Speech Language Pathologists

 Steph is originally from Atlanta, Georgia.  She graduated from the University of Georgia in 1995 with her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  She worked in a variety of settings over the years from schools and in-patient rehab centers to skilled nursing facilities and in home health.  She found her love with the home health setting and the tremendous impact it has on the children she treats.  Therapy Talk was founded in 2007 with Steph as the only Speech Language Pathologist.  As more clients found Therapy Talk, Steph realized the business needed to grow in order to serve more children in all areas of development.  Consequently, the other disciplines of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy were added to the Therapy Talk family.   Pediatric feeding/swallowing and apraxia of speech are two areas she loves to focus on, but she has treated all types of receptive and expressive language disorder, fluency disorders, pragmatic disorders and has worked with a wide variety of children with special needs.   Steph is married to Robert and has two active boys, Colin and Jackson, two bonus kids, Kylie and Banks, and a furry pup, Beck.  She enjoys running, yoga, traveling, being outside on the water and spending time with family and friends. 
 

Kaitlan has been a pediatric speech language pathologist since 2014.  She received her Bachelors in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2011, and she received her Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Appalachian State University in 2014.  She lives in Concord, NC with her husband David, their son Jacob, and their dog Payton. Kaitlan is passionate about orofacial myofunctional disorders, literacy, and fostering play skills.  Outside of being an SLP, Kaitlan enjoys reading, traveling, and being a mama.     
“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.”- Fred Rogers

Ally is originally from Apex, NC, but now lives in Charlotte with her husband, Sam, and two kitties. She graduated from Appalachian State University with her Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a minor in Child Development, then earned her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from East Tennessee State University. Ally has previous experience working as an SLP in the school system, but has been with Therapy Talk since August 2019. Her special-area interests include: Speech Sound Disorders (Phonology, Apraxia), Early Intervention and Language Disorders, Alternative-Augmentative Communication (AAC), Fluency, and Autism. You can usually find Ally laughing and being super silly with kiddos in the clinic! 

Morgan graduated Appalachian State University with her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology and Western Carolina University with her Bachelors in Communication Science Disorders. She loves pediatric feeding and swallowing, and has experience with dysphagia from birth to end of life. Morgan is also well-versed in various communication disorders and has experience with AAC, ADHD, Apraxia of speech, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, chromosomal abnormalities, Down Syndrome, genetic disorders, traumatic brain injuries, etc. Morgan is married and has two fur babies. She is a Concord native and loves her community. Outside of being an SLP, Morgan enjoys exercising, traveling, and being outdoors.  

Claudia graduated from Medical University of SC and holds a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.  She has experience working in outpatient rehab, skilled nursing facilities and private practice pediatrics, but her heart has always pointed to pediatrics! She has had additional training and experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorder, fine motor and visual motor delays, genetic disorders, dyspraxia, sensory feeding disorders, and developmental delays.  She has continued to study and has experience with childhood anxiety, behavioral management programming, and neurodevelopmental reflexes.  She has extensive training in visual therapy and vestibular dysfunction with children.  She enjoys working with infants as well as older children.  Outside of work life, she enjoys loving her her baby Kennedy Jane and her husband John. 

Shannon is from High Point, NC, but lives in Concord, NC where she lives with her husband and 2 dogs. Shannon received her undergraduate degree at Western Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in recreational therapy. She attended graduate school in Tampa, FL at Nova Southeastern University where she received her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. During her time in graduate school, she specialized in working with the pediatric population with a focus in Ayres’ Sensory Integration. Shannon has previous experience working with children in the clinic, home, and daycare setting and has been with Therapy Talk since January 2022. Outside of work Shannon enjoys traveling to different national and international destinations, and spending time with friends and family.

Rachel graduated from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in May of 2018 and received her license to practice in June of 2018 through the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. She is going on her 4th year in treating in the pediatric setting and has experience treating an array of diagnoses including Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Muscular Dystrophy, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay, eating disorders, visual deficits and more. She has facilitated treatments in vision therapy and feeding therapy from an OT perspective gaining valuable knowledge in the process. Rachel is passionate about the occupational therapy field and decided to further her education with Cabarrus College to transition from a COTA to an OT. She is currently in the process of receiving her masters degree in occupational therapy and is expected to graduate in 2023. Rachel has a passion and heart for the pediatric field and is very proud to be a part of the Therapy Talk team. Rachel loves spending time with her husband, Clay, and her sweet golden doodle, River. Outside of work Rachel enjoys riding horses, kayaking, camping and spending time with friends and family. 

Gabby is a new COTA to Therapy Talk, but not to the therapy world in general.  She worked in the mountains as a COTA and is back to serve the kiddos in Cabarrus County.  She is married with a daughter.  Gabby works part-time for Therapy Talk.

Madisen is a Concord native and graduated from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in May 2019 and received her license and certification as a COTA/L shortly after. She has a background working with the geriatric community and has an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood (Birth through Kindergarten) and spent several years working with children of all ages while also parenting her now 7-year-old daughter. Madisen has a passion for working with children of all ages. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, being outdoors whether that’s hiking or relaxing in a hammock and crafting.

Registered PT in the state of NC; graduated from the University of New England in Maine in 1989.  I have been working as a PT for almost 26 years now.  I have had the privilege to work in all area of Physical Therapy.  I have been married for 25 years to a wonderful husband, and I have 2 grown children.  My daughter graduated college and works as an occupational therapy assistant and my son is in college as an art major.  I thoroughly enjoy my work with the children at Therapy Talk.  It is such a privilege to work with so many wonderful children and families.  Our Physical Therapy program at Therapy Talk offers intensive in home therapy including developmental training, education/training with family, assessment of durable medical equipment needs, bracing/orthotics, home modification for handicap accessibility, gross motor and sensory stimulation and progressive exercise training.  We individualize the program based on each child’s needs ranging from birth to 21 years of age.

Lily is our Bilingual Therapist with being a native Spanish speaker. She has a passion for "her babies."  Lily loves to work with children and is a huge asset to the Therapy Talk team.