Payton is passionate about helping children and families build confidence, develop meaningful skills, and thrive in daily life through occupational therapy. She values creating strong relationships and providing client-centered, play-based interventions that empower children to grow and succeed. Her desire to help others led her to pursue a healthcare career and ultimately occupational therapy.
Payton has experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, developmental delays, motor challenges, sensory processing differences, self-regulation challenges, and executive functioning needs. She is dedicated to creating individualized therapy experiences that support each child’s unique strengths, interests, and goals.
Payton values a relationship-based approach to therapy and believes connection and trust are the foundation for meaningful progress. She strives to make each session engaging, collaborative, and fun while helping children and families feel supported throughout their therapeutic journey.
Outside of AZ+A, Payton enjoys running, spending time at the lake, trying new restaurants, reading, and getting creative with crafts.
Education:
Saint Louis University: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Science with Interprofessional Education concentration
Saint Louis University: Master of Occupational Therapy