The Perfect Team—experienced, caring, and focused. Together, we help your child live their life to the fullest!

Linda Harrigan, MA OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Founder,Executive Director and Owner

Linda is a graduate of New York University with a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) and a BA in Fine Arts Education from Kean University. She has been a practicing OT since 1982 with extensive experience in clinical practice in hospitals, schools, and Early Intervention, and in administration as Director of OT at Staten Island University Hospital. Linda has been working exclusively with children since 1990 and has been the Founder and Executive Director of The Children’s Therapy Center of North Jersey since 2006. Linda's years of experience in the field of pediatric OT enables her to merge time-tested practices with new technologies in innovative ways that help today's child excel in today's world.  

Linda has advanced training in sensory integration evaluation and treatment and is certified to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT). She is trained in using the Integrated Listening System (iLs therapeutic listening program), the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and the S.O.S. Approach to Feeding for children who are picky and resistant eaters. Linda has extensive experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD), multiple disabilities, and neuromuscular disorders.

Linda is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), National Board for Certification in OT (NBCOT), and is recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for dedication, leadership, and excellence in all aspects of Occupational Therapy. She is licensed to practice in both New Jersey and New York.

NJ License #46TR00084500; SIPT Cert. #2818

Michele Katzeff, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist

Michele graduated from Northeastern University with a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University with a major in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. With an extensive background in pediatric populations ages 2–16, Michele has worked in educational environments including preschool, elementary school, middle school, and regional school, as well as pediatric hospitals. She also works with infants and toddlers through Early Intervention and Natural Environment. 

Michele particularly enjoys helping children with articulation and receptive and/or expressive language delays, pragmatic (social) language disorders, and feeding issues. She has extensive experience working with children on the Autistic Spectrum and with children with behavioral issues. Michele has also received training for Verbal Behavior Therapy (part of Applied Behavior Analysis). 

Michele has her Certification of Clinical Competence through the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice in the state of New Jersey.

NJ License #41YS00548200