Occupational Therapist
Amber Kuehnel, COTA/L
Occupational Therapist
With ClearView Communities Since 2024
Amber Kuehnel, COTA/L, is an Occupational Therapy Assistant at ClearView Communities. She specializes in providing occupational therapy services within behavioral health settings, supporting individuals with serious mental illness in developing daily living skills, navigating cognitive challenges, gaining functional independence, and building recovery-oriented routines.
Amber joined ClearView Communities in February 2024 and brings nearly 20 years of extensive experience across clinical, school-based, early intervention, home health, and acute hospital settings. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2001 and later completed an Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate in Science prior to becoming a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) in 2006.
Prior to joining ClearView Communities, Amber played a key role in developing and expanding an Occupational Therapy program within the Behavioral Health Unit at Frederick Health Hospital, where she discovered her passion for mental health occupational therapy. She is dedicated to supporting individuals in building practical life skills, improving daily functioning, finding meaningful purpose in everyday life, and increasing independence through community-based mental health occupational therapy services.
Services & Expertise
- Occupational Therapy in Behavioral Health Settings
- Mental Health Occupational Therapy for Young Adults
- Daily Living Skills Development (ADLs and IADLs)
- Functional Independence and Life Skills Training
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Support
- Serious Mental Illness Recovery Support
- Community-Integration and Real-World Skills Practice
- Cognitive and Executive Function Support
- Coping Skills and Routine Development
- Sensory Integration and Regulation Strategies
- Group and Individual Occupational Therapy Interventions
- Behavioral Health Unit Occupational Therapy Programming
- Recovery-Oriented Functional Skill Building
- Trauma Informed Care
Education & Certification
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate of Science – North Shore Community College
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)
- Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2001)
Professional Expertise
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Clearview Communities (2024-present)
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Frederick Health Hospital Acute Care (2016-2024)
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Rankin Rehabilitation(2013-2016)
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Dymond Speech and Rehab (2006-2012)
Our mission is to create a superior therapeutic residential experience for persons with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. We offer a unique and comprehensive program for adults who are seeking recovery and independent living in the community.
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