Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Melissa Grosvenor, PhD, M.S. CCC-SLP, I/ECMH-C, BCS-CL, is a board-certified child language specialist, credentialed infant mental health specialist, and owner of Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy, with locations in Palatine, Illinois, Bucktown, Chicago and Kensington, Maryland. She is highly qualified and a leader in her field.
Dr. Grosvenor completed her master’s degree in speech-language pathology at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and her doctorate in infant and early childhood development at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California.
Dr. Grosvenor is also a credentialed DIRFloortime® provider. She has more than 10 years of experience teaching courses through the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL), Profectum, and the Erikson Institute.
She loves the “family feel” culture at Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy, where the thriving nurturing environment drives growth and development for the outstanding therapists, children, and their families. Dr. Grosvenor attributes much of her success to her two beautiful children, who teach her important lessons about child development and parenting.
She welcomes new and existing patients to Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy and looks forward to helping them flourish.
“Melissa is a phenomenal therapist. She is very knowledgeable and challenges my son the right amount. She takes extra time to answer my questions and coordinate care with his school and other providers. We are so thankful for her!”
Express Yourself Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1 East Northwest Highway
Suite 100
Palatine, IL 60067
Melissa Grosvenor, PhD, M.S. CCC-SLP, I/ECMH-C, BCS-CL, is a board-certified child language specialist, credentialed infant mental health specialist, and owner of Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy, with locations in Palatine, Illinois, Bucktown, Chicago and Kensington, Maryland. She is highly qualified and a leader in her field.
Dr. Grosvenor completed her master’s degree in speech-language pathology at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and her doctorate in infant and early childhood development at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California.
Dr. Grosvenor is also a credentialed DIRFloortime® provider. She has more than 10 years of experience teaching courses through the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL), Profectum, and the Erikson Institute.
She loves the “family feel” culture at Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy, where the thriving nurturing environment drives growth and development for the outstanding therapists, children, and their families. Dr. Grosvenor attributes much of her success to her two beautiful children, who teach her important lessons about child development and parenting.
She welcomes new and existing patients to Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy and looks forward to helping them flourish.
“Melissa is a phenomenal therapist. She is very knowledgeable and challenges my son the right amount. She takes extra time to answer my questions and coordinate care with his school and other providers. We are so thankful for her!”
“My son was nervous for his first session, but he absolutely loved it. When we got to the car he said, "It was so much fun!" Breanna made him feel very comfortable and made the therapy session fun!”
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.
Hayley Willmore is a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders. She earned a Bachelor of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education from Utah State University and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Utah. She is completing advanced training in vocology through the University of Utah’s Vocology Institute and the National Center for Voice and Speech. With extensive experience in hospitals, neuro-trauma units, private practices, skilled nursing facilities, and specialized voice and swallowing centers, Hayley has developed a comprehensive skill set to support individuals with a wide range of voice, swallowing, and upper airway-related challenges.
Complementing her clinical expertise, Hayley is deeply involved in her community through music. She has taught private singing lessons, helping students develop healthy vocal techniques and achieve their musical goals. She also served as a music director for children's musicals, guiding young performers and creating enriching artistic experiences. With over 12 years of professional voice training and a background in musical theater, Hayley has performed in chamber choirs, ensembles, and musicals at both collegiate and professional levels. Her musical knowledge, combined with her clinical training, allows her to approach voice therapy from a unique, holistic perspective.
Hayley has contributed to voice therapy research and presented her work at the Utah Speech-Language Hearing Association Conference. Her commitment to evidence-based practice, combined with her artistic and clinical background, informs her personalized approach to care. Whether supporting professional singers or individuals with complex voice disorders, Hayley is dedicated to helping each person reach their full vocal potential and reclaim confidence in their communication and overall well-being.
Hayley Willmore is a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders. She earned a Bachelor of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education from Utah State University and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Utah. She is completing advanced training in vocology through the University of Utah’s Vocology Institute and the National Center for Voice and Speech. With extensive experience in hospitals, neuro-trauma units, private practices, skilled nursing facilities, and specialized voice and swallowing centers, Hayley has developed a comprehensive skill set to support individuals with a wide range of voice, swallowing, and upper airway-related challenges.
Complementing her clinical expertise, Hayley is deeply involved in her community through music. She has taught private singing lessons, helping students develop healthy vocal techniques and achieve their musical goals. She also served as a music director for children's musicals, guiding young performers and creating enriching artistic experiences. With over 12 years of professional voice training and a background in musical theater, Hayley has performed in chamber choirs, ensembles, and musicals at both collegiate and professional levels. Her musical knowledge, combined with her clinical training, allows her to approach voice therapy from a unique, holistic perspective.
Hayley has contributed to voice therapy research and presented her work at the Utah Speech-Language Hearing Association Conference. Her commitment to evidence-based practice, combined with her artistic and clinical background, informs her personalized approach to care. Whether supporting professional singers or individuals with complex voice disorders, Hayley is dedicated to helping each person reach their full vocal potential and reclaim confidence in their communication and overall well-being.
Hayley Willmore is a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders. She earned a Bachelor of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education from Utah State University and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Utah. She is completing advanced training in vocology through the University of Utah’s Vocology Institute and the National Center for Voice and Speech. With extensive experience in hospitals, neuro-trauma units, private practices, skilled nursing facilities, and specialized voice and swallowing centers, Hayley has developed a comprehensive skill set to support individuals with a wide range of voice, swallowing, and upper airway-related challenges.
