Gabriela Ruiz

Hi! I’m Gabriela. I became a speech-language pathologist because I believe everyone deserves a voice and the opportunity to communicate in ways that are meaningful to them. I’m passionate about helping individuals build confidence, foster independence, and advocate for themselves while celebrating their unique strengths.

My clinical experience spans a variety of settings, where I’ve supported individuals with a wide range of communication needs. I enjoy creating engaging, functional therapy plans that are tailored to each client’s strengths, goals, and everyday routines, with an emphasis on meaningful progress that carries over into daily life.

I’m committed to ongoing professional development and have completed specialized training in clinical supervision, neurodiversity-affirming practice, and gestalt language processing. I also have experience supporting AAC users and am trained in Proloquo2Go, TouchChat, TD Snap, and LAMP, allowing me to provide individualized, evidence-based support for individuals with complex communication needs.

My therapy approach is neurodiversity-affirming, holistic, client-centered, family-centered, and strengths-based. I incorporate functional and sensory-based strategies to support communication, regulation, and participation in everyday life while partnering closely with clients, families, and caregivers. My goal is to help every individual build confidence, strengthen independence, and communicate in ways that are authentic, meaningful, and empowering.