M.S., CCC-SLP
Carl Junction, MO
Expressable will match you with a licensed speech therapist who's experienced in your area of need and available when you are.
Get startedHi! I’m Chelsea. I became a therapist after forming a close friendship in childhood with a boy who had Down syndrome. That relationship opened my eyes to the power of communication and the importance of every person being understood and valued. From that experience, I developed a lifelong passion for helping others find their voice, build confidence, and advocate for themselves. My goal as a therapist is to create a space where each person feels supported, empowered, and capable of expressing who they truly are. I strive to make therapy engaging, enjoyable, and tailored to each person’s unique interests and strengths. To deepen my clinical expertise, I have attended advanced trainings in AAC, including LAMP Words For Life, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and more. I have also completed advanced trainings in feeding therapy, including the SOS Approach to Feeding and Beckman Oral Motor. My clinical experience spans diverse settings, including outpatient clinics, schools, skilled nursing facilities, early intervention, and private practice. I approach therapy with a client-centered, functional, and family-centric style.
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English
B.A. - Oklahoma Baptist University
M.S. - Oklahoma State University
Pediatric Articulation/Phonological Disorder
Pediatric Developmental Cognition
Pediatric Fluency/Stuttering
Pediatric Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
Pediatric/Adolescent Social-Pragmatics
Pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder
Early Language Development
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Traumatic Brain Injury
Aphasia
Acquired Apraxia
Dysarthria
Parkinson's
Adult Cognition
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Pediatric Dysphagia/Sensory Feeding
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Adult)
Adult Articulation
When I’m not in therapy sessions, you can usually find me staying active and soaking up time with the people (and pup!) I love most. I enjoy running and finding new routes to explore, playing the cello, and traveling whenever I get the chance. My cockapoo, Paizley, keeps life playful and full of energy, and spending time with my family is always my favorite way to recharge.
At Expressable, all individuals and families are matched with a licensed speech therapist who's experienced in their specific area of need. You'll receive expert help from a talented, caring, and compassionate speech therapist invested in your 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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