Alyssa is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist, providing pediatric speech and language services throughout Orange County.

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences from The Ohio State University and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Baldwin Wallace University.

Her clinical experience includes working with children with a variety of communication needs, including early communication and language delays, articulation and phonology, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, autism, and AAC.

Certifications & Specialized Training:

✓ Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) for Gestalt Language Processors (GLP)

✓ Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT): Introduction to PROMPT Technique

✓ Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

✓ Diagnosis and Treatment of CAS Using DTTC

✓ Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): TouchChat Partner Program

Alyssa provides neurodiversity-affirming, play-based, and child-led therapy, using evidence-based practices to support each child's communication in a way that feels meaningful and engaging. She values creating a supportive environment where children can learn through play, follow their interests, and communicate in ways that feel authentic to them.

In her free time, Alyssa loves reading, traveling, and getting outside. You might find her hiking a new trail, snowboarding, relaxing at the beach with a good book, or planning her next trip!