Elevate Speech Language Pathology Services, LLC

10/30/2025

The Ms. Rachel outfit only comes out once a year- but the Ms. Rachel voice and energy are here EVERYDAY!

07/11/2025

Small Moments, BIG Connections!

Years ago, I was working with a little boy that wasn’t speaking with words. He was using a lot of wonderful sounds and what sounded like babble. He loved to explore the room around him without really engaging with me.

Our session started out on a swing set. As soon as I pushed the swing, his excitement and his sound use took off.

My response was simple but intentional. I imitated exactly his movements and sounds. And I will never forget his response.

His sweet little face snapped back to look at mine and we locked eyes.
I had acknowledged his sounds as communication, and we CONNECTED. We began a beautiful dance of making noises and imitating each other, turn-taking in a conversation without words.

Language therapy is so much more than speech and words! It starts with connection to others!

07/09/2025

Do you remember a piece of advice you were given that always stuck with you?

Back when I was a graduate clinician, I met with my clincal advisor. I was overwhelmed by trying to decide how to make it through an upcoming hour long session.

I wanted tangible ideas. STRUCTURE. Instead, my professor offered a challenge. “Go into the session with only a piece of paper and a pencil. The best therapy tool is you.”

Sessions never go 100% according to plan. They require calm flexibility. Seventeen years into this field, I am grateful that there isn’t a single tool that is the answer. The key is knowledge and simplicity.

07/01/2025

As a speech therapist in outpatient clinics, the schedule was UNRELENTING. Clients were scheduled back-to-back, every 30-minutes.

Caregivers were rushed.
There was little time to think, and definitely no time to plan.
I was exhausted.

It doesn’t have to be this way!🤯

In June of 2021, I launched Elevate and built my home-based clinic.

This leap of faith allowed me to
✅ Create a sensory-friendly environment
✅ Offer flexible scheduling for busy families
✅ Allow therapy to be comfortable and effective

Here's to year four of pursuing this dream!

08/16/2024

Sensory Processing Disorder 🚫 equal Autism

It is a misconception that people with sensory integration differences must be Autistic. But according to Psychology Today, recent studies suggest that between 90% and 95% of people on the autism spectrum have sensory processing differences, but the reverse does not hold true.

It is critical to keep in mind an Autism diagnosis is complex and detailed. Reach out to a Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Developmental Pediatrician to discuss any questions you have for your child.

08/07/2024

To all those students and caregivers as we start a new year. . .
May this be the best one yet!
You are LOVED.
You've got this!

06/20/2024

What is the difference between speech therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? This question comes up A LOT and can be a complicated topic. It is important for families to explore the best fit for their child!

Meaningful Speech has written this excellent summary of services and what to look for in a provider!

This topic is something that comes up often in our own practice and in conversations with parents and professionals. We want to clear up what the differences are between the professions of speech-language pathology and applied behavior analysis and who should be formulating goals to support speech-l...

06/05/2024

Constant correction frustrating your child? Try this tip instead!

Check out Angela W’s video.

05/15/2024

It is an honor to be welcomed into the loving preschools in our community! Elevate partners with families and schools to privately provide services for children during school hours! It is amazing to watch these kids grow at school while learning so much in therapy sessions!

12/15/2023