Occupational Therapy
in Chicago IL

OUR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

All of the occupational therapists at Oak Tree Developmental Center specialize in the evaluation and treatment of sensory integration, motor development, fine motor and handwriting skills, visual-motor integration, motor planning and sequencing skills and activities of daily living.   Our OTs collaborate with the child’s family, other therapists and members of the team in order to provide treatment ideas that can be carried over to all areas of the child’s life.  Our goal is to optimize each child’s function based upon your child’s individual needs.

Kathleen Stanton OTR/L

Kathleen has over 20 years of experience and is the co-owner of Oak Tree Developmental Center.  She is an experienced therapist who has worked in a variety of settings, supporting families, educators, and therapists in hospitals, home health, schools and private practice.  Her primary objective is to have each child achieve his or her highest potential, through individual treatment plans, education, and home programming.  Kathleen has extensive experience in sensory integration and motor development. She has taken many courses on sensory processing and development, including DIR, TEACCH, M.O.R.E, NDT treatment, ABLC, Yoga for the Child with Special Needs and Therapeutic Listening.  Kathleen holds a B.A. in Education from Texas Christian University and a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois in Chicago.  She is a certified pediatric specialist and evaluator for Early Intervention in Illinois.

Bre Finn, M.S. OTR/L

Bre Finn is a pediatric occupational therapist who graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with her Bachelor’s degree in psychology and minor in human development and family studies. She earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Midwestern University in Phoenix, Arizona. During her undergraduate academic career, she volunteered at the Renown Children’s Hospital, an emergency center for children, and completed over 200 hours of observation at a pediatric outpatient clinic. Bre completed clinical fieldwork experiences in outpatient pediatrics, home health pediatrics, mental health, and acute care. She has experience treating children and adolescents of varying diagnoses and conditions. Bre aims to make each session unique and fun for children. She has a strong passion for building trust with her families and children in order to create a positive client-patient relationship. She enjoys collaborating with families and other professionals to help reach her client’s potential! She is certified as an Early Intervention Specialist in the state of Illinois and is planning to complete additional training in the Zones of Regulation and Handwriting without Tears. Bre’s favorite occupations include reading, farmer’s markets, and spending time with her family and friends.

Zoe Goldman, OTD, OTR/L

Zoe Goldman is a pediatric occupational therapist who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado – Boulder. She then went on to complete her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at the University of St. Augustine – San Marcos in California, graduating with summa cum laude. Zoe has experience working with children and adolescents of varying diagnoses including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Feeding Disorders. She completed her clinical fieldwork in outpatient pediatrics and school districts. Her doctoral capstone was driven by her passion for sensory processing. Zoe conducted a research study, investigating the challenges faced by children ages 3-12 with sensory processing differences in pediatric healthcare settings. She also led and adapted a 12-week Health and Wellness program to incorporate sensory strategies and components for adults with Down Syndrome at Gigi’s Playhouse Chicago. Outside of her passion for working with children, Zoe enjoys cooking, traveling, spending time with friends and family, exploring Chicago, and visiting local farmers markets.

Aly Bothman, M.S. OTR/L

Aly completed her BA in Psychology at the University of Puget Sound in Washington state and earned her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy at San José State University in northern California. She has extensive experience working with children and adolescents experiencing mental health crises, and facilitating groups focused on building self-regulation skills. She completed clinical fieldwork experiences in outpatient pediatrics, acute care, and in the school setting. In her work at Oak Tree, Aly seeks to empower kids and their families by helping them develop the skills they need to reach their goals and enjoy meaningful participation in daily life. She is certified as an Early Intervention Specialist in the state of Illinois and has completed additional training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction as well as Handwriting Without Tears. Her favorite occupations include hiking, long runs with her dog, and playing board games.