Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Redwood City, CA
Bilingual Pediatric OT for Redwood City's Diverse Family Community
Redwood City wears its motto proudly — “Climate Best by Government Test” — but what makes this Peninsula city truly distinctive is its people. San Mateo County’s county seat is home to one of the most culturally and economically diverse communities on the Peninsula: Oracle employees and tech professionals, multigenerational Latino families, immigrant families navigating the American healthcare system, and young parents drawn by a housing market that feels, just barely, more accessible than Palo Alto or Menlo Park to the south.
For many Redwood City families, accessing specialized pediatric occupational therapy has felt out of reach — whether because of language barriers, unfamiliarity with the referral process, or uncertainty about cost. TheraPeeps was built to meet families where they are. Founder Brooke Olson, OTR/L, is a fully Spanish-bilingual, SIPT- and STAR-certified occupational therapist who brings expert, evidence-based therapy directly to your home, daycare, or school. Whether your child has a formal diagnosis or you’re simply noticing that something feels different and you don’t yet have words for it, we’re here to help — in English or Spanish, without judgment, and without a clinic waiting room in sight. We also serve families in neighboring communities including San Carlos, Belmont, Menlo Park, Atherton, and Portola Valley.
OT Services Delivered to Redwood City Homes, Schools, and Daycares
TheraPeeps offers a full range of specialized pediatric OT services in Redwood City, delivered in-home and in your child’s natural environment. Sessions can take place at your home, a private school or daycare in the Redwood City area, or an outdoor setting like a local park. All services are available in English and Spanish. No referral is needed to get started.
- Sensory Integration Therapy — SIPT- and STAR-certified evaluation and treatment for children with sensory processing differences
- DIR/Floortime Therapy — relationship-based play therapy that builds social, emotional, and communication foundations from the ground up
- Feeding Therapy (SOS Approach) — evidence-based support for picky eating, food aversions, sensory-based mealtime challenges, and texture hypersensitivity
- Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) — a listening-based intervention that supports nervous system regulation, auditory sensitivity, and social engagement
- Nature-Based Therapeutic Playgroups — small-group outdoor sessions combining sensory-rich natural environments with therapeutic skill-building
- In-Home Pediatric Occupational Therapy — comprehensive OT delivered entirely in your home, so generalization happens naturally and no one has to commute
- Emotional Self-Regulation — our most-requested service, supporting children who struggle with big emotions, meltdowns, transitions, and behavioral flexibility
What TheraPeeps Addresses in Redwood City Children
TheraPeeps works with children ages 0–8 across a wide range of developmental profiles. In Redwood City, we frequently support families navigating the following challenges — many of which look different depending on a child’s language background, cultural context, and learning environment.
- Sensory processing differences — over- or under-responsivity to touch, sound, movement, and other sensory input
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- ADHD and attention regulation difficulties
- Developmental delays across gross motor, fine motor, or social-emotional domains
- Feeding challenges, picky eating, and food aversions
- Emotional dysregulation, meltdowns, and difficulty with transitions
- Fine motor delays and handwriting difficulties
- Social communication and peer play skill differences
- Anxiety that shows up as sensory avoidance or behavioral rigidity
- Preschool and kindergarten readiness
- Coordination difficulties and motor planning challenges (dyspraxia)
- Sleep and self-care skill development
If you’re unsure whether your child needs OT — or whether what you’re seeing is a sensory issue, a behavior issue, or something else entirely — we’re happy to talk it through. Many Redwood City families contact us before they’ve accessed any specialist, and that’s completely okay. Call us at (650) 204-0677 to start the conversation.
What Sets TheraPeeps Apart for Redwood City Families
Spanish-Bilingual Therapy — One of Very Few on the Peninsula
Brooke Olson, OTR/L, provides sessions fully in English or Spanish. For Spanish-speaking families, this is not a minor convenience — it changes the entire therapy relationship. Parents who can ask questions, understand the reasoning behind a technique, and coach their child in their first language become far more effective partners in the therapy process. TheraPeeps is one of the only specialized pediatric OT practices in San Mateo County offering this.
