Meet the Occupational Therapy Team

"Originally from the great state of Texas, Jenny brings over 26 years of experience (and heart!) to her work as an occupational therapist. She earned her bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation services from Stephen F. Austin State University, then went on to complete her master’s at Texas Woman’s University in Houston. From mental health to brain injury rehab, ergonomics to pediatrics—Jenny’s done it all, but it’s working with children that truly lights her up.

Over the years, Jenny has helped kiddos thrive in all kinds of settings—from Children’s Hospital to Early Steps, schools, and now our very own clinic. Her superpowers include feeding therapy (from infants to picky toddlers and beyond!), sensory processing, handwriting, reflex integration, and helping kids build the tools to manage big feelings.

Jenny is also passionate about blending therapy with meaningful experiences outside the clinic as she recently began volunteering with Equine Reflections, supporting equine-assisted sessions that foster emotional growth, self-awareness, and healing through meaningful interactions with horses.

When she’s not busy helping children grow and shine, Jenny is deep in the world of entrepreneurship. She’s a proud graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business program and an active member of the Jefferson Chamber and Entrepreneurs Organization.

At home, Jenny stays just as busy with her fun-loving crew: her husband Johnny, teenage daughters Jordan and Jillian, and their spunky Westie, Ollie. She’s always up for cheering on the Saints and LSU Tigers, sneaking away to a beach (hello, sand between the toes!), or enjoying the very serious business of taste-testing her way through New Orleans cuisine.

Fun fact: Jenny is a lifelong Lego collector—because who says play is just for kids?

Alex brings a perfect blend of fun and function to every therapy session! She earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Southern Mississippi and her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Known for turning hard work into play, Alex is passionate about making therapy engaging while staying grounded in evidence-based practice. She loves teaming up with families to help every child reach their full potential—one high five at a time!

Alex has specialized training in feeding therapy and reflex integration, and she’s always looking for new ways to grow her skills and support her kiddos.

When she’s off the clock, you’ll likely find her soaking up the sun at the beach, singing along at a concert, or spending time with her friends, family, and her adorable dog, Weezy.

Amanda began her journey at TLC as a therapy tech in June 2017. During her four years as a therapy tech at TLC, Amanda has assisted with handwriting groups, social skills groups, and summer camp programs. Amanda graduated from Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She then graduated from the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Delgado Community College in December 2021. Amanda is now a thriving pediatric COTA and Programs Director. She currently treats kids of all ages with the primary goal of helping them all reach their full potential through creative activities that improve fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and social skills. Amanda is also responsible for coordinating all of TLC’s day programs and holiday programs with the goal of giving children a place to grow and be kids. In her free time, Amanda enjoys baking, growing sunflowers, and spending time with her family and friends.

Ray joined the TLC family in June 2022. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from LSU and quickly found his passion in pediatrics, working with the neurodiverse population and other developmental differences in both school and home settings across the greater New Orleans area.

After earning his master’s in occupational therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center, Ray completed fieldwork in everything from ICU Acute Care to outpatient pediatrics—where he found his stride using child-led, strengths-based strategies to maximize clients’ engagement and development.

Today, Ray splits his time between school-based services and treating individual clients and groups at TLC’s Metairie and Elmwood clinics. Whether he's helping a child with fine motor skills or collaborating with families to support sensory needs, Ray brings patience, creativity, and heart to every session.

Outside of work, you can find him enjoying time with friends, attending local sporting events, and making memories with his family, including his baby, Cecile.

Payton joined the TLC crew in September 2023, bringing her signature mix of energy, creativity, and heart! She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Fitness and Human Performance from Southeastern Louisiana University, and later received her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.

Her fieldwork gave her hands-on experience in everything from acute care to outpatient pediatrics—but her heart has always been in helping kids grow through play, movement, and meaningful connection. She believes therapy should be fun, engaging, and led by the child’s unique interests and strengths.

Oh, and did we mention she’s also a dance teacher? Whether she’s leading a therapy session or choreographing a routine, she knows how to keep things moving and grooving!

When she’s not at TLC, you’ll find her dancing, shopping, cheering at sporting events, or spending time with her favorite people—friends, family, and probably a few tiny dancers too!

Olivia began her journey with TLC in June of 2023 and hasn’t slowed down since! She is now our Occupational Therapy Lead and is very involved in our Building Blocks program. Armed with a Kinesiology degree—and a minor in Psychology—from LSU, she continued on to receive a master’s in Occupational Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center. She got her start in therapy here at TLC as well in local schools and clinics, where she fell in love with helping little ones conquer developmental delays, explore feeding therapy, and unlock reflex integration. She loves focusing on making functional activities fun! Expect obstacle-courses, giggles, and plenty of real-life skill-building in every session. When Olivia’s not crafting kid-powered activities, you’ll find her outdoors, booking her next travel escape, or laughing with friends and family. Olivia’s bright, upbeat energy makes her a joy to be around. She’s super excited to keep growing alongside the amazing TLC crew!

After graduating from Louisiana State University with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology in 2021, Hannah earned a Master of Occupational Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. During school, she completed clinical rotations in outpatient pediatrics and adult inpatient rehab. During her pediatric rotation, she gained experience in both clinic and school settings. Hannah is passionate about making therapy fun, functional, and child-led by meeting each client where they are and supporting them in ways that matter most. When she’s not at TLC, you can find her enjoying long walks, traveling, spending time with friends and family, or testing out the newest restaurants around the city.

Terrence is a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and a recent graduate of Delgado’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program. During his fieldwork rotation at TLC in 2024, he developed a strong connection to pediatric care and found joy in helping children develop the functional skills they need for everyday life.

Terrence believes that therapy should be engaging, playful, and personalized to each child’s interests and goals. His approach is centered on creating a fun, supportive environment that help kids build confidence and independence in all areas of occupation.

Outside of work, Terrence enjoys binge-watching anime, watching sports, playing video games, and spending quality time with loved ones.