Sue Ram, OTD, OTR

Sue Ram is a highly skilled occupational therapist, specializing in the assessment, evaluation and intervention for youth and adolescent mental health, particularly anxiety and depression. Her expertise also extends to working with pediatric clients with a range of chronic physical conditions. She is known for her holistic, family-driven approach to treatment intervention, which has proven to be highly effective in her practice.

Ms. Ram is actively involved with the Texas Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association, where she has sustained leadership roles and positions since 2016. In addition to clinical duties, she presents at national and state conferences annually, sharing her research in pediatrics and mental health. Ms. Ram is pursuing her PhD in Occupational Therapy at Texas Woman’s University, with a focus on bridging the gap between assessment and intervention of the psychosocial and physical domain in the pediatric rehabilitation setting.

Personal Statement

I am committed to providing evidence-based and science-driven care to my clients and caregivers through a holistic and family-centered approach. I practice active listening and motivational interview strategies to allow for personalized care. I strive to be a guide and partner who empowers each client through collaboration and ongoing communication.

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Clinical Interests

Pediatric mental and behavioral health (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder), emotional regulation, chronic conditions

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Education

School	Education	Degree	Year
Gannon University	OTD	Doctorate in Occupational Therapy	2019
University of South Florida	Bachelors	Bachelor in Health Communications	2015

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Organizations

Organization Name	Role
American Occupational Therapy Association	Member
Texas Occupational Therapy Association	Member

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Honors and awards

2023

Gary Kielhofner Emerging Leader Award, The American Occupational Therapy Association

2022

Service Recognition Award, The Texas Occupational Therapy Association

2021

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Fellow, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

2021

Service Commendation-Assembly of Student Delegates Steering Committee, The American Occupational Therapy Association

2021

Service Commendation-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Toolkit Contributor, The American Occupational Therapy Association

2020

Award of Recognition, The Florida Occupational Therapy Association

2019

Outstanding Student Advocate Award, The American Occupational Therapy Association

2018

 Leadership Development Program Recipient, The Florida Occupational Therapy Association

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Research interests

Leadership, advocacy, health care policy, psychosocial concerns in adolescents