Our Team
Samantha Nichol
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Billing Assistant
COTA/L
The short version
Samantha is an Occupational Therapy Assistant with four years of experience working with children and helping them build confidence, independence, and skills for everyday life. She enjoys creating fun, meaningful therapy experiences tailored to each child’s unique needs. In addition to her clinical role, Samantha supports Yagel Therapy Services with billing and special events.
Outside of work, Samantha enjoys spending time with family, attending concerts, traveling, and exploring her love of true crime and horror.
Things you can ask me
For a child who finds new people hard, one thing in common is a place to start.
- Favorite dinosaur?
- T-Rex, because they remind me of my sister.
- Do you have a pet?
- Fish: Mama Waka, Bingo and Swim Shady.
- Favorite color?
- Black.
- What did you want to be when you grew up?
- A lawyer.
- Favorite thing about working at Yagel?
- I love being part of a supportive team that truly cares about the children and families we serve.
- Best thing about El Paso?
- The sunsets and mountain views.
Something I am still bad at
Keeping plants alive.
In practice
- Experience
- 4 years as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, working with children
Why this page exists. A child who knows their therapist also likes dinosaurs walks in with something to say. For a child with autism or sensory differences, a shared interest is a way to settle, not a nice detail. Everyone here answered these questions in their own words.
Want to meet Samantha?
We will tell you honestly whether an evaluation makes sense for your child.