Cara O'Connell

Cara O’Connell, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a licensed speech-language pathologist in Arizona and a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She earned her B.S. in Communication Disorders and her M.S. from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, where she also received certification in Gerontology. With a decade of experience, Cara has dedicated her career to working with adults and seniors in various settings, including outpatient clinics, home health, sub-acute rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing homes, memory care, and assisted living facilities. Her commitment to patient-centered care is evident in her specialty areas, which include stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury recovery, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s/dementia, and other neurological disorders impacting speech, language, and cognitive function.

My Approach to Therapy

Speech Therapy focuses on creating a supportive and engaging environment tailored to each individual’s goals. My approach integrates evidence-based techniques with creativity to make therapy effective, enjoyable, and client-centered.

What a Session Looks Like With Cara

I provide virtual speech therapy sessions where we address your personal goals by building skills through targeted activities. Sessions are structured yet flexible, progressing while adapting to the client’s unique goals and interests.