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​Aubrey Covert MS, OTR/L  is the owner of Cove Child Development. Aubrey started Cove to support families on the windward side. She has her Masters in occupational therapy from A.T. Still University and her undergraduate degree in Psychology. She has a passion for teaching skills that promote independence and quality of life and loves working with people of all needs, abilities, and ages. 
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Aubrey is a lucky sister to an extraordinary brother who has Down syndrome. She knows first hand the importance of having the right therapeutic resources and the difference it can make to work with a family centered therapist. She has been working with the special needs community for the past 18 years in schools, hospitals, in early intervention, and in the community. She is passionate about helping people achieve their goals in order to live life to the fullest!

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Dr. Taylan DPT

Mrs. Taylan is originally from Taft, California. She attended undergrad at Fresno Pacific University and got a degree in Kinesiology: Pre-Physical Therapy. She received my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah in April of 2021. Mrs. Taylan spent a year practicing in a hospital before moving to Hawaii and starting to work in the schools on Oahu and Big Island. She love to be outside anywhere that I can take my two pugs, Peanut and Piko. Her favorite game to play is Uno. During therapy, she loves to use the swing and any dynamic surface (foam, trampoline, etc).
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Ms. Jenn M.A. CCC/SLP 
Mrs. Jenn has her Masters Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida, she holds her CCCs, has been practicing for just over 30 years and holds licenses in Hawaii and Florida. 
She has worked extensively with the Birth-3 population, the preschool population and more currently school aged clients with articulation and language needs. 

Mrs. Jenn is excited to help all of her clients become the best communicators they can be.  She believes play based therapy with an emphasis on parent involvement is important especially at the earlier ages. Her approach is very client centered taking time to form great bonds with each one. She loves how excited her clients get when they sign on to have a session and when they meet their goals.  Mrs. Jenn sees clients via Telehealth for speech. 

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Ms. Katie M.A. CCC/SLP 

I am a mom of 4 crazy kiddos, a military wife, and an animal lover. My family and I love living the aloha life, spending as much time as possible in the sand. We enjoy exploring the lagoons, going on kid-friendly hikes, and frequenting the many farmer's markets on island.

I graduated from Texas State University in 2014 with my Master’s in Communication Disorders. I have had the pleasure of working with both children and adults throughout my career. Most recently, I serviced the pediatric population in Okinawa, Japan, treating differences such as articulation impairments, language delays, and social-pragmatic challenges. My goal in therapy is to provide a play-based environment tailored to your child's needs and interests. I love incorporating pretend play, music, and games in therapy. I also believe family involvement is essential for speech and language development and generalization outside of treatment.

Creating meaningful relationships and seeing my client’s succeed brings me so much joy. I am eager to become apart of the Cove family and can’t wait to watch your children flourish!​

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MS. CARLYE M.S OTR/L

Carlye has always enjoyed working with children, with years of experience as a nanny and volunteering with her mom, a pediatrician. Carlye received a Bachelors in Social work from Rhode Island College and then went on to receive her masters degree in occupational therapy from Baypath University. Carlye has experience in pediatric and Early Intervention settings with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, parent coaching and play based learning. Carlye is passionate about the pediatric population as she enjoys helping children achieve their goals. Her favorite part of being a pediatric occupational therapist is providing children and their families with the foundational skills for a successful future. Carlye's favorite spot in Oahu is Lanikai beach, favorite game is Twister, and favorite therapy tool is various swings, including the trapeze, lycra swing and platform swing. ​

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MS. MORGAN OTR/L

Morgan attended West Virginia University for undergrad and graduate school. She received a Bachelor of Arts and Human Performance and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She has been working as a pediatric occupational therapist for the past 9 years. 

She volunteered at a Capernaum camp (which serves kids with disabilities) during her high school years.  When volunteering she realized how much she enjoyed helping kids gain confidence in themselves. She loves helping kids become more independent and improve their performance in different areas.  

