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A Non-Profit Therapy Center Advocating for

A World where children with exceptional
needs thriveWhen the Child is Supported & the Family is Empowered

Our Therapy Services Get Started

We’re committed to
family-centered services and programs

Located in Dover, New Hampshire, Reach for the Top Therapy Services provides comprehensive, outpatient occupational, physical, mental health, and speech therapies for children with exceptional needs through a family-centered model.

Our multidisciplinary team of therapists work in tandem to provide integrated care that is strengths based, responsive, and affirming. Offering children and families access to the whole team means no more guesswork for parents when deciding between treatment options.

A Family-Centered Approach

As part of our team, your family will be at the forefront of decision-making for your child and will be able to participate in each decision and session along the way.

At Reach we support and guide each child and family on their unique journey, helping them thrive both at home and in the community. We focus on meeting each child and family where they’re at, providing support tailored to their ‘just-right’ level, and breaking big goals into small steps.

Each child and family’s needs are assessed based on many complex factors, the goals identified are worked upon through play while being explained by our therapists in a way that children and families can understand. Our therapists focus on providing strategies that are easily incorporated into their daily routines at home and in the community, using supplies and tools you already have at home. The result is individualized therapy that builds on the unique characteristics, needs, and preferences of the children and families we serve.

Therapy Services

Link to: Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Our physical therapists help children gain the strength, coordination, balance, and endurance needed to participate in all of life’s activities, both at home, in school, and in the community.

Link to: Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Our occupational therapists focus on helping children attain and maintain a calm, regulated state, while developing independence in self-care skills and daily routines using a play-based approach.

Link to: Speech & Language Therapy

Speech & Language Therapy

Our speech-language pathologists support children through all forms of communication, both receptive & expressive. Our therapists have additional training in treating a variety of complex speech and language disorders.

Link to: Mental Health Services

Mental Health

Our mental health providers support children and their caregivers holistically, fostering emotional well-being, resilience, and stronger family connections. Ensure that your child grows up safe, seen, and supported.

We Can Help With

Activities of Daily Living (including hygiene, bathing, grooming, dressing, sleep, etc.)

Anxiety, Worry, or Adjustment Difficulties

Articulation and Speech Sound Development (including Lisps)

Auditory Processing Differences

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Autism and Neurodivergent Identity Support

Building Confidence and Self-Esteem

Cerebral Palsy

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

Clumsiness and Frequent Falls

Collaborative Care for Whole-Family Wellness

Coping with Medical or Developmental Differences

Decreased Strength and Endurance

Developmental Delays and Unique Growth Patterns

Difficulty Gaining Weight and Expanding Diet Variety

Down Syndrome

Dysphagia

Emotional Awareness, Regulation, and Coping Skills

Executive Functioning and Organization Skills

Expressive and Receptive Language Development

Feeding Challenges (including picky eating, food refusal, oral motor skill development)

Fine and Gross Motor Coordination

Gait Patterns and Toe Walking

Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions

Infant Feeding Support (including bottle and breast)

Independent Living/Life Skills (including budgeting, leisure exploration, safety awareness, etc.)

Literacy and Pre-Literacy Skills (including Dyslexia, Phonological Awareness)

Muscular Dystrophy

Oral Muscle Coordination and Strength

Peer Relationships and Social Communication

Pelvic Floor Coordination and Toileting Skills

Plagiocephaly and Brachiocephaly

Play Skill Development 

Scoliosis

Selective Mutism or Situational Communication

Sensory Processing and Integration

Spina Bifida

Stress Management for Children and Caregivers

Stuttering and Disfluency

Supporting Transitions and Flexibility

Trauma-Informed Support and Attachment Building

Torticollis

Tube to Oral Feed Transitions

Vision-Processing and Ocular-Based Disorders (including BVD, CVI)

Voice, Resonance, and Dysarthria (including Voice Therapy)

Speciality Services

Reach has a wide array of services to provide for your child’s comprehensive needs and experiences.

  • Trauma Responsive Child-Led Therapies (DIR trained therapists)
  • Infant, Toddler, and Child Feeding Programs (SOS/SOFFI trained therapists)
  • Infant Torticollis and Plagiocephaly Program
  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Social Communication Groups
  • Hippotherapy (the therapeutic use of a horses movement)
  • Family Support Groups and Services for Autistic Children
  • Wheelchair/Feeding Chair Evaluations
  • Orthotics and Adaptive Equipment Clinics with Prosthetists coming to Reach
  • Augmentative & Alternative Communication Evaluations and Services
  • Therapeutic Listening Program
  • Bal-A-Vis-X Program

How to Get Started

Parent calls Reach to answer the initial intake questions about their child’s needs.
OR
Doctor sends the referral, and our office calls the family to answer the initial intake questions.

