School of Allied Health Professions

Department of Occupational Therapy

Lacy Poiencot

Dr. Lacy Poiencot, OT, LOTR, CHT

Email: lpoien@lsuhsc.edu

LSUHSC Appointments:

Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy - May 2025
Period of Appointment Instructor - January 2023 - May 2025

Licensure/Certifications:
Education/Degree(s):

Post-Professional Clinical Occupational Therapy Doctorate
University of Alabama at Birmingham
August 2021 - May 2025


Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
University of Louisiana at Monroe
August 1998 - December 2002

Teaching:
Formal Course Responsibilities
Research and Scholarship:
I have just concluded a scoping review on the impact of societal stigma on employment outcomes for autistic adults as part of the capstone requirement for my post-professional clinical doctorate program. Looking ahead, I am particularly interested in advancing research in several key areas: emotional regulation interventions for children in community settings such as schools and after-school programs; trauma-informed occupational interventions for children with disabilities in collaboration with community
partners; and feeding interventions for children with eating disorders, focusing on a trauma-informed occupational perspective.
 
Service (Departmental, School, Institution, ProfessionalOrganizations):
Clinical Expertise/Interests:
I have worked as an occupational therapist for 22 years. During that time, I have gained experience in
various settings and with different populations, including acute care, inpatient rehab, NICU, and outpatient
rehab, where I have assisted a diverse range of clients with neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation
needs. I obtained my lymphedema certification in 2004 and my hand therapy certification in 2011, and I
have applied those skills in outpatient rehab settings. Most recently, I have focused my efforts on the care
of pediatric clients through my work at an outpatient pediatric clinic. 
 

CV: Lacy Poiencot CV