Goal-based: Small, systematic steps are designed with an optimal goal in mind. Data are consistently analyzed to determine the continued course of action to help each client reach their full potential.

Highly individualized: How therapy is delivered evolves with the client. Assessment and treatment are tailored to the individual.

Meaningful and naturalistic: Skills are more likely to be practiced and used if they are important to the client and their life. Any everyday, age-appropriate topic - from using vocabulary related to an upcoming family vacation, to spelling words from school, to photos showing a favorite hobby - is fair game. Important academic and life skills are incorporated into sessions whenever possible.

Collaborative: The client and SLP work together to reach goals, with participation and input from parents/guardians and appropriate professionals (e.g. audiologist, teacher, OT, life skills coach, etc.) as needed. Methods for carryover and generalization are explained to parents/guardians. This provides more opportunities for practice and reinforcement of learned skills outside of therapy, and the possibility of increased outcomes; you’ll know how to make a difference, and realize the positive changes as they occur.

“Clients have told me, ‘I’ve been in speech therapy before – but it wasn’t like this. This is more fun!’ or ‘I’ve never had speech therapy that actually applies to my life.’ Yes, my approach can be unconventional at times. I like to shake it up and make it meaningful to you. And I continually search out the latest research and newest techniques to stay at the forefront of client care.”