Serving Aventura, FL
Occupational Therapy in Aventura
In-home and virtual neuroaffirmative OT for kids, teens, and adults — across Aventura and the surrounding South Florida community.
Neuroaffirmative · Identity-first · LGBTQ+ welcoming · Never compliance-based
Aventura is a family-dense community that takes early childhood and adolescent development seriously. Between top-rated charter schools, the Aventura Mall complex, and the constant pace of South Florida life, neurodivergent kids carry real sensory and executive function loads. In-home and virtual OT means support comes to you.
Ocean Tide Therapy is led by Stefanie Irmen, OTR/L, an occupational therapist licensed in Florida and Illinois. With 10+ years of experience across school-based, outpatient, and developmental settings, Stefanie specializes in neuroaffirmative care for clients of all ages.
In-home OT serves Aventura families, plus nearby Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami Beach, and surrounding Miami-Dade neighborhoods. Virtual telehealth is also available throughout Florida.
Aventura parents are well-informed and ready to ask hard questions about therapy methods. We answer them directly: no extinction-based approaches, no compliance training, no suppressing how your kid actually is.
Pediatric OT
Sensory processing, fine motor, handwriting, self-care, emotional regulation, and early intervention — for kids and teens in Aventura.
Learn more →Adult OT
Executive function, ADHD, autism, AuDHD, sensory regulation, burnout recovery, and workplace strategies for Aventura adults.
Learn more →Neuroaffirmative Approach
Therapy that works with how your nervous system actually functions — not against it. LGBTQ+ welcoming, trauma-informed, identity-first.
Learn more →Interoception
The sense of what's happening inside your body — hunger, fullness, emotions, energy. Foundational for self-regulation.
Learn more →Common Questions from Aventura Families
Do you actually see clients in Aventura?
Yes. We offer in-home occupational therapy across Aventura and the surrounding South Florida area, plus secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth throughout Florida. You choose what works for your family.
Is telehealth OT as effective as in-person?
For most goals we work on — sensory regulation, executive function, interoception, parent coaching, and adult neurodivergent support — both in-home and telehealth are strongly supported by research. The home setting often works better than a clinic because we're building skills in the actual environment where your family lives.
What insurance do you accept?
We are in-network with Aetna in Florida, and BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of Florida is coming soon. We also accept private pay, HSA/FSA, and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. See our FAQ page for details.
How do I book a free consultation?
Three options: visit the Get Started page, email stefanie@oceantidetherapy.com, or call (954) 418-2244.