Lone Star Children’s Therapy
About Us
At Lone Star Children’s Therapy, we design evidence-based, individualized home and school therapy programs that help children reach their functional goals quickly and sustainably. We partner closely with teachers, parents, and all caregivers—sharing strategies and insights—to foster positive self-esteem, joy, and motivation in every child’s journey. Because no two children learn the same way, we never offer one-size-fits-all solutions; each program is as unique as the child it serves.
About us
Meet Our Therapists
Our dedicated team brings decades of pediatric expertise and a forward-thinking approach.
Marnie Danielson, OTD, MHS, OT/L
She received her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2024. Marnie received the Jessica Dupont Scholarship in 1995 and the Hollis Sammons Research Award in 1996. She received an Outstanding Alumni award from the University of Florida in 2024. She received the Outstanding Graduate Award from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2024. Marnie has co-created 5 award-winning children’s handwriting videos with her company, The TV Teacher, LLC. She lectures around the country to parents, teachers, and colleagues. She is certified in Therapeutic Music Listening and the Safe and Sound Protocol. Marnie specializes in sensory integration, fine motor development, gross motor skills, behavior, self-regulation, social emotional learning, and family education.
Sarah Feehan, COTA
Sarah is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Texas and specializes in pediatric OT, championing play as a child’s occupation. She studied health sciences at Texas Woman’s University, began her Occupational therapy studies abroad at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, focusing on the whole person, and graduated valedictorian of her cohort at Navarro College. Sarah is passionate about helping children learn and grow through evidence-based therapeutic interventions incorporating play, believing in inclusive environments, culturally effective care, and the benefits of early intervention for occupational performance.
Dawn Heath, OTR/L
Dawn earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 1990. With a strong foundation in neurodevelopmental treatment and experience in neuro-rehabilitation, she transitioned to working in school-based settings. For the past 15 years, Dawn has served students ages 3 to 22. Passionate about making learning enjoyable and accessible, she believes that every child has the potential to learn and succeed.
Kylie MacDonell, PT, DPT
Kylie is a physical therapist currently practicing within Richardson Independent School District. She graduated from the University of St. Augustine in Austin, Texas in 2020 and has since specialized in pediatrics with an emphasis on developmental delay, prosthetic training, and neurological injuries.
Elsa Parks, OTR
Elsa graduated from the School of Occupational Therapy at TWU in 1995. Since then, she has worked with children from birth to school age in a variety of settings, including Early Childhood Intervention, outpatient clinics, home health, nursing home facilities, adult rehabilitation, and schools. She has training in NICU feeding and has presented workshops in her field. She is certified in Interactive Metronome (IM) and integrated listening program. She enjoys running with her dog Abigail, working out, camping, and cooking with her husband.
Amy Sitabkhan, OTR, OTD
Amy received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from the University of Texas at Austin in 2018, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2020, and a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2024 from the University of Texas Medical Branch. She has presented nationally and internationally at interprofessional conferences, has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and holds advanced certifications in neuro-rehabilitation and orthopedic therapy. Amy is passionate about family education and child-focused care. She enjoys working on fine motor development, gross motor skills, and executive functioning to address developmental delays.
Monica Varner, COTA
Monica Varner has been a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant since 2006. She earned a B.S. in Community Health from Texas A&M University in 2003, followed by her Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Lone Star College in Kingwood, TX in 2005. She specializes in pediatric populations, with a particular focus on sensory integration therapy, developmental delays, and handwriting. Over the years, Monica has worked with sensory integration in both St. Louis, MO, and Dallas, TX, and has been with Lone Star Children’s Therapy since 2020. She enjoys working in a preschool environment and is grateful for the opportunity.
LONE STAR Testimonials
What our clients say
Marnie is a fantastic therapist!
Marnie is a fantastic therapist! She always brought a wonderful blend of knowledge, creativity, and enthusiasm into every therapy session with my sons. Because of her love for what she does, she consistently went beyond the “call of duty” to make sure they were progressing—and they always had smiles on their faces. Now that’s good therapy!
Susan Ellis
Co-founder; Director of Operations
The TV Teacher, LLC
Marietta, GA
I can truly say she is one of the best Occupational Therapists I know!
“I have known Marnie Danielson professionally, as a co-worker, for the past 10 years. I can truly say she is one of the best Occupational Therapists I know! She is extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and demonstrates a professional and caring approach to all of her patients and their families.”
Sharon Seltman OTR/L
(Occupational Therapist for over 28 years)
Atlanta, GA
Marnie has significant experience working with Sensory Processing disorders; her playful and positive approach helped my daughter immensely.
“My daughter worked with Marnie Danielson for several years in the Babies Can’t Wait program and followed her to her private practice. Marnie has significant experience working with Sensory Processing disorders; her playful and positive approach helped my daughter immensely. As a parent, I appreciated Marnie’s guidance to find additional resources and information. I would highly recommend Marnie! My daughter still talks about Marnie years later!”
Thanks,
Elizabeth Humphrey
Atlanta, GA