I Treat the Whole Child
I don’t just focus on speech and language. I consider every aspect of your child’s development, to make sure they’re fully supported as we work toward our goals.
Relationship-based
Building a strong connection with your child is my first priority. I attune to their pace and interests so they feel safe and comfortable throughout therapy, creating a foundation from which I can effectively support and teach.
Neuro-diversity Affirming
Rather than expecting your child to fit a set model, therapy is individualized, not standardized. I use a strengths-based approach to build on your child’s existing skills and meet them at their current level of development.
Multi-Sensory Support
Regulation plays an important role in learning and development. I incorporate strategies that support your child’s sensory, physical, and social-emotional needs to create an environment that supports language growth.
HOW WE DO IT
I Focus on Play-Based Learning
Some approaches focus on behavior and rewards, which is not the way children learn naturally.
I use play to understand how your child is thinking, communicating, and engaging. This provides valuable insight into their comprehension and overall skill level, allowing me to build on what they already know and support language development in a structured, goal-driven way.
Play-based therapy also supports the development of skills such as attention, turn-taking, flexibility, and problem-solving, which are important for both communication and social interaction.
Problem-solving
Negotiation
Empathy
Impulse control
Storytelling
Self-advocacy
HOW WE DO IT
Treatment is Collaborative
Progress doesn’t happen only in sessions. I work closely with parents and your child’s team to help carry strategies into everyday routines, where real change happens.
Parent Skill building
Understand exactly how to support your child. I empower you with the strategies, insights, and confidence you need to support your child's language.
Align efforts across your child’s support network
I actively engage with your child’s teachers, other therapists, counselors, and caregivers to ensure we're all moving in the same direction. This collaboration allows me to understand your child's environment comprehensively, adapt my strategies to fit into their daily routines, and make informed adjustments to their treatment plans.
HOW WE DO IT
Progress & Celebration
Progress
Progress is not solely defined by outcomes, but also by the incremental victories and milestones reached along the way.
Celebration
I foster a positive environment where every achievement, no matter how small, is acknowledged and celebrated.