About

Hey! I'm Kelly — an Occupational Therapist and Certified Trauma Specialist who is a little obsessed with understanding why kids (and humans in general) do what they do.

Here's the thing I believe with my whole heart: all behavior is communication. There is always a reason behind the meltdown, the shutdown, the wall-climbing, the crying-over-socks. Always. And when we understand that reason? Game. Changer.

This space is for the hard stuff — the tantrums that make no sense, the sensory spirals, the big feelings that seem to come out of nowhere. I especially love nerding out on how trauma shapes sensory processing and emotional development, because it's where my two worlds — OT and trauma work — completely collide.

Whether you're a parent in the thick of it or a therapist looking for a different lens, you belong here. Welcome to the good part of the internet.

When I'm not deep in research or posting on Instagram, you'll find me on my yoga mat, working through my endless TBR, or on a very serious quest to find Phoenix's best honey latte. (always looking for recommendations!)

I'm so glad you found your way here! 🧡