Complementing her clinical expertise, Hayley is deeply involved in her community through music. She has taught private singing lessons, helping students develop healthy vocal techniques and achieve their musical goals. She also served as a music director for children's musicals, guiding young performers and creating enriching artistic experiences. With over 12 years of professional voice training and a background in musical theater, Hayley has performed in chamber choirs, ensembles, and musicals at both collegiate and professional levels. Her musical knowledge, combined with her clinical training, allows her to approach voice therapy from a unique, holistic perspective.
Hayley has contributed to voice therapy research and presented her work at the Utah Speech-Language Hearing Association Conference. Her commitment to evidence-based practice, combined with her artistic and clinical background, informs her personalized approach to care. Whether supporting professional singers or individuals with complex voice disorders, Hayley is dedicated to helping each person reach their full vocal potential and reclaim confidence in their communication and overall well-being.
Hayley Willmore is a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders. She earned a Bachelor of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education from Utah State University and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Utah. She is completing advanced training in vocology through the University of Utah’s Vocology Institute and the National Center for Voice and Speech. With extensive experience in hospitals, neuro-trauma units, private practices, skilled nursing facilities, and specialized voice and swallowing centers, Hayley has developed a comprehensive skill set to support individuals with a wide range of voice, swallowing, and upper airway-related challenges.
Complementing her clinical expertise, Hayley is deeply involved in her community through music. She has taught private singing lessons, helping students develop healthy vocal techniques and achieve their musical goals. She also served as a music director for children's musicals, guiding young performers and creating enriching artistic experiences. With over 12 years of professional voice training and a background in musical theater, Hayley has performed in chamber choirs, ensembles, and musicals at both collegiate and professional levels. Her musical knowledge, combined with her clinical training, allows her to approach voice therapy from a unique, holistic perspective.
Hayley has contributed to voice therapy research and presented her work at the Utah Speech-Language Hearing Association Conference. Her commitment to evidence-based practice, combined with her artistic and clinical background, informs her personalized approach to care. Whether supporting professional singers or individuals with complex voice disorders, Hayley is dedicated to helping each person reach their full vocal potential and reclaim confidence in their communication and overall well-being.
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:
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.
Joanna is a dedicated pediatric speech-language pathologist with 10 years of experience helping children develop strong communication skills. After earning her Master's degree from the University of Northern Iowa, Joanna is passionate about creating a positive and fun therapy environment. She works closely with families to ensure each child reaches their full communication potential.
In addition to speech and language therapy, Joanna has experience providing feeding therapy to children who struggle with oral-motor skills, picky eating, or difficulties with chewing and swallowing. Using a gentle, individualized approach, she helps children build confidence and comfort around food, promoting healthier eating habits and reducing mealtime stress for families.
Outside of work, Joanna enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and young son.
Whether addressing speech delays, articulation issues, or language comprehension, Joanna is committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of children and their families.
Areas of interest include:
• Articulation and speech sound disorders
• Language delays and disorders
• Feeding therapy (oral motor skills, picky eating, swallowing difficulties)
• Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)
• Social communication and pragmatic language skills
• Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
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
Rebecca attended Marquette University for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. Rebecca recently graduated with her Masters degree in August of 2024, and loves working with children to help promote their speech and language! Rebecca grew up in Algonquin and is excited to be back in the Northwest suburbs after living in Milwaukee for the past five years. Rebecca initially became interested in speech therapy from her mom, who is a school-based speech-language pathologist, and helped create Rebecca's passion in working with pediatrics!
Her areas of interest/experience during graduate school include ASD, social pragmatic language, cognitive communication disorders, dysphagia, and early language development in ages birth - 3 years of age. Although a majority of Rebecca's experiences have been with pediatrics, she also has experience working in acute care, inpatient rehab, and within an adult outpatient clinic. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys going to sporting events (Go Cubs!), working out, trying new coffee shops, and visiting friends in the city. Rebecca is very passionate about working with her clients here at Pediatric POST, and strives to promote functional, play-based intervention during her sessions that best support her client's needs.
Meet Alyssa Alonzo, a native of Stockton, Ca. She is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist that specializes in orofacial myofunctional therapy.
Alyssa's educational journey began at Cabrillo College in Aptos, CA, where she earned an Associates degree in Liberal Arts. During this time, she specialized in American Sign Language and communication disorders. Alyssa then continued her studies at San Jose State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders and Sciences and a minor in Deaf Education. Later, she received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from San Jose State University.
Alyssa has a keen interest in serving individuals with complex needs and has a particular interest in practicing orofacial myofunctional therapy. Throughout the years, she has developed a profound affection for the San Jose-Los Gatos community. Following graduation, she chose to remain in the Los Gatos area and serve the community she loves.
Mikayla Valdez, M.S, CCC- SLP, attended San Jose State for her undergraduate degree in Communicative Disorders and Sciences. In June of 2023 Mikayla received her Master’s of Science degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ.
Mikayla has clinical experience in the areas of speech sound production, language intervention for early childhood and elementary aged children. She has had the opportunity to work with a variety of age groups as well. Throughout her experiences she has found a passion for early intervention, utilizing a child lead and play based approach for early language development. When she is not working she enjoys hiking local trails, baking, and spending time with friends and family.
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