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Expert Care That Builds Lifelong Skills

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Meet The Team

Michele Shieldes
M.S. CCC-SLP

Education: Bachelor of Arts from Texas A&M, Master of Science from University of Texas at Dallas

Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist

I love that every kiddo, every session and everyday is different! I love that my work is helping children gain the functional skills they need to participate more fully in their everyday lives and discover their own unique place in the world.

Rachel Anderson
M.S. CCC-SLP

B.S. and M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Baylor
University

Speech-Language Pathologist

I love helping kids and families! It is so special to celebrate progress together.

Laura Bushong
MS, CCC-SLP

Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders, Texas Tech University (2017).
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Abilene Christian University
(2019)

Speech-Language Pathologist/Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Specialist

I love helping children discover their voice and play style while building confidence, self-awareness, and meaningful communication.

Kelsey Dominy

Speech‑language pathologist with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Speech‑language pathologist

I started my career in adult care, becoming a mother in 2016 inspired me to shift to pediatrics

Kathleen George
M.S., CCC-SLP

Education: B.S., University of Texas at Dallas and M.S., Stephen F. Austin University

Speech-Language Pathologist

I believe every child is wonderfully and uniquely created, and every child deserves the opportunity to be heard and understood

Haven Hampton
M.S., CCC-SLP

Bachelor in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Master in Speech-Language Pathology from Stephen F. Austin State University

Speech-Language Pathologist

I love that no two days are ever the same! We get to play, laugh, be silly.

Zalyndia Rutledge, MS CCC-SLP

Bachelor's in Communication Disorders/ Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

I am a dedicated pediatric speech-language
pathologist passionate about enhancing communication skills in children

Michaella "Ella" Zuiderveld
M.S., CF-SLP

Education: Biola University - Undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Bible (2018-2022); Nova Southeastern University - Graduate degree in Speech Language Pathology (2023-2025)

Speech Language Pathologist Intern

There is something so special about entering a child's world, following their lead, and using their interests to help them learn, grow, and find their voice.

Deanna Guarisco
OTR

Education: Bachelor of Science Texas Woman’s University

Occupational Therapist

The blessings each child brings me

Laura Kraft
OTR

Education: B.S. in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

I love to follow the children we see over a period of time and really get to know them and their families, so I can be most effective in supporting them in any way I can.

Gabrielle Kubicek
COTA

Panola College

Occupational Therapy Assistant

I love pediatric therapy because you can be creative! There are many ways to help kids grow and learn.

Grace Moses COTA

TJC class of 2025, AAS in Occupational Therapy

COTA

I love celebrating every milestone with my clients and their families, helping each child grow, and watching their confidence shine as they take meaningful steps.

Alva Givens

Certified Professional Coder

Revenue Cycle Specialist

Working in a pediatric therapy clinic gives me a strong sense of purpose.

Johanna Peinado

Studied Theater and Dramatic Arts at ENSAD in Lima, Peru. Associate of
Arts: Communications & Public Relations.

Patient Coordinator

I enjoy collaborating with therapists, observing, and learning from them.

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