Meet Our Team
Our Team, Our Strength
With 46+ years of experience, we have a loyal and ambitious team.
Having a stable team of speech language pathologists with years of experience provides an unparalleled depth of knowledge, consistency in care, and a strong foundation for client success. Our extensive expertise allows for highly effective treatment strategies, mentorship for newer professionals, and a well-established reputation for excellence. This longevity fosters trust with families, ensuring continuity of care and the ability to adapt proven methods to evolving therapeutic needs.
Danielle Samson
President, Speech Language Pathologist
- Graduated from San Jose State University, M.A. in Communicative Disorders and Sciences
- Specialties: Pediatric Feeding Disorders, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, Voice Disorders
- Certifications: Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, PROMPT, TalkTools – Level 2
Laura Elliott Adams
Clinical Director, Speech Language Pathologist
- Graduated from California State University, Hayward (East Bay), M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
- Specialties: Autism Spectrum, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Phonology, Language Literacy Disorders-Dyslexia, Literacy Based Intervention, Voice Disorders, Gender Affirming Voice and Communication, Dialect (Accent) Modification, Adult Communicative Effectiveness
- Certifications/Trainings: Gender Affirming Voice trainings (Hirsch, et. al.), SATPAC, Talk Tools (OPT- Intro/Level 1), Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders Intro/Level 1 trainings (Paskay/Moeller; Billings), PROMPT Level 1, LAMP/Unity, PECS Level 1, SCERTS
Guncha Agaberdiyeva
Medical Billing Specialist
- Associate in Science
Jose Barajas
Administrative Director
- Health Care Management Certificate, Cornell University
- Graduated from Georgetown University, M.A. in Liberal Studies
- Certifications: Single Subject Education Credential
Robin Ottesen
Business Development Director
- Graduated from University of Utah, M.S. in Communicative Disorders
- Specialties: Fluency Disorders, AAC/AT, Pediatric Feeding Disorders, and Voice Disorders
- Certifications: Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, Buteyko Breath Science, PROMPT, TalkTools – Level 2, NCPI, Lidcombe Fluency Program, SSMP
Julia Caserta
AAC Specialist, Speech Language Pathologist
- Graduated from San Jose State, MA in Communicative Disorders and Sciences
- Specialties: AAC, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Evaluation and treatment for individuals with complex communication needs
- Certifications: RESNA ATP Fundamentals, MBSImP™, Natural Language Acquisition & Gestalt Language Processing
Laurie Gambetta
Speech Language Pathologist
- Graduated from San Francisco State University, M.S. in Communicative Disorders
- Specialties: Preschool Language Disorders, Apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Oral Motor Treatment
- Certifications: Oral Myofunctional Disorders, Talk Tools (Level 1)
Angelica Lee
Speech Language Pathologist
- Graduated from California State University, Hayward, M.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology
- Specialties: Articulation Disorders and Language Disorders, Aphasia, Dysphagia, and Neurological Disorders
- Certifications: PROMPT
Brandon Seay
Speech Language Pathologist
- Graduated from San Jose State University, M.S. in Communicative Disorders and Sciences
- Specialties: Applied Behavior Analysis