Why we started Little Bean
We met as colleagues, and the more we worked together, the more we noticed the same gap: parents were so often left on the outside of their own child's therapy — updated after the fact, but not really involved in the process itself. That didn't sit right with us. Parents know their kids best, and they deserve to be heard, included, and treated as part of the team. So we built Little Bean around that belief: real collaboration with every family, every step of the way.
Meet the Therapists
Dr. Sara Green
Sara was born and raised on the North Shore of Chicago. She is passionate about helping families thrive in their day to day lives. She received her clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. She's worked with people across the lifespan — from older adults to young children — but she's found her true passion in pediatrics.
Her approach is creative and playful, focused on what truly motivates each child and what matters most to their family. She believes therapy should feel meaningful, engaging, and built around real-life goals. She sees herself as a teammate for families — here to support autonomy, build confidence, and help everyone feel empowered along the way.
Outside of work, you can find Sara cooking with her husband for friends and family, exploring a new walk around the city with their puppy Oakland, or playing with her nephews!
Co-Founder, Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Kimberly Frank
Kim is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with a passion for helping children build confidence, independence, and joy through meaningful, play-based interventions. She attended The Ohio State University for undergraduate and stayed to get her doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Kim has years of experience working in clinics, schools, and home-based settings.
Kim believes in a strengths-based, child-led approach and loves collaborating closely with families, educators, and other professionals to create supportive environments that help each child thrive. Her sessions often include movement, play, laughter, and lots of creativity — because therapy should be as fun as it is functional!
Outside of work, you'll find Kim trying out new restaurants around Chicago, hunting for the city's best coffee shops, or spending quality time with friends and family.
Co-Founder, Doctor of Occupational Therapy
