Summit Therapy Solutions

Neuro-affirming occupational therapy for children and families

We partner with children and families to build the skills, confidence, and strategies needed for success in everyday life. Through individualized, neuro-affirming occupational therapy and collaborative parent consultation, we help children participate more fully at home, at school, and in their communities.

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Child in occupational therapy play
Neuro-affirming · Relationship-centered care
Why Work With Me

Every child deserves to be understood, respected, and supported

As a licensed Occupational Therapist with over 15 years of pediatric experience, I believe every child deserves to be supported for who they are. My practice is grounded in a neuro-affirming approach that recognizes differences rather than deficits. Together, we identify each child's strengths, understand their nervous system, and develop practical strategies that support participation in the activities that matter most. Therapy is collaborative, individualized, and focused on meaningful progress — not changing who a child is, but helping them thrive as their authentic self. ❤️ Rachel Yakar

15+ years of pediatric OT

Many years of supporting children and families across a wide range of needs.

Certified ASDCS

Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist for autism-affirming, informed care.

SSP® Trained Provider

Safe and Sound Protocol training for nervous system and social-emotional support.

What We Offer

Practical, relationship-centered care

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

  • Comprehensive evaluations

  • Individualized treatment sessions

  • Sensory processing and nervous system regulation

  • Fine motor, visual motor, and handwriting skills

  • Executive functioning and attention support

  • Self-care and daily living skills

  • Feeding therapy and picky eating support

  • Social-emotional development

  • Autism-affirming support

Parent Consultations

  • Individual parent coaching sessions

  • Personalized home strategies

  • Emotional regulation and behavior support

  • Routine and transition planning

  • School collaboration guidance

  • Developmental education and resources

  • Practical tools you can use immediately

Sensory & Nervous System Support

  • Neuro-affirming sensory assessments

  • Co-regulation and self-regulation strategies

  • Emotional awareness and coping skills

  • Personalized sensory lifestyle recommendations

  • Environmental modifications for success

  • Safe and Sound Protocol® (SSP) consultation and integration when appropriate

Collaborative Care

  • Partnership with caregivers

  • Communication with teachers and other providers (with parent consent)

  • Home program development

  • Progress reviews and ongoing guidance

  • Support through developmental transitions

Who We Serve

Support for children and the families who love them

We work with children ages 3–16 and their families, meeting each child where they are.

Children ages 3–16

Neurodivergent children and their families

Autism Spectrum Disorder

ADHD and executive functioning challenges

Sensory processing differences

Emotional regulation and anxiety

Feeding and daily living skill challenges

Parents seeking compassionate, evidence-informed guidance

Play-based strategies and supports

Our Philosophy

What we believe

Every child is unique.

Every nervous system deserves understanding.

Every family deserves compassionate support.

Every child thrives when therapy is individualized, neuro-affirming, and built around meaningful participation in everyday life.

Because every child deserves to feel safe, capable, and successful in their everyday life.

Testimonials

Overloaded, busy career, and on the sensitive side... that's me, mama. And, paired with a wonderfully loud, constantly moving, highly independent child full of big feelings, that's my kid. My partner and I read books and blogs, guessing and checking what would help with big feelings and challenging behaviors, and we were still pulling out our hair. Since we weren't experts, we needed to find someone to help us.
Rachel was that right expert. She's highly qualified, capable, and brings a contagious joy to every conversation. She goes the extra mile and is extremely resourceful. From working with her, we have better tools for managing big emotions and challenging behaviors, which has created a more peaceful and fun home. Rachel is the absolute best—a literal parenting angel walking on this earth—and we're a better family for it!
Mom of 2
OT Client
Rachel is AMAZING!!! She has worked with my daughter on and off for the last two years as she's struggled with consecutive injuries and a hypersensitive nervous system as a result of them. We've had many helpers along the way, Including doctors and physical therapists, but Rachel is the one person we always come back to.
She's kind, knowledgeable and knows when and how to push my daughter. I love that she not only helps my daughter physically, but also emotionally.
Mom of 2
OT Client

Our Team

Our team is here to help with your OT needs.
Alicia Philips is part of our OT care team

Alicia Philips

Program Administrator
Hi! My name is Alicia and I am an early childhood educator who is taking time to raise my little one while helping with you with all scheduling and invoicing questions. I have a degree in early childhood education with an emphasis on young children and families. I am so excited to continue my work with Rachel and bring an additional option for families to learn and connect with their children to the community. You can find me and my little one engaging with community activities or anywhere that we can have our toes in the water or out in the snow!
Rachel Yaker

Rachel Yakar

Owner, Summit Therapy Solutions
I am a licensed occupational therapist and yoga teacher, specializing in Pediatrics and the Safe and Sound Program. I use evidence-based occupational therapy tools to help clients reach developmental milestones, prevent illness, regulate nervous systems, and engage in activities that improve health and wellness.
When not practicing occupational therapy, I enjoy the Tahoe lifestyle with my husband and two boys, which includes outdoor activities, knitting, or baking sourdough from a 1990's starter at high altitude.
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