Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I was inspired to become a speech-language pathologist by my sister, Anna, who has Down syndrome. Because of my life experience with Anna, I has a passion to help individuals with disabilities find their voice and be a part of providing them the tools they need to be heard. I love finding each child's own unique strengths and abilities and using those to facilitate more effective communication. I also have a desire to support families, and use parent coaching to empower them to embrace their active role on the therapy team!

What is your SLP superpower?

Connection! I love connecting with others, and learning what excites and inspires them.

What do you like to do for fun?

Walks & talks with friends, traveling, and spending quality time with friends & family!

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

I love empowering the family and seeing them confidently embrace their INCREDIBLY important role on the team. Celebrating every single victory with the family is something I will never get over!

Areas of interest:

Early Intervention, Autism, Down syndrome, Parent Coaching

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

To help children communicate because everyone deserves a voice!

What is your SLP superpower?

Helping "scripters" (Gestalt Language Processors) advance through stages of Natural Language Acquisition, using sensory and regulation activities to assist children with managing and communicating their feelings and emotions, and developing early narrative and reading skills through play-based/child-led therapy activities.

What do you like to do for fun?

Go on walks, cook, travel to new (warm!) places, craft, and spend time with family and friends!

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

Smiling faces and positive attitudes! Willingness to help across the board.

Areas of interest:

Autism, gestalt language/scripting, early intervention/"late talkers", childhood apraxia and phonological disorders, reading comprehension/phonological awareness

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I got the opportunity to job shadow an SLP, and the first client we saw was a precocious and playful little boy. He began to speak to his mama. I saw his face fall and scrunch up with frustration, and then, his mama looked to my mentor with hope and apprehension. That SLP showed excitement to get started and was confident that she'd get him communicating soon. I was HOOKED to realize how huge an impact this profession made in the lives of families!

What is your SLP superpower?

Encouragement! Showing my parents how to facilitate a skill in their child while pointing out the countless ways they are already helping is my passion. I truly LOVE revealing to my kids that they CAN do it! Even if it takes a little while or they do it differently (especially at first), it counts, and they are incredible human beings who I am better for knowing!

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy going on trips with my family, watching my kids' sporting events, and doing anything outdoors with them. Gardening, reading and painting are my quiet escapes!

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

I love that we provide services for clients who might not have ready access to speech therapy. We do this in a way that gives me a view into my client's world while allowing full participation of caregivers which makes the entire process work even better!

Areas of interest:

Motor speech disorder, unintelligible speakers, developmental language delay, fluency disorder, parent-mediated intervention, social language disorder, executive function problems, early intervention, cleft palate

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I became an SLP because I knew I wanted to make a difference in the lives of children. I shadowed a wonderful SLP who has become my mentor along my journey and she showed me how much fun our career can be! Now I get to "play" all day everyday while making a positive impact in other's lives.

What is your SLP superpower?

My SLP superpower is the ability to tailor my therapy approach to each child and family's needs. I am passionate about parent coaching and education to allow for wrap around services. I like my families to know we are a team and we can achieve anything together!

What do you like to do for fun?

I love to hang out with my husband, children, and friends on the weekends! I love riding around on my golf cart enjoying my little town.

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

I love the TeamUp allows for therapy to happen from the "natural" environment within our homes. I think it is so amazing we have the ability to do tele-therapy and can then utilize real life tangible items from everyday routines. It gives us a little "scope" into each families' unique needs and their real life situations outside of a traditional therapy setting.

Areas of interest:

I am passionate about working with patient's and their families in a 1:1 setting. I feel this allows for personalized and productive therapy. I love addressing and working on functional skills that can be carried over to all environments and aspects of life. I love watching my kids grow and achieve their goals!

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I decided to become an SLP to help others! I remember in high school, an SLP was describing her job, and the extent to which she could help others. I thought it was so neat that she could help others learn how to communicate, swallow, process, etc. I knew right then, that I wanted to become an SLP to help others! What is so neat about our field is the variety of ages and disorders that we can treat! I have treated infants - 90 year olds, and I absolutely LOVE that we can help all ages and populations!

What is your SLP superpower?

