I’m Deanna, a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Clementine Pediatric Therapy.

I began my career as a designer, and I now hold a doctorate in occupational therapy with a focus on sensory-informed design—bringing together clinical expertise with a thoughtful understanding of how environments shape regulation, behavior, and daily life.

Before becoming an occupational therapist, I worked in food publishing and luxury hospitality—fields grounded in care, attention to detail, and thoughtful experiences. The perspective gained through those spaces continues to shape my work today. I believe that how something feels is just as important as how it functions.

My work focuses on helping children feel more regulated, confident, and capable in their everyday lives. I support children with attention, emotional regulation, sensory, and executive functioning challenges, always considering the full picture of their routines, environments, and relationships.

At Clementine, our therapy and consultative services are designed to feel calm, supportive, and intentional. Sessions are grounded in clinical reasoning, but centered on connection—because meaningful progress happens when children and families feel safe, understood, and at ease.

Many of the families I work with come in feeling unsure where to begin—just knowing that something doesn’t feel quite right. Together, we create a clear, supportive path forward.