About Kat
Kat Nicholls, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Kat is a 2019 graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina's Masters in Occupational Therapy program. She has experience working in outpatient pediatrics and particularly enjoys helping children with social emotional regulation and handwriting skills. Kat also enjoys providing group OT as well as group therapy in collaboration with Speech Therapists. Kat has specialized training in the DIR Floortime treatment model.
Kat and her husband are excited to welcome her first child in December, 2025! She enjoys traveling, collecting houseplants, and spending time with her husband and rescue dog, Melly!
Philosophy
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Incorporates fun, creative, and engaging activities into therapy sessions to address the skills needed to participate in everyday activities.
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Treats the "whole child."
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Differentiates treatment to meet individual needs of child/family.
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Provides an encouraging, positive environment with facilitation through self-directed experiences.
Experience
Credentials
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2019 Graduate
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Out-patient pediatric Occupational Therapy in Oregon and Washington, DC Metro Area
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Go Baby Go Powered Mobility Program
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AOTA Presenter
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Specialized Training & Certifications:
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Therapeutic Listening Certified
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Interactive Metronome Certified
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DIR Floortime
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Handwriting Without Tears
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Primitive Reflex Integration
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Aquatic Therapy
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M.S. Occupational Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina.
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B.S. Psychology, Christopher Newport University; Minors in Leadership Studies & Childhood Studies.
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Virginia Board of Medicine Licensed.
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NBCOT Registered.
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Member of AOTA.
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BLS and First Aide Certified.