move and adjust to the waves. The chain links of the anchor also need to be strong, otherwise the ship can break away. 

In life, we must take care of our biological, social, emotional, physiological, and neurological needs in order to maintain strong chain links and remain safely anchored. Although we can’t control the weather or the waves of the ocean, we can take steps to be prepared for whatever storms come our way.

I’m passionate about helping people learn more about themselves in order to better navigate the ebb and flow of daily life. Contact me to discuss how we can work together.