Public Speaking & Professional Communication Therapy

Gini has over 20 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist and over 10 years as a certified lactation consultant. Gini works with infants with dysphagia as well as both pediatric and adult patients with articulation disorders, motor speech disorders, dysphonia, dysfluency, and cognitive-communicative disorders. She works with medically complex patients as well as corporate speech clients working on oral presentation skills and accent modification. Gini holds an M.E.d. from the University of Virginia and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. Gini has worked for institutions including Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Yale-New Haven Hospital, and she has also provided services to clients in their homes and online. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling with her husband and teenage sons or sitting in her backyard oasis with her beloved dog, Hershey.

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.

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.