Our Team

Lauren is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University and a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University. She has more than 15 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and has supported children and adolescents with autism, ADHD, sensory differences, developmental delays, mental health diagnoses, and complex behavioral needs.

Lauren has a particular passion for working with children and adolescents whose behavioral, developmental, and mental health needs significantly impact participation in everyday life. She is especially interested in complex and high-acuity presentations and in bringing occupational therapy into behavioral health, inpatient, school-based, and other interdisciplinary settings where OT services may be limited or historically underutilized. She believes OT can play an important role in identifying the sensory, regulatory, cognitive, environmental, and functional factors underlying behavior and participation.

A central focus of Lauren’s work is expanding access to occupational therapy beyond traditional models of care. She is passionate about identifying gaps in services and bringing OT into the environments where children and adolescents are already receiving care, particularly when complex needs create barriers to accessing traditional services.

Lauren uses a holistic, strengths-based approach with a focus on regulation, executive functioning, self-advocacy, social participation, daily living skills, safety, and independence. She strongly values interdisciplinary care and close collaboration with speech-language pathologists to support functional communication, self-advocacy, and participation, particularly for individuals with complex communication and behavioral needs. She also works closely with families, educators, behavioral health providers, and other members of the care team to develop coordinated strategies that translate into everyday environments.

Ultimately, Lauren is passionate about meeting children where they are—both clinically and physically—and creating opportunities for individuals with complex needs to participate, build independence, and experience a greater quality of life.