Introduction

Hello! My name is Angie and I am a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist based in Santa Rosa, CA. I specialize in supporting communication skills for children by providing play-based and strengths-focused speech and language therapy. My areas of expertise include Early Intervention, Gestalt Language Processing, receptive and expressive language development, sensory differences, and speech sound disorders.

I am passionate about promoting self-esteem and self-confidence in children and supporting families through a neurodiversity affirming lens. When I am not in therapy sessions, you can find me hiking, playing at the beach, reading, or spending time with my young son and husband.

What words would you use to describe yourself?

Playful, Compassionate, and Adaptable:

Playful: I believe that play is the foundation for learning. Playing is intrinsically motivating and it involves joyful learning, so those who have fun while they learn with always love to learn.

Compassionate: It is important to me that all of the children and families that I work with feel seen and heard and that their concerns and feelings are validated. I try my best to create an open and safe space for the families that I work with.

Adaptable: I understand that progress is not always linear. Every child develops at their own pace and families often times have a lot going on. So, I think it is smart to stay flexible with my plans for therapy and to be adaptable when challenges arise.

Who are you best positioned to serve?

I am best positioned to support Autistic children and Gestalt Language Processors. I meet children where they are and focus on the child's strengths in order to support the areas of growth. My aim is to help children feel seen, heard, and validated and to give them the tools they need to express themselves in a way that feels natural to them.

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