At The Therapy Garden, we believe that learning and growth don’t stop at childhood. Our adult programming is designed to provide the specific support adults with developmental differences need to thrive. As an approved DDD provider, we focus on functional, real-world skills that foster greater independence, build meaningful social connections, and support vocational goals.
We are proud to serve adults throughout Monmouth County with in-home, in-community, and group-based services.
Our one-on-one therapy sessions are tailored to your unique communication goals. Whether you are recovering from a neurological event or want to improve your daily communication, our licensed therapists create a personalized plan.
Build confidence and form meaningful connections in a supportive, structured group environment. Our popular “Brunch Bunch” and other social groups provide a fun, natural way to practice social communication skills in real time.
Mastering the tasks of daily living is the key to independence. Our therapists work one-on-one with clients in their homes and communities to build functional life skills and routines for long-term success.
Achieve your professional goals with targeted support for workplace success. We help clients develop the communication and social skills necessary to find and maintain meaningful employment.
As an approved provider for the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), we are experts in navigating the system. We partner with Support Coordinators to deliver services funded by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
We’re ready when you are. Take the first step with a compassionate, professional, and confidential consultation.
Alena Kumta MS, OTR/L is joyfully invested in supporting individuals & families in transforming —development, meaningful participation, confidence and connection —through play, child/individual-led interests, connection/shared joy, and seeing/embracing/supporting individual strengths & differences.
Alena has held a wide range of roles as an OT including mental health, early childhood intensive mental health, school-based, nature-based, early intervention, home health, inpatient, and outpatient/clinic based care. Alena has her masters in Occupational Therapy from Stockton University and a BFA in Fine Arts from School of Visual Arts NYC.
Alena has advanced training in; DIR Floortime (proficient provider), emotional regulation, trauma informed care & ACEs, social emotional learning, sensory integration, feeding therapy, pediatric pelvic health, nature based therapy, and continues to learn and grow her skills.
When she’s not enjoying her work as an OT- Alena is spending time with her dog-Violet, being in nature, playing in the garden, foraging, making art, getting movement, helping at Ceto Coffee Roasters, and learning new things!