Specialized Speech-Language Pathology Care for Adults After Stroke, TBI, and Cognitive-Communication Disorders

When adults experience neurological injury or illness, communication changes are often subtle, complex, and deeply impactful. Difficulties with understanding, memory, attention, organization, or expressive language can affect not only daily life — but also medical adherence, safety, employment, and independence.

As a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in adult neurogenic communication disorders, I provide targeted, evidence-based care for adults navigating recovery after neurological injury, with a strong emphasis on functional outcomes and quality of life.

Areas of Clinical Specialization

My practice focuses on adult patients with:

🧠 Stroke (CVA)

Including:

• Aphasia

• Cognitive-linguistic impairment

• Executive functioning challenges

• Reduced processing speed and comprehension

• Communication changes impacting medical decision-making and daily independence

🧠 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Including:

• Mild, moderate, and severe TBI

• Memory, attention, and executive functioning deficits

• Pragmatic and discourse-level communication changes

• Difficulty returning to work, school, or independent living

🧠 Cognitive-Communication Disorders

Including challenges related to:

• Attention

• Memory

• Organization and planning

• Problem-solving

• Functional language use in real-world environments

Therapy is individualized, goal-driven, and grounded in how the patient actually lives, works, and communicates — not just test scores.

Experience Beyond the Therapy Session

In addition to direct clinical care, I have worked closely with TBI residential homes and brain injury foundations, providing:

• Patient and caregiver education

• Community-based cognitive-communication support

• Training on compensatory strategies and safety

• Interdisciplinary collaboration and consultation

This experience allows me to support patients and families holistically, recognizing that recovery does not happen in isolation — it happens within homes, relationships, and communities.

Why Physicians Refer Adult Patients to My Practice

✔️ Specialized Neuro-SLP Expertise

I focus specifically on neurologically based communication disorders, ensuring patients receive care aligned with their medical history and recovery trajectory.

✔️ Clear Clinical Communication

Referring providers receive clear, relevant documentation that connects communication and cognition to functional outcomes, safety considerations, and ongoing care needs.

✔️ Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care

Neurological injury can be overwhelming and emotionally complex. I approach every patient with patience, respect, and empathy, while maintaining strong diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based treatment.

✔️ Commitment to Outcomes

Speech-language pathology is more than my profession — it is work I deeply care about. That commitment shows in patient engagement, consistency, and progress over time.

When to Refer to Speech-Language Pathology

Adult patients may benefit from referral when they demonstrate:

• Communication or cognitive changes following stroke or TBI

• Difficulty understanding medical information or instructions

• Memory, attention, or executive functioning concerns

• Reduced independence or participation in daily life

• Frustration, withdrawal, or decreased confidence related to communication

  
  

Early referral to specialized neuro-SLP services can significantly improve long-term outcomes and quality of life.

Licensure and Availability

I am currently licensed to provide speech-language pathology services in:

Arizona

California

Colorado

Florida

New Mexico

Pennsylvania

Virginia

Washington

Services are provided via telehealth and consultative models, in accordance with state licensure regulations and patient needs.

A Collaborative Approach to Adult Neuro Rehabilitation

I value strong collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and interdisciplinary teams. My goal is to ensure patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care that supports both medical recovery and functional communication.

If you are a healthcare provider seeking specialized speech-language pathology services for adult patients with neurological conditions, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate.

Learn more about adult speech-language pathology services here.

📩 Please feel free to contact me directly to discuss referrals or patient needs.