Why Choose Seacoast Play Works?
At Seacoast Play Works, I provide Occupational Therapy (OT) services for infants through school-aged children via telehealth as well as in my OT clinic at Therapy Square in Epping, NH. My practice is conveniently located under the same roof as an adolescent and childhood Social Worker, maternal and adolescent Mental Health Counselor, pediatric Physical Therapist, pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and a Nutritionist.
Your child will receive the highest quality of individualized care, and will never be shuffled between therapists as we often see at large clinics. My sessions are always fun and uplifting for kids, and rarely do they know that we're "working" on skills while they play! I'm here for you and your family, as well as for your child. Most of my therapeutic interventions look like play to the untrained eye – this is why kids love OT!
In addition to in-person services in my clinic, I offer telehealth appointments to NH residents. I am adhering to the most up to date CDC and state guidelines to reduce risk of Covid, and am fully vaccinated. I offer masks, hand sanitizer, and try my best to schedule clients with the least amount of overlap with other clinicians so the waiting room is quiet and socially distancing is possible.
I am a contracted provider with several insurance companies including Harvard Pilgrim, NH Healthy Families, WellSense NH, and Tricare. I also offer competitive private pay rates.
I specialize in helping children within the following areas:
Common Strategies and Programs Used During Treatment Include:
Your child will receive the highest quality of individualized care, and will never be shuffled between therapists as we often see at large clinics. My sessions are always fun and uplifting for kids, and rarely do they know that we're "working" on skills while they play! I'm here for you and your family, as well as for your child. Most of my therapeutic interventions look like play to the untrained eye – this is why kids love OT!
In addition to in-person services in my clinic, I offer telehealth appointments to NH residents. I am adhering to the most up to date CDC and state guidelines to reduce risk of Covid, and am fully vaccinated. I offer masks, hand sanitizer, and try my best to schedule clients with the least amount of overlap with other clinicians so the waiting room is quiet and socially distancing is possible.
I am a contracted provider with several insurance companies including Harvard Pilgrim, NH Healthy Families, WellSense NH, and Tricare. I also offer competitive private pay rates.
I specialize in helping children within the following areas:
- Fine Motor Development
- Gross Motor Development
- Visual Motor Development
- Sensory Processing and Integration Skills
- Self-Regulation Skills
- Social Skills
- Self-Care Skills
Common Strategies and Programs Used During Treatment Include:
- The Zones of Regulation®
- The Interoception Program by Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L
- Handwriting Without Tears®
- BrainWorks® Tools for Regulating Emotions, Behaviors, and Sensory Processing
- DIR/Floortime Approach to Assessment & Intervention Strategies
- Yoga & Mindfulness Techniques
- Sensory Integration Techniques
- Child and Family-Centered Approach
- Play-Based Approach to Development
- Biomechanical Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Strategies
- Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) Facilitation Techniques
- Parent and Caregiver Education
I'm so excited to be working toward certification as an ADHD Certified Rehabilitation Services Provider (ADHD-RSP), which will allow me to best serve my many clients and families with attention-based needs. I expect to complete this 30-hour training & exam by December; stay tuned!
Kristen Goodrich, OTR/L
I graduated cum laude from Boston University in 2003, and am registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) with a license to practice in New Hampshire. I have been a practicing OTR (Registered Occupational Therapist) since 2003. I have experience working in community-based early intervention (birth to 3 years old), schools, and outpatient pediatric therapy. I always love learning new therapeutic techniques; some of my most recent continuing education include:
- Assessment & Intervention Strategies Using The DIR/Floortime Approach
- Emotions, Behaviors, & Sensory Processing: A Comprehensive Approach to Overcoming Difficult Behaviors
- Sensory Integration Assessment and Treatment Strategies
- Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids
- Strategies for Teaching Social Skills
- Visual Tools for Children with Autism
- Strategies and Team Approaches for Picky Eating
Testimonials
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We currently receive services from Kristen and we can't say enough good things about her. She is a rock star! -G.M.
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O.T. is my son's favorite thing; he always asks when Miss Kristen is coming next. -A.M.
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Working with Miss Kristen is the highlight of my son's week! He's always asking which day she'll be back. -L.C.
We absolutely LOVE Ms. Kristen! In just the few months that she has been working with our 3 1/2 yo son, he has made amazing improvements! He has some sensory issues and behavioral issues. He has learned to regulate himself, to use his words to express himself when he is upset or frustrated and also his ability to listen and take direction has improved so much! -J.M.
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Kristen works with our son and does an amazing job! She 'gets' him and his quirks and what makes him tick and makes sure she finds therapies that keep him interested and are very effective at the same time. Her communication with me as to his progress is great! -A.B.
Kristen just has a way about her; she is such a kind person and I'll miss working with her! -J.T.
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Sensory and fine motor skills being practiced through this child's love of dirt and digging
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A wet sponge brush and an easel can be a highly motivating activity to promote shoulder strengthening, balance and promotion of grasp development
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