Owner & Occupational Therapist

Providing in-home OT services in Des Plaines and the surrounding areas and Virtual OT services throughout Illinois

Lakeshore Affirmative Therapy has been the result of continued education, training, and the desire for a more empathetic and progressive OT approach. I'm passionate about providing neuro-affirming OT that helps clients see their own strengths and enjoy collaborating with clients as we address challenges together.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time reading, backpacking, and traveling

Occupational Therapist

Serving the Lakeview Neighborhood and surrounding areas

Erin is passionate about working with individuals to promote independence and help cultivate a sense of success and self-accomplishment within their daily lives.

She enjoys spending time with family and friends often. When she is not relaxing at home with a good book or TV show, she loves to rollerblade by the lakefront or travel to a nearby mountain to snowboard.

Occupational Therapist

Providing in-home OT services in the Southwest Suburbs and Virtual OT services throughout Illinois

Sevia strives to use coaching and exploratory based methods to support her clients in understanding and appreciating their neurodiverse neurology and determining supports and building self-determined skills needed to participate in meaningful daily activities.

When not working, Sevia is often found attending ballet classes, travelling, or spending time hiking and exploring with her husband and two dogs.

Occupational Therapist

Providing Virtual OT services throughout Illinois

Mackenzie is passionate about helping families and individuals find lasting and tailored supports so that they can accomplish what they want and need to do daily. As a neurodivergent therapist, she is also passionate about neuro-affirming care and strives to create a space where all clients feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. Additional interests include navigating sensory differences, executive functioning strategies, and promoting self-advocacy.

Outside of work, she enjoys hand embroidery, gardening, and playing board games!

Occupational Therapist

Providing in-home OT services in West Ridge and the surrounding areas and Virtual OT services throughout Illinois

Stephanie is of LatinX background, and is passionate about using her bilingual skills to promote access to therapy services in her community. She has worked in several areas of pediatrics, including NICU, PICU, outpatient clinics and schools.

When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Mosa, friends and family. She loves to garden and watch documentaries.

Occupational Therapist

Providing in-home OT services in Evanston and Virtual OT services throughout Illinois

Rachel is passionate about helping families find strategies that work for everyone in the home! She has a strong interest in working on responsive feeding strategies.

Outside of work, Rachel loves reading, crafting, and spending time with her fiance. She loves to have a cup of hot tea and crochet or make something with her cricut.

Occupational Therapist

Providing in-home OT services in West Loop and the surrounding neighborhoods and Virtual OT services throughout Illinois

Abby is passionate about working with individuals across the lifespan by facilitating client centered interventions to build skills they need to reach their greatest potential. Building rapport, collaborating with clients and caregivers and providing neuro-affirming care are the most rewarding moments for Abby.

Outside of work, she enjoys walking on the lakefront trail, trying different restaurants around Chicago and spending time with friends and family.

Occupational Therapist

Providing in-home OT services in Old Town and surrounding neighborhoods and Virtual OT Services throughout Illinois

Sara has experience in school-based and community-based practice with pediatrics and young adults. Sara worked in a therapeutic day school with autistic children where she was passionate about supporting kids through co-regulation and creating a safe space through sensory exploration, self-regulation strategies and advocating for accommodations to support the individual feel comfortable in their learning environment.

In her free time Sara enjoys practicing yoga, making macrame and weaving projects, and seeing live music around the city.

Occupational Therapist

Providing in-home OT services in Avondale and the surrounding neighborhoods and Virtual OT services throughout Illinois

Chelsea values creating a therapeutic relationship where her clients feel they can be their authentic selves. As an neurodivergent OT, she understands the importance in finding strategies and supports that are uniquely tailored for each individual and their needs and goals. She is passionate in utilizing a collaborative approach to identify those strategies through sensory exploration, self-advocacy building, and strength-based approaches.

In her free time, Chelsea enjoys going for long walks with her rescue pup, watching movies, and trying out new recipes.

Occupational Therapist

Providing Virtual OT services throughout Illinois.

Stefanie is a dedicated and experienced occupational therapist specializing in neuro-affirming care for clients of all ages. As a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ therapist, Stefanie is committed to empowering individuals through tailored therapeutic interventions. Her approach centers on understanding and celebrating each client’s unique experiences, ensuring that therapy is not only effective but also affirming and respectful.

Stefanie enjoys spending time cooking, exploring new places and seeing live music.

Occupational Therapist

Providing in-home services in Elgin and the surrounding areas and Virtual OT services throughout Illinois

Courtney has enjoyed working as an OT in the therapeutic day school setting the past 3 years and is now working in the public schools through a local special education cooperative. Courtney is passionate about working with individuals of all ages, helping each person to build upon their skills and adapting the environment as necessary to feel successful in the occupations that are essential and meaningful to them. Courtney strives to provide neuro-affirming care that creates a positive, safe, strengths-based environment where individuals can learn and become the best versions of themselves.

Outside of work, Courtney enjoys going for walks outside, reading books, knitting, and spending time with her friends, family, cat and dog.