Child is then put on Mental Health, OT, PT, and/or Speech waitlist(s).

Wait times depend on the availability (times & days) of the family.

Morning and early afternoon appointments are filled sooner.

Our scheduling coordinator calls when the needed therapy spot opens and schedules the evaluation.

Scheduling coordinator asks remaining intake questions about child’s current needs and family’s priorities. This shapes the evaluation.

The family is emailed a confirmation email with the necessary paperwork.

This paperwork must be filled out before the appointment, so the 1-hour evaluation can be spent with the child and family. If you don’t have access to a printer, you can pick up the paperwork from us or come early to fill it out.

Reach Success Stories

My child’s team of therapists has supported us through some of the most developmentally difficult times. They constantly are checking in with us, helping us through transitions, and cheering us on with every victory whether big or small. We adore Reach and all of the caring, hands-on staff. We couldn’t imagine being anywhere else!

Starting OT services at Reach was one of the best decisions I ever made for my 6-year-old son. His therapist knew right away how to ease his anxiety about overcoming challenges and creates endless opportunities for him to have fun while working on skills that he has been struggling to master. I, myself have learned how to understand my child better and we’ve formed a deeper connection because of our experiences here.

Reach for the Top has exceeded all of my expectations of what speech and OT services would be like for my daughter. Everyone from the director to the office staff and the therapists consistently go above and beyond to make sure she gets the very best care. They listen to my concerns as a parent and take time to talk through challenges as they arise.

Our 2025 Transformative Sponsors

At Reach for the Top Therapy Services, we are a dedicated nonprofit committed to making a profound impact on our community. Through ongoing collaboration with sponsors and donors, we ensure access to specialized programs that empower children and families with exceptional needs to thrive. Discover how your support helps us create meaningful change.

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Dover Non-Profit of the Year!

We are thrilled to announce that Reach for the Top Therapy Services has been named the 2025 Dover Nonprofit of the Year by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce! This recognition wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our families, staff, donors, sponsors, and the entire community.

We are so grateful to everyone who believes in our mission to invest in the lives of children and their families. Together, we are making a difference! But the journey doesn’t stop here. We are excited to continue growing and seeking key supporters to help us expand our impact even further. Together, we can achieve so much more! Thank you for being part of our story and for your continued support.

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Mackenzie Lillis, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Mackenzie graduated from the University of Vermont in 2025, where she earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. She has experience working with children across a variety of pediatric settings, with a focus on supporting children’s sensory, motor, self-regulation, and functional skills. During her clinical fieldwork, Mackenzie gained experience in pediatric outpatient therapy as well as pediatric feeding, further developing her passion for helping children build confidence and independence in their everyday activities.
Mackenzie is passionate about creating a supportive, child-centered environment where children and families feel empowered and celebrated throughout the therapy process. She believes in collaborating closely with families and other members of a child’s care team to develop individualized strategies that promote success both in and outside of therapy.
Outside of work, Mackenzie is happiest outdoors and near the water. She enjoys going to the beach, reading, exercising, paddle boarding, and spending time with her two dogs, Bleu and Apollo.

Jamie Smith, MS, LCMHC

Mental Health Therapist and Supervisor

Jamie Smith, LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor.  She graduated from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire with a bachelor of arts in anthropology and a masters of science in clinical mental health counseling.
Throughout Jamie's career she has worked with a wide variety of individuals in a wide variety of settings. Jamie has experience working in integrated primary care as well as private practice. She has had additional training in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as child parent psychotherapy. She typically will incorporate expressive arts, narrative therapy and other expressive tools into the therapy session to further enhance treatment.
Jamie provides individual and family therapy with a current focus on people who are struggling with adjustments, trauma, anxiety, depression and coexisting medical conditions. She specializes in working with diverse populations and has worked in both urban and rural areas of Vermont and New Hampshire. Jamie uses a very holistic approach to look beyond the problem and solution and reflect on the roles an individual plays in their daily lives and all other aspects of life that could be intertwined into the presenting problem.

Danijela Allen

Insurance & Billing Coordinator

Danijela is the Insurance & Billing Coordinator at Reach for the Top Physical Therapy. She enjoys helping patients feel supported by making the insurance and billing process as simple and stress free as possible. Her goal is to provide every patient with kindness, compassion, and a positive experience from the very beginning.

Outside of work, Danijela enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to Serbia to visit loved ones, listening to music, and taking scenic drives along the New Hampshire coast.

