M.A., CCC-SLP
New Orleans, LA
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Get startedHi! I’m Shelley. I entered college with an undecided major, but with two certain passions for healthcare/biological sciences (brought on by my own experiences with chronic health conditions) as well as linguistics (thanks to my upbringing as a trilingual child). I didn't feel that the medical school or research routes were for me, nor was I enthused at the reality of opportunities available with a linguistics degree. I took to searching Google for careers related to healthcare and language, and that's when I stumbled upon speech-language pathology. Immediately, everything clicked and I found myself completely enamored with the field, as it allowed me to exercise my analytic, puzzle-loving mind, while exploring my love for languages. I am a certified provider of LSVT LOUD for both adults and pediatrics. I have completed multiple trainings for navigating neurodiversity-affirming therapy approaches, sensory regulation and its impact on speech and language skills, assessment and treatment of communication concerns in autistic individuals, and trauma-informed care. Clinically, I have worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, outpatient clinics, and schools. I take a holistic, client-centered, and family-focused approach, combining individualized and functional strategies with a strengths- and routines-based framework. My goal is to empower clients to become confident self-advocates, incorporating sensory integration techniques as needed.
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Virginia
English
B.A. - University of Pittsburgh
M.A. - George Washington University
Pediatric Articulation/Phonological Disorder
Pediatric Developmental Cognition
Pediatric Fluency/Stuttering
Pediatric Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
Pediatric/Adolescent Social-Pragmatics
Pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder
Early Language Development
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Adult Articulation
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Gender Affirming Voice
Accent Modification
Traumatic Brain Injury
Aphasia
Acquired Apraxia
Dysarthria
Parkinson's
Adult Cognition
I enjoy several hobbies, including hiking, playing disc golf, strength training, painting, watching movies, trying new foods/cuisines, listening to music, and doing puzzles. I also play the violin and piano, and am a dog mom to a 7-year-old corgi named Brie.
At Expressable, all individuals and families are matched with a licensed speech therapist that's experienced to their specific area of need. You'll receive expert help from a talented, caring, and compassionate speech therapist invested in you or your child's communication success.
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Private payHSA/FSA Major insurance plansCommunication is one of our most vital, life-long skills. Speech therapy can help children reach communication milestones appropriate for their age; clearly articulate their thoughts, feelings, and ideas; comprehend the language of others; and develop socially. It also contributes to their academic success and emotional well-being. Plus so much more!
The first step is to schedule an evaluation with a speech therapist. They’ll assess your child’s communication development and make a professional recommendation as to whether your child could benefit from speech therapy.
There is no minimum age. Communication skills begin developing in infancy. Building strong language skills in very young children can set the foundation for strong communication and literacy skills later on. Speech therapy is particularly important for children who aren’t reaching age-appropriate communication milestones, or who are experiencing difficulties such as stuttering or a lisp. Because speech and language patterns become more ingrained over time, the earlier speech errors can be corrected, the better the outcomes are likely to be.
The duration of speech therapy is different for everyone, and it depends on several factors. This includes the type of speech disorder or communication challenge, the frequency of speech therapy sessions, how often you and your child practice the skills taught in speech therapy at home, your child’s age, any underlying medical conditions, and more.
Most children love online speech therapy! Many become more attentive with online learning, and they prefer the interactivity of online exercises and communication. Plus, there are many effective strategies that speech therapists use to engage children online. Expressable’s model of care also focuses on the most important part of improving children’s speech and language skills: the involvement of their parent or caregiver. When parents are actively involved in their child’s care, that leads to faster progress. Our therapists work directly with caregivers to teach them techniques and strategies they can use in their child’s everyday life.
Speech therapy sessions are focused on each client’s care plan, and the activities done during sessions always relate to those goals. So, if a person is in speech therapy to better pronounce the /s/ sound, they’ll begin by learning how to make the sound by itself and work up to practicing it in conversation. Or if someone wants to improve the quality of their voice, their speech therapist will teach them appropriate breathing and vocal exercises. The therapist will aim to do as many trials of each exercise as possible, in order to make the most of each session.
Your speech therapist will constantly be measuring and assessing your response to these exercises. When needed, they’ll make changes to your treatment plan to help you make progress as quickly as possible. Regardless of your goals, your speech therapist will always provide practice activities to complete at home between sessions.
Expressable currently accepts many of the largest insurance companies, and we’re actively working on contracting with new plans across the country. We also offer affordable private pay options and accept HSAs/FSAs for those who do not have insurance coverage or prefer to pay out-of-pocket.
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