Malikaa Matthews

Malikaa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and Deaf Education from Utah State University and went on to complete her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of the District of Columbia. Before becoming an SLP, she worked as a Registered Behavior Technician, which gave her a strong foundation in understanding and supporting children with unique developmental needs.

Over the years, Malikaa has had the joy of working with children and families in many different settings — schools, daycares, ABA clinics, home health, outpatient clinics, and even through telehealth. These experiences have taught her how important it is to meet each child right where they are and to create therapy that feels fun, functional, and meaningful to their everyday lives.

Malikaa is passionate about helping children find their voice and be able to confidently interact with their families and peers. For this reason, family collaboration is important to her so that progress carries over beyond sessions and into everyday moments.