Katie Magdziarz

Director of Operations and Educational Advocate

As the Director of Operations and Educational Advocate, Katie brings 17 years of educational experience from various roles throughout New Hampshire with a blend of educational leadership, systems expertise, advocacy, legal knowledge, and trauma-informed practice.
Katie holds a Doctorate in Education from Northeastern University with an emphasis on Educational Law and Trauma-Informed Practices, along with a Master’s of Education from The University of New Hampshire and an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. She is a New Hampshire certified Special Educator for children aged Birth through 21 years old and has extensive experience in working within New Hampshire public and specialty school programs. She is versed in overseeing complex educational programming, compliance, budgeting, community partnerships, family advocacy, and collaboration with legal and state systems. Katie is also an Adjunct Faculty member teaching graduate-level education courses, helping prepare the next generation of educators in child development, assistive technology and early childhood mental health.
Katie brings a situated, synchronized leadership style focusing on bringing teams together to best serve children and ensure that their needs are viewed through all lenses. Katie values developing and maintaining strong family connections. She seeks to expand upon these relationships to ensure the high quality of care and carryover of skills from the clinic to home and school environments.

Brendon Alves

Billing & Insurance Coordinator

(He/Him)

Brendon Alves is an experienced healthcare and administrative professional with over 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with a strong focus on nonprofit organizations. He brings extensive knowledge across a range of administrative functions, including project management, quality measure auditing, healthcare compliance, and medical coding and billing.

Previously certified as a medical coder, Brendon has a comprehensive understanding of revenue cycle management (RCM), including financial workflows, patient registration, accurate coding and billing practices, and the claims submission process. His expertise supports efforts to reduce denial rates and improve accounts receivable performance.

Outside of his professional work, Brendon enjoys traveling with his wife, spending time with his dog Tucker, playing billiards with friends and family, and swimming whenever he has the opportunity.

Tayla Nixon

Clinical Social Worker

MSW, MAJS

(She/Her)

Tayla brings eight years of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families. She recently earned her Master of Social Work from the University of New Hampshire in 2025. She also holds a Master of Justice Studies (2019) and bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Justice Studies (2018), bringing a multidisciplinary approach to her work. Tayla previously practiced as a Licensed Social Worker in Massachusetts and is currently working toward clinical social work licensure in New Hampshire.

Tayla’s background spans child welfare, juvenile justice, community‑based mental health, and residential treatment. Before joining Reach, she worked as a therapist in a subacute residential treatment center for adolescents, providing individual, group, and family therapy with a focus on trauma‑informed approaches and crisis intervention. She also has extensive experience in intensive foster care and permanency work, supporting youth in state care, foster families, and young adults aging out of foster care. Her clinical perspective was further shaped by a social‑work study abroad in Ireland, where she received the Sharyn Zunz Scholarship to examine the impact of the Irish Troubles and how social work has supported resilience, healing, and reconciliation in communities affected by intergenerational trauma. Tayla has contributed to macro‑level social work through program evaluation, and the development of agency‑wide tools aimed at improving outcomes for youth in foster care. She began her clinical skills through clinical case management, offering parent education, case plan guidance, and advocacy for families navigating complex systems.

Tayla is connected to the Dover community, having previously mentored local students and served on the Dover Juvenile Court Diversion Program committee to support restorative approaches for youth. She cares deeply about the Seacoast community and is committed to helping its young people thrive. Tayla’s approach to care is warm, collaborative with families, and strengths‑based. She believes in meeting children and adolescents where they are at and honoring their lived experiences. Her goal is to create a safe space where children and adolescents feel supported, understood, and truly seen.

Outside of Reach, Tayla is happiest outdoors and near the water. She lives in Portsmouth and loves riding her moped around the city on warm days, as well as snowboarding, surfing, scuba diving, and staying active through group fitness classes at Studio One. At home, she spends time with her two orange kitties, Finley and Murphy, named after her time studying in Ireland.

Kathy Poitras

Pediatric Mental Health Therapist

CMHC, M.Ed.

(She/Her)

Kathy Poitras is a pre-licensed clinical mental health clinician with more than twenty-five years of experience working with children and their families. She worked for nearly a decade in early intervention/early childhood special education prior to moving to New Hampshire. She is a school counselor turned clinical mental health counselor and has been providing clinical counseling services at Reach since March 2026. Kathy enjoys working with children in a play based and family focused setting. She uses a trauma informed, person-centered focus to meet children where they are, helping them to build emotional awareness, improve the quality of their relationships with family and friends and working together to meet their goals. When not working with children, Kathy enjoys spending time with her family and friends playing golf, kayaking on the Lamprey River and crafting. 

Lianne Onyx

Occupational Therapist

(She/Her)

Lianne earned her Doctor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern Maine in 2025. She celebrates each child’s strengths, differences, and ways of experiencing the world. She believes meaningful progress happens within a healthy therapeutic environment built on trust, safety, and connection. Her approach is child-led, play and strengths-based, and grounded in fostering positive relationships that support confidence, participation, emotional regulation, and growth in an empowering way. 

