Meet Mike, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Illinois State University, where he also pursued a double major in Spanish. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Indiana University Bloomington.

During his graduate studies, Mike participated in the Speech Therapy Education, Practicum, and Services (STEPS) program at Indiana University. This specialized training equipped him with the necessary skills for appropriate treatment and diagnostic practices for multilingual children, with a focus on serving Latine families.

Mike’s professional journey includes a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in a local school district, where he continued afterward. Throughout his tenure, he collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support children’s expressive and receptive language skills, fluency, and social/pragmatic skills across preschool to eighth-grade levels.

Passionate about serving children of all ages and communication needs, Mike’s particular interests lie in working with children who stutter, speech-sound/articulation disorders, and providing culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment and treatment for multilingual children. He strongly advocates for his clients, believing in holistic care that empowers them to advocate for themselves.

Outside the clinic, Mike enjoys biking, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and embarking on adventures with his fiancée, Breanna, and their dog Jovi.

Meet Mairead, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (I-L-L!). She recently completed her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Saint Xavier University.

Mairead brings clinical experience across the lifespan, with a particular passion for working with children of all ages. She is dedicated to creating a therapy environment that is fun, engaging, and empowering, while skillfully targeting each child’s communication goals.

With a special interest in helping children with social pragmatic challenges and speech/articulation difficulties, Mairead believes that everyone deserves to be heard and supported in achieving their goals, no matter what tools or strategies are needed. She enjoys collaborating closely with her colleagues and families to ensure a holistic approach to each child’s care.

When she’s not in the clinic, you can find Mairead spending quality time with her family and friends, diving into a good book, binge-watching a new TV series, or enjoying a well-deserved nap!

Meet Violet, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Illinois State University. She recently completed her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Saint Xavier University.

Throughout her clinical experiences, Violet has worked with clients of various age groups; however, she is most passionate about working with children. She has a special interest in working with social pragmatic challenges and AAC (augmentative and alternative communication). She strives to create a supportive therapy atmosphere that encourages exploration through play, all while addressing each child’s unique communication needs. Her goal is to make every session enjoyable and effective, ensuring that children feel confident as they progress toward their communication milestones.

When she’s not in the clinic, you can find Violet trying new coffee shops, enjoying a night of painting, cooking, and baking, and spending time with family and friends.