Staff Directory
Susan Bahadori- Speech Language Pathologist
I am a speech-language pathologist who has provided speech-language therapy to Aucocisco’s students since 2017. I have been practicing since 2009 and came to Maine after 5 years in Washington, DC. I provide individual and group sessions to students in both my office and the classroom. I love to collaborate with the talented staff at Aucocisco and make speech-language therapy as relevant as possible to students’ real-time educational needs.
I am the owner of Portland Pediatric Speech Therapy
DJ Landry, LCPC - Social Worker
I have a self designed Bachelor’s degree from USM in Creative Arts Therapy, two Master’s Degree in Integrated Expressive Arts Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass. I am licensed in Maine as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
I began doing this work when I was 22 years old with my focus being the use of “non verbal approaches” integrated with verbal processing. Since then, I have been trained in TFCBT, the Spiral Method of Trauma Debriefing, etc., while expanding my work into more of an intermodal approach.
After working in private practice for many years, I accepted the position of a Sweetser School Based Clinician in 2013. I have worked within school and community settings since that time with individuals and families, teachers and systems.
I joined the staff of Aucocisco School in August 2023 as the full-time Social Worker.
My mission is to assist others while witnessing their processes and offering support. I am fortunate in that I love doing this work. I enter into each day with humility and utmost respect.
Nicole Cochran, M.S. OTR/L,
Nicole is a full-time occupational therapist at StoreySmith. She graduated from the University of New England in Portland, ME with a passion for working in pediatrics. Before getting her master’s degree, Nicole volunteered as a youth cheerleading coach for 7 years striving to provide her athletes, ages 5-14, with a foundation of skills to build upon. As an occupational therapy student, Nicole had the opportunity to complete one of her fieldwork rotations working with children on mental health within their school environment, as well as community participation. Additionally, Nicole completed a rotation working with survivors of TBI on increasing ADL independence and (re-)establishing leisure activities. Nicole is excited to help kids thrive in their natural environments through play-driven therapy with a client-centered focus. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys hiking, paddling, camping, running, crocheting or other craft activities, cooking, and spending time with friends and loved ones.
I am contracted by StoreySmith Pediatric Clinics.
Kelly Pitre, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Kelly earned her bachelors in psychology at Florida International University. She then went on to complete her masters degree in occupational therapy at the University of New England, where she graduated in 2019. Since then, she’s exclusively worked with the pediatric population. Kelly specializes in treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, and sensory processing disorders. She has experience utilizing the Learning Without Tears Program for handwriting and the Zones of Regulation program to promote emotional regulation. Kelly is passionate about using a play-based approach to help children attain their goals in fun and meaningful ways. Kelly is also passionate about advocating for neurodiversity, and supporting children and their families across all environments. In her free time, she loves to enjoy the Maine outdoors, traveling, snuggling with her sweet dog, Charlie, and cooking for her family and friends.
I am contracted by StoreySmith Pediatric Clinics.