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ansley

Ms. Ansley, M.S., CCC-SLP, Lead SLP- Smyrna

Speech Language Pathologist

Ansley is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist at Talk About Therapy. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with her Bachelor of Science degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology in 2019. She then obtained her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2021 from Samford University. 

Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Disney Movie: Tangled
Favorite Book: Madeline
Favorite Food: Pasta

Ansley is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist at Talk About Therapy. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with her Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology in 2019. Following graduation,  Ansley went on to obtain her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2021 from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Ansley has experience in a variety of different clinical settings working with adult and pediatric populations. She has experience working with children with down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disorders, speech sound disorders, cerebral palsy, fluency disorders, and expressive/receptive language disorders. Ansley has a special interest in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. In her free time, Ansley enjoys spending time cooking, watching new movies, and trying out restaurants with her husband, Adam, daughter, Cosette, and Australian Shepherd, Crosby.
Haley

Ms. Haley, M.S., CCC- SLP, Lead SLP- NDH

Speech Language Pathologist

Haley was born and raised in the Atlanta area and has a strong passion for helping children communicate and thrive. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia and her Master of Science from Georgia State University.

Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Disney Movie: Inside Out
Favorite Book: The Giving Tree
Favorite Food: She has too many!

She has had the privilege of working with the pediatric population across various settings, most recently in home health. Her experience includes supporting children with a wide range of communication needs, including articulation and phonological disorders, language delays, feeding and swallowing challenges, fluency disorders, neurological injuries, pragmatic difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. She is dedicated to creating personalized, compassionate care that empowers each child to reach their full potential.

Emily

Ms. Emily M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Emily was born and raised in Atlanta. She has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Mississippi. 
 
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Movie: Lion King  
Favorite Book: The Little Blue Truck 
Favorite Food: Chips and Queso 
Emily has experience in a variety of different settings working with adult and pediatric populations. She has worked with children with autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disorders, fluency disorders, expressive/receptive language disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and speech sound disorders.
 
In her free time, Emily enjoys traveling, going on walks, trying new restaurants, and hanging out with friends and family. 
lauren

Ms. Lauren M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Lauren earned her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Miami University in Oxford, OH, and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI.

Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Disney Movie: Moana
Favorite Book: Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
Favorite Food: Ice cream

Lauren has experience working with the pediatric population across school settings including elementary and special education center-based. She has worked with children presenting with autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disorders, SXI/SCI, and expressive/receptive language disorders. She also has experience utilizing a variety of low-tech and high-tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication Devices throughout treatment.

Lauren is originally from the suburbs of Chicago and enjoys rooting for her favorite sports team. In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, going to the gym, hiking, and other recreational outdoor activities.

ashley

Ms. Ashley M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Ashley is a certified speech-language pathologist through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Indiana University and a Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology from George Washington University.
 
Favorite color: Pink 
Favorite disney movie: The Little Mermaid 
Favorite book: The Hungry Caterpillar
Favorite food: French Fries 
Ashley has had experience working in acute care, private practice, and public school settings. She has diagnosed and treated a variety of communication disorders across the lifespan, including speech-sound disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, autism spectrum disorder, stuttering, and cognitive-linguistic disorders. 
 
In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, doing yoga and traveling.
camden

Ms. Camden M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Camden earned her bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders from The University of Alabama and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Mississippi. 
 
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Disney Movie: Tangled 
Favorite Book: The Rainbow Fish
Favorite Food: Pasta 
Camden has experience working with children and adults in the medical and school settings who have varying diagnoses and disorders such as Autism, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disabilities, Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Receptive/Expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, speech sound production disorders, aphasia, dysarthria, and dysphagia. 
 
In her free time, she loves to travel to new places, spend time with friends and family, and be outside. 
Abby

Ms. Abby M.S., CF-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Abby earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Auburn University.

