Occupational Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Last updated: June 23, 2026

213 NPI-registered pediatric occupational therapy providers serve Atlanta, GA. Each listing includes the provider's name, location, specialties, listed credentials, and current new-patient status, with a link to the full profile and to verify the provider in the official NBCOT registry. Listings refreshed from the NPPES registry June 2026.

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Occupational Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta has one of the deepest pediatric occupational therapy markets in the Southeast. Pediatric OT helps children build practical skills that aren't clicking yet — handwriting and pencil grip, dressing and self-care, sensory regulation, and the focus to get through a school day. Parents often arrive after a teacher flags handwriting or attention, after sensory meltdowns, or alongside an autism or ADHD evaluation.

FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered pediatric OTs across metro Atlanta, including clinics in Decatur, Sandy Springs, Marietta, and Alpharetta, plus programs through Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. With strong supply, families usually have more choice and somewhat shorter waits than in tighter markets — though travel time across the metro is still a real factor. Some clinics have full sensory gyms; others focus on fine-motor and school readiness, or partner with feeding therapy.

A typical path is a 60–90 minute evaluation followed by weekly sessions, with home activities to carry progress into daily life. Many Atlanta families coordinate OT with speech therapy.

For children under three, Georgia's Babies Can't Wait can deliver OT in your home while you wait.

Below are the occupational therapy providers currently active in Atlanta.

What to expect

Evaluation covers fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and play; written plan, then treatment begins. A sensory gym is normal and therapeutic.

Insurance

Georgia Medicaid / PeachCare for Kids cover medically necessary OT for children, delivered through Georgia Families CMOs (Amerigroup, CareSource, Peach State Health Plan). Commercial plans (Anthem BCBS of Georgia, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare) typically need prior authorization and may cap annual visits.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

Solo practice 2–5 weeks · mid-sized clinics 3–8 weeks · hospital-affiliated 8–12 weeks. (Strong local supply tends to shorten these.)

Start sooner if under 3

Georgia Babies Can't Wait — OT often in-home, under an IFSP.

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Atlanta, GA

What does pediatric occupational therapy help with?

Pediatric OT helps with fine motor skills (handwriting, cutting, buttons), sensory processing, self-care and daily living, and the regulation needed for school. Atlanta families often pursue OT after a teacher flags handwriting or attention, or alongside an autism or ADHD evaluation.

Does Georgia Medicaid cover occupational therapy in Atlanta?

Yes. Georgia Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids cover medically necessary OT for children, delivered through Georgia Families care management organizations such as Amerigroup, CareSource, and Peach State Health Plan. Prior authorization is typically required after the evaluation.

What's the difference between OT and PT for children?

Physical therapy targets gross motor skills — walking, balance, strength, coordination. Occupational therapy targets fine motor and functional daily skills, sensory processing, and self-care. Some children see both; an OT or PT evaluation can clarify which your child needs.

How long is the wait for a pediatric OT evaluation in Atlanta?

Thanks to strong local supply, solo practices often start in 2–5 weeks, mid-sized clinics in 3–8 weeks, and hospital programs in 8–12 weeks. Children under three can begin sooner through Georgia's Babies Can't Wait, which delivers OT in the home.

Why does OT use swings and climbing equipment?

A sensory gym is standard pediatric OT. Movement-based activities support sensory processing and motor planning, and play is the natural way children build these skills. It looks like fun because engagement is part of how OT works.

Can OT help my child's handwriting?

Yes. Handwriting difficulty is one of the most common reasons children are referred to OT. The therapist assesses grip, hand strength, visual-motor skills, and posture, then builds the underlying skills. Many Atlanta OTs offer handwriting and school-readiness programs.

Other Therapy Types in Atlanta

Speech Therapy Physical Therapy ABA Therapy Feeding Therapy Sensory Integration

50 OT Therapists in Atlanta

Jennifer File, C.O.T.A./L

Atlanta, GA

Occupational Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Occupational Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Other Therapy Types in Atlanta

50 OT Therapists in Atlanta

Jennifer File, C.O.T.A./L

Jennifer Godfrey, OTR/L

Jessica Gaynor

JH THERAPY SERVICES

John Canyock, OT

Jonathan Cam

Jordan Bennie

Julia Emnett

Julie Champeau, OTR, IBCLC

JUMPSTART THERAPY SERVICES, LLC

Jyoti Bhalerao, cota

Kaitlyn Darley, MS, OTR/L

Kaitlyn Freeman, PA-C

Kara Gordon, OTRL

Karel Dokken, OT

Karen Elkins, OT002516

Karin Bravo, OTR

Kathleen Crabtree, OTD, OTR

Kathryn Burnette

Kelsey Bihlman, OT

Kenya Crews, OT

Kevin Carter, OTR

Kevondria Cager

Kimberlee Bugher, OTR/L

Kimberly Bloodworth, OTRL

Kimberly Grant, OTD

KNOCKOUTBODYFITTNESS

Krystyn Bullock, OT

Lara Adams, OT

Lashay Austin, MS, OTR/L

Latonya Andrews, COTA L

Laura Fuhrman, OTRL

Lauren Cadd

Laurie Glass-Hinds, OT

L. Dees, PhD

Leah Carlisle

Leah Eichholz, OTR/L, OTD

Louisa Affleck, O.T.R.

LOVELIVEPLAY LLC

Madeline Burke

Madison Crymes, OTD

Marco Coelho, OTR/L

Mariette Ferrier

Martha Fritts, OTR

Mary Bradford, OT

Mary Garner, OT, MSOT

Mary Gower

Melissa Anziano, OTR/L

Melissa Gould

Michael Amory, OTR/L

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