Nicole Kain

Nicole has over 12 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, providing services to patients and clients of all ages across a wide range of clinical settings, including hospitals, acute rehabilitation, outpatient/private practice, schools, skilled nursing and long-term care, and home health. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and holds additional certifications as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) from the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), an ADHD-Rehabilitation Services Provider from Evergreen Certifications, and a Certified Lingraphica Technology Specialist from Lingraphica. She earned a B.A. in Curricular Studies at Randolph-Macon Woman's College and an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at James Madison University. Throughout her career, she has worked with a broad spectrum of diagnoses and disorders, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurological and cognitive disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, dysphagia and swallowing/feeding disorders, voice disorders and gender-affirming voice treatment, stuttering, and more.

My Approach To Speech Therapy

I see speech therapy as a team effort where we work together to figure out your unique goals, strengths, and challenges. My focus is to help you build strategies and skills you feel confident using in your everyday life, so progress keeps going even after our sessions. With an evidence-based, affirming, and holistic approach, I want you to feel supported, understood, and ready to succeed.

What A Session Looks Like With Nicole

In each session, we start by discussing how your communication, cognitive, or swallowing challenges have shown up in your daily life—what’s working well and what might need more attention. From there, we dive into activities, education, and strategies tailored to your goals. Sessions are structured but flexible, adapting to your progress and preferences. I’ll always make sure you leave with practical tools and next steps to keep moving forward between sessions.

Fun Facts About Nicole

When I’m not working, I love spending time with my two dogs and two cats, reading, running, and foraging for mushrooms. I’m also a coach for Girls on the Run and serve on the board of a nonprofit that supports cultural exchange and education in El Salvador.