She has extensive experience in early intervention, supporting infants and toddlers in the development of foundational play, motor, sensory, and social-emotional skills. She also specializes in early intervention and pediatric feeding therapy focusing on evidence-based and family-centered care which foster positive mealtime experiences and help children to build functional skills within everyday routines. 

Outside of work, Lianne enjoys skiing, swimming, travelling, spending time with her two dogs, Mochi and Miso, and getting together with family! She also loves reading, painting, and yoga!  

Tracy Wilson

Scheduling Coordinator

(She/Her)

Tracy serves as our scheduling coordinator and brings many years of customer service experience to our team. She has worked with parents, teens, and children in various settings and enjoys keeping things organized. In her free time, she loves reading, kayaking, antique shopping, and exploring small New England towns. She and her husband have a married son, an engaged daughter, and one very needy dog.

Jordan Kimmel

Speech-Language Pathologist

(They/He)

Jordan earned his Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Boston University in 2025. During his graduate studies, he gained experience across a variety of clinical settings, which inspired his passion for providing child-led, client-centered, and neurodiversity-affirming care. Jordan is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging, safety, and connection in every session so that each child and family feels truly seen and heard.

He has a particular interest in gender-affirming voice care and looks forward to expanding his experience in supporting children with diverse speech and language needs at Reach for the Top Therapy Services.

Outside of work, Jordan enjoys baking allergy-friendly treats, building LEGO sets, spending time outdoors, and connecting with friends and family.

Chelsea Zarcone, LICSW, CBIS

Director of Operations, Clinical Social Worker

(she/her)

As the Director of Operations and clinical social worker and brain injury specialist, Chelsea brings 11 years of experience in mental health and neurodiversity to the Reach team. As both a graduate from the University of New Hampshire & Salem State University, she is a proud New Englander and seacoast transplant.
Prior to joining the Reach team, Chelsea worked in various settings including inpatient psychiatric care, inpatient neurorehabilitation, community-based programs for both mental health and brain injury recovery, and most recently worked in community mental health, providing psychotherapy to those with acquired brain injuries, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or autism spectrum disorders. Chelsea’s passion for both neurological and mental health leads to a unique understanding of providing person-centered care. Throughout her career, Chelsea has presented at various state conferences, as well as nationally for the Brain Injury Association of America & National Association of State Head Injury Administrators, in tandem with brain injury survivors; Chelsea strongly believes in individuals being the owner of their stories and voices. She has advocated for legislative and policy changes on both state and national levels for those living with disabilities and plans to continue to do so! She serves on various boards of directors and state level committees, seeking to improve the lives of brain injury survivors in New Hampshire.
Clinically, Chelsea has extensive experience in providing trauma-informed care, including becoming an Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing trained therapist. She enjoys teaching individuals about the science of their brain and bodies and you will often here her referring to notion that, “knowledge is power.” Chelsea believes in the importance of working collaboratively and is excited to fold mental health into the already phenomenal, interdisciplinary approach to proving care that Reach offers. She enjoys creative, non-traditional approaches to therapy and allowing the individual to guide their own care and healing journey and trusts in the belief that social workers learn best, from those they serve.
Chelsea has enjoyed supervising social work students and guiding them in their learning experiences. She looks forward to further bringing educational opportunities to the Reach team and expanding on the trauma & neuro-informed care provided to individuals and their families.When not social working, Chelsea enjoys her two fur babies, Zoey & Bauer with her husband, being an auntie, going to the gym, working on her various craft projects, watching documentaries and going to concerts.

Ama Brew ICF-ACC

Parent Coach

(she/her)

I’m Ama Brew, a passionate advocate for parents of children with disabilities and complex needs. As a mother who has walked the challenging path of caregiving, , I know how it feels to be trying so hard to keep up on the outside but struggling with an intense inner turmoil on the inside. I understand the emotional toll, the isolation, and the strength it takes to navigate this journey. My personal experience as a caregiver, combined with my professional expertise, allows me to connect deeply with parents and offer practical, compassionate guidance. As your coach, I use simple, evidence-based tools to help you move forward with true and lasting transformation. I envision a future where parents are not overwhelmed, but empowered. Equipped with the knowledge, mindset, and strategies to ensure that both they and their children thrive.

Abby LaRochelle, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

(she/her)

Abby graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2024 where she earned her master's degree in Occupational Therapy. During her academic journey, Abby has gained experience in a variety of pediatric settings. These experiences have helped to drive her passion for providing client-centered, neuro-affirming care. Abby is committed to supporting children and their families to reach their fullest potential through a team-based approach.

