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Angie holds a B.S. in Communication Disorders (Portland State University) and a M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (University of Hawaii) and is a certified Speech Language Pathologist with the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. In graduate school she became an ABA therapist and subsequently a team lead. She was trained by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, TEACCH, and PECS. After the completion of her graduate program, Angie pursued many areas of interest with the pediatric population including early intervention, school settings with pediatrics, middle school and high school, as well as transitional education programs/life skills for students with severe disabilities, and private clinics. She has been fortunate to work in many interdisciplinary settings and believes in a whole child approach to learning.

Megan grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and has resided in the Crystal Lake area for almost 10 years where she laid her roots and began her family. Growing up, Megan was an elite gymnast where she learned the importance of hard work and dedication in order to master a skillset.

Megan studied business management at Roosevelt University and has utilized her skills to manage busy therapy clinics for the past decade. Megan is a neuro-affirming, kind-hearted office manager who has found her passion working with children and their families to ensure that all their needs are promptly met.
In her free time, Megan enjoys the outdoors where she can spend quality time with her 2 children, ages 3 and 6, and her loving husband. Megan especially loves going to the beach, gardening, and cooking with her children.

Mandi has over ten years of experience working as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). After receiving her Master's Degree from Northwestern University, she began working as an SLP in the elementary school setting, and soon added pediatric therapy clinic work as well. Mandi is passionate about helping children communicate effectively so that they can build relationships, share ideas, learn, and grow.

Mandi is a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who prioritizes connection over compliance and works to ensure that her students and clients feel comfortable, safe, and seen. She utilizes a total communication approach to teach children self-advocacy skills including expressing their wants and needs effectively. In her free time, Mandi enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and doing agility with her two dogs.

Mandi's areas of expertise include:
Autism and ADHD
Articulation and phonological disorders
Apraxia of speech
Functional communication
AAC and other communication modalities
Receptive/expressive language delays and disorders
Pragmatic language deficits

Danielle is a fun-loving and caring Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. Danielle attended Northern Arizona University where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degree all while swimming competitively for her university’s NAU Lumberjack NCAA DI Swimming and Diving team. Danielle’s passion is working with children and she “loves watching kids learn and grow and seeing the wonder and excitement in their eyes as they realize they're capable of doing new things.” 

Danielle has been practicing for over 10 years and is an expert in the area of:

• articulation
• apraxia
• executive functioning (problem solving, task initiation, cause/effect, emotional control, planning, prioritization)
• eliciting opportunities for communication
• phonetics
• feeding therapy
• dysphagia
• base of tongue and oral motor exercises
• speech delay
• communication repair
• non-verbal communication
•  pragmatic skills
• autism
• stuttering
• dyslexia

Danielle loves being outside, being in and near water, and having fun!  Her hobbies include spending time with her family, swimming, grounding/being in her garden and backyard, exploring the outdoors, and listening to and feeling live music.  Danielle believes that laughter and having meaningful relationships are very important in life, and most importantly she enjoys sharing these fun moments and experiences with children to foster their growth.

Steven is a bilingual speech-language pathologist completing his clinical fellowship year at Bilingual Speech-Language & Swallowing Therapy where he provides speech and language-related services to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Steven received his M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at CUNY Brooklyn College and his B.A. in Psychology at CUNY Hunter College. 

During his time at Brooklyn College, Steven gained clinical experience in providing speech and language-related services to pediatric and geriatric clients. Steven has led an Aphasia Group with the purpose of providing a safe space for individuals with aphasia and related conditions to communicate with one another and help each other improve their socioemotional qualities. Steven also co-led a Transition Group with the purpose of providing services to young adults to help them with the process of transitioning from university studies to working careers and jobs.

Steven has been able to provide assessment and treatment services to pediatric and geriatric populations, with diverse backgrounds, in the areas of speech-sound disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, autism spectrum disorder, aphasia, neurological disorders, cognitive disorders, and fluency disorders. He is hoping to expand his knowledge within the field to provide competent and appropriate services to all individuals with different and unique needs.

Steven’s passion for the field of speech-language pathology stems from his background in working with diverse groups of underserved individuals. He particularly hopes to provide services to those who have been unable to receive services due to “falling out of the radar”. He wishes to make impacts, be it small or big, while continuing to advance and grow in the field.

Stephanie Naying Liu M.S. CF-SLP, TSSLD/BE, is a trilingual speech-language pathologist in Mandarin, Chinese, and Korean. She graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Queens College, with minors in psychology and linguistics. 

