Occupational Therapy in South Miami | Support for Everyday Functioning
I work with children, teens, and elders to support regulation, independence, and confidence through practical and meaningful routines.
South Miami blends residential calm with active community life, schools, and family-centered spaces. I’ve supported families in this area over time, adapting therapy to fit busy households while still honoring the need for nervous system care.
Therapy here focuses on helping skills carry into daily moments. The goal is not just progress during sessions, but lasting change that feels integrated into everyday life.
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 MOREWhen focus, coordination, or emotional regulation become daily struggles, occupational therapy offers children in South Miami practical and supportive care. Therapy looks at how a child functions across environments rather than isolating individual skills.
By integrating play, movement, and sensory strategies, children develop stronger body awareness and self regulation. Parents are often included so progress continues beyond sessions.
This approach supports steady, meaningful growth that fits into everyday life.
Mindfulness with plants
READ MOREWhen stress, transitions, or emotional overload begin to affect daily life, mindfulness with plants offers a simple and accessible form of support. This service is designed for children, teens, and elders who benefit from regulation through action rather than conversation alone.
Through soil, water, and growth, children learn emotional awareness, teens build focus and nervous system regulation, and elders experience continuity and calm through routine. These practices can easily extend beyond sessions and into everyday life.
For families in South Miami, mindfulness with plants becomes a shared, adaptable tool for emotional wellbeing.
Motor Skills Therapy
READ MOREIf schoolwork, sports, or everyday movement feel frustrating for your child or teen, motor skills therapy provides practical, individualized support. This service helps parents address motor challenges before they impact confidence or participation.
Sessions support fine motor development and handwriting skills alongside gross motor therapy that strengthens balance, coordination, and body awareness. Developmental milestones are approached with clarity and realistic expectations.
For families in South Miami, motor skills therapy helps children and teens move through daily life with greater ease and confidence.
Emotional Regulation
READ MOREWhen emotional overwhelm begins to impact school, routines, or family life, emotional regulation support helps children and teens feel more in control of their inner world. This service looks beyond behavior and focuses on what is happening within the nervous system.
Children learn tools for managing big feelings before they escalate into meltdowns, using mindfulness for kids and body based strategies. Parents are often supported with simple ways to reinforce regulation at home.
For families in South Miami, emotional regulation support helps bring clarity, calm, and confidence back into daily life.
Parent Coaching
READ MOREWhen parenting questions feel constant and answers feel unclear, parent coaching offers a space to slow down and reflect. This service supports parents who want guidance without pressure and tools without overwhelm.
Parent coaching blends parenting support, child development guidance, and family coaching to help you respond more intentionally to challenges at home. You learn how to support your child while also caring for your own emotional wellbeing.
For families in South Miami, this approach helps parenting feel more aligned, confident, and sustainable.
Sensory Integration
READ MOREIf sensory sensitivities are impacting your child’s ability to focus, transition, or participate comfortably, sensory integration therapy provides targeted support. This service helps parents better understand their child’s sensory processing needs and how they affect behavior and emotional responses.
Through play based sensory integration strategies and nervous system regulation work, therapy supports emotional balance and daily functioning. Sensory diets are created to help children and teens regulate before challenges escalate, including those who benefit from autism informed support.
For families in South Miami, this approach offers practical tools that can be used consistently at home and school.
I serve children, teens, and elders in South Miami
Throughout South Miami, I support children, teens, and elders through occupational therapy that blends structure with flexibility. By working in homes near local parks, schools, and community spaces, therapy becomes part of daily life rather than another appointment to manage. The goal is progress that feels steady, meaningful, and sustainable.
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 offering in home occupational therapy for children, teens, and elders in South Miami.
I provide occupational therapy with a strong emphasis on nervous system regulation, functional skills, and emotional balance. I work across ages, meeting each person where they are and supporting growth that feels steady and sustainable. Rather than separating therapy from daily life, I focus on helping people integrate skills into everyday moments. This approach allows therapy to feel practical, empowering, and relevant to real world challenges.
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.