Outside of work, Abby volunteers as an adaptive ski and snowboard instructor at New England Disabled Sports, where Abby has gained experience working with athletes across a wide range of ages and diagnoses. Abby has also served as an adjunct faculty member in the Occupational Therapy Department at the University of New Hampshire, where she has taught undergraduate students from disciplines across the University.

Outside of work, Abby loves skiing, golfing, dancing, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Kat Raiche, PT, DPT

Assistant Director of Finance

Physical Therapist

(she/her)

Miss Kat earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2020. She has spent most of her career working in acute care hospitals with complex medical conditions and traumatic injuries affecting adults and children with a special interest in neurological conditions such as spinal cord injuries, stroke, and traumatic brain injuries/concussions. She is committed to continuing her knowledge base to optimally serve her patients, with recent specialized training in trauma-informed care (ATTACh) and plans for training in interoception and pelvic floor, as well as nature-based therapy. She believes that family and patient centered care is the best approach when it comes to functional recovery to gain access to the activities that are important to them. Outside of work, Miss Kat enjoys being outside, going to the beach, golf, gym, and spending time with friends and family.

Rachael Blansett

Parent Coach

(she/her)

Rachael Blansett (she/her) is an educator and facilitator with over a decade of experience working with community organizations and institutions. Her background is rooted in working with marginalized populations and advocating for social justice and equity. She is highly skilled in conflict mediation and resolution, restorative practices, and effective dialogue facilitation.

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Sheila Hatch

Parent Coach

(she/her), CPC, ELI-MP, CDPS, PCC

Sheila Hatch (she/her), CPC, ELI-MP, CDPS, PCC, brings over 25 years of experience working with individuals and organizations across diverse backgrounds to build inclusive communities and unlock human potential. As an educator and trainer, she has supported educators, nonprofits, athletic teams, at-risk youth, chronically ill youth, and more in shifting from limitations to possibility. As a mom to three neurodiverse young adults, Sheila brings deep empathy for families navigating health and education systems. Her motto, “With a little creativity, everything is possible,” guides her work and her life.

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Piper Coleman

Occupational Therapist

(She/Her)

Piper completed an accelerated Bachelor of Science/Master of Science program in Occupational Therapy at the University of New Hampshire, graduating in 2024. During her academic journey, she had the privilege of completing a 12-week Level II fieldwork placement at Reach for the Top, where she gained valuable hands-on experience working with the pediatric population. This experience solidified her passion for working with children and further inspired her dedication to pursuing a career in pediatric occupational therapy. Piper is committed to delivering individualized, client-centered care by incorporating sensory integration techniques and the DIR/Floortime model into her therapeutic approach. She strives to support the developmental, emotional, and functional needs of each child by creating playful, engaging, and meaningful therapy sessions tailored to their unique interests and strengths. Piper's goal is to empower children and their families to reach their fullest potential in everyday activities and routines. Outside of her professional interests, Piper enjoys staying active and spending quality time with loved ones. In her free time, she can often be found paddleboarding, fishing, hiking, exercising, and enjoying the outdoors with family and friends.

Candyce Jewett

Occupational Therapy Assistant

(She/Her)

Candyce earned her Occupational Therapy Assistant certification through an accelerated program at Manchester Community College in Connecticut, graduating in December 2021. With over two years of experience at Reach for the Top Therapy Services, Candyce has demonstrated a strong commitment to her work, particularly in the areas of Hippotherapy, pelvic floor therapy, and trauma-informed care. She utilizes sensory-based, child-led, and family-centered approaches to create engaging and effective therapy sessions for children of all ages.

In her free time, Candyce enjoys outdoor activities such as beach visits, hiking, and Jeep rides with her husband. She also loves reading and spending time with her two dogs.

Laura Cannata

Occupational Therapist

(She/Her)

Laura earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of New England in 2020. She is dedicated to supporting children and their families through a collaborative approach, empowering them to live their most authentic lives. Laura believes in creating an environment where individual differences are celebrated and embraced.

With extensive experience working with neurodivergent children, Laura combines evidence-based interventions with a deep respect for each child's unique needs. Her therapeutic approach emphasizes strength-based strategies, sensory integration, play-based and child-led therapy, and reflex integration, fostering a space where children feel understood and supported.

Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time outdoors through activities like hiking, running, and camping. She is also passionate about reading, painting, and crafting.

Sara Davitt

Student Program Coordinator

Occupational Therapist

(She/Her)

Sara is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a passion for helping children thrive in their daily activities. With a Master's degree from the University of New Hampshire, Sara has built a wealth of experience working primarily in pediatric settings. She spent 11 years in California where she worked in both school-based and early intervention settings.


