Our Team
Your Therapist
Meet Michelle
History
Michelle Feld, a dedicated and passionate pediatric occupational embarked on her journey in the Maryland area with a profound commitment to enhancing the lives of children and their families. With years of experience and a heart full of empathy, Michelle established her practice to provide comprehensive therapeutic services tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Michelle’s journey began with a vision to create a nurturing environment where children could thrive and reach their full potential. Her unwavering dedication and expertise have enabled her to build strong relationships within the community, earning trust and admiration from both clients and colleagues alike.
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Your Therapist
Meet Jillian Middel
History
Jillian attended the University of Maryland to receive a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and then went on to Howard University to gain her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She has special interests in sensory processing, gross motor development and relationship based treatment. Jillian has undergone training in DIR Floortime and has experience using Kelly Mahler’s evidence-based Interoception curriculum. Through a combination of evidence-based techniques and her passion for working with kids, her holistic approach to therapy aims to empower her clients to flourish in their daily lives.
In her free time, Jillian enjoys spending time outside with her family, which includes her husband, son and mini goldendoodle.
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Your Therapist
Meet Abby Ensign
History
Abby has extensive experience working in both public and private school settings, where she treated students with developmental delays and learning disabilities. Her background in education gives her a deep understanding of the need for collaboration with families and school teams to support children’s success.
She particularly enjoys helping children develop handwriting and fine motor skills, and works closely with families to address executive functioning and self-regulation.
Abby holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Touro College, New York. She is trained in various programs, including Learning Without Tears, Size Matters Handwriting Program, and Teacher-Child Interaction Training (TCIT).
Abby lives in Bethesda with her husband, their daughter, and their cavapoo, Archie.
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Your Therapist
Meet Marci Gutmann
History
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Speech and Language Pathologist
Meet Emily Lascari
History
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Your Therapist
Meet Heidi Grieser
History
Heidi was born in New Zealand has been a Speech and Language Pathologist for over 20 years. She has an expertise in pediatric speech and language development. She works with children on executive functioning as well as written language. She has worked in a variety of setting including public schools, private schools as well as private practice. Heidi believe in cultivating a nurturing environment and understands the importance of collaborating with family members and educators to ensure the most effective treatment. When she is not practicing as a therapist, She spends her time with her son, two stepsons and two dogs.
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