Child-centered, personalized speech & language therapy for your child.

meet the team

The Growing Expressions Together Speech Therapy team may be small, but our mission is big! We are here to help your child communicate, learn, and grow through play, while also giving you the confidence to support their development at home.

Our team provides play-based therapy that honors your child's unique abilities and interests. Your child will feel loved, supported, and truly listened to during our therapy sessions!

meet Shannon

Lead SLP & Owner

Shannon is an ASHA certified Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) and is licensed to provide speech and language services in New York. She received her Master of Science in Education from the College of Saint Rose. Shannon has a passion for helping children with communication disorders grow, and has experience working within the public schools, acute medical setting, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation centers, and outpatient clinics. She has had extensive experience working with pre-school and school-age children.

Shannon values a team approach when working with children and their families, working together to determine and meet their individual needs. She has a passion for meeting children where they are and where their needs lie, and she is motivated to aid them in achieving their highest potential. Shannon is committed to providing the highest quality assessment and treatment to children, as well as educating and empowering families.

Shannon’s specialized training includes:

Certifications and Licensure:

  • ASHA Certification for Clinical Competency- Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

  • New York License: 025297

meet Marissa

SLP

Meet Marissa, a NYS licensed and ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist with a passion for empowering children and their families. Marissa earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The College of Saint Rose in 2018, followed by her master’s degree in the same field in 2020. With three years of experience working as an SLP in a preschool setting, Marissa has found immense joy in helping children communicate and thrive.

Marissa is excited to embark on a full-time journey with Growing Expressions Together Speech Therapy. Her goal as an SLP is to give each child their own voice while empowering their families to do the same. Marissa believes strongly in educating families and providing them with the tools to support their child in the most holistic way possible.

Thrilled about this new chapter, Marissa can't wait to dive in and become a part of the Growing Expressions Together Speech Therapy team!

Marissa’s specialized training includes:

  • Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) trained clinician

Certifications and Licensure:

  • ASHA Certification for Clinical Competency- Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

  • New York License

still wondering

if we’re the right fit for you and your family?

We know it’s a big decision. That’s why initial consultations are always complementary. At Growing Expressions Together Speech Therapy, we believe parents should have time to talk with a speech therapist about their concerns without a cost. An initial consultation is an opportunity to see if we’re a good fit for you and your needs. We value your time & we know you have questions.

  • I have had shannon as our speech instructor and she is wonderful!!! My grandson is 5 yrs old and is diagnosed with childhood speech apraxia. When shannon came into our lives our world changed dramatically for the better. She is so wonderful and exceptionally knowledgeable. He grew so much in his speech with her it was amazing to watch her work with him. If you are lucky to have her in your life you are in great hands.

  • Shannon has been helping our 4 years old daughter with her speech problems and our daughter loves her so much. In addition, she is very knowledgeable and professional. We have been very lucky and pleased to get to know her and receive her services. We highly recommend her services.

  • Shannon was a wonderful resource for our family as we sought out ways to best support our almost 2 year old son in his speech journey. She was thorough in gathering information about him and his current abilities and thoughtful in all of her recommendations. Shannon was knowledgeable yet approachable throughout the meeting. She offered several helpful resources and suggested a variety of interactive ways to support our son and meet his needs in an age appropriate yet engaging way. Shannon made herself available to us for any questions, concerns, or additional information we might need after the appointment. We are so grateful for the positive experience and highly recommend her to any family looking to support their child in their speech journey.

  • I have worked with Shannon both professionally and as my daughter's playschool teacher. She is extremely organized and plans out the best activities to pique every child's interest and get them involved. She has a very kind hearted nature that children are comfortable around and respond well to (my daughter included). I can't recommend Shannon enough!

  • Growing Expressions made a significant impact on my daughters speech in such a short time! My daughter was hesitant to try speech therapy but was begging to return the same night! Shannon was professional, easy going and knowledgeable. She presented activities in a way that was engaging and understandable for my daughter and I could quickly see results! I am grateful to have found Shannon and will tell others about her services without hesitation! 5 stars!!!