Karla A. Olivares, OTR

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”I want kids and families to feel seen, heard, and supported.”

Karla  Olivares  (she/her/ella)  has  been  a  registered occupational  therapist  for  more  than 10  years.  Her  areas of expertise  are  pediatrics  and  women’s  health.  She  is  trained in  reflex  integration,  sensory  integration,  EFT,  holistic  OT practices,  and  more.  Karla  provides  therapy  that  is neurodiversity-affirming  and  trauma-informed,  one  that fosters  confidence,  secure  attachment,   and nervous  system regulation. As an OT, she likes to create a space in which children feel seen, validated, and safe to be themselves.

Karla was  born  in  Mexico  and  migrated  to  the  United States  as  a  child.  She  grew  up  in  Houston  where  she attended  the  University  of  Houston  and earned  a B.S.  in Psychology  and  Biology,.  After  a  life-defining  experience  as a  Servant  Leader  Intern  for  the  Children’s  Defense  Fund, Karla  went  on  to  Texas  Tech  University  Health  Sciences Center  to  complete  her  Master’s  in  Occupational  Therapy.

Home is now McAllen, Texas. Karla lives with  her  spouse, two kids whom  she  homeschools, and a fluffy pup. Karla enjoys traveling,  working  out,  reading,   ceramics,  connecting  with the  community,  journaling,  and  entertaining  whatever  new hobby  sparks  interest.