Light Minded Occupational Therapy

Hi, I'm Peyton — and I get it. I'm a woman with ADHD, the founder of Light Minded OT, and someone who knows firsthand how exhausting it can be to feel smart and capable, yet still stuck in a cycle of trying harder. I spent my time in graduate school at Duke University focusing on learning the ins and outs of occupational therapy — a field dedicated to helping people participate in the daily activities that matter most — and researching how ADHD impacts daily functioning, especially for women. Through this work, I came to understand how differently ADHD often presents in women and the importance of providing support tailored to their unique needs. At Light Minded OT, our goal is to help women and teen girls with ADHD show up more fully in their daily lives. That might look like navigating parenting, meal prep, work, or simply keeping the laundry from piling up. Together, we work to reduce the real-life obstacles that ADHD creates. We've seen how helpful medication and talk therapy can be, but they don't always address the functional skills and everyday contexts where ADHD tends to show up — in the kitchen, at the office, during bedtime routines, or in managing a packed mental to-do list. That's where occupational therapy comes in. Through practical strategies, environmental changes, and sensory supports, we target the areas of life where you need help the most — in real time, in real settings, with real goals. Occupational therapy offers a hands-on approach to building function. It's long been used to support kids with ADHD, but why should that stop at adulthood? Life doesn't suddenly get easier at 18, and support shouldn't end there either. Light Minded OT is growing, and I'm so excited to introduce the clinicians who share this work with me. Meet Lindsay and Heaven. Lindsay Voorhees, MSOT, OTR/L Hi, I'm Lindsay! I'm a licensed occupational therapist and certified Kripalu yoga teacher with deep experience in embodiment practices, including graduate courses in dance and movement therapy. I earned my Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from UNC-Chapel Hill and have worked in a variety of hospital-based and community settings, focusing on supporting people with neurologic and chronic or complex health challenges, including multiple sclerosis, autoimmune conditions, POTS, chronic fatigue and pain, and mental health conditions. I love helping clients find new ways to cope and adapt, understand their bodies and minds, and participate as fully as possible in the roles and activities that matter to them. I've led workshops and groups on mindful self-management, including energy conservation, stress management, executive functioning, sensory regulation, and self-compassion. I'm a lifelong learner, and my integrative approach is shaped by training in LoveYourBrain Yoga, Sensory-Enhanced Yoga® for Self-Regulation & Trauma Healing, Relax and Renew® Restorative Yoga, and Mindful Self-Compassion. I also love teaching, whether in client sessions, community programs, or the classroom with OT students. Heaven Clark, MSOT, OTR/L Hi, I'm Heaven! I'm a proud UNC-Chapel Hill alum with a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science and a minor in Creative Writing. My path led me to Tallahassee, Florida, where I fell in love with the holistic nature of occupational therapy and completed my OT studies at Florida A&M University. What I love most about OT is its community-driven heart. I enjoy collaborating with, and learning from, neurodivergent individuals who are eager to navigate the world on their own terms. I partner with teens, adults, and their families to build creative, out-of-the-box strategies that support independence, self-advocacy, and overall life satisfaction. Outside of work, you'll find me reading sci-fi in a local coffee shop, hosting picnics, arranging flowers, catching a nostalgic concert, or running a local race.