ABOUT ME

 I know

You don’t take this decision lightly

Waitlists are long and time is short. And finding a therapist who truly gets your child—and your family—is no small task. That’s why I’ve built my practice with intention: personalized, flexible, and rooted in deep connection.

I know how important it is to feel seen, heard, and supported during this process. I take the time to build real relationships with each child and family I serve. My boutique pediatric speech therapy practice is centered around thoughtful, individualized care that adapts to your child’s unique strengths, needs, and personality—not the other way around.

You won’t find cookie-cutter sessions here. You’ll find a collaborative partner who listens, explains, and goes the extra mile to help your child thrive.

Read more about my approach below, and please reach out with any questions. I’d love to connect.

 

hey there!

I’m Candice

I am a licensed and ASHA certified Speech and Language Pathologist. I graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Speech and Hearing Science and earned a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Northern Illinois University. In my 10+ years of experience, I’ve provided care in a variety of settings including hospitals, homes and schools. Within those settings, I’ve spent the entirety of my career supporting neurodivergent children in multidisciplinary clinics, individual sessions and social language groups. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with exceptional therapists and physicians- allowing me to view a child’s profile through a wholistic lens. I use my breadth of knowledge and unique perspective to increase children's abilities to communicate effectively and efficiently with those around them. I merge the art and science of the field to provide exceptional assessment and intervention for all of my clients and their families.

Expert Care Rooted in Respect and Relationship

I specialize in supporting children and their families in the areas of:

Expressive, receptive and pragmatic language associated with developmental delay, autism, ADHD and learning disabilities; childhood apraxia of speech; literacy, as well as child development and early language milestones.

I am a strong advocate of neurodiversity affirming care, inclusive medicine and universal design (the creation of inclusive and accessible environments) to support communication and learning for all individuals.

I have training and experience in:

  • The evaluation and implementation of AAC systems

  • PROMPT

  • K-SLP Methods (Nancy Kaufman)

  • Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC)

  • Orton Gillingham

  • Gestalt Language Processing

  • Supporting families navigating the autism diagnostic process

  • IEP consultation

 A Few Fun Facts

MY FAMILY:

My husband and two sons (2 yrs and 1 month) are my world

MY GO-TO COFFEE ORDER:

Vanilla iced latte

THIS MONTH’S FAVORITE THERAPY TOY:

Pop the pig

MY FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX:

Crafting and making sensory bins for my toddler

THE BIGGEST PERK OF MY JOB IS:

Building Relationships with the families I serve.

Affirming, Approachable, and Always Child-Centered