Our Founder and CEO has experience, expertise, and a passion for changing the lives of those affected by communication disorders.
Kristen is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 15 years of experience. She received her bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders from Biola University in 2006 and her master's degree in Speech Pathology from the University of West Georgia in 2008.
Kristen has her California SLP License from the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Most of Kristen's experience has been in pediatric private practice, working in various clinics throughout California. She also has experience working with adult and geriatric patients in rehabilitation hospitals and outpatient clinics.
Kristen was an adjunct professor at her alma mater, Biola University, for six years. Additionally, she has extensive leadership experience as the director and manager of multiple clinics throughout her career.
She treats all areas of speech therapy but specializes in autism and apraxia of speech. But Kristen has experience working with all ages and a variety of diagnoses.
She enjoys spending time with her family in her spare time, watching football and basketball (go Chicago Bears and Golden State Warriors), snowboarding, exercising, traveling, and being a self-proclaimed Speech Nerd.
It’s been a pleasure to work with Kristen for many years. I cannot even count how many times we felt lucky that her techniques, perseverance, knowledge and patience helped us navigate through our speech therapy journey. She is amazing.
I am extremely pleased with my daughter’s accomplishments, with Kristen's help. Kristen is an excellent speech therapist! She has not only helped my daughter grow in speech but she has helped us all grow as a family.
Kristen was caring, kind, and engaging. My daughter was highly motivated every time and loved connecting with her. She made tremendous progress with her functional communication skill both verbal and using her AAC device.
Kristen's care, patience, and attention to detail led to my son making several strides with his communication which helped him progress in school and even improved his behaviors at home. I am grateful for all of the work Kristen did.
Kristen has a special place in our hearts. She began this journey of Autism with us by recognizing there was something else that was affecting our 18-month-old. Her unique therapy helped our daughter progress in her speech.
Kristen has truly helped our family for the better. Her expertise in the field has supported our daughter's speech development more than we ever dreamt. Without her I am positive that her communication would not be where it is today.
