My Journey

My path to speech-language pathology began in the classroom. As a teacher, I found myself drawn to helping struggling students communicate more effectively, but I realized I needed more specialized training to make a real difference in their lives. This revelation led me to pursue a career as a speech-language pathologist.

Throughout my career, I've worked primarily in schools, supporting children with diverse needs including autism, cerebral palsy, emotional challenges, and intellectual differences. This experience has strengthened my core belief that everyone has something valuable to contribute – we just need to find the right way to help them express it.

Professional Experience

My years of clinical experience have given me particular expertise in language development assessment and treatment. I'm proud to have co-authored Treatment Companion: A Speech-Language Pathologist's Intervention Guide for Students With Developmental Delays and Disorders with my colleagues Inna Itskovich and Megan Meyer. In this book, we share evidence-based strategies drawn from our collective clinical experience.

Let's Talk NY

After years of working in schools and seeing the need for specialized speech and language services in our community, I founded Let's Talk NY Speech-Language Services. Here, I combine my expertise, experience, and passion to provide personalized therapy services that help children develop strong communication skills for success in all aspects of life.

My Approach

I believe in:

• Creating a warm, supportive environment where children feel comfortable and motivated
• Using evidence-based practices while keeping therapy engaging and fun
• Working closely with families to ensure progress carries over to daily life
• Advocating for each child's right to communicate effectively
• Continuously expanding my knowledge to better serve my clients

Professional Credentials

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (New York State)
• Member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
• PROMPT-trained clinician
• LAMP-certified practitioner
• Published author in speech-language intervention