Six people, every kind of everyday task covered.
Each therapist at SBT specializes in a different corner of daily life — from a child's pencil grip to a school desk setup. Here's who you'll likely meet.
Sarah Putt
Founder & Occupational Therapist
MA, OTR/L
Clinical Director & Administration
Sarah is the founder of SBT and pediatric occupational therapist. She is passionate about helping children thrive and supporting families with compassionate, individualized care. She also enjoys advocating for OT by presenting at state, national and international conferences and has a passion for training the next generation of OT's through mentoring students. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her two kids, playing soccer, training for HYROX, and traveling.
Yosseline Gutierrez
Occupational Therapist
MS, OTR/L
Developmental Assessments & Motor Development
Yosseline is a bilingual (English/Spanish) occupational therapist dedicated to helping children and families reach their full potential. She has experience supporting underserved communities and individuals with developmental delays and disabilities. Yosseline values building strong relationships with families through collaboration and reflective practice.
Deborah Metz
Occupational Therapist
OTD, OTR/L, SWC
Feeding & Sensory Development
Deborah is a pediatric occupational therapist with advanced training in swallowing assessment, evaluation, and intervention, as well as a certification in Sensory Integration. She is skilled in developmental, feeding, and sensory assessments and is passionate about helping children build skills for everyday success. Outside of work, Deborah enjoys traveling, spending time with her cat, and going to the beach.
Marlene Galicia
Occupational Therapist
MS, OTR/L
Developmental Milestones & Positive Behavior Support
Marlene is a bilingual (English/Spanish) occupational therapist who is committed to providing comprehensive, client-centered care. She specializes in sensory integration, ADL training, positive behavior support, and family education. Marlene is passionate about providing culturally responsive, individualized care that helps children and families thrive. When not working, Marlene likes reading, spending time with her family at the beach or park, going to Disneyland, and traveling.
Ryann Kavanagh
Occupational Therapist
OTD, OTR/L
Sensory Processing & Autism
Ryann is a pediatric occupational therapist with expertise in autism and a strong background in research. She is passionate about helping children and families thrive through collaboration, meaningful connections, and evidence-based care. Ryann values building confidence in every child while partnering closely with caregivers. Outside of work, she enjoys practicing yoga and embraces wellness as an important part of living a balanced, healthy life.
Emily Chang
Occupational Therapist
MS, OTR/L
Family Coaching & Play-Based Therapy
Emily Chang is a pediatric occupational therapist with experience working with both children and adults in pediatric, acute care, rehabilitation, and community settings. Emily is passionate about helping clients build independence and confidence through meaningful, individualized therapy. She brings a warm, creative, and client-centered approach to her work. Outside of therapy, Emily is a foodie who loves trying new restaurants and going out to eat. She also enjoys crocheting and spending time with her cat, Lily.
Raymond Putt
Chief Finance and Technology Officer
MBA
Finance, Technology & Compliance
Ray helps behind the scenes at SBT. He is passionate about technology and helping things run smoothly so our therapists can concentrate on what they're best at. He has a background in technology and finance. He loves coaching, working on the house and playing with his kids.