Connect and Grow Occupational Therapy strives to provide family centered therapy; specializing in neurodiversity and new diagnoses
Meet Racheal
Racheal Hart, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Approaching life with a curious mind and joyful spirit has guided Racheal’s career for more than 25 years. Racheal grew up in Helena, Montana, teaching skiing, coaching Special Olympics, and helping out on the family farm. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage and completed a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University in 2007. Racheal is passionate about family centered care and mental health. She is a co-founder of Postpartum Support International, Alaska Chapter. She has presented at the Alaska Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference and has been a repeat guest on Alaska Public Media’s “Line One: Your Health Connection.”
Racheal is an avid learner and is continually expanding her clinical knowledge. The hallmark of her approach to occupational therapy is integrating a family and team based approach. Working in hospitals, schools, early intervention, and private practice, Racheal successfully applies her approach across settings. She is a DIR-Floortime certified provider and is regarded as an expert in trauma informed care and neurodiversity.
Racheal believes that children are our greatest teachers and her three children keep the school of life real! They can often be found spending time in nature, skiing, hiking and gathering with friends.
A different way to engage in Occupational Therapy
Our mission
Mission Statement:
At Connect and Grow Occupational Therapy, our mission is to empower individuals and families by providing holistic, family-centered occupational therapy services. Through short-term, intensive therapy, we focus on parent education, home programming, and fostering strong community connections, ensuring that each family has the tools and support they need to thrive.
Our practice is inspired by the belief in the potential of every child and the transformative power of family involvement. We are guided by values of compassion, inclusion, collaboration, and evidence-based care. We are committed to creating an environment where families feel supported, understood, and empowered to foster growth and connection within their homes and communities.
Support for Parents
Providing support and practical strategies for parents who may face unique challenges due to their own neurodivergence (such as ADHD, autism, or other conditions) or the complex needs of their children. This specialized therapy helps parents navigate the emotional, cognitive, and physical demands of parenting, while promoting their own well-being and family stability.
Intensive Therapy
A focused, time-limited therapeutic approach designed to address specific developmental, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Unlike traditional, long-term therapy, this model emphasizes concentrated, purposeful interventions over a shorter period to maximize impact and facilitate rapid progress.
We offer expertise in preschool and special education consultations, parent education, home-based programming, and community integration. Our services equip organizations with practical tools to better serve neurodivergent individuals and their families.. We focus on strategies for managing executive function challenges, emotional regulation, and developmental needs, ensuring families have the support to thrive both at home and in their communities.
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