Cornerstone Therapy Associates, LLC.

 Owner/Director

Wendy Atkinson owner and founder of Cornerstone Therapy Associates, LLC. has been serving the Richmond area for over 30 years. She was a VOTA Board member for 25 of those years. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia with a bachelor of science degree in occupational therapy and a minor in Psychology. She has obtained multiple certifications over the years for NDT, Pediatric Myofascial Massage, and SIPT Certification. She also has a specialty in Autism Spectrum Disorders, including Asperger syndrome, and also in various programs such as Handwriting Without Tears, the Astronaut training protocol, and the Wilbarger brushing protocol. She performs detailed sensory evaluations and designs individualized programs for students and families. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. She enjoys reading, writing, cooking, and decorating. She also likes spending time teaching and doing trainings and workshops. She is involved in programming for students with disabilities in her church and in the community.

Office Staff

Holly Collins is the office manager and billing coordinator for Cornerstone Therapy.  She handles Medicaid ID/DD waiver services, public county school billing, and most administrative duties. She grew up in the Richmond area and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with Bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Spanish.  With a background working as a teacher in special education as well as vocational rehabilitation and transition, she loves working behind the scenes to facilitate communication and provide exceptional quality services for our patients. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at home with her husband and children, taking day trips to the beach, crafting, and perusing the aisles at her favorite local Target.

Clinical Staff

Brandee Ferber graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.  Brandee has been working for  Cornerstone Therapy since 2005 primarily focusing on school system therapy.  She also has experience with early intervention and private school settings. Brandee and her husband Robert have two very active boys.  In her spare time, Brandee enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and watching her boys play soccer.  Her favorite part of working with children is seeing them achieve their goals no matter how small and knowing that she has played a part in helping them reach them.

Karen Langley attended Longwood University and graduated from Jefferson College of Health Sciences in 1994 with an associate degree in Occupational Therapy. She has been practicing as an Occupational Therapy Assistant for over 20 years, working with both private and public schools serving students with autism, sensory processing disorder, behavior management, and other childhood developmental disorders. Having a personal and special interest in working with families and individuals on the Autism Spectrum. She has participated in numerous continuing education courses. These courses included sensory processing, infant and childhood therapeutic massage, behavioral management through sensory awareness, handwriting, and the integration of the visual and vestibular system. Karen and her husband Jim have 2 active boys that love to be in the outdoors camping, hiking, and participating in church and Cub Scout events.

Mandy LeReche earned her Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech in 2004, with a focus on Nutrition & Exercise.  She then earned her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2006.  Since that time, Mandy has worked in the outpatient occupational therapy department at the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters.  She began working at Cornerstone Therapy in September of 2009 and really enjoys helping kids in the school setting.  She has participated in numerous continuing education courses including sensory processing & praxis, neuromuscular electric stimulation, evaluation and treatment of feeding disorders, handwriting, and the integration of the visual and vestibular system.  She has various certifications including Therapeutic Listening, Interactive Metronome and is a Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) trained therapist.  Mandy thoroughly enjoys working with kids in all settings and is passionate about learning advancements in treatment to assist with various disabilities.

Erica Leep graduated from West Virginia University in 2012 with a degree in Multidisciplinary Studies, minoring in Psychology, Communication and Religious Studies. She worked for a few years as a nanny for small children and at a private school for Autism. Erica became interested in Occupational Therapy during her time as a teaching assistant after witnessing how Occupational Therapy can help people learn how to gain independence and enhance their quality of life. She attended Shenandoah University and earned her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2019. Erica enjoys all aspects of OT with special interests in mental health, sensory integration, and autism. She is passionate about working with children and families and eager to help others reach their goals! Erica loves spending time with her husband Justin, watching her two small children Josie and Jacob play and learn, being involved with her church, and going on walks with her family including their dog Remy.

Beth Cole earned her degree at VCU Medical College of Virginia. She’s been an occupational therapist for 35 years and has worked in various settings such as home care, skilled care facilities, Acute care, public schools, and children’s hospitals; as well as early intervention for a short period of time. She has her certification with NDT and Autism. On top of working with CTA, Beth works full time at Memorial Regional Hospital in Acute care. She loves being an OT because she can help others gain their independence and help them live a happier life with better quality. Also, with OT she feels that she gets to be creative and make my treatments individualized to the person. Beth loves spending time with family and friends, and enjoys exercising, traveling, and being outside.