Balanced Speech Therapy
Our Philosophy
Our clinical philosophy stems from the evidenced-based practice model. This includes combining the latest research- based methods and our clinical expertise with the client's unique values, expectations, and goals. These are the pillars of our practice, and in our experience, this methodology leads to the best possible outcomes for clients.
In addition to this model, we believe that positive relationships founded on trust and compassion are integral to making progress. Additionally, we believe in making therapy fun and practical in order to help each client meet their goals.
Speech and communication are embedded in all aspects of daily life. By fostering meaningful relationships with our clients, we can set and meet functional goals which in-turn can improve quality of life.
Meet the Team
Laura
Owner & Speech Language Pathologist
Laura is a licensed speech language pathologist with over a decade of experience.
She has worked in many settings available to SLPs, including early intervention, schools, inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, outpatient clinics, home health, and skilled nursing.
After gaining a solid foundation of clinical skills across the spectrum of speech pathology, she started Balanced Speech Therapy to treat clients in a way that is not bound by the limitations of treatment set by schools or traditional healthcare settings.
Laura enjoys all client populations, from toddlers to geriatric patients, and has experience treating a wide range of conditions and disabilities.
Specific areas of interest include early language, articulation/phonological disorders, executive functioning, literacy, and aphasia.
Laura has pursued advanced clinical training in the areas of adult dysphagia, pediatric feeding/swallowing, executive function, literacy, and AAC.
Amy
Speech Language Pathologist
Amy is a speech language pathologist who earned her Master's degree at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst Master of Education degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Antioch University.
She has worked as an SLP in early intervention, with preschool through high school students, and in long term care facilities for both adults and children. She has also worked as a nursery preschool teacher.
Her clinical interests include preschool and elementary age speech and language disorders. Amy strives to make her speech sessions fun and interactive while working on a child's individual skills and goals. In her free time, Amy enjoys hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and loves to sing!
Abby
Speech Language Pathologist
Abby is a speech language pathologist who earned her Master's degree at the University of New Hampshire. Abby enjoys working with children, from toddlers up to adolescents.
Specific areas of interest include early language, literacy, articulation/phonological disorders, and social pragmatics.
When Abby is not providing therapy to children, you could find her spending time with her family, traveling, baking, or in her garden. Abby looks forward to working with your child to support them in achieving their goals!