M.S., CCC-SLP
Midlothian, IL
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Schedule a free consultationHi! I'm Elizabeth. I became a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) in 2014. I originally leaned toward becoming a teacher, but my direction changed when my best friend’s son was born with a cleft lip and palate. As I watched him grow and listened to my friend share stories about the early intervention SLP who worked with him, I felt drawn to the idea of making a similar impact. Once I began studying communication sciences and disorders in undergrad, my interest grew with each class. I was thrilled when I was accepted into a graduate program, knowing that I was on the right path. Over the past decade, I’ve been grateful every day for this journey. Helping people improve their communication skills—a gift many take for granted—has been deeply fulfilling. Whether I’m habilitating or rehabilitating communication abilities, I find tremendous meaning in helping my clients achieve their goals and thrive. Over the past 10 years, my continuing education has closely aligned with the needs of the clients I serve, allowing me to expand my expertise across a range of areas. I’ve deepened my knowledge in Autism, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), pediatric receptive and expressive language disorders, speech sound disorders, social language, fluency, and more. Additionally, I’ve focused on adult populations, studying topics like cognition, aphasia, acquired apraxia of speech, dementia, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and adult dysphagia. This ongoing learning has helped me better support both pediatric and adult clients as they work toward their communication and cognitive goals. I have worked in general education, self contained special education, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, acute hospital, inpatient rehab hospital. During my recent experience in the acute and inpatient rehab setting I have earned an ACE award for continuing education. I have also been trained in MBSS and FEES. I would describe my clinical style as holistic, functional, individualized/personalized, and rooted in client empowerment to create self-advocates.
Texas
Illinois
English
B.A., Saint Xavier University
M.S., Saint Xavier University
Acquired Apraxia
Adult Articulation
Adult Cognition
Adult Dysphagia
Adult Language
Adult Fluency/Stuttering
Adult Social-Pragmatics
Aphasia
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Breathing
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Dysarthria
Early Language Development
Executive Functioning
Parkinson’s
Pediatric Articulation/Phonological Disorder
Pediatric Cognition
Pediatric Fluency/Stuttering
Pediatric Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
Pediatric/Adolescent Social-Pragmatics
Traumatic Brain Injury
Literacy
Written Language Disorders
Voice
In my free time, I prioritize staying active through regular exercise and enjoy experimenting with new healthy recipes. Cooking nutritious meals is something I find both enjoyable and rewarding. I also love spending time with my pets, whether it’s taking care of them or simply playing, as they bring so much joy to my day. Most importantly, I cherish spending quality time with friends and family. Whether it’s a casual get-together or a special event, being with loved ones helps me recharge and create meaningful memories.
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 component 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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