Erin L. Allen,
COTA
Erin Allen has been a valued member of our Desoto Family Counseling Center team since August 2016, where she serves as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology - Clinical Exercise Physiology from Mississippi State University in 2014 and then pursued her certification as a Licensed OTA at PRCC in Hattiesburg, MS.
Erin's passion for helping children play, gain independence, improve school performance, and overcome challenges was evident early in her training. Her expertise is focused on pediatrics, with particular experience in Autism, Sensory Processing, Stroke, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Developmental Delays.
Residing in Tennessee with her family, Erin enjoys spending her free time traveling and shopping with her husband and two children.
AREAS I CAN HELP
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Infants, Toddlers, and Teens
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Play Skills
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Improving Sensory Regulation
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Fine Motor Skill Development
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Meeting Developmental Milestones
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Neuro-Motor Integration
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Visual Motor and Processing Skills
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Bilateral Coordination and Motor Planning
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Handwriting and Academic Skills
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Mississippi State University
INSURANCES ACCEPTED
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Ambetter
Cigna
Magnolia
Molina
Medicaid
United Healthcare
(Commercial & Medicaid)
Self-Pay