Pediatric SLP (Speech Language Pathologist)
Meet Ashley
M.ED., CCC-SLP
Hi! I’m Ashley. Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist by day. Mom of 3 by afternoon (and night!).
With three kids under 9, I know a thing or two about the beautiful, messy, wonderfully unpredictable world of parenting. So when I say I get it, I really get it. I understand that adding speech therapy to your family’s schedule can feel like one more thing. My goal is to make it feel manageable, personal, and worth it.
I was born and raised in Dutchess County, NY. When I’m not working or momming, you’ll probably find me curled up with a good book, watching far too much true crime, or attempting a DIY project that seemed much easier on Pinterest. I actually almost majored in interior design before falling in love with Speech-Language Pathology instead!
I’m also a proud University of Virginia graduate and have a profound (some might say slightly excessive!) love for UVA and Charlottesville. Go Hoos! 🧡💙
Why For Goodness Speech?
I opened For Goodness Speech because I wanted to create the kind of practice I would want for my own child: personal, specialized, and genuinely connected to families.
Rather than being a large clinic that treats a little bit of everything, I’ve chosen to focus my practice exclusively on speech sound disorders—articulation and phonological difficulties are truly my favorite part of speech therapy. This specialized focus allows me to stay current with the latest research and treatment approaches and provide highly individualized care based on your child’s specific speech needs.
And because For Goodness Speech is a boutique-style practice, you get something that can be hard to find in a larger clinic: me. When you call, you talk directly with me. Your child works with me throughout their care, so there’s no therapist turnover and no need to constantly explain your child’s story to someone new.
I also believe that the best therapy happens when we work together. Parents aren’t just spectators here! I encourage you to participate in sessions, ask questions, share what you’re noticing at home, and stay involved in your child’s progress. Together, we’ll find realistic ways to carry speech skills beyond the therapy room and into everyday life.
Because therapy shouldn’t just happen during our session. It should make a difference in your child’s real world.
A Little More About My Credentials
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders and my Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Virginia. I am trained in DTTC (Dynamic Temporal & Tactile Cueing) and PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) and continue to expand my clinical skills through ongoing professional education.
I hold state licenses in Connecticut and New York and my Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
I’m so glad you’re here, and I’d love to get to know you and your child. If you’re wondering whether your child’s speech is on track—or you simply have a feeling that something isn’t quite right—let’s talk. I’m here for you.
