Our Team
It all began with my love of children. When I sat down to figure out how I could most effectively help children and their families become the best they can be, a combination of different services came to mind: individual Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy for young children. But then I thought about the parents. Who is taking care of them while their children are being cared for? That was my “a-ha” moment. What would happen if I provided parents and caregivers with an environment that allowed them to address their own needs in conjunction with their child’s treatment? And so Kids Therapy Made Simple was born!
Dr. Lisa J Perlson
Dr. Lisa J Perlson OTD, OTR/L, MACLP, CPAM is a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of California. What’s unique about her practice is that she is also licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist, which can at times play a pivotal role in the betterment of the child. Dr. Lisa began her journey earning a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, allowing her to become an independently licensed psychotherapist in the state of California. While receiving her training in psychotherapy, she was introduced to, and then fell in love with, the magical world of Occupational Therapy. Not long after, Dr. Lisa earned a Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California.
As a strong believer in continuing education, Dr. Lisa is always attending seminars and has received certified training to implement the following programs into her practice:
- A Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) Approach to Baby Treatment with Lois Bly
- Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy through the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT)
- PACE
- The Alert Program
- Handwriting Without Tears
- The Zones of Regulation
- S.C.E.R.T.S
- The Incredible Years
With an empathetic and creative approach, Dr. Lisa’s desire has always been to assist others in reaching their full potential. With a passion and drive for working with children, she finally realized her dream in combining her occupational therapy and psychotherapy experiences to encourage every child to reach their developmental potential. Dr. Lisa believes that each child is a unique individual and there is no "one size fits all" approach to any type of therapy. She believes it takes time, patience and understanding to really develop a successful individualized therapy plan for any child to succeed.
Dr. Lisa’s mission is simple: Helping kids with life.