Sarah Sponseller

Sarah Sponseller has over 13 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist and therapy leader. She has worked across settings, from skilled nursing to schools to outpatient. She excels at providing skilled interventions for both children and adults, and is certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Her specialties include dysphagia, aphasia, dementia, cognitive impairment, articulation, language development and AAC. She has a bachelor’s in Human Resources from Xavier University and a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys hiking, boating, traveling, and good cup of coffee.

My Approach to Speech Therapy

I take a client-led, holistic approach to speech therapy. It is important to me to use evidence-based treatments, while making sessions productive and fulfilling for my clients. I enjoy establishing rapport and building relationships, which in turn makes our sessions both fun while being serious about reaching goals.

What a Therapy Session Looks like with Me

I always like to check in first, and hear how things are going for my clients. We will discuss any changes since the last session, whether they were able to complete homework, and any barriers to progress. Then, we will get into the meat of the session with an activity I have planned or we have agreed upon. At the end, we will review what we worked on and talk about next steps and any activities they can complete prior to our next session.

Fun Facts About Sarah

• I love sports, particularly football and basketball.
• I enjoy hiking and boating, so much that it's what prompted me to move to the PNW.
• I love to read and am always looking for my next book.