MEET OUR TEAM

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. She 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 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 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.

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 has been a school-based SLP since 2009, working with a variety of children with different needs. She 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 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.

Rachael also creates speech therapy materials, check them out at www.texasspeechmom.com

We are excited to add a new speech pathologist in December! She has a background in schools, outpatient, and private therapy. She will have openings from 10am-6pm. Contact us to reserve your session today! 

Kristin Oroz, our office manager, graduated from the University of Texas. She worked for a nonprofit in the education field for five years. Recently, she has been focusing on raising her three children.