Loretta Lewis

Hi! I’m Loretta. I became a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) because I saw how powerful communication is in shaping a person’s confidence, relationships, and independence. Early on, I realized that some people have so much to say but don’t always have the tools or support to express it. That stayed with me. I was drawn to this field because it lets me help people be understood—whether that’s a child learning their first words, an autistic individual using AAC, or an adult rebuilding communication after illness or injury. Being an SLP allows me to blend my love for science, creativity, and advocacy while helping people and families feel heard, empowered, and supported.

Throughout my professional journey as a Speech-Language Pathologist, I have actively pursued specialized certifications and advanced trainings to ensure I am providing evidence-based, high-quality care across diverse populations. I am certified in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS Level 1) and the Beckman Oral Motor Approach, both of which support functional communication and oral motor skill development for individuals with complex communication and feeding needs. I have also completed specialized training in Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) and Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), which guide my clinical decision-making when supporting autistic individuals, late talkers, and children with motor speech disorders. In addition, I have completed DIR Floortime training, which strengthens my ability to support social communication, emotional regulation, and relationship-based intervention approaches. These trainings, combined with my clinical doctorate coursework and ongoing professional development, allow me to integrate neurodiversity-affirming, motor-based, and functional communication approaches into my daily practice across school, teletherapy, and community settings.

My clinical experience spans diverse settings, including public middle and high schools, elementary schools, general and special education classrooms, private outpatient pediatric clinics, skilled nursing facilities, university speech and hearing clinics, and teletherapy platforms.

I approach therapy with a client-centered and highly individualized style while incorporating sensory-integration-informed practices to support meaningful carryover, helping each person build confidence, independence, and lifelong self-advocacy skills.