Favorite Color: All shades of blue
Favorite Disney Movie: Up
Favorite Book: Corduroy
Favorite Food: Street tacos

Abby has served patients throughout the lifespan in outpatient clinics, secondary schools, and community outreach organizations. She has provided intervention for speech, language, literacy, social communication, and stuttering. She has worked with a variety of populations including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, cochlear implant users, and English-Spanish language learners. She also has experience treating adults with dementia and voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders. Her special interests include early intervention, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and pediatric feeding and swallowing. 

In her free time, Abby enjoys long walks outside, trying new foods, listening to music, and spending time with her niece. 

Amy

Ms. Amy M.Ed., CF-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Amy is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Talk About Therapy. She received her Bachelor’s degree and her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs!

Favorite color: Pink
Favorite Disney Movie: Tangled
Favorite Book: A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
Favorite Food: Pizza

Amy has clinical experience across acute care, outpatient pediatric, and public school settings, where she has provided skilled speech therapy to children and adults with a variety of communication needs. Specifically with the pediatric population, her experience includes working with individuals presenting with speech sound disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders/language delays, fluency disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), childhood apraxia of speech, pragmatic language difficulties, and developmental delays. In addition, she has worked with children who use AAC devices.

In her free time, Amy enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with her friends and family.

emma

Ms. Emma, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Emma is a certified speech-language pathologist through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Oklahoma State University.

Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Disney Movie: Peter Pan
Favorite Book: Brown Bear
Favorite Food: Pasta
Emma has experience working with pediatrics and adults in the outpatient setting with varying diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disabilities, ADHD, and Emotional/Behavior Disorders. Additionally, she has experience in diagnosing and treating Dysphagia, Feeding Disorders, Voice Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Receptive/Expressive Language Disorders, Speech Sound Production disorders, and Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Emma is passionate about patient and family education, collaborative care, and building rapport with the families she serves.

In her free time, Emma loves serving at her church, being outside, and traveling with her friends and family.
Margot

Ms. Margot, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Margot earned her bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University and her master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Georgia.

Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Disney Movie: Frozen
Favorite Book: Corduroy
Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese

She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, from adults recovering from brain injuries to elementary-aged children in the school setting. Margot is passionate about helping clients find confidence and joy in communication through compassionate, individualized care. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, playing pickleball, traveling, singing, and reading.

jill

Ms. Jill, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Jill is a certified speech language pathologist from Rhode Island. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Worcester State University and her Master’s from University of Rhode Island. 

Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Disney Movie: Aladdin
Favorite Book: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Favorite Food: Pizza

She has spent the last five years working for public schools in Connecticut working with students preschool through high school with a variety of communication disorders including speech sound disorders, expressive/receptive language disorders, autism, intellectual disabilities, and hearing impairments. She enjoys working with high and low tech AAC devices and incorporating child-led play into her therapies. 

She recently moved to Georgia to avoid the harsh New England winters. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing board games, and standing at the barricade of a rock concert.

ally

Ms. Ally, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Ally earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Furman University in Greenville, SC and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. 

Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Disney Movie: Lion King
Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series
Favorite Food: Sushi

Ally has experience working in a wide variety of settings from acute care to private practice clinics with adult and pediatric populations. She has worked with children with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, Angelman syndrome, cerebral palsy, and spinal muscular atrophy who presented with speech, language, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing difficulties. 

In her free time, Ally enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking new recipes, working out at the gym, and reading a good book. 

shanice

Ms. Shanice M.S., CF-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Shanice earned her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University, and her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University.

Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Disney Movie: Lilo & Stitch
Favorite Book: The Junie B. Jones series
Favorite Food: Pancakes

Shanice began her career as an elementary school teacher, where she taught for four years, and now applies her skills and creativity in the field of speech-language pathology. She has a variety of experiences across the lifespan and in different settings, from schools to skilled-nursing facilities. Shanice has worked with a wide range of diagnoses and disorders, including speech-sound disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, pragmatic language difficulties, swallowing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, dementia, traumatic brain injuries, and aphasia.

Shanice enjoys spending time with her family, especially her older sister and her cats. She also enjoys watching cooking and baking competition shows, caring for her houseplants, gardening, reading, going out to eat, and being active in her church.

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