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Rene Thomas Smey, OTR/L is a board-certified occupational therapist who received her Master of Occupational Therapy from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California in 2007. Rene spent her early career in San Francisco, CA absorbing the rich learning opportunities a large city has to offer. She spent formative years at the Kalmanowitz Child Development Center at California Pacific Medical Center, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFGH) and Samuel Merritt University growing her skill set and experience in clinical and academic settings. 

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Occupational therapy assessments and evaluations with Rene Thomas Smey, OTR/L are priced at $250 per session. Follow-up treatment sessions will be conducted by Sarah Schwing, COTA-L (pediatric OT) 

About Rene 

Rene Thomas Smey, OTR/L is a board-certified and registered Occupational Therapist with comprehensive training in rehabilitation approaches that span diverse healthcare settings and populations. Rene’s background includes experience from the NICU to the ICU, outpatient hand and neurological rehabilitation to corporate workplace wellness, community mental health to jail and acute psychiatry; with all ages from neonates to older adults 100+. Drawing from extensive experience across the lifespan she offers personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique occupational needs. Rene’s therapeutic practice bridges the foundational connection between mental wellness and meaningful life engagement, providing clients with integrated care that honors the whole person.

 

Professional Focus

  • Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services

  • Acute medical care rehabilitation

  • Hand and neurological rehabilitation

  • NICU and child development

  • Community mental health, acute & jail psychiatric settings

  • Workplace wellness and ergonomics

  • Clinical program coordination and healthcare team collaboration

  • Adjunct Professor in Master level Occupational Therapy program

  • Supervision of Occupational Therapy interns and students across settings

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Therapeutic Approach 

With a deep understanding of human development and the foundational connection between mental health and meaningful occupation, Rene offers a compassionate and adaptive therapeutic style. Her diverse clinical experience provides unique insights into the holistic needs of clients and their families. She skillfully adapts her interventions to meet the distinct occupational needs of each individual, considering their physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Infant and child development

  • Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation

  • Functional cognition

  • Sensory interventions for mental well-being 

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Group process and facilitation

  • Supervision and mentorship 

  • Healthcare team leadership

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Credentials

  • Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

  • Board-certified and registered Occupational Therapist (OTR)

  • Idaho state Licensed Occupational Therapist 

  • Rehabilitation Clinical Program Coordinator

  • Former Adjunct Professor in Occupational Therapy

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Rene is dedicated to creating a supportive, therapeutic environment where clients can reclaim meaningful participation in life's activities, develop adaptive strategies, and foster functional independence. Her practice is built on the belief that healing occurs through compassionate, personalized care that honors the connection between mental wellness and occupational engagement, tailored to each client's unique journey toward optimal function and quality of life.​​

To Book a Session:

Rene is currently accepting new clients for occupational therapy evaluations and assessments. Follow-up treatment sessions will be conducted by Sarah Schwing, COTA-L (pediatric OT) and Neil Crowson, OTD (c) (mental health OT)

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