Sami Wong

Dr. Sami Wong is a dedicated clinician with over four years of experience as a speech-language pathologist and over 15 years of involvement in the aphasia community. She has worked across acute care, skilled nursing, and telehealth settings. Her specialties include aphasia, dementia, cognitive-communication challenges, and AAC. Sami earned a PhD from Pacific University, where her research focused on return-to-work processes for individuals with aphasia. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Communications from New York University and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Pacific University. She is certified by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed in Oregon and Washington. When she isn't working, Sami enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, running, and designing digital resources for clinicians.

My Approach To Speech Therapy

I take a collaborative, patient- and family-centered approach to speech therapy, using a life participation framework and evidence-based treatments to focus on goals that matter most to my clients. I believe therapy should be both practical and meaningful—focused on real-life communication while creating a supportive, engaging space.

What A Session Looks Like With Sami

We’ll start with a check-in to discuss what’s new, what’s working, and what feels challenging. Together, we’ll talk through what makes sense to focus on that day, based on the goals we’ve set. Then we’ll dive into functional activities tailored to your needs. We’ll wrap up with a review of what we worked on, go over any home practice, and make a plan for our next session.

Fun Facts About Sami

Outside of speech therapy, I enjoy traveling with my family, exploring local coffee shops, and planning our next adventure. I grew up tagging along on my dad’s international business trips, which sparked my love of exploring new places and cultures. Recent adventures include advocating for speech-language pathology services on Capitol Hill and presenting my return-to-work research at state and national conferences. My path to becoming an SLP was inspired by my dad’s experience with stroke and aphasia—I saw firsthand how his speech therapists made a difference for him and for our family.