Cortney Mosle, MS, OTR/L
founder and clinical director
Provides in-school and in-home occupational therapy
“I have nothing but positive things to say about Cortney. My two boys received occupational therapy from her for 2 years, from the ages of 3 and 2. My oldest has ASD and is notoriously hard to motivate. My youngest had developmental delays and SPD with a lot of tactile sensitivity. Cortney tailored their program to be specific to their needs and personalities. She got to know them on a deep level and really listened to them. I was constantly impressed with the progress they made. She was also wonderful about communicating their goals, challenges and progress to me and was also available to answer any questions. We live in a different state now, but I still feel comfortable asking her questions and sharing the boys’ progress. She is kind, patient, flexible, loving and she knows her stuff.”
Owner and Founder of The Point, Occupational Therapy in Montgomery County, Maryland. Cortney attended the University of Maryland to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and went on to gain her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Cortney has worked as a pediatric occupational therapist in various settings for 11 years with extensive experience and continuing education in motor planning and praxis, visual perceptual-motor skills, ocular motor skills, fine motor and gross motor development, feeding therapy, and sensory processing. She received her training and certification in the Handwriting Without Tears ® Pre-K through 5th Grade curriculum, Cursive Curriculum, as well as in the administration of the Print Tool™ Assessment, to become a Level 1 Handwriting Specialist. Cortney is also trained and certified in the Astronaut Training Protocol, Talk Tools- A Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding, and Executive Functioning.
When Cortney is not sharing her love for OT, she enjoys spending time with her husband, George, and two kids, Leo and Naomi. She believes that raising two children is not only the best gift, but also one of the greatest contributions to her field of expertise.
“Cortney has been a tremendous help for our 5-year-old son. She quickly identified areas for intervention that we had not recognized nearly as well. Most importantly, she has delivered amazing results with her weekly sessions, producing rapid and durable improvements in our son’s grip strength, dexterity, stamina, and accuracy. We are very satisfied with Cortney’s work and would highly recommend her to any parents looking to improve their child’s skills. Even better, my son absolutely loves working with her!
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Mikkayla Lindgren, MS, OTR/L
Provides in-school and in-home occupational therapy
Mikkayla has been a pediatric occupational therapist for 5 years after graduating from The University of British Columbia. She has diverse experience in school-based, outpatient, and trauma informed care. Mikkayla has extensive knowledge in sensory processing, visual perceptual motor skills, motor development, and regulation. She has a Yoga Teacher Certification, where she uses this skill in her OT sessions to promote coordination, strength, and regulation! Mikkayla has also has mastered the Teletherapy space for providing OT, providing more flexibility and service options for the families she works with.
She believes the best therapy comes from building a trusting rapport and relationship with her families and the child’s entire team. She makes each therapy session meaningful to the child's life, and uses a family and child centered approach.
“Ms. Micky is really a gem and all 4 of my kids hit it off with her right away. My kids have varying needs and temperaments and she expertly individualizes sessions to both increase their skills and incorporate their interests. She comes in with a plan but can completely pivot if necessary. She also works seamlessly with other members of our kids’ teams. She will be away this summer and we would rather pause sessions than introduce a new OT-that’s how special she is!”
“We have been seeing Miss Mikkayla for 6 months and she is the absolute best! She goes above and beyond for my son and has been incredibly helpful communicating with us, his school, and other therapists. We could not have gotten through this school year without her! Cortney has also been amazing in helping us navigate the OT process, working with our ever changing schedule, and providing us with awesome opportunities like OT groups!
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This year, Mikkayla married her husband, Charlie! She enjoys going on hikes with her dog and exploring new cities with Charlie.
Summer Vasa, MS, OTR/L
Provides in-school and in-home occupational therapy
Summer attended The University at Buffalo where she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Occupational Therapy, as well as a Micro-credential in Interprofessional Collaborative Practice. Following graduation, Summer moved home to Virginia where she quickly found her passion working with children ages 2-18 in a variety of outpatient pediatric settings. Summer is a Certified Autism Specialist through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, and is trained in a variety of pediatric treatment approaches including Handwriting Without Tears K-2, The P.L.A.Y. Project, and Astronaut Training Protocol (vestibulo-ocular skills). Throughout her time working with pediatric populations, Summer has discovered a specific passion in the area of feeding. She is trained in a variety of gold-standard feeding approaches including AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding and the SOS Approach to Feeding. Summer feels so blessed to work in a field that allows her to combine evidence-based practice, creativity, and learning to help children and their families thrive!
In her free time, Summer enjoys spending time with her wonderful husband and cheering on the Buffalo Bills!
