About Your Therapist

   A Little About Me

I am an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist (SLP) who specializes in bilingual language development and pediatric speech & language disorders. After earning a M.S. degree in Communication Disorders at Arizona State University with an emphasis in bilingualism, I completed my clinical fellowship at Bilinguistics in Austin, Texas where I trained as a bilingual pediatric SLP. I speak English, Farsi, Spanish, and Czech (emerging skills). 

For over 10 years, I have worked with children in both school and clinic settings by taking on different roles in my profession including treating therapist, speech therapist supervisor, diagnostician, and clinical director leading a multidisciplinary team of SLPs, OTs, & PTs. 

I currently serve as the supervising SLP in the speech department at a local charter in East Valley where I develop treatment plans and provide direct support for the treating therapist on best practices and therapy techniques. I also evaluate students with communication challenges to help determine if they are eligible for speech therapy at school.

 Why The Speech Boutique?

I have witnessed first-hand the frustration and limitations families experience because of insurance policies and special education regulations that guide the decision-making process when determining if a child can receive speech therapy, how often they can receive it, and what areas can be addressed.  As a result, families feel that not all areas of concern are being supported in therapy, progress on goals is not occurring at a desired rate, or quality of therapy is impacted by group size.

I started The Speech Boutique to provide another level of care that precisely meets the speech and language needs of your child through flexible & customizable one-on-one treatment plans that are efficient and effective.

 With 10+ years as a pediatric SLP, I understand the importance of building positive and trusting relationships with my clients. I use a combination of visual, verbal, and tactile therapy techniques while engaging my clients with fun and educational activities to optimize learning and master goals at a faster rate.

Areas of Interest and Experience

Autism + Self-Advocacy Skills & Acceptance

Articulation/Phonology Disorders

Language Disorders for All Ages

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Situational Mutism

Language & Literacy

Learning Disabilities Impacting Language

ADHD-influenced Communication Challenges

Bilingualism + Difference or Disorder?