Kristen is a New York State licensed and American Speech and Language Association (ASHA) certified Speech Language Pathologist. She holds a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) certificate in New York State. Kristen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from James Madison University and a Master of Arts degree in Speech Language Pathology from Hofstra University. 

Kristen has 7 years of experience providing school-based intervention to students with IEPs in PreK - 5th Grade. Kristen has 5 years of experience working with pediatric populations (birth to 3) in home based settings and collaborating with their families. Kristen also supervises graduate student teachers and clinical fellows. Kristen is trained in Recipe for Reading and Structured Based Literacy Interventions to improve clients phonological awareness, reading, and writing skills. Kristen is Level 1 PROMPT Trained and has taken professional development courses for treatment and strategies for Childhood Apraxia of Speech. She has experience providing intervention in the areas of expressive and receptive language delays/disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), literacy skill development, social pragmatic skills, and learning disabilities. 

Kristen has a passion for creating a fun, safe, and functional therapy environment while including the child’s interests and goals of the family. Kristen is committed to building trusting and positive relationships with her clients.