Meet Our North Carolina Team
Monica Belanger, OT/L, CAS
CEO of Dedicated Pediatric Therapy
I am a pediatric occupational therapist and Certified Autism Specialist. All my life I have been shaped by challenging the standard. I was born and raised in Maine and attended Husson University where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 2014 and Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2015. After my coursework, I moved to Florida to pursue my clinical internships in OT, and lived there for nearly 9 years. I now live in Puerto Rico and travel to Florida, Maine, and North Carolina to continue my life goal of impacting under-served communities with exceptional occupational therapy services.
I love working with children of all ages and do all that I can to ensure my kids are enjoying therapy with intrinsically motivating activities. My guiding principle in OT is "regulation before expectation"- ensuring every child's sensory system is regulated before expecting them to engage in functional tasks. In October of 2023, I was honored to present at the MEOTA Conference for two sessions- one on regulation before expectation, and the other on classroom design to support the academic success of Autistic students. My most rewarding days include when a child achieves a skill they may have previously thought was impossible, but by adapting the environment and building strength and coordination, we are able to achieve almost anything! I enjoy cooking, traveling, kayaking, paddle boarding, and volunteering for local dog rescues.
Our values include excellence and service.
Do your values align with ours?
Are you a creative, energetic, and reliable therapist? Are you wanting a job that gives you the freedom to create your own schedule, choose your clients, choose the areas you travel to, and provides exceptional supervision & mentorship? At Dedicated Pediatric Therapy we're committed to our therapist's professional development and job satisfaction just as much as we're committed to our client's success.
If you have a passion for pediatrics, are flexible for patient needs, and are willing to give 110% when it comes to advocating for and treating your patients with the utmost respect, dignity, and compassion- please send your resume to the email below.