Otd Sophie Lipman Otr/L

Sophie Lipman, OTD, OTR/L, currently serves as a Mental Health Occupational Therapist at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services, focusing on family support through consultation, residential services, environmental supports, caregiver education, staff training, and evaluation. Previous experience includes working as an Occupational Therapist at Therapy West, Inc. & pLAy Studio, and completing an occupational therapy residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, where Sophie led interdisciplinary teams, supervised fieldwork students, and engaged in client advocacy. Additional fieldwork at UCLA TIES for Families and The Help Group involved managing clientele in various contexts, contributing to treatment planning, and developing programs to enhance social skills and reduce anxiety. Sophie's educational background comprises a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California, along with a Kinesiology degree from Michigan State University.