Heather Kubert

Heather is a self-described Language Nerd. As an undergraduate, she majored in linguistics and electrical engineering. People always told her that combination was unique, and she struggled to find a way to marry the two fields. But now, after 15+ years as a speech-language pathologist, Heather has found a way to use her unique strengths to serve her clients. Her linguistic brain quickly hears the speech sounds and identifies the exact sound errors. Her engineering brain creates a systematic approach to address these challenges. Heather also really enjoys talking with people. You will do so much talking in your sessions! You will laugh and have a good time together, while also working hard. Heather respects your time and wants you to make quick progress. Here is the important but potentially less interesting stuff. Heather is a speech-language pathologist certified through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and licensed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, and Utah. She's been at this for more than 15 years and still loves it!

My Approach To Speech Therapy

My therapeutic approach is based on analysis and research. I find where my clients' skills are, and start there.Then we work together to move their skills toward their goals. After every therapy session, clients will have homework that is brief activities to work on or practice several times a day. Short bursts of practicing the skill helps the brain understand we need it to use that new skill all of the time. During our sessions we will work hard, and we will also laugh and sometimes cry, (usually happy tears!). I can't wait to meet you and get started.

What A Session Looks Like With Heather

Each session begins with a quick check-in and review of how the homework went. For every client, I visualize a staircase where they are constantly aiming to get on the next step of the stairs toward their communication goals. So after homework review, we start working on one of the skills at the current stair, and work to push it up to the next stair. Then once we have practiced the skill, I assign homework for them to practice until the next session.

Fun Facts About Heather

I like long walks on the beach. I learned to count in binary when I was 5 years old. When I’m not working, you can find me hiking with my dogs or baking something deliciously unhealthy.