Meghan G. Davis, M.A., CCC-SLP
Meghan is the founder and owner of Little Bug Speech Therapy, PLLC. She is originally from Long Island, New York. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from The State University of New York at Geneseo in Communicative Disorders and Sciences. She also obtained a Master’s degree from SUNY Geneseo in Speech-Language Pathology. Meghan is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists and is Certified for Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Meghan has experience in the areas of articulation/phonology, language, fluency and pragmatic language. Meghan has worked with children with Apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome and developmental delay within a variety of settings including day cares, preschools, client homes and public schools. Meghan regularly attends continuing education programs to learn new information about evaluating and treating communication disorders. Meghan is an avid runner and enjoys spending time with her husband Kevin and their three children. Meghan and her family live in Apex.
Quinn Linna, M.A., CCC-SLP
Quinn is originally from Long Island, New York. She attended The State University of New York at Geneseo, earning a Bachelor's degree in Communicative Disorders and Sciences and a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) with the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Quinn specializes in providing therapy to children with speech, language, and swallowing disorders in the areas of articulation/phonology, auditory processing, feeding skills, fluency, food aversion, language, and pragmatics. She has worked with children with Apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, cognitive delays/deficits, Down Syndrome, dysphagia, emotional/behavioral disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, mixed developmental delays, and sensory processing/integration disorders. Quinn is familiar with a variety of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and has worked closely with children who depend on these technologies in order to communicate with their families and the community. Quinn has experience evaluating and treating children in early intervention programs, preschool programs, speech and hearing clinics, and public schools.
Quinn is originally from Long Island, New York. She attended The State University of New York at Geneseo, earning a Bachelor's degree in Communicative Disorders and Sciences and a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) with the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Quinn specializes in providing therapy to children with speech, language, and swallowing disorders in the areas of articulation/phonology, auditory processing, feeding skills, fluency, food aversion, language, and pragmatics. She has worked with children with Apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, cognitive delays/deficits, Down Syndrome, dysphagia, emotional/behavioral disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, mixed developmental delays, and sensory processing/integration disorders. Quinn is familiar with a variety of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and has worked closely with children who depend on these technologies in order to communicate with their families and the community. Quinn has experience evaluating and treating children in early intervention programs, preschool programs, speech and hearing clinics, and public schools.
Staci LeMasters, M.S., CCC-SLP
Staci is a graduate of West Virginia University where she earned her Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees in Speech-Language Pathology and an Interdisciplinary Certificate in Disability Studies. Staci has experience in the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with a variety of complex communication and swallowing needs in homes, daycare centers, schools, outpatient clinics, and acute care rehabilitation hospitals. She has worked with children with speech, language, and cognitive deficits due to delays, disorders, and traumatic brain injuries. Her areas of interest include early childhood language, articulation, fluency, pragmatics, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and a North Carolina state Speech Language Pathology professional license. She is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and the North Carolina Speech Hearing and Language Association. Staci has recently published research in the Journal of Fluency Disorders and in Stuttering Meets Stereotype, Stigma, and Discrimination: An Overview of Attitude Research.
Staci is a graduate of West Virginia University where she earned her Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees in Speech-Language Pathology and an Interdisciplinary Certificate in Disability Studies. Staci has experience in the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with a variety of complex communication and swallowing needs in homes, daycare centers, schools, outpatient clinics, and acute care rehabilitation hospitals. She has worked with children with speech, language, and cognitive deficits due to delays, disorders, and traumatic brain injuries. Her areas of interest include early childhood language, articulation, fluency, pragmatics, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and a North Carolina state Speech Language Pathology professional license. She is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and the North Carolina Speech Hearing and Language Association. Staci has recently published research in the Journal of Fluency Disorders and in Stuttering Meets Stereotype, Stigma, and Discrimination: An Overview of Attitude Research.
Emilie V. Hood, M.S., CCC-SLP
Emilie V. Hood earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders from Florida State University, and then earned a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Emilie has experience working with children in a variety of settings, including private clinic, hospital outpatient, public school system, and home setting. Her areas of expertise include early intervention, autism spectrum disorder, developmental disorders, auditory processing disorders, bilingual evaluations, articulation and phonological disorders. Emilie is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists and is Certified for Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Born in Puerto Rico, Emilie is a daughter of Cuban immigrants and is fluent in Spanish. She is married and has four children, and enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Emilie V. Hood earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders from Florida State University, and then earned a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Emilie has experience working with children in a variety of settings, including private clinic, hospital outpatient, public school system, and home setting. Her areas of expertise include early intervention, autism spectrum disorder, developmental disorders, auditory processing disorders, bilingual evaluations, articulation and phonological disorders. Emilie is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists and is Certified for Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Born in Puerto Rico, Emilie is a daughter of Cuban immigrants and is fluent in Spanish. She is married and has four children, and enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Laura Wright, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Laura Wright earned a Master of Education in Communication Disorders from North Carolina Central
University. She is licensed to practice speech language pathology in North Carolina, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Laura was an elementary school teacher before becoming a certified speech language pathologist. She has experience working in a variety of settings, but truly enjoys working with the pediatric population in their natural environment while developing relationships with them and their families. Her experience includes the areas of early language delays, receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, fluency, and pragmatics. Laura lives in Apex with her husband and three children. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, gardening.
