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Beyond the Therapy Room: Cultivating Real-World Independence at The Therapy Garden

When you begin searching for speech or occupational therapy for a loved one, it is easy to get caught up in the clinical side of things—evaluations, progress reports, and checking boxes. But at The Therapy Garden in Hazlet, NJ, we believe that true success goes far beyond the walls of our clinic.

For us, success is seeing your child confidently order their own food at a restaurant. It is watching your young adult make a new friend in a social group. It is the peace of mind that comes when your loved one can clearly communicate their daily needs. We are dedicated to empowering individuals of all abilities across Monmouth County to thrive in their everyday lives.

A Functional Approach to Therapy

We know that skills learned in therapy are only valuable if they translate into the real world. That is why our evidence-based programs are designed to create a strong, functional foundation for communication and independence. We don’t just address symptoms; we provide tools and strategies for long-term success at home, in school, and out in the community.

Our comprehensive services support families through every stage of development:

  • Pediatric Speech Therapy: Helping children build expressive and receptive language, master articulation, and develop essential social and early literacy skills.
  • Pediatric Feeding Therapy: Turning stressful mealtimes into positive routines by addressing sensory challenges, improving oral motor skills, and gently reducing food aversions.
  • Adult Speech Therapy: Focusing on speech clarity, comprehension, and daily living communication strategies for adults.

Where Therapy Meets the Real World: Our DDD & Adult Social Programs

One of the most unique aspects of The Therapy Garden is our focus on adult social programs. As a DDD-approved provider, we offer specialized group programs designed for adults navigating community and vocational life.

Programs like our “Brunch Bunch” provide a safe, engaging, and highly supportive peer environment. Here, participants can practice real-world conversational flow, learn to understand non-verbal cues, and work through common daily challenges. More importantly, these groups provide a space to build lasting connections and experience a true sense of belonging.

Passion-Driven, Genuine Care

We are incredibly proud of the community we have built here in Monmouth County. From the moment you walk through our doors, you will feel the passion and genuine care that our therapists bring to their work. As one of our wonderful parents recently shared in a review, our therapists pour their hearts into their work, treating every client like an extension of their own family.

Whether we are celebrating a massive milestone or a small daily victory, we are your dedicated partners in developmental success.

Let’s Get Growing Together

Navigating therapy options and insurance coverage can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. We offer rapid insurance and DDD eligibility checks to help you understand your coverage in minutes—in fact, your services may even be 100% covered!

Ready to help your loved one build confidence and independence? Our certified therapists have limited new client openings. Contact us today to secure your spot and schedule a 100% confidential, no-obligation Free 15-Minute Consultation.

📞 Call us at: 614-931-0321

📍 Visit us at: 1 Bethany Rd, Hazlet, NJ 07730

(Convenient for families across Monmouth County and surrounding areas)

The Therapy Garden — Empowering All Abilities to Thrive.

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Alena Kumta OTR/L

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!

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