We’re passionate about helping kids find their voice with confidence
Meet Lea (ley•uh)
While I loved working in pediatric outpatient clinics and schools, I realized that high patient/student volumes and long waitlists were huge barriers to receiving quality care. I started Sugarloaf Speech therapy because I am passionate about making speech therapy accessible to families.
I take all the same strategies, knowledge, and expertise I used for years in medical and educational settings and deliver them in any kid’s most natural communication environment- their home!
I am a nationally-certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with my Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and I hold my professional licenses in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
I am a proud first-generation Filipino-American and know firsthand how formative language is in bridging people to their culture. I am committed to delivering culturally-sensitive care to all families I work with.
My educational training includes my Bachelor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences addition to my Master’s in Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Loyola University Maryland (Go Hounds!)
You can find me at a weekend farmer’s market, perfecting my at-home latte, or browsing your local bookstore.
We can help.
Direct Services
Sessions are fun, individualized, and delivered where its most convenient to you.
Play and Social Skill Groups
Recurring opportunities to use language strategies with peers in real time!
Comprehensive Evaluations
Get a full picture of their communication skills at this point in time. Speech, oral motor, language. We look at it all and summarize our findings in a beautifully-written report.
Caregiver Trainings
Receive customized strategies and clear feedback on how to help your child communicate.