
To my incredible families in California—thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey. As of July, 2025, I have relocated to Mattoon, Illinois, and expanding my private pediatric occupational therapy practice.
While I will no longer be offering in-person services in California, I’m excited to continue supporting your children through virtual OT sessions and parent education consultations and website offerings. These services are designed to meet the evolving needs of kids who are working through challenges with:
To families and educators in the Mattoon area—I’m thrilled to begin offering direct pediatric OT services, parent support, parent and education-based workshops right here in our new community. I bring years of experience, a deep love for helping children feel seen and valued through playful connection-based therapy - while empowering parents and teachers with tools, insight, and confidence to support every child’s unique journey.
Whether you’re looking for hands-on intervention or guidance at home or in schools, I’d love to partner with you.
Now Serving Families and Professionals Across North America:
Mattoon, IL – In-person private pay pediatric OT sessions, parent education and consultation
California – Virtual private pay services for families statewide
U.S. & Canada – Workshops and continuing education for caregivers, educators, and therapists
Contact:
e: karen@ksmithot.com
Call/Text: 208-697-6565
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Beyond the classroom, beyond the clinic, this is concierge OT. Specialized, personalized, and convenient occupational therapy services, TAILORED to meet the unique needs of individual children, teens, young adults and their families. Therapy happens where it is needed, directly at your home, park, grocery store, restaurant, or preferred location, wherever that may be.
The mission is to provide intervention, resources, skills, tools and support to EMPOWER individuals to overcome challenges to reach their full POTENTIAL. With a focus on fostering meaningful engagement, promoting skill development, supporting successful participation in daily activities, and sharing resources, we create a GROWTH MINDSET and UNLOCK opportunities for each each child, teen or young adult to enhance functional abilities, executive functioning, independence, and overall well-being.
"Kids do well when they can!" - Ross Greene
Using a lens of curiosity we can identify and overcome the stressors and skill deficits that get in the way of kids being their best selves!!!
Karen Smith, OTR
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Karen Smith, Pediatric Occupational therapist (OTR)
karen@ksmithOT.com (208) 697-6565
mattoon, illinois 61938
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I help children and families shift from chaos and frustration to calm and empowered.
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