Meet our team

Dr. Sarah Anderson, OTD, OTR/L

Dr. Sarah prioritizes a neuroaffirming approach that respects and values neurological diversity. She offers individual sessions designed to support clients in identifying and working toward goals that are meaningful to them. Her role is to listen with care, collaborate openly, and walk alongside each person—amplifying their strengths while gently exploring areas of challenge in a way that aligns with their values, needs, and lived experience.

Her therapeutic approach is holistic, strengths-based, and deeply collaborative. Dr. Sarah works with clients to better understand their nervous systems, redesign routines to support wellbeing, and develop tools and strategies that promote a sense of ease and authenticity. Whether the goal is to reduce distress, build self-understanding, or simply feel more empowered in daily life, she offers support rooted in respect, compassion, and the belief that no one needs to be “fixed” to live a meaningful life.

Dr. Sarah earned her post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy from A.T. Still University in the fall of 2019. She began her journey in the field with a master’s degree from Midwestern University in 2014, after completing her bachelor’s in Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota in 2012.

For seven years, Dr. Sarah served as an Assistant Professor at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ, where she loved mentoring future therapists—but ultimately found herself missing the deep connection and day-to-day impact of clinical work. That pull brought her back to direct care, where her heart truly belongs.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Sarah is a wife and mom to two amazing girls who keep her grounded, inspired, and endlessly curious.

Aimee Joy Steffen, MA, LAC, ATR-P

From Aimee to You:

I am a Counselor and an Art Therapist because I personally know how life changing therapy can be. I experienced a school shooting at Northern Illinois University while I was in undergrad in 2008. I was at a complete loss as to how to begin to understand what had happened. The art program that I was a member of was an incredibly close community. The support I found there, along with individual therapy and my personal art making allowed me to process what I was feeling. This experience directly impacted the direction that I saw my life taking.

There are multiple ways we are creative and find joy and meaning in our lives which means we should look at multiple ways to approach treatment. The unexpected creative expression generated from art therapy builds new neural pathways, which leads to physical healing in the brain. Community is produced from this safe, supportive, and exploratory environment.

I believe in a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship and a harm reduction approach to addiction. My treatment is based on the needs of each individual and integrates elements of : neuroaffirming care, trauma-informed therapy, art therapy, DBT, strength-based therapy, CBT, REBT, ACT, and multicultural and social justice informed counseling practices.

Raini Leveen, MOT, OTR/L

Raini is a graduate of Midwestern University's Occupational Therapy program. During her fieldwork rotation at an inpatient psychiatric hospital, she focused on supporting children and teens through the use of sensory-based strategies for emotional regulation, building coping skills, fostering intrinsic motivation, and engaging in play and leisure activities to support problem-solving and executive functioning.

With over 10 years of experience working alongside neurodivergent children and adults. Raini is deeply committed to a neuroaffirming approach. She values meeting each client where they are, embracing their individuality, and helping them create meaningful routines and environments that work with their unique ways of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world.

  • We are very present & future focused

    While your past experiences have shaped parts of who you are, our role as neuroaffirming mental health professionals is to support you in grounding yourself in the present while gently envisioning and working toward a future that feels meaningful to you. We honor your lived experience and walk alongside you as you reconnect with your strengths, clarify your values, and build a life that truly works for your nervous system and your unique way of being in the world.

  • We will work on routine design and management

    In my practice, routine design is approached through a neuroaffirming lens—recognizing that routines are not about rigid schedules, but about creating structure and flow that align with each person’s unique needs, preferences, and nervous system. Thoughtfully shaping daily rhythms can provide a sense of stability and predictability, which is especially supportive in navigating anxiety. Together, we explore routines that may include movement, rest, boundaries with technology, nourishing meals, or moments of joy—always honoring what feels sustainable and empowering for you.

  • The healing is in the 'doing'

    When it comes to anxiety management, the path to true relief lies in action. As mental health occupational therapists, we advocate for the power of engagement in meaningful activities. By actively participating in occupations that hold personal value, you not only take control of your anxiety but also embark on a journey of self-healing and empowerment.

  • We are holistic practitioners

    We take a holistic and neuroaffirming approach to supporting individuals with anxiety, recognizing that each person’s experience is valid, unique, and deeply influenced by the many layers of their daily life. This includes personal preferences, routines, sensory needs, responsibilities, and the environments they navigate. By honoring the interconnectedness of these elements, we collaborate with clients to build strategies that foster a greater sense of safety, autonomy, and well-being—while nurturing resilience in ways that feel authentic and sustainable.

Healing happens when ‘doing’ not just talking.

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