PETOSKEY AREA SERVICES

PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

We see kids, families, and adults for occupational therapy. In the pediatric setting, OT supports kids and families to maximize participation and success in “occupation”: play, peer relationships, family relationships, sleep, mealtimes, going to the bathroom, and beyond.

Reasons for seeking OT may be challenges with meltdowns, confusing or big behavior, attentional vulnerabilities, sleep, transitions, or challenges with any occupation throughout the day; or maybe your family is moving through something significant and wanting support.

Sessions are as play-based as possible to achieve specific key goals with emphasis on individualized Interaction, Activities, and Environment to help kids live life to their fullest. At the initial evaluation, we assess primitive reflexes, oculomotor and visual processing, fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, postural instincts, emotional and sensory regulation and more depending on reason for referral. All is individualized for our “unique as a fingerprint” kids.

Sessions are strengths-based, encouraging the unique gifts of your child and prioritizing connection, play, and joy as catalyst to all.

Pediatric/family sessions are paired with parent-only sessions to round out the therapeutic process.

We begin with two, 85-minute evaluation sessions followed by a parent evaluation session. From there, recommendation on frequency, structure, and duration is recommended. I also see parents/adults individually - see below for adult session details.

NEXT STEPS

Ready to schedule? Book Initial Session now.

Have questions before scheduling? Book a Clarity Call and we’ll connect.

ADULT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Some adults seek OT for neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, feeling “stuck” or misaligned with who they want to be. Others may be unpacking stress responses and triggers, or moving through a challenging life season. Some may have a current or upcoming transition or be making decisions they want to make from a space of security versus stress.

If you are a parent, I have extensive experience supporting parents with triggers and healing through coregulation and nervous system support. I support parents to deeply understand your kids and enhance connection from infancy into adulthood, restoring the joy you’re worthy of and desire while navigating the uncertainty and unpredictability that can inevitably arise.

My passion is supporting you to reconnect with who you are and be present to life versus behave in reactionary ways rooted in the past: To “connect” with yourself, others, the world versus default to “protect.”

NEXT STEPS

Ready to schedule? Book Initial Session now.

Have questions before scheduling? Book a Clarity Call via this button and we’ll connect.

LOCATION

Sessions take place at the Thriving Littles | Thriving Beings studio at 316 Howard Street, Suite 3.

PRICING

Price is per clinical hour (53 minutes), time beyond this will be prorated at this rate if schedules accommodate.

INSURANCE

Thriving Littles and Thriving Beings is out-of-network with all insurances.

A detailed receipt of all payment and services called a “superbill” will be sent to you digitally via email every month. The superbill is designed for you to request insurance reimbursement from the insurer should you choose. Once you send the insurer the superbill, a determination is made by your insurance company about reimbursement and how benefits will be applied. As an out-of-network provider, you can check with your provider to see what their out-of-network benefits are for occupational therapy services. Contact the number on the back of your insurance card to request this information.

We suggest you check with your insurance to see what procedure codes match your diagnosis code. Common procedure codes (CPT codes) for OT are, but not limited to: 97530 - therapeutic activities, 97535 - home management/IADL training, 97533 - sensory integrative techniques, 97165/ 97166 /97167 /97168 Occupational therapy evaluation/re-evaluation, 90837 - behavioral health.

By your submitting, note that I may be required to submit your treatment and confidential information with your insurance company as a provider.

If you choose to submit to insurance, most plans require a referral from your pediatrician for OT evaluation and treatment before the initial session in order to reimburse any services. You must request this from your physician/prescribing practitioner and bring your first session or email to hello@thrivinglittles.com. It is your responsibility to maintain all documentation needed.