Our Therapists

Occupational Therapist: Mary E. Simpson, OTR/L

Mary Beth Simpson graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Elizabethtown College. She has many years of pediatric experience working with school-aged and preschool children in their schools, homes and community settings. Mary Beth has extensive knowledge in sensory processing and autism. She performs evaluations and develops and implements treatment programs for children with sensory processing disorders, communication disorders, developmental delays, social-emotional issues and learning disabilities. Mary Beth is actively engaged in the Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental Delays and Learning Disorders DIR certificate process.

Occupational therapists use purposeful activities to enhance or restore function so that an individual may participate in self-care, work/academics, and play/leisure activities. "Occupation" refers to any activity in which an individual engages. OT evaluations may include assessment of an individual's motor skills (gross motor, fine motor, visual motor, oral motor), sensory processing, activities of daily living, the environment, play skills and personal interactions.

Child Therapist: Mary Tarbell, M.Ed, LPC

Mary is a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a National Certified Counselor. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Clarion University, a Master of Arts degree in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Education degree in School Counseling from Shippensburg University. Her professional experience includes work as an Elementary School Guidance Counselor, a Mobile Therapist/ Behavior Specialist Consultant, and an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist. As foster parents, Mary and her husband were given the opportunity to adopt two boys, who are now ages seven and nine.

Mary utilizes cognitive-behavioral and play techniques as well as family interventions and consultation. She is pursuing her Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy at Temple University Harrisburg and incorporates puppetry, art activities and sand tray therapy in her counseling repertoire. She also runs the Social Sense program, an 8-week social skills training program for children in a group setting.

Mary is a participating provider with many health insurance plans, including Aetna, Capital Blue Cross, CBHNP, and Magellan.