Serving Chicago, IL
Occupational Therapy in Chicago
Neuroaffirmative virtual OT for children, teens, and adults — delivered to Chicago families and individuals across the Chicago area.
Neuroaffirmative · Identity-first · LGBTQ+ welcoming · Never compliance-based
Chicago is home to Ocean Tide Therapy. From Lakeview to Pilsen, Hyde Park to Lincoln Square, families and adults across the city access neuroaffirmative OT virtually — no traffic, no parking, no overstimulating waiting rooms.
Ocean Tide Therapy is led by Stefanie Irmen, OTR/L, a Chicago-native occupational therapist licensed in Illinois and Florida. With 10+ years of experience across school-based, outpatient, and developmental settings, Stefanie specializes in neuroaffirmative care for clients of all ages.
All sessions are virtual (telehealth), which means Chicago clients get full Chicago-area OT expertise without the drive — and without having to figure out where to park in the city.
Pediatric OT
Sensory processing, fine motor, handwriting, self-care, emotional regulation, and early intervention — for kids and teens in Chicago.
Learn more →Adult OT
Executive function, ADHD, autism, AuDHD, sensory regulation, burnout recovery, and workplace strategies for Chicago adults.
Learn more →Neuroaffirmative Approach
Therapy that works with how your nervous system actually functions — not against it. LGBTQ+ welcoming, trauma-informed.
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 Chicago Families
Do you actually see clients in Chicago?
Yes. We provide virtual occupational therapy to Chicago clients through secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth. You access sessions from home — no commute, no waiting room.
Is telehealth OT as effective as in-person?
For most goals we work on — executive function, sensory regulation, parent coaching, interoception, and adult neurodivergent support — telehealth is well-supported by research. For your child's home environment, telehealth can actually be more useful than clinic-based OT because we are working in the space where life happens.
What insurance do you accept?
We are in-network with Aetna in Florida and working on additional paneling. For Illinois clients in Chicago, we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement and accept HSA/FSA. 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 (773) 245-3880.