Occupational Therapy Providers
Lauren Gagnon, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Lauren is a certified occupational therapist who obtained a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Hampshire. While attending the University of New Hampshire, Lauren gained quality experience and clinical skills in acute care, public schools. and led a life skills community group, allowing her to work with clients across a wide range of ages and diagnoses. Her special interests include fine and gross motor development, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys traveling, spending time outside, cooking/baking, and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs.
Marissa Dunn, COTA
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Marissa is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who brings warmth, creativity and a playful spirit to her work with children. She graduated from North Shore Community College and is licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She has experience across outpatient, private school and outdoor settings, and specializes in play-based, child-led intervention that helps kids explore, move and learn in ways that feel natural and fun. Marissa loves that her job lets her work closely with children and their families to find creative ways to support meaningful progress in fine and gross motor development, sensory processing and emotional regulation. Families describe her as kind, calm and deeply compassionate, and they value the collaborative, safe, joyful environment she creates. Outside of work, Marissa enjoys being outdoors, hiking, and spending time with her husband, dog and horse. When she's not outside, she enjoys crafting and sewing.
Hannah Nicely, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hannah is a certified occupational therapist who earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Husson University. During her time at Husson, she participated in a variety of professional and community initiatives, including presenting at the Maine Department of Education Inclusive Education Conference and the Maine Occupational Therapy Association Conference. She also helped operate a pro bono clinic at a local elementary school, where she screened kindergarten students for fine motor delays.
Hannah has clinical experience working with children in outpatient pediatrics, serving a diverse pediatric population in Houston, Texas. She also has experience in inpatient rehabilitation, working with individuals recovering from neurological conditions.
Outside of work, Hannah enjoys walking her two dogs and spending time with her family. She looks forward to partnering with families to help each child reach their fullest potential.