Our Team

Clinic Director

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Erica is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.  She has worked in the Illinois Early Intervention Program and private practice in Illinois before moving to Florida.  Erica is licensed through the Florida Department of Health, and is also a provider for West Central Early Steps. She specializes in pediatric communication and feeding disorders and has clinical experience in a wide range of pediatric conditions and diagnoses which include but are not limited to: Developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorders, pediatric dysphagia and feeding disorders, Down Syndrome, prematurity, cardiac defects, cleft lip and palate, and hearing impairment.

Certification and Training:

• Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Marquette University
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago
• West Central Early Steps Provider
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Member
• CPR certified in pediatrics and adults
• PECs trained (Picture Exchange Communication System)
• PROMPT trained
• AAC trained (including Tobii Dynavox, LAMP)

Assistant Clinic Director

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Jason is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.  He has worked in a variety of settings as an SLP, including private practice in Illinois and as an SLP for an elementary school's Autism Spectrum Disorder programs in St. Louis and Kansas City schools before moving to Florida.  Jason is licensed through the Florida Department of Health. He has experience working with a wide range of pediatric conditions/diagnoses, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pediatric Epilepsy, Functional Communication, Developmental Delays, ADHD, and learning disabilities. 

Certification and Training: 

• Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist 
• Master of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Southern Illinois University
• Bachelor of Arts in History/ minor in Psychology from Southern Illinois University
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Member
• West Central Early Steps Provider
• PECs trained (Picture Exchange Communication System)
• PROMPT trained
• Natural Language Acquisition Trained (Gestalt Language Processing)

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Jessica is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.  She has worked in a variety of settings as an SLP, including  private practice and schools in Florida.  She has experience providing pediatric speech-language services in clinic, home, daycare, and school settings.  Jessica is licensed through the Florida Department of Health. She has experience working with a wide range of pediatric conditions/diagnoses, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Aphasia, infants, and sensory feeding.  Jessica has a special interest in sensory feeding therapy.  

Certification and Training: 

• Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist 
• Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Member
• West Central Early Steps Provider
• PROMPT certified
• Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) certified

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

 Chelsey is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.  She has worked in a variety of settings as an SLP, including private practice and as an SLP for an elementary school's Autism Spectrum Disorder programs.  Chelsey is licensed through the Florida Department of Health. She has experience working with a wide range of pediatric conditions/diagnoses, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Functional Communication, Natural Language Acquisition, Down Syndrome, and Developmental Delays. 

Certification and Training: 

• Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist 
• Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Member
• Natural Language Acquisition Trained (Gestalt Language Processing)
• West Central Early Steps Provider

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Rachel is a licensed speech-language pathologist. She graduated from The Pennsylvania State University. She has experience with pediatric diagnoses of autism, intellectual disability, language disorders, fluency, childhood apraxia of speech, and phonological/articulation impairment. Rachel is licensed through the Florida Department of Health.

Certification and Training:  

• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist 
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from The Pennsylvania State University 
• Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Saint Joseph’s University 
• Member of National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
• CPR Certified 

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

  Melissa (Missy) is a licensed occupational therapist and a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. She is active with the national board of occupational therapy in research and initial licensure protocols. Missy has over 20 years experience with pediatrics and has had extensive experience treating several disorders and conditions of childhood including autism, cerebral palsy, reflexive integration disorders, pervasive developmental disorder, developmentally disabled, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, errbs palsy, sensory integrative disorders and fine motor delay. Missy spent most of her career in New York and recently relocated to Florida in 2021.  

Certification and Training:  

• Certified and licensed Occupational Therapist
• Masters degree in Occupational Therapy with minor in child psychology from D’Youville College in Buffalo NY. 
• Associates degree in Nursing and Medical Management from Alfred State College
• Certification in Sensory Integration and Praxis test through Jean Ayres 
• Certified Hippo (equestrian) Therapist
• Certified DIR Floortime Model provider
• Extensive training in Reflex Integrative Therapy
  

Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant  

Nikia is a certified and licensed occupational therapy assistant and member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Prior to earning her degree, Nikia worked in the medical field obtaining experience working with a wide range of diagnoses. Nikia pursued a career in occupational therapy having gained a personal gratitude for the field, aspiring to make a difference and increase the quality of life for others. Nikia has experience in pediatrics treating conditions and disorders including but not limited to autism, cerebral palsy, pervasive developmental disorder, developmental disabilities and delay, sensory integration disorders and motor skills delay.

Certification and Training:  

• Certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant
•  Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
•  American Heart Association Basic Life Support and CPR training

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Savannah is a certified/licensed occupational therapist and a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. With over 6 years of experience specializing in pediatrics, she has garnered extensive expertise in a wide range of diagnoses and conditions, including but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder, sensory Integration disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, developmental delay, PANDAs/PANs, behavioral disorders, fine motor delays, and various neurological conditions. Her primary dedication lies in assisting children and families in achieving their utmost potential and success in their

everyday lives.

Certifications and Training:

•  Certified and licensed Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Milligan College
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science From East Tennessee State University
• DIR Floortime Training
•  Extensive training in feeding therapy
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive Training (ASDCS)
• Extensive Training in Reflex Integration (CPRCS)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support and CPR certified