About Us

A graduate of Auburn University and the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Caitlin is passionate about helping others. Throughout her career, pediatrics has been her focus. She has experience in outpatient, community, and home health pediatric settings. Caitlin has been trained in the SOS Approach to feeding (an intensive feeding course centered around sensory-based feeding experiences), The Learn Play Thrive Approach to Autism (a neurodiversity affirming approach), Beckman Oral Motor, DIRFloortime, Learning Without Tears (formerly known as Handwriting Without Tears), Sensory Integration, and more. She is a proud member of the Therapist Neurodiversity Collective and strives to make every client, no matter their neurotype or age, feel included, safe, and valued. Her passions are neurodiversity-affirming practices, executive functioning, and using feeding therapy to create fun and positive experiences around eating for children.

In her spare time, Caitlin enjoys spending time with her husband, children (Nora and Teddy), family and friends, and the family dog. You can find her goofing off with her kids - and if they're napping... obsessing over DIY projects, learning woodworking, practicing on her scroll saw, listening to audiobooks, and searching for the best iced latte in town.

Emily graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with her degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She has over ten years of experience and has worked in an elementary school, clinic setting, and home health. She has a passion for children of all ages, and is especially focused on building relationships with families, and making sure that each child’s functional needs are being addressed. Emily has worked with clients with a variety of diagnoses and needs, targeting oral motor skills, articulation and phonology, phonological awareness and literacy, receptive and expressive language, pragmatic/social language, fluency, and executive functioning.

Emily enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and her dog Florence. You can find her outside on a hike, watching her favorite sports (basketball and football), or listening to live music.

Shawna received her certification in medical assisting in 2005 and spent 15 years working in healthcare. Eight of those years were in administration before leaving healthcare in 2018 when her daughter was born. Since then, she spent a little over a year working as a preschool teacher in a mother's day out program before returning home to be with her two children. Shawna has a passion for children and helping them discover and navigate the world around them.

Shawna lives in Leander with her husband, two children, two dogs, one cat, and plenty ‘o fish! She enjoys spending time listening to audiobooks and homeschooling her children.

Kadie graduated from the University of North Texas with a Masters in Speech Language Pathology. She has been practicing speech therapy since 2023. She has experience working with toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, and adolescents in the areas of expressive language, receptive language, pragmatic language, fluency, articulation/phonology, and
augmentative and alternative communication. She has received additional training in Natural Language Acquisition and The Learn Play Thrive Approach to Autism. Kadie is motivated by seeing clients develop confidence and new communication skills that enrich their lives.

Kadie enjoys taking her dog, Birdie, on adventures and watching her experience new things. You can find her outdoors and/or reading a good book, with a cup of coffee or sweet treat in hand.

Rebecca received her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Texas. She graduated in 2019 from the University of St. Augustine in Austin with her doctorate in occupational therapy. The focus of her doctoral project was the development of an outdoor/nature-based occupational therapy intervention for children, during which she helped develop the outdoor space at a pediatric clinic and design new outdoor activities. She has taken courses in telehealth, Size Matters handwriting, the Alert Program, the Interoception Curriculum, and feeding, including the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach. Becca has over four years of experience working in a pediatric outpatient clinic and is excited to bring her skills to the new Bright SpOT clinic. Prior to being an OT, Becca worked as a paraeducator in a preschool setting with children with language and learning disorders. 

In her free time, Becca enjoys cooking, arts and crafts, and reading.

Kaiti holds an undergraduate degree from UT Austin and a graduate degree from Northwestern University. She has over 11 years of experience in the Speech Language Pathology field as a SLP-Assistant and SLP working in a variety of settings that include home health, private clinic, and schools. Kaiti has a passion for working with the pediatric population and has treated children in the areas of expressive and receptive language, fluency, articulation/phonology, pragmatic language, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, and feeding. Kaiti values building relationships with the children she works with and their families through providing individualized, child-centered, neurodiversity-affirming interventions. Kaiti is PROMPT trained and is currently working toward becoming a registered Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) trained clinician soon.

Kaiti enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter Nadiya, family, friends, and two dogs. You can typically find her laughing with her daughter, watching shows/movies with her husband, trying new restaurants, or reading/watching/listening to anything true or fiction crime related.

Megan received her Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Missouri. She has experience working with kids in schools, clinics, and within the home. She is passionate about integrating disability advocacy and health care. Megan aims to support families in their daily activities while empowering children to explore their neurodivergent identity and strengths. Megan values each family’s individual differences and priorities. She has experience with trauma-informed care, daily living skills, hand writing, PDA, sensory processing, executive functioning, transitioning, fine motor, visual motor integration, and more.

In her free time, Megan enjoys exploring nature, reading, running, going to escape rooms, and spending time with her husband and two pets.

Annick holds a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and brings over two decades of experience across school-based, outpatient, and home health settings. She has provided services to children and adults, with a particular passion for working with the pediatric population. Known for her warm, engaging approach and strong clinical skills, Annick consistently receives praise from families and colleagues for the positive impact she makes.
She has extensive experience with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor development, handwriting, and executive functioning. In addition to her clinical work, she has also served as a consultant, author, and rehabilitation specialist.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her two children.

Meira earned her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Psychology from Texas State University and went on to complete her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Throughout her academic journey, Meira discovered a deep passion for working with children of all ages and supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges. For her doctoral capstone, she completed a project at a domestic violence shelter, where she developed a guidebook for occupational therapy practitioners working with women and children who have experienced domestic violence—highlighting her dedication to trauma-informed care and advocacy. Meira is committed to lifelong learning and strives to make a meaningful impact through continued education, research, and advocacy. She is thrilled to support children and families as part of the Bright SpOT team.

Outside of work, you can find Meira soaking up the sun in nature—whether it’s hiking, relaxing by the water, or exploring local parks. She also enjoys crafting, reading, attending concerts, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

After working in childcare for ten years, Kira earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with minors in Psychology and Marketing from the University of Houston in December 2024. During her studies, she focused on child development, combining her academic background with her hands-on experience. As the older sister of three neurodivergent brothers, Kira is passionate about supporting the growth, happiness, and success of all children.

Kira lives in Austin with her boyfriend, his six-year-old daughter, their dog Joey, and cat Myrtle. In her free time, she enjoys night drives through downtown, traveling, paddleboarding and baking!

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Mary graduated from Texas State University with a Master of Science in Communication Disorders. She has experience working with children in the school and clinic setting with a variety of communication disorders and has an interest in fluency disorders. She is passionate about helping children reach their fullest communication potential while having fun and helping them grow into their unique personalities.

In her free time, Mary enjoys catching up with friends and playing with her cat, Athena. She loves to bake and decorate various pastries, read fantasy novels, hike, and check out new spots in the area.