Occupational Therapy
Helping Children, Teens & Young Adults Build Regulation, Executive Function & Independence
Currently accepting new clients ages 5 through young adulthood for in-person occupational therapy in Carlsbad and North County San Diego, with telehealth available throughout California. We provide holistic, neuroaffirming support for regulation, sensory processing, executive functioning, social skills, self-advocacy, and independence.
Is Occupational Therapy Right For My Child?
Feel Safe In Their Body
When your child seems overwhelmed, constantly on the go, shut down, or disconnected from what their body needs, there’s often more beneath the surface. We take a holistic, neuroaffirming approach to understand their sensory and emotional needs and find what helps them feel safe, regulated, and more in control.
Build Skills
From executive functioning and emotional regulation to sensory processing and independence, we work on the skills that make everyday life feel more manageable. The goal isn’t to change who your child is, but rather to help them understand themselves and build tools that work for them.
Grow Into Confidence
As children grow, so do the demands of school, friendships, relationships, and independence. OT can help them develop self-advocacy, communication, social and relationship skills, and confidence in navigating the world around them.
Services
1:1 Occupational Therapy Sessions
Individualized OT for children, teens, and young adults focused on building regulation, confidence, independence, and the skills needed to navigate everyday life.
In School Supports
Collaborative support within the school environment to help students feel regulated, confident, and more successful throughout their day.
1:1 Parent Sensory & Regulation Consultations + At Home Plan
Personalized support to help you better understand your child’s sensory and regulation needs and feel more confident supporting them at home.
Teacher/ Staff Training
Practical, collaborative training to help educators better understand regulation, sensory needs, and the ways they can support students throughout the school day.
About Dr. Jo
Dr. Heidi Joachims is a licensed occupational therapist in California and the owner and founder of The Regulation Place Occupational Therapy. She is passionate about helping children, teens, and young adults feel safe in their bodies, confident in who they are, and capable of navigating life’s big and small challenges.
Her approach blends occupational therapy with a holistic, neuroaffirming understanding of sensory processing, regulation, the nervous system, and the individual needs of each person. Before focusing on skills, Dr. Jo prioritizes safety, connection, and understanding because when we feel supported and regulated, we are better able to learn, problem-solve, connect, and build confidence.
Her sessions are anything but one-size-fits-all. They may include moving, creating, playing, talking, exploring, and finding practical strategies that can make everyday life feel more manageable. Heidi works alongside each individual and their family to understand what is underneath and discover what helps them feel more comfortable, capable, and in control.
Outside of her work, Dr. Jo values the same practices she encourages in others: movement, time in nature, and slowing down enough to notice what her own body needs. These practices help her bring a grounded, present, and genuine approach to the families she supports.
If you’re looking for an occupational therapist who sees the whole person, not just the challenge, you’re in the right place.
Your Questions, Answered
Each child’s journey is unique. Some families see meaningful changes within a few months, while others continue for ongoing support throughout the school year and beyond. We often support children over the years as they navigate new transitions, developmental stages, and changes in their environment. We’ll regularly check in to make sure therapy continues to align with your child’s goals and growth.
We are out-of-network and do not bill insurance directly. We can provide a superbill upon request.
Do you take insurance?
How long will we work together?
We work with children ages 5 and up through adolescence, focusing on emotional regulation, sensory processing, executive functioning, and building confidence in daily life.
What ages do you work with?
We currently see clients Monday through Friday, from morning through 6 PM, to best accommodate school and family schedules.
What is your availability?
Virtual intakes are $125 for a 30-minute session. In-office & virtual sessions are $250 for a 50-minute session.
In-school and in-home sessions are $395 for a 50-minute session.
How much do sessions cost?