Literacy-Based Speech Therapy for Reading Readiness

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.

Stephanie Feero has over 7 years of experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology. Stephanie has experience in various settings, including outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and private practice where she has held lead roles. She holds a BS in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Washington State University and an MS in Speech-Language Pathology from West Texas A&M University. Stephanie is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed in the state of Washington. Outside of work Stephanie enjoys reading, 3D printing, and swimming. **My Approach To Therapy** I believe therapy should be a foundational part of my patients’ week to review their goals and implement strategies for my patients to meet those goals! My goal for therapy is to empower you with tools, resources, and skills so that you can graduate from speech therapy as quickly as possible! Throughout therapy, I believe in a neurodivergent-affirming approach to target my areas of specialty, where therapy honors that there are minds of all kinds and sometimes we have to get creative! We can learn strategies and build skills in a way that focuses on function first to support independence and self-advocacy! **What a Session Looks Like With Stephanie** My virtual sessions often start with a check-in and review of our last session’s homework! The home program is an integral part of therapy success, so if home activities didn’t go well, I like to spend some time problem-solving and planning a new strategy to keep my clients on track with their goals outside therapy! After our review, we target our goals using an evidence-based approach. This varies with each client: with my younger ones, we play lots of games while practicing sounds and language concepts, while with adults, sessions are often more conversational-based with structured activities. Sessions end with a wrap-up and home program activities provided to ensure you are set up to stay on track for progress! **Fun Facts About Stephanie** - My favorite game to play is cribbage! - I’ve traveled to a lot of countries, and my favorite was Guatemala! - My favorite place to be is in the water swimming!

Julie Meyerowitz is a speech-language pathologist with more than a decade and a half of experience. She has been helping adults and children reach their communication goals since graduating with her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia University in 2008. Julie is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and holds state licenses to provide services to clients in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, and California. Additionally, Julie has earned specialized certification in Accent Modification from Lorna D. Sikorski & Associates and in Autism as a Relationship Development Intervention Consultant. **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 Julie** 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.