My SLP superpower is establishing rapport! I love to build relationships with both clients & families! I have found that working with both clients and parents, the more rapport you develop, the more that kids and families trust you to guide them in the areas of communication and language! I love building these relationships with intention and purpose for success of the child's communication and language! Sometimes, you are the only bright light in the child / caregiver's day, and I love being that light for them!

What do you like to do for fun?

I love to spend time with my family and friends, shop, and go to the beach!

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

I love how open and honest this company is! I am impressed with the organization of it all as well! So many kids need speech therapy, and do not have access to it due to rural living or long waitlists! This company has found the bridge to close that gap via teletherapy delivery services! A kid's natural environment is their best learning environment, which this company is able to provide!

Areas of interest:

Preschool and school age language, literacy, articulation

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I chose a career in speech-language pathology because I wanted to make a positive difference in other's lives through communication and language development. I specifically enjoy working with the pediatric population as I find witnessing a child achieve milestones and the happiness it brings the child and their family rewarding.

What is your SLP superpower?

I most enjoy working clients who present with speech sound disorders, such as articulation and phonological difficulties. My favorite sound to work on is /r/!

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy a variety of activities in my free time. I love spending time outdoors, especially going to our neighborhood pool and taking walks. One of my favorite ways to unwind is playing board games with my family; we are very competitive and have so much fun together! On the weekends, I enjoy exploring our new city (Charlotte, NC) and trying new restaurants. I am my happiest when I am spending time with my young family.

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

I love the flexibility it provides, not only to the families it services but to the therapists, as well.

Areas of interest:

Phonological disorders and articulation disorders

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I actually didn’t know I wanted to be a SLP until my senior year of college! I was dual majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders and Health Policy & Administration with every intention of pursuing a master’s degree in business. Luckily, I had the opportunity to volunteer with a program at Penn State called LifeLink PSU—a secondary transitional program that provides college experience for young adults with a variety of disabilities. LifeLink offered me the opportunity to connect with staff who had made a career out of helping others find independence, peers who I connected with because of the similar interests we shared, and students who touched my heart. I decided business could wait and that I could make the biggest direct impact on others if I went a more clinical route. The rest is history!

My previous graduate degree was in educational leadership, and I taught adult GED courses at a community college. One of my students suffered a stroke, and I watched her regain her communication skills over several months as she worked with a wonderful speech-language pathologist. It was so inspirational to me that I decided to go back to school to become an SLP, and it has been the most incredible journey ever since!

What is your SLP superpower?

My SLP superpower is establishing relationships with others! I love making new friends and learning from others.

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going down the shore, trying new foods, and cheering on the Philadelphia Phillies & Penn State football team!

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

The contagiously enthusiastic community established at TeamUp Therapy! Every member of the team has the same vision and is incredibly passionate about providing clients with compassionate, individualized, and evidence-based care.

Areas of interest:

Autism Spectrum Disorder, verbal behavior, early language development, AAC, feeding (specifically behavior-related feeding disorders - e.g. ARFID)

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

Working with children has always been my passion. It is so rewarding helping a child communicate better! I love the nature of our work and how functional and life-changing it can be for families.

What is your SLP superpower?

My SLP superpower is connection! Making the child feel loved, safe, and seen is always my top priority. Once you have that bond, growth is easier and abundant!

What do you like to do for fun?

I love to go on hikes with my dog, read, and cook!

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

I love how genuine and kind everyone is on this team. We are all here for the same core reason and that is evident!

Areas of interest:

Early childhood language, functional language, preverbal/limited verbal skills, articulation

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I have a strong desire to help others and make a meaningful impact on their lives.

What is your SLP superpower?

My SLP superpower is being an effective communicator! This skill fosters trust and rapport, enabling me to accurately assess the unique needs of each child.

What do you like to do for fun?

For fun, I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs, going on walks, working out, and reading!

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

I am impressed by TeamUp Therapy's mission to unlock each child's true potential and ensure that every child receives the therapy they deserve, regardless of their location. Our shared values of celebrating every achievement and involving families throughout the process resonate deeply with me!

Areas of interest:

Diagnostics!

