I believe every child has unique strengths waiting to be discovered. My strengths lie in building meaningful connections with children and families, seeing the child beyond the challenges, and creating personalized therapy that blends play, creativity, and evidence-based practice. My goal is to help every child become a confident communicator while supporting families every step of the way.

 Speech Language Pathology services are not covered by OHIP, but are generally offered through extended health care plans. The rate for service is determined by the standards outlined by the Speech Language and Audiology Canada Association. Please call to inquire.

Every therapist brings different training, experience, and perspectives. Sometimes it's a matter of timing. Sometimes it's finding an approach that better matches an individual's learning style. And sometimes it's taking a deeper look to understand *why* communication is difficult in the first place. My approach is highly individualized. I take the time to understand the whole person - their strengths, interests, communication style, and the factors that may be be influencing their progress. Therapy is creative, play-based when appropriate, and designed to be engaging, meaningful, and practical. Many of the individuals and families I work with have tried therapy before. Together, we take a fresh look, build on previous experiences, and create a plan that fits their unique strengths, needs, and goals. 

Both! Whether you visit me in person or we meet online, sessions are interactive, engaging, and tailored to individual needs. I use a creative blend of hands-on materials, interactive activities, and evidence-based strategies. I work with children, teens, and adults, adapting each session to the person's goals, interests, and stage of development.

There is no minimum age for speech and language therapy. I assess newborns for tongue-tie, feeding, and oral motor concerns, and begin evaluating speech and language development as early as one year of age. For infants and young children, assessments are play-based and combine observation with parent input to determine whether the foundational building blocks for communication are developing as expected. If concerns are identified, we can decide whether therapy is recommended, whether strategies at home are appropriate, or whether additional assessments or referrals would be beneficial. I also work with older children, teens, and adults, tailoring assessment and therapy to each individual's strengths, goals, and needs.

No, a referral is not necessary for booking an assessment or therapy session.  However, some insurance companies do require a doctor's referral note in order to cover claims.  

A tongue or lip-tie release may be recommended for a variety of reasons, depending on age and individual needs. In infants, the most common reason is to improve breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. In older children and adults, improving tongue mobility may support oral function, including swallowing, oral rest posture, speech in some cases, and nasal breathing. An assessment can help determine whether a tongue-tie is functionally affecting oral movements and whether a release, along with appropriate therapy, may be beneficial.

Yes,  my office is in a fully accessible home condo.

Most therapy sessions are scheduled once a week and last 30–45 minutes. However, each appointment includes much more than the face-to-face therapy time. I also spend time preparing individualized activities, planning the next session, and providing home practice, including personalized "Karen TV" videos when appropriate, to help carry learning into everyday life. The length of therapy varies for every individual. Some people benefit from just a few sessions for guidance and home programming, while others continue for months or longer to work toward more complex goals. Together, we'll regularly review progress and determine the plan that best meets your needs.