Kristen Riley

M.S., CCC-SLP

Adults

Kids & Families

In Person Sessions

Virtual Sessions

California,

Oregon

Specialties

Accent Modification Early Language Development Fluency Disorders School Aged Language Disorders Social Communication Disorders Speech Sound Disorders

About

Kristen Riley is a dedicated professional with over fifteen years of experience working with children in various capacities. She is a certified speech-language pathologist through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Florida State University, as well as a Master of Science in Speech, Language, and Learning from Northwestern University. Since earning her degree in 2014, Kristen has applied her expertise in diverse settings, including homes, schools, clinics, and virtual environments. Kristen offers comprehensive assessment and treatment for individuals of all ages, as well as parent consultations. Her approach to therapy is grounded in neurodiversity, focusing on individual strengths and empowering others to advocate for their communication needs. She believes in setting practical, attainable goals that align with the busy lives of the individuals and families she serves. Kristen emphasizes the promotion of language development to foster positive self-esteem and motivation. Most recently, Kristen has been a proud stay-at-home mom who enjoys family time, traveling, hiking with her dogs, gardening, and pursuing lifelong learning.

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 Kristen

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.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Florida State University

Master of Science in Speech, Language, and Learning, Northwestern University

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Testimonials

01/04

My sessions with Kristen’s Speech Therapy have been truly transformative. Kristen’s expertise, patience, and engaging approach have helped me make incredible progress in both communication and confidence. Each session is tailored to my needs, and the noticeable improvements speak volumes about Kristen’s dedication and skill. I am so grateful for her support and highly recommend her services to anyone looking to make meaningful strides in speech development!

Kristen is a true mentor and advocate. She has developed trust and is genuinely concerned about our son’s well-being. Our adult son has made astronomical progress in the past few months that he has had therapy. If he had received this support when he was younger, he would have become almost indistinguishable in terms of his grasp of the nuances of language. He went from replying with a handful of words to initiating enjoyable conversations! She has motivated him to practice his skills beyond sessions and, through his language, he has had a boost of self-esteem and confidence. We are immensely glad to have found her and are forever grateful for her support.

Mrs. Kristen is awesome when it comes to language. She helps me find my own words. She advocates for me in the sense that she teaches me to understand how to advocate for myself. My language has improved tremendously. I mean that I feel calm and confident enough to talk more. I feel like my language can grow and there is hope even though I am an adult. Thanks, Mrs. Kristen!

Kristen has been working with my daughter for a couple of weeks. My daughter has mutism associated with Catatonia and Autism and anxiety. A quality interaction and establishing trust, whether it is through eye contact, raising eyebrows, hand movements or ability to evoke any sound is significant for my daughter’s recovery of speech. Kristen has much patience and ability to evoke responses and interactions with Thea and not everyone has this ability. Kristen has a wealth of knowledge that she is sharing that is invaluable to Thea. She also has been so flexible to work with scheduling appointments. Thea has been benefiting greatly from her sessions with Kristen!

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