Laura Wright earned a Master of Education in Communication Disorders from North Carolina Central
University. She is licensed to practice speech language pathology in North Carolina, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Laura was an elementary school teacher before becoming a certified speech language pathologist. She has experience working in a variety of settings, but truly enjoys working with the pediatric population in their natural environment while developing relationships with them and their families. Her experience includes the areas of early language delays, receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, fluency, and pragmatics. Laura lives in Apex with her husband and three children. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, gardening.
Anna Kambour, M.S., CCC-SLP
Anna graduated with her Bachelor's degree from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Loyola University in Maryland. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Anna has experience serving individuals ranging from birth-21 years old in a variety of environments, including home, school, clinic, and outpatient hospital settings. She has clinical experience evaluating and treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, expressive-receptive language delays & disorders, ADHD, articulation & phonological disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech. She believes in working closely with families and creating a comfortable and fun work environment for the client to do his or her best. Anna currently lives in Cary, NC with her husband and daughter.
Anna graduated with her Bachelor's degree from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Loyola University in Maryland. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Anna has experience serving individuals ranging from birth-21 years old in a variety of environments, including home, school, clinic, and outpatient hospital settings. She has clinical experience evaluating and treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, expressive-receptive language delays & disorders, ADHD, articulation & phonological disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech. She believes in working closely with families and creating a comfortable and fun work environment for the client to do his or her best. Anna currently lives in Cary, NC with her husband and daughter.
Kelsey Taylor, M.A., CCC-SLP
Kelsey received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina State University and her Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is licensed to practice speech language pathology in North Carolina and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). She has experience with multiple populations in different areas of Speech Language Pathology including starting in the skilled nursing environment and moved to working with the pediatric population in 2016, with experience in schools, pre-K classes, homes, and the clinic settings. Kelsey enjoys working with all ages and diagnoses including children with articulation and phonological disorders, apraxia, dysarthria, Down Syndrome, cognitive delays/deficits, receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, voice disorders, and pragmatics. She enjoys providing the best care for her clients and working with each child's individual needs. Kelsey lives in Apex, NC with her husband, one child, and 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Kelsey received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina State University and her Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is licensed to practice speech language pathology in North Carolina and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). She has experience with multiple populations in different areas of Speech Language Pathology including starting in the skilled nursing environment and moved to working with the pediatric population in 2016, with experience in schools, pre-K classes, homes, and the clinic settings. Kelsey enjoys working with all ages and diagnoses including children with articulation and phonological disorders, apraxia, dysarthria, Down Syndrome, cognitive delays/deficits, receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, voice disorders, and pragmatics. She enjoys providing the best care for her clients and working with each child's individual needs. Kelsey lives in Apex, NC with her husband, one child, and 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Kathleen Sullivan, M.A., CCC-SLP
Kathleen is a life-long resident of the Triangle Area, where she has served the communication
needs of children and families in homes, daycares, and schools for more than 15 years. She
received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Disorders from N.C. State University
with a minor in French in 2001. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Speech/Language
Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2004. Kathleen is licensed by
the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
(NCBOESLPA) and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Since 2016, Kathleen has specialized in the
speech and language needs of children ages birth to three, but she has served kids across the continuum, from preschool to high school, over the course of her career. She has experience with a range of pediatric communication issues, including delays and disorders that impact articulation, phonological development, language comprehension and expression, speech fluency, and social skills. She has served children with Autism, Apraxia, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome and can assist families in exploring sign language, Picture Exchange, communication boards, and assistive technology as needed. As a mother of two young boys, Kathleen understands the joys and struggles of parenting and seeks positive partnerships with families to improve their quality of life through enhanced communication.