Sara specializes in child-led floor play, sensory regulation, and family centered practice while using movement and play to foster a supportive, engaging, and therapeutic environment for her young clients. She believes in meeting children where they are and empowering them to explore and learn at their own pace.  In addition to her clinical work, Sara has had the privilege of supervising Level I and Level II fieldwork students and she finds great joy in watching each one grow and discover their unique talents as future therapists.


Outside of her professional life, Sara enjoys staying active with CrossFit, and cherishes time spent with her two sons and their dogs. Her commitment to helping children succeed and her love for family make her a compassionate and driven occupational therapist.

Ashleigh Moore-Hadley

Director of Clinical Services

Speech Language Pathologist

(She/Her)

As the Director of Clinical Services and speech-language pathologist, Ashleigh brings 8 years of experience in assessment, treatment and management to the Reach team. Ashleigh is a speech-language pathologist certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). In 2016, she received her master’s degree from Northeastern University where she received the Speech Science Award for excellence in the neuroscience curriculum.

As a therapist, Ashleigh has completed continuing education in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), fluency, social communication and executive functioning. She has extensive knowledge of the Social Thinking curriculum and has participated in multiple seminars lead by renown executive function therapist, Sarah Ward, MS CCC-SLP. Ashleigh also applies principles of Ross Greene’s Collaborative Problem-Solving approach to her treatment. To better support Gestalt Language Processors and their families, she recently completed the Meaningful Speech course and is a member of their NLA Trained Clinician national registry. She has experience evaluating and treating speech sound disorders, receptive/expressive language delays/disorders, social communication delays, executive dysfunction, fluency, voice, and AAC. She has extensive experiencing working with Autistic children and children diagnosed with ADHD, Dyslexia, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, and trauma. She has experience treating in private practice, schools, and in-patient and out-patient settings across the South Shore of Massachusetts.

As a supervisor, Ashleigh spent the last five years mentoring and overseeing two speech therapy departments. She had the privilege of guiding eight SLPs through their clinical fellowships. She led numerous discussions and interdisciplinary seminars to increase the education, collaboration and communication between speech and occupational therapy departments. Ashleigh was also an integral member of a team that created the growing resource website myresourceplace.com.

A recent transplant from Boston, Ashleigh lives in Rollinsford, NH with her husband, cat, and new daughter, Gwen. She is a theater kid at heart, and loves podcasts, reality TV, and great food. She’s excited to explore all the New Hampshire has to offer!

Ashleigh’s approach to treatment is simple. Meet the child and family where they are and work collaboratively to meet their goals. Play is the work of the child, and finding ways to connect, laugh and grow through play is the cornerstone to her approach. Ashleigh is a proud neurodiverse-affirming therapist who honors all forms of communication and takes great pride in supporting families through compassionate, meaningful therapy.

Jordan Kathan

(She/Her)

Jordan works as our Office Manager and as the Executive Assistant to Amy Rich Crane. Jordan has a background in Human Resources and Medical Office Management. Jordan is passionate about associate engagement, and development, as well as process improvement. Jordan enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She also loves musical theatre, exploring new restaurants, and attending local events, such as flea markets or craft fairs.

Trina Arling

MS., CCC-SLP

(She/her/hers)

Trina is a speech-language pathologist, who has enjoyed every nook and cranny this profession has offered over the last 10 years, while licensed in New Hampshire. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees both from the University of New Hampshire in Communication Sciences and Disorders and is certified by the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association (ASHA). She has had the opportunity to mentor students and clinical fellows, as well as supervise other SLPs. Her experience has allowed her to build relationships with children, families, and other professionals while working in the private practice realm. Trina prefers to greet children while singing and often exudes energy and wild socks. She has an eclectic appetite for this field and adores learning more about neurodiversity, apraxia of speech, language development, gestalt language processing, selective mutism, and more! Additionally, Trina strives to foster self-advocacy skills so that every child has the tools to communicate with anyone, anywhere. This Wyoming-born gal has been living in New Hampshire for over 20 years and enjoys baking, gardening, raising chickens, and learning guitar with her daughter and husband.

Katherine McGrath

MS, OTR/L

(She/her/hers)

Katie earned her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Hampshire in 2021. Driven by a deep commitment to lifelong learning, she has pursued advanced training in sensory processing (CLASI), trauma-informed care (TBRI and ATTACh), feeding therapy (SOS), and vision development. This continued professional development reflects her dedication to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care that empowers both children and families. Katie’s enthusiasm for growth and learning quickly extended beyond clinical work. Within her first two years at Reach, she took on additional responsibilities as Finance, Fundraising, and Development Coordinator, where she played a key role in helping Reach secure critical funding to expand programming and enhance services. As of spring 2025, Katie serves in a Junior Leadership position as Clinic Services Coordinator. In this role, she is excited to support both the team and the overall clinic in new and meaningful ways as Reach continues to grow. She is proud to contribute to the organization’s development while extending support to families in impactful and innovative ways. Katie is incredibly grateful to have started—and continued—her career at Reach, where opportunities to grow are endless and where family-centered, play-based, and neuro-affirming care remains the top priority.

