Services

I offer compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming pediatric speech-language therapy that is child-led, collaborative, and individualized. My goal is to support each child’s communication in a way that honors who they are — creating space for connection, confidence, and growth.

I provide speech and language therapy in the comfort and familiarity of your home. In-home sessions allow for natural interactions and reduce stress for both the child and family, supporting meaningful, real-world communication progress.

Virtual therapy may be a great option for some families, depending on your child’s goals, preferences, and environment. I’ll work with you to determine if teletherapy is a good fit and adjust approaches as needed to ensure sessions feel engaging, connected, and effective.

Evaluations are the first step in the therapy process and are essential to developing an individualized and effective treatment plan. Each evaluation is tailored to your child’s unique needs and communication profile and includes assessment, parent input, and a written report with recommendations.

Supporting communication doesn’t stop at the therapy session. I offer parent consultations and collaborative planning sessions to empower caregivers and integrate support strategies into your child’s daily life. Whether it’s answering questions, attending a school meeting, or brainstorming together, I’m here for your whole family.

As part of my private practice, I offer Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) for families seeking an outside assessment through their school district. With extensive school-based experience and a commitment to thorough, strengths-based assessment, I provide comprehensive evaluations that help support your child’s unique educational and communication needs.

My IEE services include:

• A detailed parent interview and review of relevant records

• Administration of appropriate, non-biased standardized and informal assessments

• Clear, defensible written reports aligned with IDEA guidelines

• Collaborative communication with families and — when permitted — school teams

• Expertise in articulation, phonology, receptive/expressive language, pragmatic communication, and alternative communication methods
  
  

I follow state and district-specific IEE procedures and welcome communication from special education teams regarding timelines or requirements. If you're seeking an IEE or want to know whether this is the right fit for your child, please feel free to reach out.

In-home sessions are available in:

• Oakland

• Castro Valley

• San Lorenzo

• Other parts of unincorporated Alameda County in the East Bay Area

Not sure if I travel to your area? Just reach out — I’d be happy to let you know. Virtual services may also be offered if they are a good fit for your child.

As a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist, I am trained to support a wide range of communication needs — including speech sound production, language development, social communication (pragmatics), fluency, voice, and AAC. While I bring a comprehensive skill set to my work, I have a special interest and extended experience in the following areas:

• Gestalt Language Processing
  Supporting natural language development in children who learn language in larger chunks (scripts or echolalia), often aligned with neurodivergent communication styles.
  
  

• Selective Mutism
  Providing gentle, child-led, and anxiety-informed support and collaboration to help children feel safe and empowered to communicate across settings.
  
  

• Articulation & Phonological Disorders
  Helping children develop clearer, more intelligible speech using play-based, evidence-informed approaches.
  
  

• Child Language Development
  Addressing receptive and expressive language challenges to support meaningful, functional communication.