What We Do

Providing occupational therapy within your child’s natural environment enhances their skills, self-esteem, and independence across all settings.

Wish Upon a Star Pediatric Therapy provides occupational therapy for children of all ages in Austin and Dripping Springs, Texas. We simplify your busy life by bringing therapy directly to you.

By working within your child’s natural environment, we support the development of skills, confidence, and independence in the places they live, learn, and play.

Through meaningful relationships, play-based intervention, family collaboration, and evidence-based care, we support children and their families every step of the way.

SERVICES

Why We Do It

Providing occupational therapy within the home and community to enhance your child’s development within their natural environment and generalize gained skills across settings.

At Wish Upon a Star Pediatric Therapy, we believe every child deserves to be seen, understood, and supported for who they are. To us, a wish is more than a dream. It is a vision of what could be and the courage to take steps toward it.

Our goal is not only to help children reach developmental milestones, but also to help them feel capable, connected, and confident as they grow. We believe meaningful progress begins with understanding and that every child should have the opportunity to shine in their own unique way.

OUR PROCESS
  • A young boy exploring new foods while learning to self-feed with utensils to gain independence in activities of daily living.

    CLIENT-CENTERED

    We believe you, your child, and your family are the experts in your child’s life. Your input, priorities, and preferences are at the heart of everything we do.

    Your child’s therapist works closely with your family to identify meaningful goals and create a personalized plan that reflects your child’s strengths, interests, and needs. We take a collaborative approach, recognizing the essential role families play in the therapy process. Together, we support your child in making meaningful progress and reaching their full potential.

  • A young girl playing on the playground to regulate her body arousal and improve attention through skilled occupational therapy.

    MOBILE

    We come to you. By providing therapy in the comfort and familiarity of your child’s home and community, we support meaningful progress where it matters most. Rather than relying on a traditional clinic setting, we focus on helping your child build skills within their everyday routines and real-life experiences.

    This approach encourages natural learning, strong carryover, and meaningful collaboration with caregivers. Our goal is to help your child gain independence, build confidence, and participate more fully in daily activities while supporting lasting progress and an improved quality of life.

  • A young boy participating in visual and fine motor activities to improve foundation skills needed for development and age-appropriate play skills.

    WELL-ROUNDED

    We bring a well-rounded background across outpatient clinics, public and private schools, and home health, allowing us to provide high-quality, individualized therapy for children with a wide range of needs.

    Our experience across these settings informs thoughtful, personalized treatment plans that reflect each child’s unique strengths and goals. This versatility allows us to adapt seamlessly to different environments and collaborate effectively with families, caregivers, and educators to support meaningful, lasting progress.

  • Children receiving occupational therapy services to improve social emotional skills and play skills for independence at school and across settings.

    HOLISTIC

    We take a holistic approach to therapy, supporting your child’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. We look at the whole child, not just individual challenges, to better understand their unique needs and experiences.

    By considering your child’s overall well-being, we focus on building skills that enhance daily life and support meaningful, lasting progress. We are also committed to ongoing learning and professional growth to ensure we provide the highest quality care for every child and family we serve.

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CONNECT

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Amy N.

    We were fortunate to find Alyssa, an outstanding Occupational Therapist who played a crucial role in helping our son overcome his sensory challenges related to eating. From the beginning, Alyssa's patience and ability to effortlessly build rapport stood out. Our son, who usually approached new situations with hesitation, immediately trusted Alyssa and approached occupational therapy with optimism and excitement. It was clear that she had a special gift for connecting with children. Alyssa not only worked wonders during sessions but also took the time to guide us on understanding our son's struggles and how to support him at home. Her expertise and genuine passion for her work were evident in every interaction. It's been years since our son first started OT with Alyssa, and the skills he developed during those sessions continue to benefit him today. I wholeheartedly recommend Alyssa to anyone in need of occupational therapy. She is not only gentle and approachable but also genuinely passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those she works with. Thank you, Alyssa, for being a true lifesaver for our family!

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Valerie V.

    Jena was my son’s OT since he was just a few months old, and we absolutely love her! She is kind, patient, gentle, understanding, and loves what she does and it shows. It’s extremely difficult to find a therapist you trust, especially in our case after my son’s open heart surgery and continuous seizures, but she helped him bounce back tremendously and most of all, he looked forward to having her work/play with him every week. I highly recommend her to anyone and everyone who needs an OT.

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Lisa T.

    Alyssa was amazing with our daughter Morgan. Patient, kind and encouraging. Even on the tough days where the simplest tasks were not preferred, Alyssa was nurturing and caring. All while giving us as parents the confidence to continue to work on skills to help our daughter thrive. She was always available for any questions and has the best tools to make learning fun. Highly recommend Wish Upon a Star Pediatric Therapy.