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

Through volunteering with the Miracle League, an organization for individuals with disabilities, I discovered my passion for working with children and adults who have disabilities. I was inspired to seek a career where I would be able to help make a difference in the lives of those who have disabilities, and then I found the field of speech-language pathology. I chose to become a speech-language pathologist in order to be able to help others learn how to communicate more effectively and functionally. I have experience working with both the pediatric and adult populations, but my passion has always been working with the pediatric population! I love getting to help little ones reach their milestones and making a difference in the lives of children and their families!

What is your SLP superpower?

My SLP superpower is being relatable and forming genuine connections as I foster authentic relationships with each child and their caregivers. In doing so, it helps the caregiver feel more comfortable and confident in me helping their child achieve their goals. It also helps improve the child's ability to learn new skills and reach their goals when they have a strong connection with their SLP.

What do you like to do for fun?

I love to quality spend time with my husband, family, and friends! I also enjoy staying active and traveling.

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

I love being able to provide convenient speech therapy services to children and their families in their natural environment!

Areas of interest:

Early Intervention/Delayed Language, Articulation and Phonological Disorders, Social Communication Skills, Language Disorders, Early Literacy, Feeding/Swallowing Disorders, AAC, Autism

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

Both of my parents and aunts had careers in special education and working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, so I "grew up" in this field. After several major changes in college, always within the sciences, speech language pathology was the perfect fit for me. It allowed me to continue with a scientific, clinical career, while serving families and children with exceptional needs.

What is your SLP superpower?

I believe this SLP superpower is something developed through experience with the families I've served--connecting to and encouraging families and caregivers. I try to connect with parents and caregivers, and their children, showing them love and acceptance from the beginning. I take pride in my role in helping families see their child's strengths and how to build on those strengths as their child grows and changes.

What do you like to do for fun?

Having a young baller, I have developed a love for watching college volleyball, both indoor and beach. I enjoy serving at my church, cooking/baking and trying new recipes, and hanging with my family playing some serious UNO.

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

All the things!! I love the genuine desire to serve families by meeting them where they are; the level of support provided to therapists; and how organized and streamlined all processes of the company are.

Areas of interest:

Early language development/delays; speech sound disorders, specifically apraxia and phonological tx; AAC

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I grew up surrounded by children with superpowers, as my mother was a special education teacher, and my cousin has Down syndrome. I wanted a career that involved helping children and their families.

What is your SLP superpower?

I am patient, organized, and really enjoy my job!

What do you like to do for fun?

I love to read, workout, and spend time with my family.

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

TeamUp Therapy puts the patients and their families first.

Areas of interest:

Speech, language, and literacy

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I chose to become an SLP after always being known as a social butterfly growing up, and combined with the desire to help others, I found the perfect match in a career! Fun fact: I also had speech therapy as a child and loved to visit. She never made me feel like I was in speech therapy but more so of building an extended friendship. This for sure started the passion I have for communication.

What is your SLP superpower?

My SLP superpower is building connections! I believe that building connections increases data collection while having fun!

What do you like to do for fun?

I love spending time with my family near and far! I am also a foodie at heart, this includes tasting, cooking, and baking!! I also love to travel, I am all for excursions!

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

I love the clear communication I have received from Team Up. The energy is infectious and is transferred beyond a virtual setting!

Areas of interest:

Language, Literacy, and pragmatics from birth to 18 years of age!

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I wanted to do something that would make a difference and I love working with children.

What is your SLP superpower?

Connecting with children and their parents; Teaching parents how to improve their children's communication skills through everyday activities.

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy spending time with my husband and children. I also enjoy reading, traveling and exercising.

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

I love the passion and positivity!

Areas of interest:

Early Intervention, Parent Coaching, Preschool Language, Articulation, Apraxia

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I love communication and helping others.

What is your SLP superpower?

I make therapy fun!

What do you like to do for fun?

Hiking, horseback riding, travel, cooking

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

It feels like a supportive family!

Areas of interest:

Articulation, Language

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

My brother stuttered when he was younger. I saw that working with individuals who stutter can be incredibly rewarding, as you can help them find their voice and improve their communication skills. My brother's experience peaked my interest and provided insight and motivation to help others facing similar challenges. This gave me a unique perspective and empathy to serve others with communication difficulties. My brother doesn't stutter anymore, and his challenges allowed me to find a career that I love and am thankful for to be a part of every day!

