Family life is rarely simple, even though we often wish it were.
When children struggle — with anxiety, sensitivity, sleep, or eating — parents often carry a lot while quietly wondering how to move forward.
For more than twenty years, I have supported children, teens, and families as an occupational therapist, bringing a developmental and family-centred perspective to the challenges families face.
My work is to offer a thoughtful space where families can slow down, make sense of what is happening, and find a path that feels both compassionate and doable.
The work that
shaped my work
We all have chapters that redefine who we are.
Mine included a decade of caregiving through a life threatening illness, the long road to motherhood after being told it would never happen, and the quiet rebuilding that comes when life doesn’t unfold as planned.
Those experiences taught me that life rarely goes exactly as we imagine — and that the way we meet what happens matters more than anything else. I’ve learned how to increase tolerance for uncertainty, build resilience, and focus on what we can influence, while being at peace with what we cannot control.
Today, my husband is healthy, our daughters are thriving, and our family life is rich and full — though, like any family, we still navigate anxieties, transitions, and everyday challenges. These experiences continue to deepen my understanding of how families grow, struggle, and learn together.
I share this not because my story is the point, but because you may recognize something in it. You might be holding love and exhaustion, hope and fear, gratitude and uncertainty — and you’re ready for someone who can hold that with you without judgment, while helping you find what’s actionable, supportive, and meaningful in your family life.
How I Work
I focus on both practical strategies and reflective perspective:
Sleep, selective eating, toileting, and daily challenges
Understanding patterns, triggers, and family dynamics
Supporting parents to feel steadier, more confident, and less reactive
I create a non-judgmental, thoughtful space where families notice what’s happening, reflect on it, and move forward in ways that feel authentic and achievable.
"Lynne is attentive and personalizes her sessions to accommodate your unique situation and needs."
"She will celebrate successes and work through trouble areas to find a solution."
"Lynne is attentive and personalizes her sessions to accommodate your unique situation and needs." "She will celebrate successes and work through trouble areas to find a solution."
"You bring a breadth of knowledge and education to the table."
"I feel like our talks are a one stop shop for dealing with a multitude of issues."
"You bring a breadth of knowledge and education to the table." "I feel like our talks are a one stop shop for dealing with a multitude of issues."
"It is nice for someone on the outside to remind you that you are doing a lot of good too."
"Your work is soulful."
"It is nice for someone on the outside to remind you that you are doing a lot of good too." "Your work is soulful."
the impact of working together
Families often leave sessions feeling:
Calmer and more grounded
Clearer on next steps that actually work
More connected to themselves and their children
Equipped with insights and strategies that make everyday life easier
Shifts happen not because we “fix” things, but because families are supported to notice, reflect, and take intentional steps in a space that’s calm, supportive, and free of judgment.