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Hi, I'm Anna G!

Your Brooklyn-based Pediatric OT

I'm Anna Goldstein, a pediatric occupational therapist with experience since 2017. I earned my M.S. in Occupational Therapy from NYU and have worked with children from infancy through adolescence across a range of settings, including Early Intervention, preschools, private schools, and in-home therapy.

 

With a background in visual arts, I bring creativity to my play-based, functional approach. I’ve supported children with Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, sensory differences, genetic conditions, and more, using evidence-based methods like NDT, DIR/Floortime, Handwriting Without Tears, and Zones of Regulation.

I take a strengths-based, holistic approach, tailoring each session to the individual needs of my clients and adapting as they grow. I value collaboration with families, schools, and other providers to ensure consistency and progress. As a NICU mom, I understand how overwhelming starting services can feel, and I’m here to support your child’s journey with empathy, expertise, and care.

What is occupational therapy?

Pediatric OT is a rehabilitative field that aims to improve independence across a child’s "occupations," activities that are part of their everyday lives. Children’s occupations often include getting dressed and ready for school, handwriting, eating meals, and playing.

My Approach

My Approach

In my practice, I focus on a strengths-based approach and view my clients holistically, analyzing the various physical, cognitive, and behavioral traits that make them unique. I individualize treatment to meet the needs of each client, and continually reassess each child as they progress, adjusting their goals as needed. I value interdisciplinary collaboration and communicate with my clients’ school team and any outside providers to ensure continuity of care. I believe in making therapy fun and engaging and enjoy being an advocate for my clients and their families. There is nothing more rewarding than watching my clients meet their goals; I hope to be a part of your child’s journey towards independence!

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Evaluations

Comprehensive assessments to identify your child’s strengths and create targeted treatment plans.

Therapy sessions

Play-based OT in a sensory gym and fine motor space, using skills activities tailored to your child’s unique goals. 

School Consultations

Ongoing collaboration with your child's care team including in-school observation to help ensure carryover of new skills.

Parent Coaching

Home observations and parent coaching—either remotely or in person— can address challenges like mealtimes, transitions, or completing self-care routines.

Working Together
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Working Together

As we work together, you'll begin to understand the underlying challenges that may be influencing your child’s behavior and daily functioning. We’ll use this insight to develop personalized strategies that support your child’s unique needs. Your child may receive a customized Home Exercise Plan (HEP)—a fun and purposeful set of activities designed to strengthen their skills between sessions and promote continued progress at home.

 

I can also collaborate with your child’s teachers, sharing practical OT strategies to help them succeed in the classroom and stay regulated, focused, and engaged throughout the day. You’ll be provided with clear, easy-to-use techniques that fit naturally into your family’s daily routines, helping you support your child with confidence and consistency at home.

 

Most importantly, your child will have fun while learning and growing—and with every new skill mastered, they’ll build confidence and independence.

I specialize in:

​​My sensory gym and fine motor room are located in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Because occupational therapy is play-based, children can enjoy suspended tunnels, swings, a climbing wall, and a wide variety of games while targeting their goals!

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A sensory play gym with colorful climbing and balance equipment
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Taking the Next Steps...

1

Connect

Schedule an initial phone consultation to determine if Anna G. OT is the right fit for your child. If so, an in-person evaluation will follow.

2

Plan

After the comprehensive evaluation, parents receive a written report summarizing the findings and outlining therapy goals.

3

Grow & Build Skills

45 minute sessions in the office/sensory gym environment following the plan. OT strategies are demonstrated and reviewed weekly to ensure progress towards goals.

4

Assess & Coordinate

Ongoing collaborating with your child’s entire team (caregivers, relevant school staff, other outside therapy providers) to understand their progress across settings. 

5

Thrive!

When your child reaches their goals, it’s time to celebrate their graduation! Watch with pride as they navigate their world with greater confidence and independence.

How It Works

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"Anna has been our daughter's coach and advocate in ways that go beyond the role she was hired for. Nothing speaks to her competency more than the results... Anna continues to be a force of growth in our daughter's life."

"Our daughter was born prematurely at 23 weeks and as a result has had to overcome numerous developmental difficulties, some which persist even now at 4 1/2 years of age. Anna has been our daughter's Occupational Therapist for the past 2 1/2 years and has been a game changer in her learning process. She has proven to be a caring, innovative and tireless therapist as well as a crucial resource for services and institutions that cater to our daughter's specific needs. Anna has been our daughter's coach and advocate in ways that go beyond the role she was hired for. Nothing speaks to her competency more than the results she has engendered from our daughter. She has made leaps in fine motor skills, communication, creative problem solving and her overall ability to navigate the world. Anna continues to be a force of growth in our daughter's life. She is a valued member of her team of therapists and, moreover, she is a wonderful human being and a pleasure to work with."

- Rodrigo, parent

- Rodrigo, parent

Contact

540 President Street, Suite 2D

Brooklyn, NY 11215​​​

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