Karen Begin

Office Administrator

(She/her/hers)

Karen comes with experience working in a pediatric therapy clinic and is very excited to be part of the Reach team. As Office Administrator, she works closely with the leadership and administrative team to make sure families have the best experience possible at Reach For the Top. She handles all insurance inquiries and authorizations needed for your child’s therapies and supports the clinical staff to provide exceptional care to Reach children and their families. Karen provides key support in finance reconciliation as well. In her free time, Karen and her husband Tom enjoy family get-togethers with their children Tommy and Emily, and their daughter-in-law Emily. They enjoy exploring beaches, hiking trails, and finding new places in Maine to explore.

Rachel Babcock

MS, CCC-SLP
Community Impact, Specialty Programs, & Fundraising Coordinator, Speech-Language Pathologist
(She/her/hers)

As the Community Engagement & Specialty Programs Coordinator, Rachel combines her background in schools, non-profits, and community programs with her expertise as a speech-language pathologist to support both families and the Reach team. Since joining Reach in 2021 and stepping into a Junior Leadership role in 2022, she has expanded her impact through program development, resource collection, community partnerships, and maintaining Reach’s social and informational platforms. Within this role, Rachel also provides supervision and mentorship for graduate students and clinical fellows, helping to grow the next generation of therapists.

Rachel is a licensed and ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist in New Hampshire and Maine, with advanced training in Learn Play Thrive AAC, trauma-informed care, DIR Floortime, TBRI, SOS Feeding, childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), LSVT Kids, and gender-affirming voice therapy. She received ASHA’s Award for Continuing Education (ACE) for surpassing 70 hours of professional learning in the last three years. Her professional experiences span schools, hospitals, and private clinics across New England, with special clinical interests and expertise in CAS, AAC, ASL, and Dysphagia. At Reach, she has led several passion projects, including an art-based group, a therapy book resource library, a large-scale low-tech AAC board, and a teletherapy resource hub for staff.

Rachel earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of New Hampshire, with minors in Special Education and Deaf/Hard of Hearing Studies. While at UNH, she worked as a research assistant in the CAT Lab, completed her master’s thesis on prosody and motor planning in apraxia (presented at the 2019 ASHA Convention), and served as the Graduate Student Representative on the NH Speech-Language-Hearing Association Board. Today, Rachel continues to bring her creativity, mentorship, and play-based, family-centered approach to her therapy, believing in the power of connection, exploration, and laughter to help each child find their voice.

Elizabeth Ferland

MSOT, OTR/L

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Miss Liz uses her gentle, understanding, and empathetic nature to truly meet children and families where they are at. This fosters a safe, connective, and supportive space for children and families to feel seen and be fully themselves. Miss Liz highly values a family-centered and holistic approach, with a passion in utilizing a play-based, child-led, and floor-time approach in her treatment sessions. She believes that real learning is done through play, and values intrinsic motivation and meaningful connections to thrive across settings. Miss Liz has 5 years of experience as an occupational therapist in a variety of settings, with 3 of these years here at Reach. Miss Liz feels that she can be her authentic self in Reach’s supportive environment, which fosters the confidence to utilize her therapeutic use of self with her clients to build meaningful rapport with vulnerability, empowerment, and empathy. Miss Liz has experience in mentoring new hires and taking on OT students, finding great joy and fulfillment when supporting and observing the growth in others. Along with her experience as an occupational therapist, and a lived disability that brings deep empathy and passion, Miss Liz has also done a great deal of training in her 3 years at Reach to provide further knowledge and support for her clients and families. Some of these include CLASI -Ayers Sensory Integration, SOS feeding approach, AHA hippotherapy, DIR floor time, TBRI – Trust Based Relational Interventions, and Learn Play Thrive Approach to Autism. When not in the walls of Reach, you can catch Miss Liz outside with her clients in individual sessions with climbing trees, going on nature walks, and planting in the garden, as she highly values and enjoys nature as a therapeutic tool. In the spring and fall, Miss Liz runs a nature-based therapy group called “Branch Out,” in which she uses her passion of the outdoors in a social environment to help her clients develop their individual skills with peers while reaping the incredible benefits of the outdoors. When not at Reach, Miss Liz’s “play” looks like going on nature walks, playing disc golf, swimming in the ocean, reading, and listening to Taylor Swift.

