The Friendly Feminist 
Family Psychologist 

OTs focus on helping people participate meaningfully in daily activities, and employment is one of the most meaningful things we do each day. They use structured tools such as functional assessments, task analyses, and job demand evaluations to help you identify strengths and barriers in relation to a specific job or career. If your career trajectory is complicated by health, function, or performance issues, working with an OT can make your career path more realistic, sustain

As a mental health Occupational Therapist (OT), I want to know: "what does a healthy, happy, thriving life look like for my client?" Especially important in my role is understanding what the client would be doing in that ideal life. That means delving into activities that give the client meaning and purpose--like social relationships, leisure pursuits, employment, schooling, self-care--and bringing them closer to their vision of psychological and emotional wellbeing.