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Amanda D.

    Alyssa worked with my son for speech and OT related issues and it made all the difference. She is so kind, calming, patient with the kids and we absolutely loved working with her! Would recommend her services 💯!

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Yvonne S.

    Jena is like a member of my family. She has been providing occupational therapy for my grandson for over 2 years. She demonstrates sensitivity, compassion, integrity and concern for her patients. Her ability to understand cognitive skills and develop treatment plans based on my grandson's abilities are amazing. She continuously adjusts her therapy sessions to maximize results. I am grateful to have her as our family's occupational therapist. If you are looking for a therapist that is knowledgeable and produces results then Jena is your person.

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Julia O.

    I was lucky enough to witness Jena’s gifts and talents on many occasions. As a special education teacher, Jena worked with many of my students. Seeing the way she connected with them, engaged them, and helped them grow was not only touching and inspiring, but truly miraculous too. i was able to witness Jena help students with sensory issues, calming strategies, handwriting and grasping, and more. My own son received occupational therapy when he was younger, and I wish so badly it could have been Jena. The way she meets her clients where they are, captures their heart, challenges them, and helps them reach their goals is truly magical. I also appreciated the clear communication she had with myself and the parents. I understood what the goals were, how the child was progressing, and what I could do with to help on a daily basis. I can’t recommend her enough!

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Celia J.

    Alyssa is amazing with her patients! She is always kind, calm and responsive. She works with all needs in the way most meaningful to them. I always felt my students were getting the best care from her. I would recommend her to anyone!

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Haley B.

    I’m a speech-language pathologist and former colleague, current friend of both Alyssa and Jena and cannot recommend their services highly enough. They are both excellent clinicians and compassionate humans. They would be an asset to any pediatric care team!

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Amanda F.

    Alyssa has changed my son's life! He has been working with Alyssa weekly for two years and he has grown so much. Sure, some of it is maturity, but he is able to manage his academically advanced, school workload ON HIS OWN and in a timely fashion. His writing has improved leaps and bounds and his confidence even more! When people sing his praises, immediately as his parents we say, "yes, he has put in work! But the team behind all of that work deserves all the praise too." Thanks to Alyssa, my son is confident and prepared to take on all that the world has to offer.

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Jill P.

    Strongly recommend Alyssa and Jena as therapists. Very professional and great at coming up with creative ways to make therapy purposeful and fun!

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Richard P.

    Jena had been such a kind and caring person for our infant son to have as an occupational therapist. It was great to have her help during his development steps and to have someone that could communicate goals and expectations so well. Being such a positive and encouraging person, couldn't recommend her enough!

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Krista J.

    I can’t recommend Alyssa enough! Her play-based therapy is both effective and fun for kiddos! If your child is struggling with motor, cognitive, developmental, or sensory challenges Wish Upon a Star is the place to go!

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Amy R.

    We started working with Wish Upon a Star for some help with my daughter's fine motor skills. We went from making light marks on a paper to frameable coloring skills (for a 3 year old) in just one school year. The therapy is done in a way where its play based and fun -- if our schedule doesn't allow for a session, my daughter will say, "It was a sad day. Miss Alyssa didn't come to get me" :*( Sessions end with a written recap of what they worked on and what we can opt to work on at home... and the Super Bills are highly organized for insurance.

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Amanda N.

    Our daughter loved working with Jena, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the care, patience, and expertise she brings to every session. From the very beginning, Jena took the time to understand her unique needs and create a personalized approach that has truly made a difference in her progress.

    Her warmth and encouragement have helped build her confidence, and we’ve seen tremendous improvements in her fine motor skills, sensory processing, handwriting, and self-regulation. She makes therapy fun and engaging, which keeps her motivated and excited to learn.

    We are beyond thankful for Jena and highly recommend her to any family looking for a dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist!

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Adam G.

    Ms. Jena is professional, communicative, and incredibly kind. My 3 year old enthusiastically looked forward to each session. I highly recommend them to anyone in need – they truly go above and beyond.

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Lauren R.

    Ms. Alyssa has been an absolute godsend for our son and our family. She is the most caring, patient, and supportive therapist you could ever find, and we absolutely love her. Highly recommend!

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Sima S.

    I’ve had the pleasure of working with both Alyssa and Jena. They are thoughtful people and amazing OTs! I would trust them both with my child’s occupational therapy needs.

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Katie W.

    Jena and Alyssa are wonderful! They are kind, collaborative and supportive.

  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Paul C.

    Jena and Alyssa run a fantastic organization! We were lucky to find them for our learners and collaborate. One of the kiddo's in our program has been working with a Therapist on their team, Lindsey, and has made amazing progress with her. We are lucky to know a great OT organization here in Austin and I can't recommend them enough to people looking for OT services!