Occupational Therapy in Oklahoma City, OK

Last updated: April 17, 2026

220 NPI-registered pediatric occupational therapy providers serve Oklahoma City, OK. 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 April 2026.

220 providers in Oklahoma City — showing 50 per page (page 4 of 5)

How we vet: Every listing starts from the provider's federal CMS NPI record and is refreshed from the registry on a recurring schedule, with direct links to the certification or state-licensing body for its specialty so you can verify credentials at the source. We do not accept paid placement. Read our full verification methodology.

Occupational Therapy in Oklahoma City, OK

Finding a pediatric occupational therapist in Oklahoma City often comes down to fit and logistics: whether a clinic works on the specific area you're concerned about — fine-motor skills, handwriting, sensory processing, feeding, or daily-living routines — plus how soon you can be seen and whether your plan is accepted. FindKidTherapy lists verified pediatric OT providers across the OKC metro, from sensory-gym clinics in Edmond, Moore, and Norman to hospital-affiliated programs near Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health and INTEGRIS Health.

Oklahoma City's pediatric OT capacity is solid but concentrated toward the metro core, so families in outlying suburbs sometimes report longer drives or waits. Clinics vary in focus — some lean toward sensory-integration setups with suspended equipment, others toward fine-motor and school-readiness work — so it's worth asking what a given provider emphasizes.

Most OKC families start with a 60–90 minute evaluation, then move into weekly 30–60 minute sessions. OT is frequently coordinated alongside speech therapy, and for children with autism, alongside ABA — many families are managing more than one discipline at once.

Below are the occupational therapy providers currently active in Oklahoma City. First, here's what local parents tell us they wish they'd known before their first call.

What to expect

A first visit is an evaluation, not treatment — expect standardized assessment, hands-on observation of motor and sensory tasks, a parent interview, and a written summary with goals. Bring pediatrician notes and any prior IEP/IFSP or therapy reports.

Insurance

SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid, via OHCA) covers medically necessary occupational therapy for children under 21 under the federal EPSDT benefit. Many members are enrolled through SoonerSelect plans — commonly Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma, Humana Healthy Horizons, and Oklahoma Complete Health. Commercial plans such as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Aetna typically reimburse with prior authorization after the evaluation; some plans apply annual visit limits. Verify your specific plan before the first visit.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

Solo/private clinics 2–6 weeks · mid-sized sensory-gym clinics 4–10 weeks · hospital-affiliated programs 8–14 weeks. Varies by provider and by specialty focus (feeding and sensory-integration slots often report longer waits).

Start sooner if under 3

SoonerStart (Oklahoma Part C early intervention, Oklahoma State Department of Health). Evaluation and service coordination at no cost to families; the initial evaluation and IFSP meeting are required within 45 days of referral. Ask your pediatrician for a referral [verify current SoonerStart referral line].

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Oklahoma City, OK

How long is the wait for pediatric occupational therapy in Oklahoma City?

It varies by provider and by specialty. Families typically report 2 to 6 weeks at solo and private clinics, 4 to 10 weeks at mid-sized sensory-gym clinics, and 8 to 14 weeks at hospital-affiliated programs. Feeding and sensory-integration slots often report longer waits. If your child is under three, SoonerStart early intervention is required to hold the initial evaluation and IFSP meeting within 45 days of referral.

Does SoonerCare cover occupational therapy for children in Oklahoma?

Yes. SoonerCare, administered by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, covers medically necessary occupational therapy for children under 21 through the federal EPSDT benefit. Many members receive services through SoonerSelect plans, commonly Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma, Humana Healthy Horizons, and Oklahoma Complete Health. Prior authorization is typically required after the evaluation, and coverage details vary by plan.

What is the difference between OT and physical therapy for kids?

Broadly, pediatric occupational therapy focuses on fine-motor skills, sensory processing, handwriting, feeding, and daily-living routines, while physical therapy focuses more on gross-motor skills such as walking, balance, and coordination. Some children see both. An evaluation is the usual way a provider identifies which discipline, or combination, fits your child's needs.

Do OKC occupational therapists work on sensory processing and feeding?

Many do, though clinics differ in focus. Some Oklahoma City clinics emphasize sensory-integration setups with suspended equipment, while others concentrate on fine-motor and school-readiness work, and a subset offer feeding therapy. Availability of feeding and sensory-integration slots varies and often carries longer waits, so ask each provider what they emphasize when you call.

Can occupational therapy be scheduled alongside speech or ABA in Oklahoma City?

Often, yes. Many OKC families coordinate occupational therapy with speech therapy, and for children with autism, with ABA. Some clinics house more than one discipline under one roof, which can simplify scheduling. Coordination options vary by provider, so mention your child's other services when you make the intake call.

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50 OT Therapists in Oklahoma City

Marlene Upton, OTR/L

Oklahoma City, OK

Occupational Therapy in Oklahoma City, OK

Occupational Therapy in Oklahoma City, OK

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Oklahoma City, OK

Other Therapy Types in Oklahoma City

50 OT Therapists in Oklahoma City

Marlene Upton, OTR/L

Mary Katherine Kelch

Mary Sumner, OTR/L

Mckensie Risinger, OTR/L

Melea Wilson, OT

Melinda Burton, OT

Melisa Cranfield, OTR/L

Melissa Harrison, OTR/L

Meredith Bland, OTR/L

Meredith Siharath, OTR/L

Michelle Kleckner, OTR/L

Michelle Oakes, O.T.

Mikki Patten, MOTR

Mitchell White, OTR

Monica Watson

Mousumi Kumar

Myra Demissie, OTR/L

Najuma Austin

Nicholas Key

Nichole Drew, OT

Olga Pennington, O.T.

Parisa Ehsan

Patricia Berry, MOT, OTR/L

Patricia Healy, MOTRL

Paula Valdez, OTR

Pinkle Patel, OTR/L

Rachele Quinones, OTD, OTR/L

Rebecca Mints, OTR/L

Rebecca Terrell

Rebekah Ice, OTR/L

Ruby Thomas

Ryan Hall, OTR/L

Ryan Sims, OTR/L

Saleema Muhammad, LPC/LADC

Sarah Bulloch

Sarah Hendrix, OTR

Sarah Martens, OTR/L

Sarah Vanalstine, OTR/L

Sara Kaufman, O.T.

Sara Manninger, OTR

Sara Simm, OTR/L

Shannon Fischer, MOTR/L

Shannon Godfrey, MOTR/L

Shannon Roberson, MOTR/L

Shawn Bustos, OT

Shawn Gable, OT

Sheila Smith

Shelley Loughrin

Sherry Kious, MOTR/L, CLT

Sidney Spieker

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