Where exploration feels safe,
connection feels meaningful,
and growth happens naturally.
Providing In-Home Pediatric Occupational Therapy for Busy Families
At Growing Places, my mission is to help children thrive while supporting and guiding parents through personalized pediatric occupational therapy. I offer the comfort and convenience of working with you and your child in the home, or via teletherapy. I believe that growth begins with connection—when a child feels safe, supported, and truly understood, they are empowered to explore and learn. By building strong, trusting relationships, we can create the foundation for meaningful progress and lasting growth—one step at a time.
“Almost immediately, our son had a strong connection with Ms. Lee Ann. This connection has grown tremendously, and our family appreciates her so much. We can really tell that she loves what she does and is so genuine and compassionate with the children she works with.”
— Berwyn, IL Family
Services
I specialize in early childhood development and offer individual and small group, sensory-based and nature-inspired occupational therapy services that focus on nurturing your child's growth in the environments where they feel most comfortable and free. Sessions take place in familiar settings such as your home, local parks, and playgrounds -where your child feels most at ease. OT sessions are frequently taken outdoors, incorporating the benefits of the natural world in reducing stress and promoting regulation with multisensory opportunities. I provide uniquely designed OT sessions for each child—adapted to their strengths, engaging their interests, encouraging exploration, and promoting confidence and connection
Essential Life Skills Nurtured in OT:
Play
Feeding
Self Care
Motor Skills
Social Skills
Emotional & Physical Regulation
Joint attention
“Lee Ann brings such a warm energy to our home and she's gone above and beyond with our daughter's care. She's educated us on our daughter's experience and has shown she's as invested in our daughter's progress as we are by proactively suggesting new practices and tools to meet her sensory needs. We're so thankful and recommend her to any family!”
-Berwyn, IL Family
Meet Lee Ann, MS OTR/L, M.Ed, RYT 200
Welcome to Growing Places! I often tell the families I work with that I have the best job in the world—and I truly mean it. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a child’s face light up when they master a new skill or hearing from a grateful (and relieved!) parent who just helped their child try a new food for the first time. I’m here to support you and your child every step of the way, and I’m excited to help you both succeed. Let’s start your journey today!