Gold-Standard Clinical Credentials
Brooke holds SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests) and STAR certification — two of the most rigorous specialized credentials in pediatric sensory OT. She is also Board Certified in Autism, a DIR/Floortime trainer with over 10 years of experience, certified in the SOS Approach to Feeding, and trained in the Safe and Sound Protocol. When you work with TheraPeeps, you are working with one of the most credentialed pediatric OTs in the region.
In-Home, In-Your-Child’s-World
We come to your home, school, or daycare — no clinic, no waiting room, no commute. In-home therapy is not just convenient: it is clinically superior. Skills practiced in the environments where your child actually lives and plays generalize faster and stick longer than those practiced in a clinic.
Neuro-Affirming, Not Compliance-Based
TheraPeeps uses a developmental, relationship-based approach grounded in DIR/Floortime and sensory integration science. We do not use ABA or compliance-based models. We meet children where they are developmentally, build on their genuine strengths, and treat the whole child — not just the behavior.
Parent Partnership Is Built In
Every session includes coaching so you understand what is happening and why — and can carry the work forward between visits. For families who are accessing specialized OT for the first time, this guidance is often as valuable as the therapy itself. You should leave every session with something actionable.
Private-Pay OT and Tech Employer OON Benefits in Redwood City
TheraPeeps is a private-pay practice — we are not paneled with insurance carriers. This allows us to maintain small caseloads, longer sessions, and the clinical flexibility to work with each child exactly as they need, without insurance-driven limitations on session frequency or approach.
You pay for each session directly, and we provide a detailed superbill that you submit to your insurance carrier for out-of-network reimbursement. Many families in Redwood City — particularly those with Oracle, LinkedIn, and other Peninsula tech employer plans — carry PPO plans with meaningful out-of-network benefits. Reimbursement rates vary, but many families recover 50–80% of session costs. We recommend calling your carrier’s member services line before starting and asking specifically about your out-of-network occupational therapy benefits for a child under age 18.
We also accept payment from HSA and FSA accounts. Pediatric OT is a qualifying medical expense for both.
To discuss fees or schedule a complimentary introductory call, contact us at (650) 204-0677.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatric OT in Redwood City
Do you offer Spanish-language therapy sessions in Redwood City?
Yes. Brooke Olson, OTR/L, is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Sessions can be conducted entirely in Spanish, and all parent coaching, progress updates, and communication can happen in whichever language works best for your family. Redwood City’s large Spanish-speaking community is one of the reasons we are especially committed to offering this — and it is something very few specialized OT practices in San Mateo County can provide.
Do you serve families throughout Redwood City, including North Fair Oaks and the hillside neighborhoods?
Yes. We serve families across Redwood City and neighboring unincorporated communities including North Fair Oaks, Farm Hill, Emerald Hills, and Woodside Plaza. We also serve families who live near downtown Redwood City or just over the Atherton or Belmont borders. Because TheraPeeps is a mobile practice, your neighborhood does not limit your access — we come to you. If you are not sure whether we reach your address, call us at (650) 204-0677 and we will confirm.
My child receives services through the Redwood City School District — can TheraPeeps work alongside their school team?
Yes, and many families do exactly this. Private OT through TheraPeeps is completely independent from any IEP, school-based OT, or services your child receives through the Redwood City School District or the Sequoia Union High School District. School-based services are governed by what is “educationally necessary” — private OT has no such restriction. We are happy to communicate with your child’s school team with your written consent.
We have never worked with an OT before — what does the process look like from the beginning?
The process starts with a free phone consultation: you tell us what you are noticing with your child, we ask some questions, and together we determine whether OT is likely to be helpful. If it seems like a good fit, we schedule an initial evaluation — typically 60 to 90 minutes — during which Brooke observes your child in a natural setting and develops an individualized treatment plan. No referral from a pediatrician is required to get started.
Does Oracle's health plan cover out-of-network occupational therapy in Redwood City?
Many Oracle employees and others working with Peninsula tech employers carry PPO plans with strong out-of-network benefits — and pediatric occupational therapy is typically a covered service category. TheraPeeps provides a detailed superbill after every session that includes all the CPT billing codes, Brooke’s NPI number, diagnosis codes, and session notes your carrier needs to process a reimbursement claim. Before starting, we recommend calling Oracle’s benefits line and asking: “What is my out-of-network coverage for pediatric occupational therapy, CPT codes 97165 through 97168?” We are happy to help you think through what to ask.
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