Occupational Therapist

Lauren Wright- MS, OTR/L

I grew up in Tampa, Florida where I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). I moved to Philadelphia in 2010 to attend Thomas Jefferson University, where I graduated with my Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2012. I am a nationally board certified, PA & NJ licensed pediatric occupational therapist. I have worked with children and adults for a decade and absolutely love all of my kids. 

 I have contracted in the Philadelphia area, both in homes and in pre-schools working closely with parents, SLPs, special and regular education teachers, physical therapists and BCBAs. I am currently playing multiple roles as a mom, business owner, and clinician. I am the owner of “Wright Choice Therapy” and I have a passion for working with children with developmental delays, on the autism spectrum and much more. I have experience with the “Handwriting Without Tears” program and regularly work with fine motor delays. I have a proficiency in sensory integration techniques to facilitate focus, improve attention and self regulation for kids to improve their independence and social participation.

 When I am not working with kids, I enjoy spending time with my family, teaching new OTs /students, learning everything I can about evidence based therapy techniques, singing, playing soccer and working out. I am a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association.

Jaclyn MS, OTR/L

I grew up in Mullica Hill, NJ, and now reside in Collingswood, NJ. I earned my Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. As a nationally board certified, PA and NJ licensed pediatric occupational therapist, I’m passionate about working with children, particularly in the Philadelphia area. I focus on fine motor skills, self-regulation, feeding difficulties, and social participation, collaborating closely with parents and other professionals to help kids thrive.

I’m trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding, which allows me to support families in developing a healthy relationship with food. I find joy in watching the kids I work with learn more about their sensory system and how to improve their participation in daily routines.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and our cat Sage, growing in the field of OT, cooking and exercising. I’m dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of the children I serve. 

Elysha MS, OTR/L

I grew up in Mount Laurel, NJ. I attended West Chester University, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Occupational Therapy with a minor in Psychology. I continued my education at Saint Joseph’s University where I completed my Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. I am nationally board certified and licensed in NJ and PA!

As a pediatric Occupational Therapist, I have experience working with children from infancy through adolescence who present with a wide range of developmental, sensory, and motor challenges. My areas of specialization include sensory processing disorders, fine and gross motor skill development, self-regulation, and activities of daily living.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our baby boy, and our two cats. Whether we’re going for walks, baking at home, visiting new places, or just relaxing with a good TV show and a cup of coffee. I bring that same sense of warmth, patience, and connection to my work, always striving to create a supportive and engaging environment where children and families feel empowered and understood. I look forward to working with you!

Miriam, MS, OTR/L

I grew up in Kuwait, India and Canada. I completed my Bachelors in Occupational Therapy from Christian Medical College (CMC), in Vellore, India, and my Masters in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.

I have had the privilege of working as an OT in four different countries, in both clinical and research settings with Pediatric and Adult populations, and bring this experience and perspective shaped by rich and varied backgrounds and cultures to my clinical practice. I am Nationally Board Certified and have been practicing as an OT here in New Jersey for the last 12 years.

I absolutely love working with children of all ages and have worked in schools, hospitals and outpatient pediatric settings internationally and here in the United States. I am passionate about helping kids achieve their potential with regards to their childhood occupations at home, school and in the community. It brings me so much joy to see the kids that I work with make strides toward mastering their fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, play, social interactions, sensory integration and so much more through Occupational Therapy!

In my free time I enjoy painting, drawing and reading. I also enjoy exploring the arts, different cultures and new cuisines with my husband and three young sons. I look forward to getting to know your kiddos and working with you!

Emily P. MS, OTR/L

I grew up in Washington Township, NJ. When I determined my love for occupational therapy, I was more than excited to start my journey. I am a nationally board-certified PA and NJ licensed occupational therapist. In addition to WCT, I am a school-based occupational therapist in a specialized educational setting. I graduated with my Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. I was awarded Inquisitive Practitioner by my Jefferson OT faculty and peers, which I strive to continue exhibiting daily through research of evidenced-based approaches. I have a range of clinical experience with pediatric and adult populations in school-based, outpatient, mental health, and neurorehabilitation settings. 

Throughout my journey of becoming an OT, I quickly found my love for working with the pediatric population. Not only do I get to support kids of all ages in reaching their full occupational potential, but I have so much fun getting to know their strengths, interests, and stories! I am particularly passionate about sensory integration techniques, fine motor interventions, emotional regulation strategies, and executive functioning supports to help increase performance across daily routines. My favorite part about being an OT is getting the opportunity to create individualized, motivating treatment plans that match each child's just right challenge and specific needs.

In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach, trying new coffee shops, spending time with family/ friends, taking my dog for walks, and baking. I am so excited to meet you and to work with your kiddos!

