Lily McClelland

A young woman with blond hair, wearing a gray beanie, black jacket, green sweater, and white pants, standing on a sandy beach by a lake during sunset with mountains in the background.

Lily is an Occupational Therapist Assistant at Davis Occupational Therapy. She first joined Davis OT in 2023 through volunteer work at Larchwood Camp, where she was introduced to nature-based occupational therapy techniques and developed a passion for supporting neurodiverse youth.

A recent 2025 graduate from Dalhousie University, Lily holds an undergraduate Psychology degree with a minor in Philosophy, and is currently pursuing her Masters degree in psychotherapy. Lily has also completed an internship with an academic and life coaching company for neurodiverse persons, where she learned how to best offer genuine and individualized support. She views her academic training, internship experience, and OTA practice as providing her both the knowledge base and practical experience to empower her clients while preparing her for her future as a therapist.

Being a neurodivergent person herself, Lily also brings lived insight to her practice. She is dedicated to creating safe, affirming spaces where individuals of all ages can explore their areas of growth, build desired skills, and be celebrated for showing up authentically. She prioritizes emotional regulation and meaningful connection, believing that therapeutic growth happens best in environments rooted in trust. An avid hiker, camper, and outdoors lover, she values the role that nature can play in supporting well-being and views it as a natural complement to OT practices.

Lily supports clients from ages 5 through to adult.

She is an active nature group facilitator and co-created the Plan | Focus | Do Teen Executive Function Series.