Speech and language support that fits how you communicate.

Does this sound like you or your teen?

  • "When people can't understand me, I get frustrated."

  • "I know what I want to say, but it doesn't come out the way I mean it."

  • "I often hear 'just use your words,' but I can't. If I could, I would!"

  • "My emotions or sensory experiences can overwhelm me and make it hard to communicate clearly."

You don't have to change who you are to be heard.

How I work

I provide strengths-based evaluations and therapy. I look at you, and at the people and places that matter in your life.

I honor every form of communication. That includes speech, vocalizations, gestures, spelling to communicate, and AAC. I support both analytical and gestalt language processors.

Emotional and sensory regulation affect communication. I help you learn about yourself and take my cues from yours. I connect you with other services when that would help.

My goal is for you to speak up for what you want and need, and to live a full life of your choosing.

What this can look like

  • Speech: support with sound production

  • Language: support with understanding, expression, and social communication

  • Communication tools: speech devices, visuals, or spelling, if they help you

  • Coaching: direct sessions, or coaching for a parent, caregiver, or partner

  • Self-advocacy: words and tools to tell people what you need

Who this is for

This page is for tweens, teens, and young adults, and for the families and partners who support them. Older adults are welcome if we are a good fit.

Where and how we meet

I come to you in the Kansas City metro. That can be your home, your community, or your school. I also offer online sessions if you live in Kansas or Missouri.

I am in network with MO HealthNet, Home State Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicare in Missouri. In Kansas, I am in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare. I also offer private pay.

Common questions

Do you work with gestalt language processors?
Yes. I support both analytical and gestalt language processors.

Do you work with people who use AAC or spelling to communicate?
Yes. I honor all communication.

Will you only work on speech?
No. Language, social communication, and self-advocacy are part of the work. We start with what you want.

Ready to talk?

Neurodiversity-affirming speech and language therapy for tweens, teens, and young adults in the Kansas City metro and online.