Kathleen is a life-long resident of the Triangle Area, where she has served the communication
needs of children and families in homes, daycares, and schools for more than 15 years. She
received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Disorders from N.C. State University
with a minor in French in 2001. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Speech/Language
Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2004. Kathleen is licensed by
the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
(NCBOESLPA) and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Since 2016, Kathleen has specialized in the
speech and language needs of children ages birth to three, but she has served kids across the continuum, from preschool to high school, over the course of her career. She has experience with a range of pediatric communication issues, including delays and disorders that impact articulation, phonological development, language comprehension and expression, speech fluency, and social skills. She has served children with Autism, Apraxia, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome and can assist families in exploring sign language, Picture Exchange, communication boards, and assistive technology as needed. As a mother of two young boys, Kathleen understands the joys and struggles of parenting and seeks positive partnerships with families to improve their quality of life through enhanced communication.
Ashley Covington, M.S., CCC-SLP
Ashley Covington earned her Bachelor's degree from East Carolina University in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She continued her education with a Master’s of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from ECU. Ashley has experience working with children in a variety of settings, including private clinic, public school system, residential facility, daycares, and in the home. Ashley has extensive experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and related language delays, as well as developmental disorders, early childhood language, articulation, fluency, pragmatics, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Ashley is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists and is Certified for Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Ashley’s passion is supporting her alma mater, East Carolina University, where she will forever be a Pirate! Ashley also enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and the going to the beach.
Ashley Covington earned her Bachelor's degree from East Carolina University in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She continued her education with a Master’s of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from ECU. Ashley has experience working with children in a variety of settings, including private clinic, public school system, residential facility, daycares, and in the home. Ashley has extensive experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and related language delays, as well as developmental disorders, early childhood language, articulation, fluency, pragmatics, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Ashley is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists and is Certified for Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Ashley’s passion is supporting her alma mater, East Carolina University, where she will forever be a Pirate! Ashley also enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and the going to the beach.
Hilary Guernier, M.A., CCC-SLP
Hilary earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Appalachian State University and a Master of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has experience evaluating and treating children from linguistically and culturally diverse populations in home, school/daycare, and clinical settings. She is experienced in treatment of expressive/receptive language delays, autism, speech-sound disorders, childhood apraxia, fluency disorders and many other speech-related disorders. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and a North Carolina state Speech Language Pathology professional license. She is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and the North Carolina Speech Hearing and Language Association.
Hilary earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Appalachian State University and a Master of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has experience evaluating and treating children from linguistically and culturally diverse populations in home, school/daycare, and clinical settings. She is experienced in treatment of expressive/receptive language delays, autism, speech-sound disorders, childhood apraxia, fluency disorders and many other speech-related disorders. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and a North Carolina state Speech Language Pathology professional license. She is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and the North Carolina Speech Hearing and Language Association.
Karen Scroope, M.S., CCC-SLP
Karen is originally from upstate New York where she attended The College of Saint Rose for undergraduate work. She then went on to Mercy College where she earned a Masters of Science in Communication Disorders. Karen is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology with the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Karen has experience with evaluation and treatment of children with expressive and receptive language delays, articulation and phonology, developmental delays, Autism, feeding and swallowing disorders, fluency and pragmatics. Karen lives in Apex with her husband and 3 children.
Karen is originally from upstate New York where she attended The College of Saint Rose for undergraduate work. She then went on to Mercy College where she earned a Masters of Science in Communication Disorders. Karen is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology with the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Karen has experience with evaluation and treatment of children with expressive and receptive language delays, articulation and phonology, developmental delays, Autism, feeding and swallowing disorders, fluency and pragmatics. Karen lives in Apex with her husband and 3 children.
April Nelson, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
April attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she received a BS in Communication Disorders afterwards, she continued onto the University of Georgia where she earned her M.Ed. in Speech Language Pathology. She has been a practicing speech-language pathologist since 2010. April has experience in treating clients of all age groups, with a special interest in the pediatric population (birth-high school). She has worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, public schools, Head Start, client homes, and daycares. She has provided therapy to individuals with autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, TBI, Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome, Pierre Robin Syndrome, cleft lip and palate, Dysphagia, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Impairment, Voice Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Reading Deficits, and a variety of other speech and language disorders. She has worked with a variety of AAC devices. She currently holds a North Carolina Speech Language Pathology license, she is a member of ASHA (American Speech-Language and Hearing Association) and has ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. April believes in providing research based therapy and developing treatment programs along with the client and family, to establish a program with optimum success. April loves spending time with her family, including her son and two daughters, and their three dogs.
April attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she received a BS in Communication Disorders afterwards, she continued onto the University of Georgia where she earned her M.Ed. in Speech Language Pathology. She has been a practicing speech-language pathologist since 2010. April has experience in treating clients of all age groups, with a special interest in the pediatric population (birth-high school). She has worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, public schools, Head Start, client homes, and daycares. She has provided therapy to individuals with autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, TBI, Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome, Pierre Robin Syndrome, cleft lip and palate, Dysphagia, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Impairment, Voice Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Reading Deficits, and a variety of other speech and language disorders. She has worked with a variety of AAC devices. She currently holds a North Carolina Speech Language Pathology license, she is a member of ASHA (American Speech-Language and Hearing Association) and has ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. April believes in providing research based therapy and developing treatment programs along with the client and family, to establish a program with optimum success. April loves spending time with her family, including her son and two daughters, and their three dogs.
Lena Silverman, M.S., CCC-SLP
Lena Silverman earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences and her Master’s of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from East Carolina University. She is licensed to practice speech language pathology in North Carolina, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Her clinical experience includes rotations with inpatient and outpatient rehab, pediatric private clinics, and the public school system. Lena has served children with a variety of speech and language needs including expressive and receptive language delays and disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and fluency disorders. Lena is especially passionate about providing early intervention for speech/language to children and their families in the child’s natural environment, working with children on the autism spectrum, and implementing AAC systems to give children a voice. She believes it is essential to collaborate with everyone on the care team and wants to actively engage caregivers in children’s treatment plans. She lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband, and enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. She looks forward to helping your child reach their speech and language goals!
Lena Silverman earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences and her Master’s of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from East Carolina University. She is licensed to practice speech language pathology in North Carolina, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Her clinical experience includes rotations with inpatient and outpatient rehab, pediatric private clinics, and the public school system. Lena has served children with a variety of speech and language needs including expressive and receptive language delays and disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and fluency disorders. Lena is especially passionate about providing early intervention for speech/language to children and their families in the child’s natural environment, working with children on the autism spectrum, and implementing AAC systems to give children a voice. She believes it is essential to collaborate with everyone on the care team and wants to actively engage caregivers in children’s treatment plans. She lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband, and enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. She looks forward to helping your child reach their speech and language goals!
Ella Jordan, M.S., CCC-SLP
Ella earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences (2019) and her master’s degree in Communication Sciences in Disorders (2021) from East Carolina University. She is a licensed SLP in the North Carolina and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Ella grew up in Greenville, NC. She pursued her first year as an SLP in Elizabeth City, NC at Sentara Albermarle Medical Center. She worked as a full time SLP in an outpatient pediatric setting where she treated children from from 18 months to 21 years. During that time, she also worked as a part-time SLP in the inpatient/acute care setting where she treated adult patients with a variety of communication disorders. Ella has experience treating children in the following areas of communication: speech articulation and phonology, receptive/expressive language, fluency, pragmatic skills, augmentative and alternative communication, and dysarthria. She recently moved to Raleigh, NC and enjoys walking her dog and spending time with friends and family.
Ella earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences (2019) and her master’s degree in Communication Sciences in Disorders (2021) from East Carolina University. She is a licensed SLP in the North Carolina and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Ella grew up in Greenville, NC. She pursued her first year as an SLP in Elizabeth City, NC at Sentara Albermarle Medical Center. She worked as a full time SLP in an outpatient pediatric setting where she treated children from from 18 months to 21 years. During that time, she also worked as a part-time SLP in the inpatient/acute care setting where she treated adult patients with a variety of communication disorders. Ella has experience treating children in the following areas of communication: speech articulation and phonology, receptive/expressive language, fluency, pragmatic skills, augmentative and alternative communication, and dysarthria. She recently moved to Raleigh, NC and enjoys walking her dog and spending time with friends and family.
Grace Huskins, M.S., CCC-SLP
Grace earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2017, and a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from North Carolina Central University in 2019. She is licensed by the State of North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Grace's clinical experience includes providing treatment and evaluations to individuals in private practices, schools, out-patient clinics, and hospital settings. Grace has served populations with Phonological disorders, Expressive and Receptive Language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, Fluency disorders/stuttering, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users, and feeding and swallowing disorders. She believes in collaborating with children and their families to make speech and language therapy effective and fun! She has a passion for working with children to help them grow and reach their full potential. When Grace isn't providing speech therapy, you'll find her trying out new cookie recipes, playing boardgames with her husband, and going on walks with her dog.
Grace earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2017, and a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from North Carolina Central University in 2019. She is licensed by the State of North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Grace's clinical experience includes providing treatment and evaluations to individuals in private practices, schools, out-patient clinics, and hospital settings. Grace has served populations with Phonological disorders, Expressive and Receptive Language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, Fluency disorders/stuttering, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users, and feeding and swallowing disorders. She believes in collaborating with children and their families to make speech and language therapy effective and fun! She has a passion for working with children to help them grow and reach their full potential. When Grace isn't providing speech therapy, you'll find her trying out new cookie recipes, playing boardgames with her husband, and going on walks with her dog.
