Ocean Tide Therapy

Boca Raton · Telehealth offered · Takes Aetna (Florida), BlueCross BlueShield (coming soon +1

ADHD & attentionOccupational therapyChildren from birth through 18 years · Adults 18 and olderIn person + virtual

At a glance

Telehealth: Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida and New York
In person: Chicagoland and South Florida, in-home
Insurance: Aetna (Florida) · BlueCross BlueShield (coming soon, Florida and Illinois)
Self pay: Private pay

ADHD care

Lists ADHD, Executive function, AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD), Attention among the concerns it addresses, according to its website.

ADHD

Executive function

AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD)

Attention

About

Ocean Tide Therapy is a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ welcoming occupational therapy practice founded by Stefanie Irmen, OTR/L. It offers in-home and virtual sessions across Chicagoland, South Florida and telehealth in several states.

Play-based, interest-led sessions
Stimming accepted as regulation
Parents as partners
No compliance-based methods
Burnout-first thinking for AuDHD

Concerns they commonly address

Sensory processing differences

Sensory processing differences are addressed through structured, playful sensory experiences and strategies for sensitivity to light, sound, texture and crowds.

Executive function challenges

Planning, organizing, initiating tasks, managing time and decision making are supported with personalized routines and systems.

Autistic burnout

Recovery-paced support aims to reduce demand load before rebuilding capacity.

Anxiety and depression

Support is offered to manage anxiety, depression, burnout and emotional dysregulation through routine building and body-based strategies.

Fine motor delays

Hand strength, coordination and dexterity are built for handwriting, self-care and classroom tasks.

Feeding difficulties

Feeding work is listed among the evidence-based OT services offered.

Services

Pediatric OT

Play-based, family-centered therapy for children from infancy through adolescence, including sensory processing, fine motor skills and self-regulation.

Adult OT

Occupational therapy for adults to manage sensory and executive function challenges and build daily routines.

Interoception

Therapy focused on tuning into the body's internal signals to support emotional regulation and self-awareness.

Adult Executive Function coaching

OT-based executive function coaching for ADHD, autistic, AuDHD and burned-out adults.

IEP consultations

Guidance through the IEP process and advocacy for a child's needs in school.

Founder

Stefanie Irmen, OTR/L

Licensed in Illinois and Florida. Graduate of Mount Mary University with over ten years of clinical experience across school-based, outpatient and developmental settings. Describes herself as a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ therapist.

Insurance, self-pay and costs

Insurance listed by the practice

Aetna (Florida), BlueCross BlueShield (coming soon, Florida and Illinois). Confirm your benefits with the practice and your insurer.

Self-pay

Private pay: .

Free consultation

The 30-minute consultation is free with no obligation to book services afterward.

What to know before contacting

Who it sees

Children from birth through 18 years, Adults 18 and older.

Care setting

In person in Chicagoland and South Florida, in-home; telehealth: Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida and New York.

Questions families ask

Does Ocean Tide Therapy provide ADHD care?

Its website lists ADHD, Executive function, AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD) among the concerns it addresses. Confirm with the practice.

Can I use telehealth?

Yes. The practice lists telehealth: Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida and New York.

What insurance does Ocean Tide Therapy list?

Aetna (Florida), BlueCross BlueShield (coming soon, Florida and Illinois). Always confirm coverage with the practice and your insurer.

What are the self-pay rates?