During her clinical experiences, she provided speech, language, and swallowing therapies to both pediatric and adult patients in a variety of settings such as private clinics, rehabilitation centers, public schools, and home health. She provided treatment services in the areas of speech-sound disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, pragmatic language, autism spectrum disorder, aphasia, voice, augmentative and alternative communication, adult dysphagia or swallowing disorders, neurological disorders, cognitive disorders, and fluency disorders. 

Naying’s passion to serve minority groups stems from her language and cultural background, and she hopes to provide professional and ethical speech and language services to bilingual families who are often underserved. In addition, Naying is currently the facilitating SLP for the Mandarin group for the International Aphasia Movement, a non-profit organization that provides social support and no-cost group speech therapy online. She has a great passion to learn and to grow together with clients and family members. 

Sharon Persaud M.S. CCC-SLP, TSSLD, is a speech-language pathologist with six years of experience treating both pediatric and adult patients. She has conducted speech therapy in schools, clinics, teletherapy, homecare and nursing home facilities.

Sharon received her Masters of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Adelphi University. At Queens College she found her calling in Speech Pathology; combining her love for science, communication, and linguistics. Sharon completed her Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorders at Queens College and her Associates degree in Liberal Arts and
Social Sciences at LaGuardia Community College.

Sharon is currently a full time tenured Speech Pathologist working at the Department of Education with school aged children. She has treated patients with autism, down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, apraxia, language delay, fluency, aphasia, orofacial myofunctional disorders, phonological disorders, and traumatic brain injury.

Sharon developed a passion for speech-language pathology having observed family members of her own receive speech therapy and seeing the progress they have made. She is passionate about making a difference in her patients' lives through communication because everyone deserves a voice.

Janelle received her Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. She also holds an Associate of Arts degree in Spanish.

Patient care is Janelle's number one priority and with her gentle touch, she ensures every patient in her care is comfortable. Being very thoughtful, she also provides great hospitality and is a great listener. Janelle is very sweet and detail oriented, which makes her a great fit for our office and to our patients.

Janelle grew up in Redwood City and currently travels from San Mateo to care for her patients here. When not in the office, her son keeps Janelle on her toes! In her free time, she enjoys crafts and photography. One of her goals in life is to learn as many languages as she can and travel the world with her family.

Shirley Tennyson, MA, EdM CCC-SLP

Shirley Tennyson is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist with special interest and training in voice disorders. As a mezzo-soprano and an actress, her background as a soloist in opera, recital, and oratorio led her to specialization in working with singers, actors, and other professional voice users. She graduated with Master's Degrees from Ohio University and Columbia University.

She provides voice evaluations and voice therapy in our office while also maintaining a private practice in Manhattan where she specializes in working with all types of voice disorders and especially those impacting the professional voice user.

 

Erin Heinerichs is a certified speech-language pathologist specializing in the treatment of speech, language, social and cognitive communication disorders in children and adults.

Erin received her Bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders from West Chester University and her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from The College of New Jersey. Erin’s extensive clinical experience in both pediatric and adult rehabilitation, includes speech therapy positions in hospitals and school districts in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery Counties. Since 2005 Erin has served as Clinical Director at Abington Speech Pathology Services, Inc. (ASPS), a premier rehab contracting agency specializing in speech therapy.

Through a unique collaboration with ASPS, Neurosurgical Care has been able to guarantee that the Practice’s patients have access to unsurpassed rehabilitation care from one of the region’s most knowledgeable and experienced speech therapist – Erin evaluates and treats Dr. Kuznits’ patients on site at Neurosurgical Care in Limerick.

Erin is an essential part of the Practice’s multidisciplinary Concussion Care team. She provides prompt and appropriate management of post-concussion symptoms so that patients can successfully return to baseline function and maximum potential in academics, athletics, occupation, or other activities. She works closely with patients to develop cognitive skills to improve attention, memory, and problem solving. She helps patients recover from post-concussion symptoms as much as possible and helps them develop coping strategies to effectively compensate when they are having difficulty.

Sarah Stork Tatko is a physician assistant who specializes in psychiatry and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Sarah diagnoses and treats teens and adults with ADD/ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, and depression. Sarah also provides medical management and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to adults with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, OCD, and/or eating disorders. 

Sarah graduated with her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from Marywood University and is currently a doctoral candidate in psychiatry at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She is completing her MAPS and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy certification with the Integrated Psychiatry Institute.

Sarah enjoys helping patients navigate mental health challenges brought on by illness, stress, anxiety, and burnout through multiple treatment modalities. She takes a gentle, non-judgmental approach to her work using metaphor, humor, kindness, and compassion.