Occupational Therapy & Parent Coaching
In-Home San Diego | Telehealth CA & CO
For families navigating routine chaos at home and school. Together, we move from overwhelm to understanding.
Occupational Therapy
Therapy happens in your home or school environments so you can build functional daily routines, emotional regulation strategies, and daily life skills, where the struggles actually happen.
Parent Coaching
Coaching helps you navigate parenting challenges in real-time, build co-regulation tools that work, and define your unique values so you can feel confident, connected, and calm leading your family.
You are doing your best with the resources available to you. Family life is hard to navigate.
I am here to help.
We have been a family working with Kendra for several years, across 3 kiddos different ages. Kendra offers the kids the advocacy and the tools in their toolbox to accomplish the tasks that may not come easily. She also takes the time to help parents to learn how to best support our kiddos through challenges they’re experiencing.
- Mother of three kids in elementary and middle school
Does your family look like this?
Routine Battles: Getting out the door in the morning is a high-stress confrontation or homework ends in tears and refusal.
Nervous System Overload: Your child melts down over small transitions, struggles with sensory processing, or is completely exhausted by the demands of the day.
Parent Burnout: You feel like you are constantly walking on eggshells, confused by conflicting parenting advice, and running out of tools.
If your kid is struggling to
- Manage transitions or daily routines
- Learn effectively at home and school
- Navigate ADHD, autism, or mental health challenges
- Authentically connect with friends, family, or themselves
If you feel
- Exhausted from constant problem-solving
- Unsure how to respond in difficult moments
- Overwhelmed by conflicting advice
- Worried about your family’s future
If you or your child want to
- Understand challenges and how to help
- Feel confident about your child’s development
- Communicate more effectively
- Create sustainable systems for your daily life
- Deepen your understanding of who you are and what you need to succeed
I offer specialized support
Analyze Routine: Understand the exact moments where breakdown occurs, whether it's school transitions, family dynamics, or sensory overload.
Build Adaptive Systems: Adapt the environment and learn new skills tailored to your child and family's needs.
Restore Connection: Learn to co-regulate, set boundaries, and communicate together so you can authentically and effectively connect.
Hi, I'm Kendra!
I’m a child and family occupational therapist helping kids, teens, and families build emotional skills, navigate life challenges with ease, and learn confidently. I work closely with parents to support lasting change for the whole family. Together, we help your child and family move from overwhelm to understanding.
Step 1: Free 15-Minute Discovery Call
Meet by video or phone call to see how occupational therapy can best support your family.
Step 2: Evaluation
Complete an initial occupational therapy evaluation at your home, school, or by telehealth.
Step 3: Therapy or Coaching
Together, we build skills, tools, and adaptive routines that bring peace back to your child and family.
No waitlist.
Available Monday through Friday.
Private pay with superbills available for out-of-network.
Kendra has helped us so much. She follows the children's lead and lets them blossom patiently and lovingly. 5/5 stars!
- Single mom of school aged-kids
Kendra was so wonderful with our kiddo and made her feel so loved and heard. We really appreciated Kendra's willingness and ability to thoughtfully pivot and adjust care as needs changed.
- Mother of three wonderful children
FAQ
How can you support my family?
Authentic Kids Therapy provides neurodiversity-affirming occupational therapy services for children and families. I support emotional regulation, sensory processing, executive functioning, handwriting, and emotional development. In addition, I offer parent coaching and curriculum-based tools that extend support into daily life.
Do you involve parents?
Yes, parent involvement is a central part of my approach when working with children.
In addition to parent involvement during pediatric therapy, I offer dedicated parent coaching for parents to build confidence, develop strategies, and apply skills for themselves.
What is your therapy style?
My approach is playful, reflective, and relationship-based. I begin by listening so your child and family can share your experiences and goals at your own pace.
Therapy is guided by child-led play, meaningful interaction, and targeted moments of direct instruction when helpful. I serve as a collaborative guide supporting your family’s unique developmental journey with care, responsiveness, and respect for individuality.
Do you coordinate with schools?
I would love to work with your school. To do so, it is important that we communicate in advance with your school team to discuss your their unique requirements when working with private practice providers. Please communicate ahead of time with your school before requesting in-school services with me.
Do you take insurance?
No. I do not accept insurance at this time.
Private pay allows us the freedom to cater our services to the unique needs of your child and family. Upon request, I can provide you with a superbill that you can send to your insurance company for reimbursement, in accordance with your policy.
Many insurance plans reimburse between 50% to 100% of out-of-network occupational therapy costs. I recommend calling your provider to check your out-of-network pediatric OT benefits.
What is Neurodiversity-Affirming Care?
Neurodiversity-affirming care means I support my clients without trying to force them to act in a standardized way. Instead, I focus on understanding how every person uniquely experiences the world. I then help them build skills and adapt environments that support regulation, confidence, and authenticity.
What ages do you work with?
I specialize in supporting children ages 3-15 years old and their families.
Additionally, I have extensive experience working with teens and transition-aged youth navigating independence, identity, and life transitions.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. I offer telehealth sessions for occupational therapy and parent coaching. This allows families to access support from the comfort of their home.
Do you provide services in California and Colorado?
Yes. I am an occupational therapist registered and board-certified by NBCOT and licensed in California and Colorado.
NPI number: 1902499841
Authentic Kids Therapy PC Business ID: 20241852207
The Authentic SELF LLC Business ID: B20260104535
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes. I am accepting clients in Colorado and California.
Working with Kendra was great she helped my daughter work through her emotions and found ways to make connections my kiddo would understand. Very easy to talk to flexible and reliable. My daughter looked forward to their meetings every week.
- Mother of three elementary school-aged kids
- Accepting: San Diego, California, Colorado
- Email: kendra@authentickidstherapy.com
- Available by Appointment: Responds within 24 hours
Serving families in Home throughout Central San Diego
Telehealth California & Colorado
Based in Mission Valley, San Diego, CA