What is your SLP superpower?

My SLP superpower is rapport building. I love working with the family as a whole which significantly enhance the effectiveness of speech language therapy. By involving the entire family, communication challenges can be addressed in a more comprehensive way and each family member can contribute to add support to their child's progress. Educating families about speech and language development can empower them to create supportive environments and reinforce therapy goals at home. By establishing strong relationships, family members can lead to better engagement in therapy and more consistent practice of skills outside of therapy sessions. By focusing on the family unit, a more supportive and effective therapy experience is created that leads to lasting changes in communication skills.

What do you like to do for fun?

I love to exercise, dance, spend time with my family and travel.

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

There are so many things I love about this company. TeamUp has this energy about them that can literally be felt from across the US. Their passion and positivity is contagious and not only experienced by their therapists but by their clients as well. And finally, their story. Everyone has a story, and I love theirs. As a mom as four teenagers and a wife to an amazing husband, family is where it's at. TeamUp aligns with is who I am entirely and I'm proud to be a part of it!

Areas of interest:

Fluency, articulation, language, autism, early intervention, Down syndrome, motor speech disorders - I love it all!

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I initially started college thinking I would be an accountant. During my first year, however, I spoke with a Speech Language Pathologist who told me so many great things about Speech Language Pathologists that I changed majors. As an SLP I am able to work with children and help them to communicate. I love to see the progress children make in therapy and how better communication skills enhance their relationships with others.

What is your SLP superpower?

My superpower is flexibility. Each child is unique, and I enjoy tailoring a child's sessions to their unique needs and interests.

What do you like to do for fun?

I love to plan trips and travel. I love to read, and I relax by taking walks.

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

I love that TeamUp Therapy gives families flexible options for therapy and that they support therapists, clients and families.

Areas of interest:

Autism, gestalt language, diagnostics, preschool and school age language, speech sound disorders

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I always knew I wanted to work within the healthcare field. When my sister and I were growing up, she was diagnosed with auditory-processing disorder and received speech therapy. I had many other experiences with friends and community members during my matriculation in college that led me to learning about the field of speech pathology and I was hooked!

What is your SLP superpower?

My SLP superpower would have to be relationship building! I have always felt very comfortable being able to make friends wherever I go and that does not fall short in my professional life. I believe I can always find ways to connect with others and quickly begin fostering relationships with those I come to meet!

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy reading, walking, baking and spending time with my friends and family! Being in Charleston, SC, my husband and I enjoy exploring our city, site seeing, and visiting new and exciting restaurants and activities our city has to offer. We are also new home-owners and are enjoying making our house a home with painting, decorating and completing the many projects on our to-do list!

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

I love TeamUp Therapy's commitment to the community! I am passionate about serving on a team of professionals who want to help kids access their communication styles. I am so happy to be part of TeamUp and help kids grow into who they will become!

Areas of interest:

Articulation therapy, language acquisition, early elementary school

Why did you decide to become an SLP?

I’ve always had a passion for working with children, and initially, I thought teaching would be the path for me. But during college, I realized I didn’t want to be in a classroom setting. I much preferred working with kids one-on-one or in small groups. That’s when I decided to take an intro to Communication Sciences and Disorders course, and I immediately fell in love with the field. I ended up pursuing it as a minor, and from there, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to go to grad school for speech-language pathology. I started shadowing SLPs, and the rest, as they say, is history!

What is your SLP superpower?

My SLP superpower is building strong, trusting relationships with the families I serve. I believe that establishing rapport and creating a safe, supportive environment is essential for helping both children and their parents or caregivers feel confident and empowered throughout the therapy journey. This allows me to not only meet the child’s communication needs but also support the family in being active participants in the process.

What do you like to do for fun?

I love spending time with family and friends, running, reading and going to the beach (or reading at the beach!)

What do you love about TeamUp Therapy?

What I love most about TeamUp is the emphasis on empowering families, which is one of the core values. This truly resonates with me because I believe collaborating with families and making them active participants in the therapeutic process is essential for a child’s success. I also love the flexibility that TeamUp offers, both for patients and therapists.

Areas of interest:

Early intervention, parent coaching, feeding, phonology/phonological disorders