Lauren Perkinson

OTD

Lauren (she/her) earned her doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy (OTD) at the University of Puget Sound following a brief but fulfilling career as an educator. She completed her undergraduate studies at Colorado State University in Biology, and later earned a Masters in Teaching (MAT) and a Masters in Environmental Education (MS) from Southern Oregon University. 

Lauren is passionate about providing neuro-affirming and trauma-informed services to all clients, and is motivated to connect with your child through a creative, playful, and sensory-based therapeutic approach. Her professional interests include executive functioning, social skill development, feeding therapy, and fine motor development. She is excited to gain more experience working with children with neurological disorders and mental health conditions.

In her free time, Lauren enjoys making art and spending time outdoors. Her favorite hobbies include baking, drawing and painting, cross country skiing, running, and cuddling with her cat, Nox.