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.

I have a firm belief that all behavior is communication and that there is always a reason behind the meltdown, or the "silliness", the wall-climbing, and the crying over the red cup. And it is my goal to help others feel less alone in trying to understand the "why".

This space is for the hard stuff (and the fun stuff!) the tantrums that make no sense, the sensory spirals, the big feelings that seem to come out of nowhere. I especially love diving deep into how trauma (and chronic stress) 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! 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! 🧡