Meet the Team

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I am a licensed speech-language pathologist with specialized training in stuttering, speech sound disorders, language development, and literacy. I work with children, teens, and adults who want to communicate more comfortably and confidently in everyday life.

My approach is strengths-based and collaborative. I support clients in reducing the struggle and frustration that can come with communication challenges while helping them build practical skills for real-life situations.

In addition to my clinical training, I am a certified coach. Coaching principles help guide my work in goal setting, reflection, and helping clients apply what they learn in therapy to their daily lives.

Every client and family is unique. Over the years I have developed a flexible, individualized approach that adapts to each person’s goals, strengths, and learning style.

Together we identify meaningful goals and measure progress along the way. Therapy focuses not only on improving communication skills, but also on building confidence and participation in everyday interactions.

Clients often describe my approach as compassionate, practical, and encouraging.

I work with children and adults experiencing:

• Stuttering and fluency differences 
• Persistent articulation challenges
• Language development and communication skills
• Language-based reading and spelling challenges
   

My clinical work is especially focused on supporting people who stutter and helping them participate more fully in school, work, and social settings.

Specialized Training

I pursue ongoing education in evidence-based approaches that support both communication development and confidence in communication.
Training includes:

• Palin Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PPCI)
• Hanen Programs
  • It Takes Two to Talk® (in-person and telepractice license)
  • More Than Words® (in-person and telepractice license)
• Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering
• Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®)
• Certified Fearless Living Coach (CFLC)
• Literacy and language-based reading intervention, including training in:
  • Barton Reading and Spelling System
  • Orton–Gillingham approaches
  • SPELL-Links  

  
  

  I am also a current candidate for board certification as a specialist in Stuttering, Cluttering, and Fluency Disorders.

My coaching training informs how I support clients, caregivers, and professionals. Coaching principles can be helpful when people are working toward meaningful change, navigating challenges, or building new communication habits.

In addition to speech therapy, I provide coaching support for caregivers and professionals who want structured guidance and reflection as they work toward their goals. I also teach speech language pathologists how to use coaching skills to improve client and student outcomes. I regularly offer tailored professional development for school-based speech language pathologists who want to implement current evidence-based practices when working with students who stutter.

Outside of the clinic, I value balance and connection. Spending time with my family and my silly dogs keeps me grounded. I enjoy trying new foods, playing games with friends, dancing, practicing yoga, and spending time outdoors in every season. Hiking and snowshoeing on Minnesota’s many trails is my favorite way to recharge.

My Philosophy

I believe communication is deeply connected to confidence, identity, and participation in life.