take care of your life
Samantha Valasek, OTD, OTR/L is a licensed occupational therapist who
Focuses on working with adults and young adults
Specializes in neurodevelopmental differences, such as ADHD and Autism, and mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, and process addictions
Offers in-office and in-home appointments in Los Angeles
Offers remote appointments in California and Oregon
build confidence in your life skills
The skills you need to build and maintain an adult life are not always taught in school. And you feel like, for some reason, the real life lessons just don’t seem to be sticking.
An occupational therapist can support you in learning effective mindsets and practical strategies that will allow you to create space for yourself and your needs in a busy modern world.
take off the mask
You’re exhausted by the constant effort of trying to hide your struggles from the world. And you’re done pretending to be someone you’re not.
An occupational therapist can help you put down the mask and explore what it is like to be your authentic self in a safe space.
make the most of your time and energy
You know what need you to do to feel healthy, productive, and satisfied. The hard part is actually doing it. And every time it doesn’t happen you’re even more frustrated and disappointed.
An occupational therapist can guide you in developing the awareness and skills needed to manage your energy, attention, and environment so that you can spend more time on things that matter.
create satisfying habits and routines
You’re feeling like, right now, self-care is more of a chore than a choice. You dream about what life could be like if it was easier to take care of yourself and your home on a daily basis, but it is such a challenge to get started and even harder to maintain.
An occupational therapist can help you cultivate self-awareness and commitment, lean into your strengths, manage unhelpful impulses, and customize your plans to enjoy more time well-spent.
get ready for college, grad school, or a job
You’re both excited and nervous about your next big step. Making it this far took a lot of hard work and you want to make sure you’re able to succeed in a new demanding environment.
An occupational therapist can help you anticipate the activities and projects that might be tougher for you and give you training in the skills and strategies you’ll need to smooth out your journey so that you can focus on the best parts of the experience.