About

Hi, I’m Megan- the owner of Growing Together: Speech-Language Therapy, LLC!

I’ve been a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) in the state of Maryland for nearly 15 years. I received my Master of Science degree at Towson University in 2012 and spent the next 9 years as an SLP at Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders. While there, I developed a love for working with young children and their families.

My specialties include identifying and therapeutically supporting children with speech, language and social communication differences, and I aim to foster connections between caregivers and their children. I am particularly interested in supporting neurodivergent toddlers and preschoolers- building their communication skills and self-advocacy from a young age.

I have been trained in the SCERTS Model and am currently listed as an NLA Trained Clinician on the Meaningful Speech Registry. In 2024, I completed Tera Sumpter’s Seeds of Learning course on executive functioning and truly enjoy applying this knowledge to all aspects of therapy. Currently, I am pursuing continuing education related to AAC, DTTC, and dyspraxia/motor planning differences to support children with complex communication needs.

My goal as an SLP is to establish family-centered care which values your child’s individual strengths and interests. Together, we can build upon their communication skills and help them reach their full potential. I hope to support your child in their most comfortable setting(s) and provide parents/caregivers with the knowledge and encouragement to build long-lasting relationships.

 

A Team Built on Shared Values

Growing Together began as a one-person practice with a simple goal: to help children and families feel understood, empowered, and connected through meaningful communication.

As our practice has grown, that goal has remained at the center of everything we do.

One of the most important parts of my role as the owner is choosing the clinicians who become part of our team. I look for more than experience and credentials. I look for SLPs who are curious, compassionate, collaborative, and genuinely interested in getting to know each child as an individual.

Our clinicians bring different strengths, experiences, and personalities to Growing Together, and I think that's something to celebrate. What connects us is a shared belief that children learn best when they feel safe, respected, engaged, and understood- and that families deserve to be active partners in the process.

We believe in following children's interests, honoring all forms of communication, supporting autonomy, and making therapy meaningful beyond the session itself.

We've grown as a team, but we've never outgrown the values that started it all.

I hope you'll take a few moments to get to know the people who make Growing Together what it is today.

— Megan, Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist

 

Meet the Team

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  • Hi, I’m Maddy! I graduated with my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2012. I have worked with both pediatrics and adults in an outpatient location as well as a nonpublic school for autistic children and adults. My passions in the field are augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), childhood apraxia of speech, and speech sound disorders. I believe the most important aspect of a child’s ability to progress in therapy is to make a genuine connection, create meaningful activities to target skills, and train parents and caregivers to facilitate carryover.

    I have been trained in PROMPTs for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), LAMP Words for Life, and Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD). I have experience working with additional AAC programs such as TouchChat, Lingraphica, and GoTalk Now. I am actively pursuing further education in the areas of tongue thrust and treatment post tongue tie revision.

    I look forward to assisting your family through the progression of your child’s development!

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  • Courtney is a certified SLP and licensed to practice in the state of Maryland. She is also a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

    Courtney is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and AAC users. She enjoys facilitating caregiver training and working closely with families to promote communication at home.

    In her free time, Courtney enjoys spending time with her friends and family, enjoying a cup of coffee, and watching the Buffalo Bills. Go Bills!

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  • Christina is a dedicated professional holding both undergraduate and graduate Speech-Language Pathology degrees from Loyola University Maryland (Go Hounds!). After several rewarding years working as a pediatric speech therapist, she embraced a new challenge and transitioned into the business side of healthcare in 2020. She began working towards a new career of becoming a project manager, and now holds the credential of certified Project Manager Professional (PMP). 

    Christina continues to apply her expertise within the healthcare field, blending her clinical knowledge with project management skills to enhance business operations and, most importantly, the patient care experience. She is committed to lifelong learning and actively pursues education in both speech-language pathology and project management which enables her to integrate innovative approaches and processes at private practices. She is so excited to join the Growing Together team as a virtual assistant, where she looks forward to applying her skills to support Growing Together's mission and contribute to its clients' successes.

  • Hi, I'm Brianne and I’m a speech-language pathologist who has been working with children since graduating from Misericordia University in Dallas, PA in 2012. I’ve worked in both public schools and private practice settings, supporting children with a wide range of communication needs.

    I love helping children find their voice and build confidence in their communication skills. I have training in Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD), PROMPT, and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and I’m certified in the Hanen Program® More Than Words. My favorite areas to work in include speech sound disorders, early language development, and fluency disorders.

    When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two kids!

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  • Abbey is a certified SLP residing in Baltimore. She moved from New Jersey to Baltimore in 2019 for graduate school and received her master's degree from Loyola University Maryland. She is a certified SLP licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

    Abbey has experience working with individuals across the lifespan in a variety of settings including outpatient, schools, and community-based settings. Abbey is passionate about working with neurodivergent children and has special interests in Natural Language Acquisition and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

    In her free time, Abbey enjoys hiking, trying new restaurants, and walking her dog Pickle!

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  • Hi, my name is Kyra (k-ear-a)! I’m a certified speech-language pathologist licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and I am a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). 

    I have experience working with children across the age span from toddlerhood through early adulthood. My education and specific interests include motor speech disorders (Child Apraxia of Speech (CAS), dysarthria), early intervention and caregiver training, oral motor/feeding skills and drooling management, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (ranging from low tech to high tech AAC-TouchChat with WordPower, GoTalk, TD Snap, and LAMP WFL), and Gestalt Language Processing and The Natural Language Acquisition Framework. I’ve completed continuing education opportunities such as Dynamic Temporal and Tactile (DTTC for CAS), PROMPT, Beckman Oral Motor Protocol and the Meaningful Speech course. 

    I believe in using evidence-based therapeutic strategies in child-led sessions that capitalize on the child’a strengths while developing identified areas of need. As part of therapy, I strive to empower children and their families so they have a strong understanding and can support ongoing growth. 

    In my free time, you can find me training for a race (running or triathlons), working on a new quilt or, cheering on all of my Philly sports teams. Go Birds! 

  • I am a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist currently working in public school system, where I have the privilege of serving a diverse group of students. My experience spans a variety of speech and language disorders, including articulation and phonological disorders, language delays, and those in need of foundational communication support. Watching my young clients grow in their ability to communicate is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work, and I feel privileged to be part of their journey!

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  • Hi, I’m Valeria! I’m a certified speech-language pathologist licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and I am a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). I graduated with my master’s degree from The University of Alabama in 2016. Roll tide! I returned home to Maryland after completing my graduate program and am happy to call Columbia home. 

    I have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, from toddlerhood through early adulthood. My education and specific interests include Gestalt Language Processing and The Natural Language Acquisition Framework, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC-such as LAMP WFL, TouchChat with WordPower, GoTalk Now, and Weave Chat), bilingual language development, and life skills/transition to adulthood. 

    I utilize strengths-based approaches in therapy and thoroughly enjoy supporting families in understanding and supporting their child’s communication journey. 

    In my free time, you can find me at the dog park, cooking a new recipe, taking a yoga or  pilates class, or in an antiques shop.