Julia is a full-time member of the SPOTS family! She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Science (2022) and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (2023) from Ithaca College.

Julia has pursued continued education and advanced knowledge and certification in several areas. She recently attained her certification in DIR-Floortime. Other areas include the Learning Without Tears curriculum, executive functioning and cognitive shifting, and approaching anxiety through a holistic, child-centered lens.

Julia is passionate about providing a child-centered, neurodiversity-affirming approach in every session. She believes deeply in the power of play and utilizing evidence-based practices to foster meaningful, lasting progress toward family-centered goals.

In addition to her support of individual clients at SPOTS, Julia also provides OT services to children ages 3–5 at a preschool on the Lower East Side, and to K–8 students at a private school in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.

At SPOTS, Julia also leads a social skills cooking program for children ages 6–10. Through shared recipe creation and mealtime connection, the group will build skills in all executive functioning areas including planning, flexibility, and problem-solving. At the end of every session, they spend time joyfully “breaking bread” together. The group runs at different times throughout the year.