MCC Therapies: Pediatric Occupational Therapy & Neurodiversity‑Affirming Coaching in Northeast Ohio
Learn the story behind MCC Therapies, founded by an Ashtabula‑based occupational therapist and mother of a neurodivergent child. Providing affirming, sensory‑aware, trauma‑informed support for families across Northeast Ohio.
MCC Therapies was created to give families in Northeast Ohio something they’ve been missing for far too long: local, affirming, sensory‑aware support that doesn’t require long drives, long waitlists, or services that misunderstand neurodivergent children. As both a clinician and a mother of a neurodivergent child, I saw firsthand how limited our options were — and how deeply families needed care that truly understands their child.
My son’s journey includes feeding challenges, sensory limitations, executive function differences, emotional dysregulation, hypotonia, and restrictive interests. Like many families in our region, we live in a provider desert, often driving an hour each way for a single therapy session. MCC Therapies exists because families shouldn’t have to fight this hard for support. Our community deserves care that is gentle, predictable, trauma‑informed, and identity‑affirming — right here at home.
Why did I found MCC Therapies?
My Story
I’ve spent more than a decade supporting neurodivergent children, teens, and adults across schools, homes, clinics, and community settings. But my greatest learning came from parenting a neurodivergent child myself.
I know the reality of:
navigating feeding challenges
managing sensory‑driven meltdowns
advocating in school meetings
coordinating care in a region with limited providers
carrying the emotional load of doing everything you can with too few resources
These experiences shaped MCC Therapies into more than a practice — they shaped it into a place where families feel seen, understood, and supported without judgment. A place where neurodivergent identity is respected, not pathologized. A place where care is predictable, gentle, and grounded in compassion.
Our Mission & Values
Our mission is simple: to provide affirming, accessible, evidence‑based support that honors identity and reduces overwhelm for the whole family.
We are guided by values that shape every interaction:
Affirming Care — We honor neurodivergent identity; we never aim to “fix” who someone is.
Accessibility — We reduce barriers through mobile, virtual, and community‑based services.
Predictability & Sensory Awareness — Sessions are structured, safe, and gentle.
Trauma‑Informed Practice — We understand the impact of stress, overwhelm, and past experiences.
Family Partnership — We work alongside families, not above them.
Ethical Clarity — We maintain a clear separation between OT and coaching services.
Families often tell us MCC Therapies feels different — and that’s intentional. We’ve lived the long drives, the limited options, and the emotional weight families carry. We design care that reduces overwhelm, communicates clearly, and supports the whole family.
We understand the provider desert firsthand
We’ve lived the long drives and limited options
We know the emotional weight families carry
We design care that reduces overwhelm
We offer a sensory‑aware, gentle approach
We communicate clearly and predictably
We support the whole family, not just the individual
We maintain ethical separation between OT and coaching
We create a low‑pressure, neurodivergent‑friendly onboarding process
This is care built by someone who has been on both sides — the clinician and the parent.
What makes us different?
If you’re exploring support for yourself or your child, you don’t have to navigate it alone. When you’re ready, I’m here to walk with you — at your pace, in a way that feels safe and supportive.
As we grow toward a full caseload by Summer 2027, our mission remains steady: to provide accessible, individualized, strengths‑based support that helps neurodivergent people thrive at home, at school, and in their communities.
A Gentle Invitation
Occupational Therapy Services in Ashtabula, Lake, and Geauga County
Meet the Founder
MCC Therapies is founded and led by Amanda Mills, MOT, OTR/L, CAS, a pediatric occupational therapist with more than 10 years of experience serving families across Ashtabula and Lake Counties.
My background includes:
home care
skilled nursing
seating & mobility
school‑based OT services
My credentials include:
Curriculum accreditation through World Education Services (WES)
Autism Speaks–recognized Friendly Autism Ally certification
Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) through IBCCES
Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist certification through PESI
Certified Neurodiversity Coach through Evergreen Certifications
“There is no greater disability in society than the inability to see a person as more.” — Robert M. Hense
Your Questions, Answered
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We currently offer three core services for children, teens, and families in Ashtabula and Lake Counties:
• Occupational Therapy (OT) Evidence‑based pediatric OT supporting sensory processing, motor skills, daily living skills, school participation, and adaptive equipment needs. Available via private pay or the Jon Peterson Special Needs (JPSN) Scholarship.
• JPSN Scholarship Services Approved provider through ODEW. Eligible students receive OT aligned with IEP goals, including evaluation, intervention, progress monitoring, and school collaboration.
• Neurodiversity‑Affirming Coaching A non‑clinical, strengths‑based service for neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and parents. Supports executive function, routines, identity, advocacy, sensory‑aware strategies, and communication. Private pay only.
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Getting started is simple and supportive. You can:
Call to talk through your questions
Send a message through our Contact Us page
Request an appointment through our secure client portal
Take our Start Here Quiz if you’re unsure which service fits your needs
We’ll help you determine the right service and guide you through next steps.
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You can reach MCC Therapies in the way that works best for you:
Call: 440‑253‑0246
Contact Form: Send us a message anytime through our secure Contact Us page
We’ll get back to you as soon as possible and help you take the next step toward support that fits your family.
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Private‑Pay OT — Transparent billing in 15‑minute increments.
JPSN Scholarship Services — Funded through ODEW for eligible students.
Private‑Pay Coaching — Non‑clinical, strengths‑based support separate from OT.
We are actively working toward contracting with select Medicaid MCOs to expand access in our underserved region.
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Families describe our care as clear, predictable, and supportive. We value transparent communication, compliant documentation, and consistent progress updates. Care plans are flexible and responsive as your child grows and your family’s needs evolve.
We stay connected through our secure client portal, email, or phone — whatever works best for you.