Per Diem Real-life Skills and Executive Function Coach

Leah Bridge, MSOT, OTR  is a licensed occupational therapist with a passion for helping individuals develop the skills needed to meaningfully engage in their daily lives. With a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Regis College and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Leah brings a well-rounded educational background to her practice. She is currently licensed to practice in Massachusetts.

Throughout her career, Leah has specialized in mental health-based occupational therapy across various settings, including inpatient units, partial hospitalization programs, and schools. She has worked closely with individuals aged 4 to 26, addressing critical areas such as activities of daily living (ADLs), self-regulation techniques, executive functioning, and routine development. Her experience spans a wide range of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and mental health conditions such as depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and bipolar disorder.

Leah’s therapeutic approach is client-centered and holistic, adapting her interventions to suit the unique needs of each individual and their environment. Whether facilitating community engagement with adolescents in schools, providing vocational consults and life skills groups at partial programs, or teaching coping and self-regulation techniques in inpatient settings, Leah is committed to tailoring her strategies to each client’s specific goals.

Leah’s work is deeply collaborative, and she frequently partners with families and with other professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, nurses, and psychologists to ensure comprehensive care. Her ability to foster strong therapeutic relationships, combined with her humor and validation techniques, helps clients feel comfortable and supported throughout their therapy journey.