Occupational Therapy

A transformative approach‍ ‍

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Hi, I’m Natalie.

I believe that what we do every day matters. What we do in one moment influences how we feel in that moment and the next. We gain momentum with each positive step, and during challenging times, we learn to show ourselves compassion, gain insight into what we need in that moment, and find the courage to begin again.

Wellness is a spiral.

Being intentional with our time and routinely engaging in health-promoting and personally meaningful activities gives us the opportunity for power and control over our well-being and quality of life.

My goal is to support you in realizing the power you have over your life, in spite of your challenges.

Natalie Freeman, MOT, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist | Owner

  • I am an occupational therapist with a deep passion for helping others navigate life’s challenges. This passion is rooted in my own lived experience with chronic health conditions. I know firsthand how physical and mental health are intertwined, and I bring both professional expertise and personal empathy to my work.

    As a wife and mother of three, I understand the complexities of balancing caregiving, self-care, and personal growth. I am especially drawn to supporting clients in finding resilience, connecting with what brings them joy and purpose, and helping them identify effective ways to live a meaningful and satisfying life.

    I enjoy spending time outdoors with family and friends, planning our next fun adventure, staying active, seeing live music, and experimenting with new ways of living. I believe in the healing power of connection, creativity, and self-awareness — and I bring those values into every therapy session.

  • Master of Occupational Therapy, Xavier University (2013)

    Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Xavier University (2004)

    Certifications:

    -ADHD-Clinical Rehabilitation Services Provider (ADHD-RSP)

    -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

    -Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)

    -Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

    Post-graduate training and continuing education in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Lifestyle Redesign, Home Modifications, Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, Nature-Based Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Yoga, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy

  • Over 14 years of clinical experience as a licensed and board certified occupational therapist

    Experience working as an occupational therapist in adult and pediatric mental health, early intervention, schools, and skilled nursing

    International work and volunteer experience in Australia, Mozambique, Japan, and Guatemala

As an occupational therapist, I help you look at how you occupy your time and the impact it has on your health and well-being. Are your daily activities and environment supporting your wellness and the life you want?

Occupational therapy is active in nature. Therapy sessions may include exploring values, interests, and motivation. We may use goal setting, activity planning, time management, and environmental modifications to better meet your needs. We may also develop a personalized toolkit of skills and resources to help you navigate your toughest times with more ease and confidence.

The act of doing a meaningful activity provides the opportunity to practice mindfulness, creates a feeling of accomplishment and confidence, helps you develop new skills and interests, and gives you a break from the heavy thoughts you carry with you.

Focusing on you and your natural environment, the benefits of therapy transfer to your daily life more quickly and sustainably. Habits and routines are more easily established. Contextual and environmental influences are more easily considered. Ultimately, you feel better more of the time, in your daily life, outside of therapy.

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Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession that helps individuals overcome challenges and limitations to live their best possible life.

Occupational therapists help clients develop, recover, improve, and maintain skills needed for daily living through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.

What is Occupational Therapy?

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“At any given moment, you have the power to decide, this is not how the story is going to end.”
— Christine Mason Miller
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Harnessing one’s strengths and intrinsic motivation, occupational therapists use everyday activities as the means to enable a person to get beyond their challenges. It is an active, experiential therapy where the person experiences the benefits of doing something that is meaningful and purposeful to them.

Occupational therapists are experts in understanding how a person’s environment can promote or hinder their ability.

Using practical, creative, and evidence-informed solutions, we can modify a person’s daily activity and environment to better enable participation in everyday life.

“The actual doing of occupations is believed to be transformative… promoting adaptation, creating personal and social identities, connecting people to their communities, and enabling on-going personal growth and development.”

American Occupational Therapy Association