Amy Rich Crane

MSOT, OTR/L - Executive Director & Occupational Therapist

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As Executive Director, Amy brings more than a decade of leadership in pediatric therapy and nonprofit service, with a career grounded in one enduring belief: children and families thrive when systems are built around their strengths, voices, relationships, and real-world needs. She has served as Executive Director of Reach since 2021, following roles as Clinical Coordinator in 2020, and Occupational Therapist in 2018, giving her a unique perspective across every level of the organization.
A dynamic, purpose-driven leader, Amy has transformed Reach through organizational growth, strengthened clinical and operational systems, expanded leadership capacity, invested deeply in employee development, and cultivated partnerships that extend well beyond the walls of the clinic. Under her leadership, Reach has strengthened its family-centered, trauma-informed, neuro-affirming model and adopted Harvard-informed principles for improving child outcomes. She is committed to measuring what matters through intentional family and community surveying, identifying gaps in access, and using data and lived experience to shape meaningful change.  This includes the addition of NH's first multi-disciplinary neuroaffirming diagnostic model to meet the growing need of accurate and timely diagnosis for Autism, ADHD, C-PTSD, Anxiety, and more.  Under her leadership, Reach was named 2025 Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and 2026 Community Collaborator of the Year by Dover Children’s Home, recognizing the organization’s growing impact and Amy’s commitment to building meaningful partnerships, strengthening systems of care, and creating a more connected community for children and families.
Amy’s leadership extends beyond healthcare into systems-level advocacy. She is a current member of Leadership NH’s Class of 2027 and alum of Leadership Seacoast's Class of 2025 and GoodWork's Class of 2022. In 2026, she helped advance and spoke before the New Hampshire Senate regarding legislation designed to create a more coordinated, tiered approach to suicide prevention and school violence prevention. She now leads a Dover-based Advisory Council bringing together schools, community mental health providers, law enforcement, and community leaders to break down silos, strengthen prevention, and develop a model that can meet the needs of children and families across New Hampshire. This work is deeply personal to Amy, who lost her father to suicide as a young girl. That experience continues to fuel her determination to build systems that identify needs earlier, connect children and families to meaningful support, and prevent harm before a crisis occurs.
Amy’s advocacy is also deeply informed by her lived experience of disability and neurodivergence. Living with complex, chronic disabilities, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and navigating the world as a neurodivergent professional and parent, she brings firsthand understanding of the barriers created by fragmented systems, inaccessible environments, and services that do not account for the whole person. Alongside her experience parenting two daughters with physical disabilities, these experiences fuel her commitment to disability inclusion, equity, access, culturally responsive care, and to ensuring that people with disabilities are not simply served by systems but are represented in the rooms where decisions are made.
She is particularly passionate about creating pathways for strong women, disabled and neurodivergent people, and other marginalized leaders to rise. Amy believes leadership should not require people to leave behind their identities, lived experiences, or values. Instead, those experiences can become powerful sources of insight, innovation, empathy, and change. She intentionally develops leaders within Reach, creating opportunities for emerging professionals to expand their voice, influence, and capacity while strengthening the organization as a whole. She hopes that by stepping visibly into leadership herself, she can help make the path wider and more possible for those who come next.
Her commitment to community leadership is equally personal. Amy has volunteered as a youth coach in her town since 2022 and has served as an elected member of the Epping Budget Committee since 2023. She believes meaningful change happens when people bring their professional expertise into their communities while remaining willing to listen, learn, and roll up their sleeves alongside others.
A dual board-certified pediatric occupational therapist, and married to a Veteran, Amy has practiced across New York, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Haiti and brings extensive experience serving children with complex medical, developmental, sensory, orthopedic, behavioral, and psychosocial needs. She has completed more than 800 hours of advanced training in areas including pediatric/infant feeding and dysphagia, sensory integration, trauma-informed care, DIR/Floortime, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, autism, hippotherapy, aquatics, and other relationship- and play-based approaches. Her clinical philosophy is strengths-based, neuroaffirming, family-centered, and responsive to each child's unique needs and interests.
Before becoming an occupational therapist, Amy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication with a minor in Business Administration from SUNY Potsdam, while playing Division III basketball and worked with low-income children and families and then in outdoor residential therapeutic recreation. She earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Utica College while working as a middle school paraprofessional, assistant basketball coach, and executive legal assistant to the City Attorney, focused on contract law.
Amy is passionate about lifelong learning, community collaboration, and creating opportunities where people can see what is possible when expertise, lived experience, and courageous leadership come together. When she isn't advancing the field, building partnerships, or championing children, she enjoys line dancing, gardening, reading, and outdoor adventures in the mountains, on lakes, and at local farms with her family. She believes the future of pediatric care, and the future of leadership, depends on breaking down silos and building systems where every child can thrive, every family has a voice, and the next generation of diverse, disabled, neurodivergent, and marginalized leaders has a seat at the table.