Morgan recently moved to Oahu and her favorite spot, so far, is Pink Pillbox hike.  Morgan likes to hike, garden, bike, and kayak.  Her favorite game is candy land and her favorite therapy tools are swings and puddy. ​

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Ms. Karyn PT

Ms. Karyn went from the small town of Hilo to the big city of Boston where she received my Bachelor in Health Science and Master of Physical Therapy at Boston University. She has been a pediatric physical therapist for over 20 years serving children and families at home, in school, and in the clinic. Ms. Karyn loves working with sweet babies and their families all the way to the high schoolers transitioning into the real world, and everyone in between.  Her favorite things to do in her free time are chatting with friends and sitting on beach.

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MS. COSETTE M.A. CCC SLP

Born and raised in San Diego, California Cosette has her master of science in Speech Language Pathology from California State University San Marcos and is credentialed and licensed in both California and Hawaii. Cosette has worked in California and Hawaii school districts for 8 years, as well as provided in-home early intervention speech services. 

Cosette is also a watercolor artist and children’s book illustrator. She loves incorporating art and the creative process into her therapy. She enjoys going to the beach, snorkeling, painting, traveling and spending time with her cat and dog. Her favorite spots on Oahu are watching the waves at Pipe on the north shore and snorkeling at Waimea Bay and Makapu’u.  

Empowering her clients, building on their strengths and supporting their families through the therapy process are her top priorities. 

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MRS. BETHANY, MOTR/L

Hi, I’m Bethany--a creative problem-solver with a passion for pediatrics. I have had the honor and privilege to support, treat and learn from children of all ages in a variety of clinical, school and home settings for over twenty years.  
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I was born into the foreign-service life, and as a child I moved around every couple of years.  In 2002, as a new occupational therapy graduate from Nova Southeastern University, I made my last move and found my forever home in Kailua.  I am now the mother of two big kids and enjoy spending time with my family: surfing, reading and painting. ​
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MS. TIALLA OTR/L, C/NDT

Ms. Tialla is originally from Maui and recently moved back to Oahu from New York City with her husband and son. A pediatric occupational therapist since 2012, she has worked in various settings, including hospitals, schools, and sensory integration clinics. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Washington. Tialla is dedicated to helping children build essential motor, sensory, and cognitive skills, empowering them to gain confidence and learn joyfully. Inspired by her mother’s disability, she strives to support families in understanding their children's unique experiences so that they can function more fully and independently. Tialla’s most treasured place on Oahu is the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden. She loves to explore art museums, parks, and good book stores. She also loves to be on, near, or in the water, especially at her top beaches of Waimea, Ko Olina, and Lanikai. Her go-to games are Jenga and Spot It, and her favorite therapy tools are the lycra swing, putty, and scented markers.
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MS. JULIA M.S. CCC-SLP, CLC
Julia was born and raised in Kāneʻohe and attended school just down the road on Mookua Street. She later earned her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Loma Linda University in Southern California. After spending some time on the West Coast, she was grateful for the opportunity to move back home to Hawaiʻi to be near family as she began her own.
Early in her career, she developed a strong passion for supporting children’s language and literacy development. In preparation for becoming a parent—and with a desire to support other families—she became a Certified Lactation Counselor in Spring 2024. After welcoming her son in May 2024, she felt a deep pull toward early pediatric feeding, an area that has become both professionally and personally meaningful.
She believes that connection is at the heart of effective therapy—not only with the children she works with but with their families as well. She especially values co-treatment sessions with occupational therapists, where collaboration helps children achieve regulation. When children feel calm and safe in their bodies, they are better prepared to learn, communicate, and connect. Her goal is always to create a warm, trusting environment where every child and parent feels seen, supported, and empowered.
Outside of the therapy room, she enjoys spending time with her family, beach days, hiking to waterfalls, and staying current with research in the field of speech-language pathology. 
Our therapists practice evidence based interventions and continuing education through AOTA and ASHA
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