About Us

I am the owner and founder of Thrive Pediatric Therapy. As a speech-language pathologist, I have years of experience working with children and young adults in private practice, outpatient clinics, and private school settings. I graduated summa cum laude from West Chester University with my bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders and minors in Spanish and Linguistics. I continued my education at Towson University, where I received my Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology. I am certified by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and I am licensed to practice as a speech-language pathologist in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I am also trained in the Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT) method for motor speech disorders. I frequently collaborate with professionals within a variety of disciplines to develop comprehensive plans of care for my patients. 

 As a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I understand that neurological differences are something to be celebrated, not changed or feared. When working with autistic and neurodiverse children, I support their unique strengths and celebrate their differences. 

It is my belief that speech and language goals are best met in natural contexts that are truly representative of a child’s day to day experiences. For this reason, I use a play-based therapy approach for children of all ages. I incorporate my speech and language goals into activities that are engaging and motivating for my patients. I also work closely with my families to ensure carryover of skills into the home environment. I pride myself in my ability to form lasting relationships with my patients and their families that are built on mutual trust and understanding.