san diego occupational therapist

Minji Lee, O.T.D., OTR/L

Apraxia Informed

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Sensory Trained

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Relationship Centered

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Apraxia Informed ✵ Sensory Trained ✵ Relationship Centered ✵

Hi, I’m Minji Lee

MEET YOUR OT

Minji Lee, O.T.D, OTR/L

I do my utmost to incorporate creativity, joy, and teaching moments in my OT sessions.

Hi, I'm Minji! I'm a proud Californian from the Los Angeles/Orange County area. In recent years, I've found myself at home in north San Diego. Prior to OT, I worked as an English teacher in Turkey for 5 years, where sohbet-- having meaningful conversations with loved ones or strangers, accompanied by slow sips of black tea in tulip-shaped glasses (and warm pistachio baklava on a good day)-- formed my perspective on living with kindness, curiosity, and intention.

My professional journey that led me to OT has many layers; I incorporate my experiences as a teacher, tutor, paraprofessional, inclusion advocate, and summer camp director into my role as an occupational therapist. I also aim to show up for my clients in ways that honor them exactly as they are. I work hard to help foster meaningful growth for my clients, families, and their extended supports.

A cup of green tea on an occupational therapist’s desk with a green notebook and laptop nearby.

My Qualifications

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • OTD, Occupational Therapy, Boston University, Boston

  • M.A, Critical and Cultural Studies, Bosphorus University, Istanbul, Turkey

  • B.A., Psychology and World Literature, Pitzer College, Claremont, CA

  • Inclusive Recreation Specialist, National Inclusion Project (NIP), 2024

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Neurodiversity-affirming care

  • Co-regulation strategies

  • Motor coaching

  • Mind-body disconnect

  • Sensory processing skills

  • Inclusion

  • Advocacy

  • Culturally-affirming care

supporting families in the North san diego area

MY Service AREAS

Valley Center

Fallbrook

Vista

Escondido

San Marcos

Carlsbad

My Favorite Things

Frozen yogurt with cereal toppings

Scenic outdoor setting with cushions underneath a tree, overlooking mountains and a lake.

Playing with my dog on a warm patch of grass

Used bookstores & public libraries

Hobbies & Personal Interests

In my free time, I enjoy going for walks with our dogs, snorkeling at the beach, reading strange literature, and planning my next travel adventure. I am constantly trying to revive my small backyard vegetable garden to make colorful salads, and have humbly learned that green onions and tomatoes are very resilient (watermelons, not so much). Simple quality time with my family, such as unwinding in the garage with a new anime show and a big bag of corn chips, is truly therapeutic for me!