Occupational Therapy in Pinecrest, FL | Skill Building & Life Participation
Play2Learn Plant2Grow offers in-home occupational therapy in Pinecrest, FL with a focus on whole person growth through therapy, ritual, and play. Services support children, teens, and elders by strengthening regulation, daily living skills, and emotional balance within the safety of home.
I’ve worked with families in Pinecrest and South Miami for many years, supporting a community that values intention, presence, and long-term wellbeing. Pinecrest’s quiet residential setting and strong family culture allow therapy to move at a calmer, more attuned pace.
This environment supports deeper integration of therapy into daily life. Sessions often feel less clinical and more relational, helping families build steady rhythms that support growth over time.
How it works
Step 1
A full in-home or on-site assessment to understand your child’s strengths, challenges, and daily environment.
Step 2
A personalized therapy plan focused on meaningful goals,whether it’s hitting developmental milestones, improving focus, or building independence.
Step 3
Ongoing hands-on sessions + parent coaching so progress sticks at home, school, and in the community.
Explore my therapy services and specializations
Occupational therapy for children
READ MOREFor children in Pinecrest, challenges often show up during transitions, self care tasks, or moments of emotional overwhelm. Occupational therapy supports children by strengthening regulation, fine motor skills, and independence within daily routines.
Sessions emphasize a calm, relationship centered approach that helps children feel safe and understood. Play and movement are used intentionally to build skills while honoring each child’s pace.
This support allows children in Pinecrest, FL to grow confidence and resilience within a nurturing home environment.
Mindfulness with plants
READ MOREMany families in Pinecrest, FL look for emotional support that feels gentle, intuitive, and grounded. Mindfulness with plants meets children, teens, and elders through hands on experiences that support regulation without pressure.
Planting and caring rituals help children slow their bodies, teens process emotions in a non verbal way, and elders find steadiness through nurturing something living. Each experience is adapted while maintaining a shared sense of rhythm and care.
Within Pinecrest’s calm, family centered environment, this service becomes a meaningful practice that supports emotional balance across generations.
Motor Skills Therapy
READ MOREWhen handwriting feels effortful or movement seems awkward, motor skills therapy can help your child or teen build strength and coordination in a supportive way. Parents often seek this service when developmental milestones feel uneven or daily tasks require extra effort.
Therapy focuses on fine motor development for hand strength and control, handwriting skills for school performance, and gross motor therapy to support posture, balance, and coordination. Each session is designed to meet your child where they are while encouraging steady progress.
In Pinecrest’s calm, family centered environment, this approach supports growth that feels intentional, not rushed.
Emotional Regulation
READ MOREIf your child or teen experiences intense emotional reactions or has trouble settling after stress, emotional regulation support offers gentle and effective guidance. Parents often seek this service when emotions feel hard to predict or manage.
Through age appropriate mindfulness practices, movement, and regulation strategies, children learn how to pause, notice their feelings, and respond with more awareness. Over time, self regulation becomes something they can access on their own.
Within Pinecrest’s calm, family oriented setting, this approach supports emotional growth that feels steady, nurturing, and sustainable.
Parent Coaching
READ MOREParent coaching supports you when you want to feel more confident and connected in your parenting, not more corrected or judged. Many families in Pinecrest seek guidance that aligns with their values and respects the emotional complexity of family life.
Through family coaching and parent training, this service helps you understand child development while also strengthening communication, boundaries, and emotional regulation within the home. The focus is on practical strategies you can actually use day to day.
Parent coaching here is about empowerment and clarity, helping you trust yourself while supporting your child’s growth in a grounded way.
Sensory Integration
READ MOREWhen your child or teen reacts strongly to sensory input or struggles to regulate emotions, sensory integration therapy offers a gentle and supportive approach. Parents often seek this service when traditional strategies feel ineffective or when daily routines become overwhelming.
Therapy focuses on understanding how your child’s nervous system processes sensory information and creating a personalized sensory diet that supports regulation throughout the day. This approach is especially supportive for children and teens with sensory sensitivities or autism.
Within Pinecrest’s calm, family centered environment, sensory integration therapy helps children feel safer in their bodies and more at ease in daily life.
I serve children, teens, and elders in Pinecrest, FL
In Pinecrest and the surrounding South Miami area, I work closely with families in their homes, creating occupational therapy sessions that feel calm, playful, and intentional. Being in familiar surroundings helps children feel safe, teens feel seen, and families feel involved in the process. My approach focuses on building skills that naturally carry into daily routines.
Testimonials
“The Cafetera planting workshop was such a meaningful experience. It felt intimate, grounding, and deeply connected to culture and intention. Creating something with my hands while slowing down and being present made the experience feel special and memorable.”
Christina S. | Cafetera Planting Workshop
“I’ve created three vision planters, and I’ll continue coming back. Even though I know the process, it’s the experience of the class that keeps drawing me in. The energy and intention of each workshop meet me exactly where I am.”
Cassandra M. | Vision Planter (Repeat Client)
“Having a manifesting planting bar at my 50th birthday celebration was one of the most special parts of the day. It gave my guests a moment to pause, reflect, and create something meaningful together. The energy it brought into the celebration was beautiful and unforgettable.”
Maria S. | 50th Birthday Manifesting Planting Bar
“Our team-building planting experience was refreshing and genuinely impactful. It created space for connection, collaboration, and creativity in a way that felt natural and meaningful. The experience brought our team together and left a lasting impression.”
Jenny T. | Corporate Team-Building Workshop
Hello, I’m Erika, founder of Play2Learn Plant2Grow and an occupational therapist providing in home occupational therapy for children, teens, and elders in Pinecrest, FL
My work centers on helping individuals feel safe and regulated in their bodies while building skills that support independence and participation. I work with children, teens, and elders using a thoughtful, attuned approach that respects each person’s pace and needs. I blend evidence based occupational therapy with presence and flexibility, allowing therapy to feel supportive rather than overwhelming. My goal is to offer guidance that families can carry with them long after each session ends.
Frequently asked questions
Do you accept insurance?
Play2Learn Miami currently operates as an out-of-network provider. Superbills can be provided upon request for possible reimbursement from your insurance plan. Payment is due at the time of service.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Cancellations + Rescheduling:
Appointments must be canceled or rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged the full session fee. Exceptions may be made for illness or emergencies communicated promptly.
How often should my child have sessions?
Every child is different, but most families see the best results with 1–3 sessions per week for at least 10 weeks.
Payment plans
Flexible payment plans are available for therapy packages. Please inquire during your consultation.
Confidentiality + privacy
All client information is kept confidential in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Your privacy is always protected.