Kacie C. MS, OTR/L

I grew up in Washington Township, NJ. I received a Bachelor of Arts in History and Women’s Studies from Towson University in 2018. For two years following graduation I worked in an elementary school as a special education classroom aide. It was there that I began to learn about occupational therapy and the importance of a holistic mindset when working with a child. My passion grew and I decided to pursue a Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from Widener University, graduating 2023. During my time in graduate school, I became interested in working in pediatrics, taking a job with an all-inclusive sports and fitness program for children and adults. My capstone research project focused on implementing an occupational and speech therapy based life skills program in a school for adolescents with various abilities. I was able to see first hand how occupational therapy can impact students more than just handwriting and fine motor. Following graduation, I began working in Camden County School districts and worked with children of all abilities to help them become successful in their role as a student.

Utilizing a therapeutic use of self, I will work with you and your child on self-regulation, fine motor skills, sensory processing, social participation, and ADL independence. I am passionate about creating a safe and positive environment so your child can thrive and begin to understand themselves better. Not only is your child my client, but you, as a caregiver, are also my client. I ensure that there is an open line of communication so that skills are able to be carried over and utilized within the home and community environments.

In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach with my family, going to spin classes, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with friends. I am a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and enjoy reading new evidence based literature to stay up to date on current practices.

Speech Therapist

Sara, MS, CCC-SLP

I grew up in Whiting, NJ. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Elizabethtown College in PA in 2020. I went on to pursue my love for Speech Pathology at Baylor University, where I earned my Masters of Science in Communications Sciences and Disorders in 2022. I have my Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.

I have always had a passion for working with children and being an influential part of such a significant journey in their lives. I have diverse pediatric experience such as treating children birth through 3 in their natural environments and parent coaching in Early Intervention Services. I also have experience with the elementary school age working in the school systems, and pediatric private practices. I truly love making children excited to come to speech therapy and educating parents on strategies they can use at home to generalize their child’s communication skills.

When I am not working, I enjoy exploring new places, working out, relaxing with my feet in the sand, binge watching reality TV, and spending time with family and friends. I look forward to working with your child and family in order to enhance every aspect of your child’s speech and language development!

Taylor V, MS, CCC-SLP

I grew up in Mount Olive, New Jersey. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Rutgers University in 2016 and my Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Montclair State University in 2019. I received my Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in 2019. 

As a Speech Language Pathologist, I have worked in private practice, long-term care, and elementary school settings- and loved them all! My favorite part of my career is making connections with children and families to support and encourage their growing skills. I especially love using play-based and child-led therapy strategies to develop communication across all areas. 

In my free time, I enjoy reading, yoga, beach trips, and baking. But you’ll mostly find me relaxing at home and spending time with my husband and daughter. I’m looking forward to working with you!

Lexi H. MS, CCC-SLP 

I grew up in Medford, NJ. I attended West Chester University, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, with minors in Special Education and Deaf Studies. I continued my education at Nova Southeastern University, where I completed my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

In addition to my role at Wright Choice Therapy, I work as a school-based speech therapist. I am especially passionate about creating access for all kids through multimodal communication (including AAC) and play-based therapy. My experience spans a wide range of ages, from as young as four months to the geriatric population, across various settings. There's nothing more rewarding than helping children find effective ways to communicate, empowering them to express themselves, and engaging with the world around them! 

Outside of work, I love spending time at the beach and exploring new places with my dog, Miles, who is currently in training to become a therapy dog. Staying active is also important to me. I enjoy working out and running. I have completed two half marathons and my ultimate goal is to run a full marathon one day.

I look forward to collaborating with you and supporting your child!

Lauren R, M.S., CCC-SLP

Growing up, I always knew I wanted to have a job where I could help people.  After shadowing a family friend who is a speech language pathologist, I knew it was the career for me!

I attended La Salle University in Philadelphia where I was accepted into their 5 year BS/MS program and obtained my Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (and a psychology minor!) and my Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology.  Through my time in graduate school, I had the opportunity to explore a variety of settings working with children as young as 2 and adults as old as 78!  I  found I greatly enjoyed working with the pediatric population and especially working in public schools and in an outpatient setting.

I strive to make speech therapy a welcoming place where children are free to try new things, work towards their goals, and have fun while doing it!   I especially have interest in working with children who may be preverbal or non-speaking and are using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) modalities. I also love to use play-based and child-led therapy strategies to further develop communication and make coming to speech therapy an enjoyable time.

When I’m not working, I enjoy listening to music and going to concerts and Broadway shows, reading a good book or completing a puzzle, and spending time with my friends and family over a good meal or a fun game night.  I hold my Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCCs) and am a member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

I look forward to working with you and your child to help them achieve their speech and language goals!

Yasmin G.

Patient Service Manager

Hayley N.

Billing Manager