M.S., CCC-SLP
Jersey City, NJ
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Get startedHi! I'm Alexa. I became a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) in 2021. I was exposed to the medical field at an early age as I admirably witnessed my mom work as a nurse (hi mom!). Her work ethic and willingness to put others first inspired me to pursue a career in helping people. During high school, I was introduced to rehabilitation and the field of speech-language pathology (SLP) following my grandfather’s Parkinson’s diagnosis. I went on to initially study nursing in college but knew it wasn’t for me. Once I remembered how much I loved the blend of language and healthcare, I decided to switch and pursue SLP. It was a long journey of perseverance but becoming a SLP has been one of my proudest accomplishments. The clinical challenges have always kept me on my feet, especially during my fellowship year in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) with a tracheostomy and ventilator unit at the start and peak of COVID. I have specialized interests working with the adult/geriatric population and providing cognition, aphasia, dysphagia, motor speech, and voice services. I worked in multiple settings, including SNFs across NJ, acute care hospital (inpatient), and private practice settings. While I started my career working with adults, I also enjoy working with the pediatric population as young as 2 years old. The opportunity to meet and work with a diverse caseload has been so fulfilling! I have taken courses in the following: Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR and AED, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), tracheostomy and ventilator and Passy Muir Speaking Valve, Talk Tools (feeding), Lingraphica AAC, and others. Additionally, I have taken professional development courses to assist in supervising graduate students. Collaborating with other professionals, learning something new everyday, and delving into CEU courses have made me a well-rounded therapist. This career continues to teach me about myself, having resilience, and how to build relationships with clients and families. Communication is immensely essential, so to be part of someone’s journey to improve this skill has been one of my favorite parts of being a SLP. I would describe my clinical style as client-centered, functional, individualized/personalized, family-centric, strengths-based, collaborative and evidence-based, and rooted in client empowerment to create self-advocates.
New Jersey
Georgia
English
B.A., Seton Hall University
M.S., Yeshiva University
Accent Modification
Acquired Apraxia
Adult Articulation
Adult Cognition
Adult Language
Adult Dysphagia
Adult Fluency/Stuttering
Adult Social-Pragmatics
Auditory Processing Disorder
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Adult)
Aphasia
Pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Pediatric Dysphagia/Sensory Feeding
Pediatric Developmental Cognition
Down Syndrome
Dysarthria
Early Language Development
Executive Functioning
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
Parkinson’s
Pediatric Articulation/Phonological Disorder
Pediatric Cognition
Pediatric Dysphagia/Sensory Feeding
Pediatric Fluency/Stuttering
Pediatric Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
Pediatric/Adolescent Social-Pragmatics
Professional/Public Speaking
Traumatic Brain Injury
Voice
Written Language Disorders
Outside of SLP, I enjoy: spending quality time with family and friends, exploring with my husband, traveling, reading, hiking, yoga, completing adult Legos, learning new recipes to bake/cook, and finding the best doughnut place!
At Expressable, all individuals and families are matched with a licensed speech therapist that's experienced to their specific area of need. You'll receive expert help from a talented, caring, and compassionate speech therapist invested in you or your child's communication success.
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Private payHSA/FSA Major insurance plansCommunication is one of our most vital, life-long skills. Speech therapy can help children reach communication milestones appropriate for their age; clearly articulate their thoughts, feelings, and ideas; comprehend the language of others; and develop socially. It also contributes to their academic success and emotional well-being. Plus so much more!
The first step is to schedule an evaluation with a speech therapist. They’ll assess your child’s communication development and make a professional recommendation as to whether your child could benefit from speech therapy.
There is no minimum age. Communication skills begin developing in infancy. Building strong language skills in very young children can set the foundation for strong communication and literacy skills later on. Speech therapy is particularly important for children who aren’t reaching age-appropriate communication milestones, or who are experiencing difficulties such as stuttering or a lisp. Because speech and language patterns become more ingrained over time, the earlier speech errors can be corrected, the better the outcomes are likely to be.
The duration of speech therapy is different for everyone, and it depends on several factors. This includes the type of speech disorder or communication challenge, the frequency of speech therapy sessions, how often you and your child practice the skills taught in speech therapy at home, your child’s age, any underlying medical conditions, and more.
Most children love online speech therapy! Many become more attentive with online learning, and they prefer the interactivity of online exercises and communication. Plus, there are many effective strategies that speech therapists use to engage children online. Expressable’s model of care also focuses on the most important part of improving children’s speech and language skills: the involvement of their parent or caregiver. When parents are actively involved in their child’s care, that leads to faster progress. Our therapists work directly with caregivers to teach them techniques and strategies they can use in their child’s everyday life.
Speech therapy sessions are focused on each client’s care plan, and the activities done during sessions always relate to those goals. So, if a person is in speech therapy to better pronounce the /s/ sound, they’ll begin by learning how to make the sound by itself and work up to practicing it in conversation. Or if someone wants to improve the quality of their voice, their speech therapist will teach them appropriate breathing and vocal exercises. The therapist will aim to do as many trials of each exercise as possible, in order to make the most of each session.
Your speech therapist will constantly be measuring and assessing your response to these exercises. When needed, they’ll make changes to your treatment plan to help you make progress as quickly as possible. Regardless of your goals, your speech therapist will always provide practice activities to complete at home between sessions.
Expressable currently accepts many of the largest insurance companies, and we’re actively working on contracting with new plans across the country. We also offer affordable private pay options and accept HSAs/FSAs for those who do not have insurance coverage or prefer to pay out-of-pocket.
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