Communicate to Connect | Speech-Language Pathology Services
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Our Team

Passion. Experience. Diligence.

History

After working in the field of speech pathology for 25 + years both. Cornelia and Kathryn needed more. More support as therapists working in busy environments that valued productivity over people and their welfare. More joy in the work environment. More time for clients. More connection to colleagues. More understanding of the dynamics in the families we work with.

C2C is our answer to all this. The environment created here is supportive to SLPs and clients alike. The pressure of the corporate model of productivity is alleviated, and we have the time, energy, and good will to collaborate with and appreciate the people for whom we provide speech language services. The outcome is a work environment in which therapists and clients thrive.

 

Get in touch

We at Communicate to Connect have a deep belief in restoring and honoring the integrity of communication, promoting compassionate and integrated communication within family and community systems. Contact us for an appointment to discover how we can help you.

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Speech Language Pathologists

 

Director

Kathryn Burke MS., CCC-SLP

With over 20 years of experience working with expressive/receptive language delays/disorders and motor speech disorders, Kathryn has extensive experience working with children ages 0-5 years, school-age, and the adult neurological population. Kathryn developed clinical programs at regional hospitals and university clinics.

 

Education

SUNY New Paltz
Post-Baccalaureate in Communication Disorders

SUNY New Paltz
Masters in Speech Language Pathology

Activities & Affiliations

State University of New York New Paltz, Clinical Instructor

Certifications

American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence

Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

 

 

Director

Cornelia McGiver MS., CCC-SLP

With over 20 years of experience working with expressive and receptive language delays/disorders and motor speech disorders Cornelia has experience teaching at the university level, and she has supervised Clinical Fellows. Cornelia founded an educational agency serving the birth to five-year old population. Further, through working with child psychologists and families she has developed a method of improving the communication skills of children with language delays and disorders.  She continues to utilize this methodology and has taught it at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

 

Education

College of Saint Rose
Masters in Speech Language Pathology

Bard College
Bachelors of Arts

Activities & Affiliations

Music performance; arts production; community activist.

Certifications

American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence

Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

 

 

Clinician

Lauren Healy MS., CCC-SLP

Lauren believes the most effective therapy takes place when everyone is having fun, and strives to provide play-based, child-led, neurodiversity affirming therapy that reflects this core belief. She also loves collaborating with families, and values input from parents and caregivers.

 

Education

SUNY New Paltz
Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology

SUNY New Paltz
Bachelors in Communication Disorders

Activities & Affiliations

Lauren was a yoga teacher, and taught kids yoga for years before becoming a speech-language pathologist. She considers the principles of mindfulness to be a treasured resource in the therapeutic setting.

Certifications

American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence

Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

 

• American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence

Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)


Clinician

Felicita Chipak MS., CCC-SLP

Felicita (a.k.a. Fela) is known for her innovative approach to virtual speech therapy by integrating the use of green screen technology to enhance engagement and motivation in her virtual students. Her work in-person incorporates child-led, play-based, neurodiversity affirming therapy, allowing her to effectively support students and their families. She presents at national conferences and workshops, sharing her insights and methodologies with fellow professionals. Felicita is committed to continuous innovation and education, driven by a dedication to improving communication outcomes for all her students.

Activities & Affiliations

Education

  • Member of ASHA Special Interest Group (SIG) 18 - Telepractice

  • The Divergent SLP

  • Animal lover (has a Jack Russel mix named Ricky)

SUNY New Paltz
Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Certifications

American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence

Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

SUNY New Paltz
Bachelors in Communication Disorders

 
 
 

 

Clinician

Helen Godfrey MS., CCC-SLP

Helen has focused her career on serving the pediatric population. She has 20+ years working in Early Intervention in NJ with infants and toddlers. During this time, she was also a Regional Administrator for an Early Intervention evaluation team with various therapists. In the last few years while living in Colorado, Helen provided pediatric home health services and really enjoyed providing a "coaching model" to families. Helen has worked with children 0-18 years old with a variety of diagnoses including Down Syndrome, Autism, Dysphagia and feeding delays, Apraxia, Articulation delays, and Development delays. She pursued continued education training to become a part of the infant/NICU team.

Activities and Affiliations

Education

Hiking, skiing, and enjoying nature with her two amazing daughters and her two dachshund puppies, Copper and Bailey.

Syracuse University
Masters of Science

Certifications

American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence

Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

SUNY Oneonta
Elementary Education

 

 

Clinician

Amy Seiler MS., CCC-SLP

Amy practices child-led play therapy. As an ADHD SLP, she also practices neurodiverse affirming care. She believes children learn best when they are having fun and when they are taught to their strengths. She has committed much of her post degree education to Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Neurodiversity affirming care, and Autism.

Affiliations and Activities

Education

Amy’s hobbies include cross-stitching and hiking

Adelphi University
Masters in Speech Language Pathology

Certification

American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence

Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

CUNY Queens College
Bachelors in Communication Disorders

 

 

Clinician

Samantha Whalen MS., CF-SLP

Her therapeutic approach seeks to empower children and their families by providing individualized support in a fun and functional way. She values the unique characteristics of each child and uses play-based methods to help them grow.

Education

Activities & Affiliations

Outside of work Sammy enjoys listening to live music, gardening, exploring nature, and traveling.

Certifications

Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

University
Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology

University of Rochester
Bachelors in Linguistic Anthropology/ Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

 

 

Clinician

Camille Queen MS., CCC-SLP

Camille’s approach to therapy is individualized and blends evidence-based practice with an emphasis on building strong collaborative relationships with clients and families.

Activities & Affiliations

Education

Camille has worked in a variety of settings and populations and has experience working with language delays, social communication delays, speech sound disorders, voice, fluency disorders, aphasia, dementia, and swallowing disorders. She has thus far worked with ages 3-103.

SUNY New Paltz
Masters in Speech Language Pathology

Certifications

American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence

Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

McGill University
Bachelors in Linguistics