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Speech Pathologists
ALYSSA FAIRCHILD
M.S., CCC-SLP
Alyssa Fairchild, M.S., CCC-SLP received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Baylor University and her Master of Science degree from Baylor University in 2009. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice in the state of Texas. She is a certified provider for DIR Floortime and Hanen: More Than Words. Alyssa has received extended training in childhood apraxia of speech and has attended the Advanced Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing training and the Kaufman Apraxia Seminar. Alyssa is LAMP trained and is Beckman Oral Motor Certified as well.
Alyssa has worked in a variety of settings including the local school district, a private school for children with language and learning differences, and a rehab hospital. She understands the impact speech disorders can create, not only for the child, but for the family as well. Alyssa founded her speech therapy practice in 2010 and has greatly enjoyed developing relationships with families and seeing each child improve in their ability to communicate.
ERIKA PRINGLE
M.S., CCC-SLP
Erika Pringle, M.S., CCC-SLP received her Bachelors of Science degree and Masters of Science degree from Alabama A&M University. She is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Texas and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Erika has been a school-based SLP since 2008. She has worked with children to help them accomplish their goals along a wide spectrum of speech and language needs. Erika has taken the first level of DIR Floortime Training.
KIRBY GRIGSBY
M.S., CCC-SLP
Kirby Grigsby, M.S., CCC-SLP received her Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2014. She is licensed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice in the state of Texas. Kirby has worked in a variety of settings including the local school district and a private school for children with language and learning differences. Kirby has received extended training in childhood apraxia of speech and has attended the Advanced Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing training. She has received specialty training in AAC devices as well through LAMP.
KATINA ARVIDSON
M.S., CCC-SLP
Katina Arvidson, M.A., CCC-SLP received her Bachelors of Arts degree and Masters of Arts degree from Indiana University. She is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Texas and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Katina enjoys working with young children to strengthen their communication skills. Katina has received extended training in childhood apraxia of speech and has attended the Advanced Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing training.
RACHAEL BAETHGE
M.S., CCC-SLP
Rachael Baethge, M.S., CCC-SLP received her Bachelors of Science degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Texas Christian University and her Masters of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Baylor University in 2009. She is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Texas and certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Rachael has worked in a variety of settings including acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehab, private practice, and a private school for children with learning differences and developmental disorders. Rachael enjoys making every therapy session specifically unique to the child while helping them achieve the most success towards their functional communication goals.
Kirby Cosco
M.A., CCC-SLP
Kirby Cosco attended the University of Oklahoma where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She then attended the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center where she graduated with a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Kirby began her career with a nearby school district and worked there from 2015-2018. In 2018, Kirby moved to Alabama where she worked at an outpatient pediatric clinic from 2018-2019.
Dr. Richa Deshmukh
PhD, CCC-SLP
Julie Meyers
MA, CCC-SLP
Julie Meyers, M.A., CCC-SLP, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Baylor University in 1994 and her Master of Arts degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Houston in 1996. She holds her Certification of Clinical Competence (C.C.C.) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice in Texas.
Julie has 15 years of experience working in the public schools. She is an energetic and compassionate SLP experienced in early childhood and elementary articulation and language disorders, stuttering and developmental delays in students with Autism. She is passionate about helping children develop the necessary strategies and skills to advance their communication into all aspects of their lives (home, school, and relationships).
She looks forward to partnering with families to help their children be successful and meet their communication goals. In her free time, Julie enjoys playing tennis, going on spontaneous road trips with her husband, walking her dog Tucker, and visiting her two grown children in college at Baylor and Texas A&M.
Brittany Dobbs
MS, CCC-SLP
Brittany Dobbs, M.S., CCC-SLP received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology in 2008 and her Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology in 2009 from University of the Pacific in California. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing-
Courtney Hatten
MS, CCC-SLP
Courtney Hatten, M.S., CCC-SLP received her Bachelors of Art degree from Michigan State University and her Masters of Science degree from Texas Woman’s University. She is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Texas and holds her Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
Courtney has over 15 years experience working as a school-based SLP for the local school district.
In her free time, Courtney enjoys working out at OrangeTheory Fitness and being her children’s biggest fans at their soccer, football and basketball games.
Carina Miner
MS, CCC-SLP
Carina Miner, M.S., CCC-SLP graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Baylor University in 2014 and earned her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University in 2019. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice in the state of Texas.
Carina has over five years of experience in the field working with children as both an SLP-Assistant and a master level SLP. Carina has worked in a variety of settings including home health and a local school district at the EC/PK/K level.
Carina recognizes the importance of early intervention, collaboration with professionals and parents/family members and creating a variety of language opportunities to help facilitate your child’s speech and language development.
Occupational Therapist
Dr. Carrienne Matthews
OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Dr. Carrienne Matthews, OTD, MOT, OTR/L received her Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health degree in 2003 from Dillard University. In 2007, she earned her Master’s of Occupational Therapy degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and she received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree from Misericordia University in 2016. She is certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and is also a certified lymphedema therapist. Carrienne has spent the majority of her career working in pediatrics and has had the opportunity to work in a variety of practice settings to include inpatient rehab, outpatient therapy, home health, academia, and also a daycare center providing day health services for medically complex and fragile children. Her pediatric experience encompasses working with children with a vast array of diagnoses from birth to adolescence. She holds memberships with the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Texas Occupational Therapy Association, both of which she has had the honor to be selected to be a presenter at their annual conferences.
Carrienne is very energetic, compassionate, and creative and she is passionate about working with children and their families. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their three beautiful daughters. Her favorite hobbies include crafting, dancing, and watching a good movie. Carrienne believes in helping others and giving back to the community and seeks to support volunteer efforts whenever possible. She is excited to be a part of the team and looks forward to working with you and your family!
Front Office
Sarah Baker
Office Manager
Ashley Gaines
Office Manager