Come meet our team!
Here at Sensationally Thriving, we strive to center our culture around community, inclusion, professionalism, joy, and authenticity. All members of our team exhibit these qualities, and strive to create a therapeutic environment where our clients and their families feel heard, understood, and valued throughout the therapeutic process.
Meet Lizzy Simon, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
CEO of Sensationally Thriving
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Simon is an occupational therapist working in Houston, TX. She received her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2021 from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT.
Since providing therapy, Lizzy has developed skills with medically complex children, neurodivergent populations, and sensory integration/modulation.
She obtained her 202 DIRFloortime Proficiency certification from ICDL in July of 2025. Regulation, relationships, mental health, health promotion, self-advocacy, biomechanics, and sensory environments are a main part of her professional models of practice. She strives to use evidence-based practices and use a strengths-based model to develop goals.
Lizzy is also on the path to complete a sensory integration certification through STAR Institute.
In her free time, you'll see Lizzy hang out at her favorite local coffee shop, hear Lizzy talk about her favorite new songs, movies, or recipes, and see her joy shine through when she connects with her friends, family, and animals.
(713)-422-3290
Meet Katie Coker, COTA/L
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Katie Coker is an occupational therapy assistant working in Houston, TX. She received her Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant from San Jacinto College in 2026 and her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Arizona in 2021.
With a background in dance and 10+ years of experience teaching dance to young children, Katie has always enjoyed helping kids learn, grow, and build confidence through movement and play. Her experiences working with children helped inspire her path toward occupational therapy and her interest in pediatric care.
Katie is especially passionate about sensory regulation, movement, and building meaningful connections with children. She is excited to continue learning and growing in her practice and looks forward to helping each individual feel supported, understood, and successful in reaching their goals.
(979)-378-6683
Meet Amanda Soria
Virtual Administrative Assistant
With over five years of experience in private practice management and organization, Amanda is passionate about helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. As a Virtual Assistant at Sensationally Thriving, she loves supporting our therapists and clients by staying organized, handling the details, and making everyday tasks a little easier.
She feels especially grateful to be part of Sensationally Thriving since she can see how the therapists work and care about helping their clients thrive, and it’s incredibly rewarding to contribute to that mission in her own way.
Outside of work, Amanda enjoys kickboxing, traveling, and being in nature. She's a proud cat mom and love spending time with her wife and their two cats! She is so happy to be part of the Sensationally Thriving team and to have the opportunity to support our clients and help make their experience as smooth, welcoming, and positive as possible.
(979)-612-2293
Interested in Joining Our Team?
We are always on the lookout for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants who want to provide compassionate, individualized, and neurodiversity-affirming care to children and families. If you’re passionate about supporting children through relationship-based, developmentally informed occupational therapy and want to work in a collaborative environment that values both clinical excellence and the unique strengths of each child, we’d love to connect with you!
Please email lizzysimon@sensationallythriving.com with your resume and a brief description about your interest in a position!
Looking forward to connecting!