Melanie Inouye (she/her)

OTD/OTR-L
Accepting Clients

Hello! I am a licensed occupational therapist in Los Angeles specializing in supporting Autistic and ADHDer children through adults.

Occupational Therapist in Los Angeles, CA

About My Clients

I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals including those with autism and ADHD. My clinical expertise includes assessing and addressing functional cognition, sensory processing, executive functioning, emotional regulation, compensatory strategies, environmental modifications, and habit and routine formation.

My Background and Approach

Utilizing a holistic, strength-based approach to care, I consider all facets of well-being and leverages both recognized and unrecognized strengths to optimize daily functioning, self-efficacy, and overall quality of life. Dr. Inouye obtained her master's and clinical doctorate from the University of Southern California. During her master's, she gained clinical experience in mental health through UCLA TIES at the Semel Institute, where she provided trauma-informed care to children and adolescents in the foster care system with a wide range of diagnoses including autism, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and more. Dr. Inouye completed her doctoral residency on a clinical research track at the USC Neural Plasticity and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory, where she also served as the program manager for the USC SMART-VR Center. Her doctoral research focused on implementation barriers and knowledge translation strategies to support the clinical application of virtual reality technology.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe in a holistic, solution-focused approach to care, considering every aspect of individuals' lives. This includes their mental and physical health, environment, activities they engage in, their roles, identities, and culture. I recognize how these factors interact and influence overall well-being and daily life, and I use this understanding to equip others with the skills and resources needed to reach their full potential.

I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

(310) 861-4041 Email Melanie
1849 Sawtelle Blvd
Suite 740
Los Angeles, CA 90025

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