Occupational Therapists in Oakland, CA
Last updated September 2026. Listings reflect publicly available information and each practice’s own description of its services.
This page lists occupational therapy practices in Oakland that appear in the DrSensory directory. Each one is here because its own listing names occupational therapy among its services, and every entry links to the practice’s own website so you can check it yourself. A listing is not an endorsement, and inclusion does not mean we have verified a practice’s credentials, licensure or insurance.
Occupational Therapy Clinics in Oakland, CA
- 3345 Grand Ave. Suite #3, Oakland, CA 94610
- 510-380-4428
- oakbloomot.com
- Sensory processing, gross motor, fine motor and social-emotional skills for children and teens, with parent coaching
- What they're known for: A play-based, child-led pediatric clinic on Grand Avenue that works on sensory processing alongside the motor and social-emotional skills a child needs day to day, and coaches parents to carry the work home.
- 5707 Redwood Road #9, Oakland, CA 94619
- 925-725-2331
- wonderspediatrictherapy.com
- In-home pediatric occupational therapy across Alameda and Contra Costa counties, child-led and built around the child's own interests
- What they're known for: Occupational therapy that comes to the house rather than the other way round, which suits families whose child does best in familiar surroundings or who cannot easily get to a clinic.
- 4341 Piedmont Ave Suite #3, Oakland, CA 94611
- 510-333-4579
- babybuildersnorcal.com
- Occupational therapy for children at risk of developmental and global delay, including Down syndrome, prematurity, cerebral palsy and autism
- What they're known for: A therapist-owned Piedmont Avenue practice offering all three disciplines under one roof, working with children from early infancy where a delay is already known or suspected.
What Does an Occupational Therapist Treat?
Pediatric occupational therapists help children develop the everyday skills they need to play, learn, and grow more independently. That includes fine and gross motor coordination, handwriting, sensory processing and self-regulation, feeding, motor planning and praxis, visual-perceptual skills, and executive functioning. Sessions are typically play-based and tailored to each child's goals. For adults, occupational therapy covers the same question in a different life: managing daily tasks, work and self-care after injury, illness or a change in ability.
Conditions Occupational Therapy Can Help With
Occupational therapy supports children with a wide range of needs, including sensory processing differences, autism, ADHD and attention difficulties, developmental delay and coordination difficulties, feeding challenges, handwriting and fine-motor delays, and emotional-regulation difficulties. Many clinics also offer evaluations and developmental screenings.
How to Choose an Occupational Therapist in Oakland
The right occupational therapist is the one who fits your child’s needs, your schedule and your budget. Here is what to weigh:
- Check credentials. Look for an occupational therapist with a current California license, and ask about pediatric experience specifically — treating children is a different skill from treating adults.
- Match the specialty to the need. Ask how often the therapist treats your child’s particular concern, rather than whether they treat children in general.
- Confirm insurance and cost up front. Check in-network status, copays, visit limits and prior authorization, or ask for a superbill if the practice is private-pay. Medi-Cal covers medically necessary occupational therapy for eligible children.
- Consider the setting. Clinic, in-home, school-based and telehealth all suit different children. Ask which the practice offers.
- Ask what progress will look like. A good therapist can name the goal being worked toward, how it will be measured, and roughly when to expect movement on it.
Occupational Therapy Resources in Oakland
- Early Start California’s early intervention program, run by the California Department of Developmental Services, through regional centers, for children birth to age three. It provides occupational therapy among other services. Some services are subject to California's Family Cost Participation Program and an Annual Family Program Fee, so ask what applies to your family.
- Medi-Cal Covers medically necessary occupational therapy for eligible children. Coverage limits and prior-authorization rules vary by plan.
- Your school district Public schools provide occupational therapy through an IEP for eligible students, where the difficulty affects access to education. School services and private therapy address different things and often run alongside each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does insurance cover occupational therapy in California?
Many California health plans cover occupational therapy when it is medically necessary, and Medi-Cal covers it for eligible children. Coverage limits, prior-authorization rules and visit caps vary by plan, so verify benefits before the first appointment.
What if my child is under three?
California’s early intervention program is Early Start, for children birth to age three, and it includes occupational therapy. Some services are subject to California's Family Cost Participation Program and an Annual Family Program Fee, so ask what applies to your family. A parent can refer their own child; no doctor’s referral is needed.
Does the school district provide occupational therapy?
Public schools provide occupational therapy through an IEP for eligible students, where the difficulty affects access to education. That is a different question from private therapy, and many children have both.
How do I choose between the clinics on this page?
Start with the ones whose listed services name your child’s concern, then check setting, insurance and waiting time. Every listing here links to the practice’s own website, and a listing is not an endorsement.
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