“Ms. Summer captured our son’s heart out of the gate, and he looked forward to seeing her all week. She is magic. She’s kind, genuine, and incredible at her job. We increased our sessions to 2x/week over the summer just because it brought so much joy. Seeing how proud he was of his progress was an awesome experience as a parent, and I couldn’t be more grateful to Summer for that. Summer came to our son’s pre-school and worked with him during after-care, and over the summer she came to our house. ”
Paige Brown, MS, OTR/L
Provides in-school and in-home occupational therapy
Paige attended the University of Maryland receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology in 2006 and went on to obtain her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Cleveland State University. Paige has supported children and families for over 15 years in the field of health and wellness and has spent the last 5 years honing her skills as an OT specializing in early childhood development and early intervention therapy. Paige is trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions including sensory integrative therapy, multisensory approaches to learning, infant massage, Social Thinking ®, SEL theories in practice, executive function training for young children, advanced relationship building and providing supports for medically involved children. Paige also holds a specialty certification in the SOS Approach to Feeding. Through these varied experiences and incredible mentorship from experts in the field, Paige brings a unique knowledge of sensory processing, motor development and cultural responsiveness that informs her approach to connecting with young children and motivating them to meet challenges in childhood with persistence, curiosity, confidence and joy.
In her free time, Paige is an avid music lover and singer (although mostly in the shower these days!). Her largest light in life is sparked by her four young children Robeson, Ellison, Zora and Ananda - in addition to her incredible husband of over 14 years, Sashi. Their family enjoys being outdoors and rooting on the Ravens!
Emily Grossi, MS, OTR/L
Provides in-school and in-home occupational therapy
Emily started her career as a pediatric occupational therapist in 2019. She attended Ithaca College for both her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Science and Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Emily is a neurodiversity-affirming therapist and believes that valuing autonomy, promoting shared enjoyment and connection, and respecting individual differences are essential to her role. Emily has several years of experience working alongside occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists with a variety of pediatric populations in the clinic and in community-based and home settings. Emily is grateful for the experiences she has had that led her to taking continuing education courses in social-emotional development, interoception and neuroception, implementing best fit AAC systems, and wheelchair seating assessment.
When Emily is not providing occupational therapy, she enjoys training for Olympic style weightlifting, indoor rock climbing, crocheting, reading, and spending time with her loved ones.
Jillian Middel, MS, OTR/L
Provides in-school and in-home occupational therapy
Jillian attended the University of Maryland to receive a bachelor's degree in Psychology and then went to Howard University to gain her Master’s Degree in Occupational therapy. She has special interests in sensory processing, motor planning and gross motor development, and prioritizing connection within her treatment sessions. Jillian has received training in DIR Floortime and has experience using Kelly Mahler’s evidence-based Interoception Curriculum. Through a combination of evidence-based techniques and her passion for working with kids, her holistic approach to therapy aims to empower her clients to flourish in their daily lives.
Outside of her professional life, Jillian loves being a mom to her 1 year old son and enjoys taking walks with her family, baking, and spending time with her husband and dog.
Sadie Stephens, MS, OTR/L
Provides in-school and in-home occupational therapy
Sadie graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and then went to Towson University where she got her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2018. Sadie has extended experience in feeding, sensory processing and integration, and both child/caregiver/family mental health. Sadie has additional specialized training in the AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Feeding, Talk Tools- A Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding, DIR Floortime intervention, and Therapeutic Listening. Sadie uses a modified approach to the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum from an OT scope focusing on the foundational skills needed for efficient written output. Sadie believes in a client centered, holistic approach utilizing the child’s interests, skills, and abilities to help each child reach their full potential.
In her free time, Sadie enjoys spending time with her husband and black labrador retriever Harley. She loves the outdoors and enjoys running, rock climbing, hiking, and exploring new places.
Deanna Liederbach, MS, OTR/L
Provides in-school and in-home occupational therapy
Deanna graduated from Saint Louis University with her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Science and her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Deanna has focused her practice in pediatrics, both in the clinic setting and in schools. She enjoys using her expertise in the Handwriting Without Tears PreK through 5th grade curriculum, Cursive curriculum, and the Print Tool Assessment. Deanna is also trained in the Zones of Regulation program for social emotional and self regulation skills. She has lived in Kazakhstan, Barbados, Russia, Botswana and Côte d’Ivoire with her family. Throughout her travels, Deanna has had the privilege of volunteering and working to train teachers, facilitating group programs, and developing a culture of inclusion across many settings.
Deanna loves to travel with her husband, Erik, and their three girls and spending time outdoors. She also enjoys reading and dancing to anything that moves her!
