2975 Westchester Ave
#202
Purchase, NY 10577
Speech Language Pathologists
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Tara Gallagher
CCC-SLP/TSHH
I have 22 years of experience working as a speech-language pathologist with children of all ages. I specialize in working with children who use hearing aids and/or cochlear implants to learn spoken language. Learning auditory verbal and listening techniques early in my career has allowed me to help children with all speech and language needs meet their goals. I take pride in knowing I set up a fun, productive, structured, yet nurturing environment. Families are often part of my sessions, as they are the child's best teacher. I love spending time with my family traveling to other countries and tropical islands. Sitting on the beach and listening to the waves is my happy place.
Fun Fact: I love hip-hop dancing and often 'dance like nobody is watching' -
Amanda Villosio
CCC-SLP/TSSLD
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Michelle Rodriguez
CCC-SLP/TSSLD
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Bridget Rice
CCC-SLP/TSSLD
I am a New York Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who has her Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). I specialize in working with children of all ages, along with their families and caregivers, to facilitate speech, language, and listening excellence. I provide speech-language intervention services for a variety of communication disorders including articulation and phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, auditory processing, apraxia of speech, social communication disorders, fluency disorders, and cognitive communication disorders. I emphasize building confidence in communication through play-based, child-centered therapy, individualized to each client and their family’s needs. I am an enthusiastic clinician who knows how to bring out the best in her clients.
I am a dedicated clinician, who takes pride in helping children and their families achieve their goals.
Fun Fact: I enjoy spending time baking, traveling, and being outdoors!
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Julia Shtipler
CCC-SLP/TSSLD
My name is Julia and I have been a speech-language pathologist for 5 years. I provide services for children 0-5 years of age. I specialize in offering therapy in the areas of articulation, language, pragmatic skills, hearing/listening, and stuttering. I love working with toddler and preschool-aged children to help them reach their goals and to provide a safe and fun environment for them to grow and learn. I am passionate about working closely with families to make them a valuable part of the therapy team.
Fun fact: I love hiking and being outdoors!
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Brianna Wagner
CCC-SLP/TSSLD
I am a New York Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in working with children of all ages facilitating their language and communication skills. Being a Speech-Language Pathologist allows me to work with diverse individuals across different settings. I chose this profession because I wanted to help others communicate and advocate for their wants and needs. I take pride in promoting and encouraging children’s communication and language development, as it also helps build their social, emotional, and personal development. I enjoy using my creativity to tailor speech and language therapy to the individual’s interests to help motivate and foster success.
I strive to support, advocate, and empower the individuals I work with in reaching their goals and potential. -
Jessica Gallagher
CCC-SLP/ TSSLD
I'm a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist with a heart for helping children. Originally from New York, I spent 7 transformative years in Florida, where I completed my education and clinical fellowship. My experience includes working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as those with expressive and receptive language delays. I've spent the past year at a charter school, guiding students aged 6-17. I am passionate about play-based therapy and enjoy tailoring sessions to a child's lead, ensuring they find therapy engaging and enjoyable. I firmly believe in the vital role parents play in their child's development and actively involve them in the therapy process. My goal is to make a profound impact on the lives of these little ones, helping them conquer communication challenges and unlock their full potential! I am also PROMPT trained. When I'm not at work, you'll find me exploring new places, reading a good book, staying active, and spending time with family and friends.
Fun fact: I am also a dance teacher 💃🏻 -
Julia Hayes
CCC-SLP/ TSSLD
I've been working as a pediatric speech therapist since 2021. After three wonderful years in early intervention, I've recently branched out into school-aged populations. Throughout my career so far, I've worked particularly closely with children on the Autism Spectrum from 18 months old to 11 years old. In addition to facilitating communication, I work very hard to be an advocate for my clients and their caregivers. I care deeply about parent education, child-led practices, and neurodiversity-affirming care. I believe that speech therapy can and should be fun! I recently became a first-time mom in 2023. Playing and running after my son makes me a better person and speech therapist every day!
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Olivia WiceCF-SLP/TSSLD
I began my career as a preschool teacher, which sparked my passion for the incredible field of speech-language pathology. Working closely with young children helped me see how powerful communication is in shaping confidence, learning, and connection with others. That experience inspired me to pursue a career where I could support children in developing the skills they need to express themselves and succeed. As a speech-language pathologist, I am passionate about helping children build confidence and reach their fullest potential. I enjoy creating engaging, play-based therapy sessions that support communication, language development, and meaningful connections with others. My goal is to make therapy a positive and supportive experience for every child and family I work with. Outside of work, I love spending time at the beach, listening to music, watching sports, and being with friends and family.
Fun fact: I’ve made it onto the jumbotron at Madison Square Garden four times during hockey games!