Carla Crockett
Carla Crockett
COTA, MSOT, MAOT, OTR/L
Mental Health & Wellness
United States, Michigan | 16 Years in Practice
About
Hi, I’m Carla (she/her). I am an occupational therapist and founder of Empowering the Best, LLC. I have over 15 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families through therapy, coaching, and educational programs. Over the past decade, I have led a regional occupational therapy networking group, spoken at state-level and Midwestern professional conferences, delivered continuing education programs for therapists and educators, and provided community-based education in collaboration with teams of professionals. I have served as a clinical educator for graduate-level students for more than 10 years. I have also authored a peer-reviewed publication and appeared as a guest on a professional podcast, both experiences strengthened my commitment to bridging evidence and practical application.
My work blends neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and team-based approaches to support participation, communication, routines, and learning. I combine professional expertise with a nature-based, growth-focused philosophy, guiding clients to grow through what they go through. I believe context matters, and we need support to heal and then generalize skills to our everyday lives.
I bring advanced training in areas shared below and across multiple clinical domains. I believe healing and growth happen when people feel seen, supported, and understood in environments that honor their nervous system, strengths, and lived experience.
Practice Areas/Specialties
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Services Provided
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