Hi, I’m Caitlin

I’m a New York State licensed occupational therapist, health educator, and public health practitioner. I’m passionate about helping individuals and families learn, grow, and thrive.

 With over ten years of experience in education, healthcare, and movement, I offer a unique approach to occupational therapy blending traditional therapeutic methods with yoga, movement, and improvisation. It is my passion to support clients in building confidence, curiosity, and engagement in meaningful activities in their lives. 

My Story

Caitlin LaRussa, MS, OTR/L, MPH, is an occupational therapist who specializes in sensory processing and executive function. She is passionate about collaborative, individualized, client-centered care and draws on her diverse background to support clients in identifying adaptations and developing executive function skills to improve participation in daily activities. 

As an occupational therapist and health educator, Caitlin is trained and has experience in: 

  • Sensory Integration Therapy

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • Executive Function

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Handwriting without Tears

  • Therapeutic Listening

  • Neurodevelopmental Technique (NDT)

  • Yoga for the Special Child

  • Forrest Yoga

Background

Caitlin earned her Master's degrees from Columbia’s dual degree program in occupational therapy and public health, where she specialized in population and family health. She is now pursuing a doctorate in Health Education at Teacher’s College, Columbia University, studying the effect of the physical environment on connection, well-being, and participation.

Caitlin is also a certified yoga teacher with advanced training in yoga for children with special needs. She has experience in sensory gyms, home, school, and Telehealth settings. She lives in the Catskills region of New York and offers outdoor and in-home sessions in the Catskills and Hudson valley, and virtual sessions anywhere! During her free time she, enjoys hiking, cycling, cooking, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.  

What people are saying...

  • “ In one home visit, Caitlin was able to identify multiple strategies that we could use immediately. As a result, our routines have improved, and most importantly, we are able to enjoy our time more as a family. ”
    — Suzy, mom of Declan
  • “ Caitlin evaluated our daughter for sensory processing disorder. We were so relieved to finally understand all differences we had been noticing, and to have some ideas for how we could help her going forward. ”
    — Emilia and Dave, parents of Fiona
  • “ I sought OT for my 4 year old son due to self-regulatory difficulties and fine motor weakness. Caitlin’s kind and patient demeanor made her ideal to work with my very active son who requires a frequent, calming influence. ”
    — Mom in Brooklyn, NY
  • “ Thank you, Caitlin, for working with my son's school staff to craft a sensory diet with many activities he could do at home and at school to help him work towards more independent self-regulation. ”
    — Mom in Brooklyn, NY