Send us an email at contact@defining-development.com for additional information or click here to schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation. During our call, we will discuss your concerns and answer any questions you may have.

Defining Development’s founder, Larissa Balik, is a licensed Occupational Therapist and certified DIRFloortime® Provider. Services are not meant to replace medical advice or treatment. Defining Development will recommend referrals as needed. Larissa is always happy to collaborate with other service providers.

Larissa has experience working with children from birth to 18 years old, but she does most of her work with children 1-8 years of age.

We are considered an out-of-network provider and do not directly accept health insurance. For Occupational Therapy/ DIRFloortime services, we provide documentation and superbills, which you can submit for your out-of-network benefits. We support families in this process as needed, though we cannot guarantee reimbursement. Please send us an email if you have any other questions.

Defining Development offers in-home Occupational Therapy and DIRFloortime® services in the Northern New Jersey area. Parent coaching services are typically provided remotely.

Depending upon availability, Defining Development works to find times that meet each family’s schedule. We do offer after school hours, and some parents love early morning appointments!

Each coaching session is 60 minutes. The number of sessions depends on your parenting goals and family’s individualized needs. Sessions can be booked individually or in packages of three.