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About
My passion for the field for speech-language pathology began when I worked as a Mental Health Therapist in central Pennsylvania where I was born and raised. After receiving my bachelor of arts degree in Speech and Language Hearing Sciences from Temple University in 2013, I needed hands on experience working as a clinician to ensure I had what it takes to make a difference. I worked with autistic individuals between the ages of 2 to 18 years for nearly 3 years using the DIR Floortime® approach. By implementing a relationship based approach, I became dedicated to respecting and honoring an individual's whole self. Since then, I returned to the field of speech-language pathology and have impacted the lives of many children, teenagers, adults, geriatrics and their supporters.
I have carried a relationship based approach into my practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist (and previously as an assistant) by using neurodiversity affirming practices across all populations and settings. Having received a masters of science degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from New York University, I have also gained a comprehensive and extensive education supporting the research behind such empowering practices. Settling in San Diego, California since 2016 has also challenged my multicultural awareness as I work with diverse groups of people including but not limited to language, dialect, religion, beliefs, history and life experiences. My work does not stop with treatment as I am an avid advocate for ethical practice and quality of care.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower and inspire our clients and their families to build meaningful experiences for long lasting connection and communication. ​
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It is our goal to serve San Diego county through home health and in clinic speech therapy intervention and related services to positively impact the lives of many children, adolescents, adults and their families.
Shaina Speaks Therapy & Coaching, Inc. is committed to building a community for parents, families, and caregivers to collaborate, support and celebrate communication milestones and successes.
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It is of the utmost importance to me and my team of compassionate and extremely knowledgeable therapists to cultivate a sense of belonging and fulfillment for parents, families and caregivers.
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