Frequently Asked Questions

  • Telepractice is the delivery of services using telecommunication and Internet technology to remotely connect clinicians to clients, other health care providers, and/or educational professionals for screening, assessment, intervention, consultation, and/or education. Telepractice is an appropriate model of service delivery for audiologists and speech-language pathologists (ASHA, n.d.) and may be the primary mode of service delivery or may supplement in-person services (known as hybrid service delivery) (ASHA, n.d)

  • At a minimum you will need the following technology to receive teletherapy services:

    • high-speed internet

    • computer with webcam

  • I take great pride in developing individualized sessions encompassing the following:

    • Curriculum-based - providing students with assistance in understanding and comprehending curricular material for academic success

    • Literacy-enhanced - to assist with developing academic skills

    • User-friendly - providing materials that are used to enhance learning

    • Step-by-step approach to develop students’ critical thinking skills

    • Real-world experiences are utilized, if possible to solidify learning connections

  • Reasons to Choose Brewster Creek Speech and Language Therapy, PLLC:


    • A nationwide shortage of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) has been reported as a persistent,  long-term issue during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Research reported by ASHA in 2018 indicated thousands of school positions were vacant, and this remains an ongoing problem to date. Unfortunately this causes higher caseloads. This is compounded by the fact that school administration policies restrict school SLPs from providing services during certain times in the school day, resulting in larger group sessions. and fewer and fewer individual sessions.

      By choosing Brewster Creek Speech and Language Therapy, you will avail yourself of the following:

    • Over 20 years providing school-based speech and language services in rural, suburban and urban settings.

      • Eleven years experience servicing at risk and trauma induced environments.

        • Understanding that extenuating factors can contribute to student success and tailoring therapy accordingly.

    • Advanced education in speech language pathology with an earned clinical doctorate focusing on the effect of explicit grammar instruction on the reading comprehension skills of late elementary school-age students with language deficits

    • Three years as a university faculty member and clinical supervisor teaching evidence-based practices focusing on the connection between language and literacy.

  • Brewster Creek Speech and Language Therapy, PLLC, Evaluation Process:


    • Comprehensive - review of the student’s skill set, not limited only to speech and language

    • Detail-oriented and data-driven - incorporating formal and informal measures

    • Achievable goals are developed

  • Therapy is:

    • Student-centered - my main priority is the student’s well-being, not just a lesson plan

    •  Multi-modality approach suitable for each student’s individual learning style

    • Data-driven, not program driven - analysis of data determines next steps in therapy

    • Adaptable and flexible - timely pivoting when the situation warrants is the key

    • Caring and compassionate - rapport-building is key to successful therapy

  • Please contact me via my contact page or email.