Samantha Valasek

Dr. Samantha Valasek, OTD, OTR/L is a licensed occupational therapist who specializes in supporting neurodivergent adults with chronic conditions and mental health concerns, including ADHD, autism, anxiety, insomnia, irritable bowels, diabetes, headaches, and migraines. Many of her clients are artists, engineers, entrepreneurs, managers, students, busy parents who feel like a less draining, more enriching life is possible. She is able to provide tailored support for those possessing high intellectual and/or creative ability, including gifted or twice exceptional adults, who struggle to harness their strengths to create a life they love. Dr. Valasek utilizes a holistic, collaborative, goal-oriented approach that guides clients towards a more manageable daily life and greater satisfaction with their achievements. A client in her care will learn how to support their own body, brain, and mind through a robust self-management toolkit, including:

• environmental modifications

• compensatory strategies

• habit and routine formation

• gradual lifestyle changes

• advocacy and self-advocacy

• accommodations in the school and workplace

She guides her clients in developing the practical skills, strategies, and adjustments that support sustainable participation in real-life contexts. She loves working collaboratively with the other clinicians at Spectrum Psych Los Angeles to target their clients’ goals together for a seamless, coordinated client experience. Dr. Valasek started her career and developed her expertise as a clinical faculty member at the University of Southern California. While there, she had the pleasure of working with university students, faculty, staff, and community members to create health-promoting habits and routines. Her services addressed a wide range of mental health and chronic conditions. In addition to her direct clinical work, she taught graduate-level occupational therapy courses; developed programming around ADHD, self-regulation, medical student wellness, and tobacco/alcohol cessation; and was involved in multiple inter-professional clinics.

Dr. Valasek earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy degrees at the University of Southern California. She is an ADHD Certified - Rehabilitation Service Provider, a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, and a Lifestyle Redesign Certified provider.

All sessions with Dr. Valasek are conducted via telehealth.