Providers

Aubrey Schmalle, OTR/L, SIPT is a registered occupational therapist licensed in Connecticut and New York. She specializes in using a sensory–based approach to help children develop the skills they need to live, learn, and play. After graduating with a bachelors degree from Boston University in 2002, she completed a specialty fieldwork at a clinic that is a leader in the Read more...

Carrie works as an occupational therapist for adults, adolescents, and children at the STAR Institute for SPD in Denver, Colorado. She has extensive knowledge and training in Sensory Processing Disorder treatment and evaluation through participation in the Level 1 Mentorship program with the Star Institute for SPD and through participation in the SIPT Certification program. Before joining the STAR team, Read more...

Dr. May-Benson is the Executive Director of the Spiral Foundation at OTA-Watertown, is a well-known lecturer and researcher on sensory integration theory and intervention. She has authored numerous book chapters and articles on praxis and sensory integration, and completed her doctoral dissertation on ideational praxis. Dr. May-Benson has a diverse background as a clinical practitioner, having worked in private and Read more...

Dr. Erica Drzonek-Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. Dr. Erica works with people of all ages and has a specific interest in working with school-aged populations and adults. Erica provides client-centered and creative therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults who present with AD/HD (and Read more...

Received an MS in Psychology Counseling with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Currently provides services to children and adolescents in Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care. Also provide private practice service provision to clients through The Shepherd’s Center, with locations in Sebring, Florida, and Winter Haven, Florida. Additional service provision is accommodated through Yantra Psychiatric Read more...

Molly Bertinato, MA., CCC-A is a pediatric audiologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital with more than twenty years of experience diagnosing and treating hearing loss. Early in her career she specialized in aural (re)habilitation therapy, and continues to offer auditory function evaluations for children with hearing loss and sound sensitivities. Molly’s clinical and therapeutic experience led her to investigate factors that Read more...

I am an occupational therapist with over 23 years experience. I treat both children and adults, and I have a particular interest in misophonia and sound sensitivities. I am co-owner of a private practice clinic in Richmond Virginia, with a specialty focus on sensory processing disorder. *Sensory Processing is not yet an official diagnosis identified in the DSM-V. I believe Read more...

I am an independent Occupational Therapist with over 30 years of experience. I have my own Therapy Studio where I see clients in a natural, tranquil setting. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with emotional, sensory, motor, and cognitive difficulties and disabilities which affect their participation in everyday activities at home, school, college or work. Read more...

I worked with government, non-government, educational institutions and organizations in Brazil, Italy, England, Holland, France, Spain, Portugal, United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Japan, China, South Korea and Taiwan, promoting entrepreneurship, diplomacy, global alliances and observing emotional behavior in different cultures. In the last years I dedicate myself to the studies and practice of clinical psychology, with emphasis Read more...

Connie is a diverse independent occupational therapist working with children and young adults to help them to be the best they can be in accomplishing their daily purpose in life, play or work occupations. Connie has postgraduate training in sensory integration and has ongoing experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals as well as family/carers to support clients diagnosed with Misophonia. Read more...