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 four kids: Colin,  Jackson, 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

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.  

Shannon is from High Point, NC, but lives in Concord, NC where she lives with her husband, her son, 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.

Megan graduated from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in 2018 as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. She completed Level 1 and Level 2 Fieldwork rotations in Pediatrics with experience in schools and home health, and completed Level 2 Fieldwork in a Rehabilitative Facility with adults. During her time at school she attained several certifications, including an Educator of Infant Massage Certification. She has experience working with Autism, ADHD, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome. Megan has always been enthusiastic about working in Pediatrics. Outside of work she enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring what the world has to offer.

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.

Originally from Baton Rouge, LA, Alyssa received her Bachelor’s in Human Sciences and Education with a minor in Psychology in May of 2021 from Louisiana State University. She then went onto obtain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge graduating in May of 2024. After graduation, she moved to the Charlotte/Concord area to be close to her fiancé, Nick and their dog, Oakley! She has experience in many settings of physical therapy, but has found an ultimate love for pediatrics, especially helping little ones make BIG moves! Her initial love for pediatrics began while volunteering at Camp Dream Street, which is a sleep-away summer camp for kids with physical and/or mental disabilities in Utica, Mississippi! She enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active, playing with her pup, Oakley, reading, going to the beach, or relaxing by the pool! 

Hello, my name is Bennice Tipton.  I am a Licensed PTA in the state of NC; I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1994 and Caldwell Community College 1995. I have been a PTA for over 23 years.  I have worked in all areas of Physical Therapy over the years and truly love being a therapist.  I have been married for 18 years to an amazing man and we have two teenage boys. My oldest son was born profoundly deaf and our family has been learning sign language for 16 years now.  I have found that my experience as a mother with a special needs child helps me to better relate with my families and have found that sign language a is very useful tool when working with children of all ages and diagnoses.

Gail is the mom of two amazing older boys and is Steph’s right hand woman!  Therapy Talk could not survive without Gail’s attention to all issues regarding billing and insurance.  She is an essential part of the the Therapy Talk team with her positivity and laughter. 

Beck is from Mocksville, NC and lives in Concord with her mom, dad, and four siblings.  She is a lover of balls, frisbees, giving kisses on little noses, and getting her zoomies on.  Beck makes frequent visits to the clinic and will be your best friend whether you feel you need one or not. She especially loves escaping the billing office to visit her therapist buddies and their hardworking little clients. WILL WORK FOR HUGS!