Carmen E. Love, M.S., CF-SLP
Carmen earned her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences (2019) and her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2022) from East Carolina University. She is a licensed SLP in North Carolina and will be completing her Clinical Fellowship year. Carmen grew up in Biscoe, NC and has worked with children ages one- eighteen in a private practice and home setting. Carmen has experience treating children in the following areas of communication: speech articulation and phonology, receptive/expressive language, fluency, pragmatic skills and Autism Spectrum Disorder. During her free time, Carmen enjoys traveling, spending time with friends/family, and listening to live music!
Carmen earned her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences (2019) and her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2022) from East Carolina University. She is a licensed SLP in North Carolina and will be completing her Clinical Fellowship year. Carmen grew up in Biscoe, NC and has worked with children ages one- eighteen in a private practice and home setting. Carmen has experience treating children in the following areas of communication: speech articulation and phonology, receptive/expressive language, fluency, pragmatic skills and Autism Spectrum Disorder. During her free time, Carmen enjoys traveling, spending time with friends/family, and listening to live music!
Kylie Slusser, M.S., CCC-SLP
Kylie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2020) and her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders (2022) from Marshall University in West Virginia. She is a licensed SLP in North Carolina. Kylie grew up in Powell, OH, right outside of Columbus, and recently moved to North Carolina within the past year. Kylie has worked with children ages birth to eighteen in a private practice setting, as well as with adults in acute care administering bedside swallow evaluations and modified barium swallow studies. Kylie has experience treating children in all domains of communication and swallowing, with the following areas being her passions: early intervention, pediatric feeding disorders, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs), Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs), Down Syndrome, articulation and phonology, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. During her free time, Kylie enjoys reading, exploring NC, hanging out with family/friends, and spending time with her miniature Australian shepherd (Blue), and her two cats (Ozzie and Jax)!
Kylie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2020) and her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders (2022) from Marshall University in West Virginia. She is a licensed SLP in North Carolina. Kylie grew up in Powell, OH, right outside of Columbus, and recently moved to North Carolina within the past year. Kylie has worked with children ages birth to eighteen in a private practice setting, as well as with adults in acute care administering bedside swallow evaluations and modified barium swallow studies. Kylie has experience treating children in all domains of communication and swallowing, with the following areas being her passions: early intervention, pediatric feeding disorders, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs), Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs), Down Syndrome, articulation and phonology, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. During her free time, Kylie enjoys reading, exploring NC, hanging out with family/friends, and spending time with her miniature Australian shepherd (Blue), and her two cats (Ozzie and Jax)!
Natalie West, M.S., CCC-SLP
Natalie is originally from Zelienople, Pennsylvania, just north of Pittsburgh. She obtained her Bachelors of Science in Speech Language Pathology/Audiology and a Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Natalie is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologist and Audiologist. She is also certified for Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She has worked with children of various ages and abilities in the school, daycare, and home settings. Natalie has experience with articulation/phonology, stuttering, expressive/receptive language, and pragmatic language. During her free time, Natalie enjoys exploring the triangle area with her husband and dog.
Natalie is originally from Zelienople, Pennsylvania, just north of Pittsburgh. She obtained her Bachelors of Science in Speech Language Pathology/Audiology and a Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Natalie is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologist and Audiologist. She is also certified for Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She has worked with children of various ages and abilities in the school, daycare, and home settings. Natalie has experience with articulation/phonology, stuttering, expressive/receptive language, and pragmatic language. During her free time, Natalie enjoys exploring the triangle area with her husband and dog.
Lindsey Walsh, M.S., CF-SLP
Lindsey earned her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders (2023) from North Carolina Central University. She is a licensed SLP in North Carolina and will be completing her Clinical Fellowship year. Lindsey grew up in Durham, NC and has worked with children ages birth to eighteen in various private practice, school, telehealth, and home settings. Lindsey has experience treating children in all domains of communication with specific interests in genetic disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, expressive/receptive language disorders, feeding, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. During her free time, Lindsey enjoys reading, traveling, trying new restaurants, and doing anything and everything with her two huskies!
Lindsey earned her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders (2023) from North Carolina Central University. She is a licensed SLP in North Carolina and will be completing her Clinical Fellowship year. Lindsey grew up in Durham, NC and has worked with children ages birth to eighteen in various private practice, school, telehealth, and home settings. Lindsey has experience treating children in all domains of communication with specific interests in genetic disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, expressive/receptive language disorders, feeding, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. During her free time, Lindsey enjoys reading, traveling, trying new restaurants, and doing anything and everything with her two huskies!
