Sophie Jansen, OTR/L

Helping Kids Build Confidence for Everyday Life

Every child deserves to feel confident participating at school, making friends, and enjoying everyday activities. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I love helping children overcome challenges that once felt overwhelming so they can experience success in the moments that matter most.

I primarily work with children with sensory processing differences, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), executive functioning challenges, and visual motor and visual perceptual delays. My goal is to help every child gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive at home, school, and in their community.

Therapy That Meets Your Child Where They Are

One of the greatest joys of my job is watching children accomplish something they once thought was impossible. Seeing their confidence grow—and witnessing the excitement and relief on a parent's face—is what inspired me to become a pediatric occupational therapist.

Every child learns differently, so I tailor therapy to their unique strengths, interests, and goals while making sessions engaging and fun.

Specialized Training

To provide individualized care, I incorporate specialized approaches including:

Astronaut Training
Visual Perceptual Intervention
Executive functioning strategies
Sensory integration techniques

These tools allow me to create treatment plans that help children succeed in meaningful, everyday situations.

What to Expect

Your first visit is all about getting to know your child and helping them feel comfortable.

We'll explore different areas of the clinic together, including our gym and play spaces, while incorporating activities your child enjoys. I'll spend time learning about your concerns, observing how your child approaches different tasks, and explaining what I'm seeing along the way.

By the end of the evaluation, my goal is for your family to have a better understanding of your child's strengths, challenges, and a clear plan for moving forward.

Small Changes That Make a Big Difference

Parents often reach out because their child is struggling to participate in school activities, play with other children, or manage big emotions and transitions throughout the day.

One of the most rewarding parts of therapy is hearing that those everyday moments are becoming easier. Children begin transitioning between activities with less frustration, participating more successfully with peers, and feeling more confident in new environments.

Those daily successes can make a tremendous difference for the entire family.

A Partnership With Families

Families tell me they appreciate the time I take to explain what we're working on during each session and the activities their child completes so they can continue practicing at home.

I also encourage parents to share both the victories and the concerns—even the small ones. Sometimes the smallest details provide the biggest clues, and every question is worth asking. We work best as a team.

Outside the Clinic

Outside of work, I recently got married and enjoy spending time outdoors, running, playing cornhole, and being with my big yellow Labrador Retriever, Dexter.

Not Sure Whether Therapy Is Right for Your Child?

If you're wondering whether your child could benefit from therapy, let's start with a conversation. We'll take time to discuss your concerns, meet your child, and determine whether occupational therapy is the right fit.

You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out. Sometimes that first conversation is exactly what families need to gain clarity and confidence about the next step.

Areas of Interest

Sensory processing
ADHD
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Executive functioning
Visual motor development
Visual perceptual skills
School participation
Social participation and daily routines