Brittany Ferri, PhD

Occupational Therapist

Mental Health Group Therapy Medical Writing University Teaching Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Psychosocial Rehabilitation Cognitive Rehabilitation Telehealth

General Information

Brittany is the owner of a writing and consulting company called Simplicity of Health. She has written over 350 pieces of patient-facing content, published 4 books, created over 30 continuing education courses, and medically reviewed countless pieces of content for accuracy. Her media appearances include being quoted as a health expert in WebMD, Healthline, NBCNews, and Forbes.

Experience

  • Founder & Occupational Therapist

    Simplicity of Health

    Aug 2018 – Present

  • Author of Social & Motor Skills Curriculum for Kids

    Social Fly

    Nov 2020 – Present

  • Creator of Social Fly Motion-Capture Program, Using Point Motion Toolset

    Mundo Pato Inc./UnitusTI

    Nov 2020 – Present

  • Lead Occupational Therapist

    Western State Hospital

    Jul 2017 – Aug 2018

  • Psychiatric Occupational Therapist

    Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group, Inc.

    Jan 2016 – Jul 2017

Education

  • Saybrook University

    Doctor of Philosophy in Integrative Mental Health

    2018 – 2021

  • Quinnipiac University

    Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

    2014 – 2016

Licenses & Certifications

  • Registered Occupational Therapist (Practice Area of Emphasis: Mental Health)

    National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

    Issued Jan 2019 · Expires Mar 2025

  • NY Licensed Occupational Therapist

    New York State Education Department

    Issued Jan 2019 · Expires Jan 2025

  • CA Licensed Occupational Therapist

    California Department of Public Health

    Issued Jul 2018 · Expires May 2024

  • WA Licensed Occupational Therapist

    Washington State Department of Health

    Issued May 2017 · Expires May 2024

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