Occupational Therapy
Approach
Occupational therapy at Thrive Ahead Co. supports the everyday skills that help life feel manageable—things like building routines, managing time, regulating emotions, and completing daily tasks. These executive functioning and life skills often impact how we care for ourselves, maintain relationships, work toward goals, and navigate stress.
Our occupational therapists work collaboratively with clients to identify barriers that make daily life feel overwhelming and develop practical strategies that support success. This may include breaking down tasks, creating routines, improving organization, or addressing sensory and emotional regulation needs.
Because every person functions differently, our approach is highly individualized. We focus on building realistic, sustainable systems that align with your strengths, your goals, and the way your brain works. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s helping daily life feel more supportive, achievable, and aligned with your overall well-being.
Benefits & Outcomes
Improved Daily Routines
Build personalized routines for sleep, organization, self-care, and daily responsibilities that create more structure, reduce stress, and make everyday life feel more manageable.
better emotional regulation
Develop strategies to manage overwhelm, frustration, and stress while improving awareness of emotional and sensory patterns that impact your daily functioning.
Increased Confidence in Daily Tasks
Learn practical skills that improve follow-through, task completion, and independence, helping you feel more capable and confident in navigating everyday responsibilities.
sustainable systems for long term support
Create realistic tools and routines that work with your needs, supporting consistency and long-term success without relying on rigid expectations or perfection.
Insurances Accepted
Aetna
BCBS PPO
Your Supports
Michelle Hodges, OTR/L
(she/her)
Michelle offers a grounded, compassionate approach to occupational therapy, helping clients build routines and strategies that support both emotional well-being and everyday functioning. She works with individuals who may feel overwhelmed by daily responsibilities, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, or unsure how to create systems that truly fit their needs.
Her work blends structure with flexibility, focusing on practical tools that help clients improve organization, manage stress, regulate emotions, and create more supportive daily rhythms. Michelle believes that sustainable change happens when strategies are personalized, realistic, and rooted in self-understanding.
She is especially attuned to the emotional aspects of occupational therapy, helping clients navigate burnout, life transitions, executive functioning challenges, and nervous system dysregulation with care and patience.
Michelle is a great fit for those seeking a calm, supportive space to build routines, strengthen coping strategies, and create meaningful changes that feel manageable in everyday life.
Allie Karagozian, OTR/L
(she/her)
Allie approaches occupational therapy through the lens of emotional regulation, body awareness, and sustainable routines. She helps clients better understand how stress, sensory needs, and emotional overwhelm impact their ability to function in daily life, while building tools that support greater balance and well-being.
Her work focuses on helping clients reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and create daily structures that feel supportive and realistic. Whether working on sleep routines, time management, energy conservation, or sensory regulation, Allie brings a thoughtful, compassionate perspective to every session.
With a background in hospital-based care and specialized interest in anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and women’s health, Allie provides individualized support that honors each client’s lived experience.
Allie is a great fit for those who want to better understand the connection between emotional well-being and daily functioning while building routines that promote long-term stability and self-trust.
Caitlyn Fraser, OTR/L
(she/her)
Caitlyn Clair is a mental health occupational therapist who helps clients build practical systems that make everyday life feel more manageable. Her work focuses on turning insight into action—supporting clients in creating routines, habits, and strategies that improve organization, follow-through, and overall functioning.
With experience across mental health, rehabilitation, and adaptive education, Caitlyn takes a real-world, collaborative approach to occupational therapy. She helps clients break down overwhelming tasks, identify barriers to progress, and create sustainable systems that work with their strengths instead of against them.
Caitlyn is especially passionate about supporting adults navigating ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and executive functioning challenges. She understands that daily routines often require more than motivation alone—they require personalized tools, flexibility, and support.
Her approach emphasizes practical change that feels realistic and sustainable. Caitlyn is a great fit for those who are looking for structured, action-oriented support to improve their routines, increase follow-through, and build confidence in everyday life.
FAQ’s
What is occupational therapy for mental health?
Mental health occupational therapy helps clients build the daily living skills, routines, and coping strategies needed to improve functioning, reduce stress, and support overall well-being.
How is OT different from talk therapy?
While therapy focuses on emotional processing, OT emphasizes practical life skills, like routines, organization, and problem-solving, to improve daily functioning.
Can OT help with ADHD or executive functioning challenges?
Yes. OT can help improve time management, organization, task completion, emotional regulation, and other executive functioning skills.
What does an OT session look like?
Sessions are collaborative and personalized, focusing on practical strategies, routines, and tools that help address the challenges impacting your daily life.
Do I need a diagnosis to benefit from OT?
No. Anyone struggling with routines, stress management, organization, or daily functioning can benefit from occupational therapy support.
Schedule a Consult
Get started today with a free 15-minute phone consultation with our founder, Jenn.
This is a chance to share what you’re looking for, ask questions, and see if at Thrive Ahead Co. feels like the right fit for you.
No pressure, just a supportive first step forward.