Hello beautiful soul! I’m Melia, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who strives to provide affirming, patient-centered speech-language and voice therapy in a safe space. I want to first create a safe space so we can work toward your goals together, and I want to be your partner in exploring and building your unique communication style and tools. I know that every person’s journey is unique, and I strive to provide therapy services that targets goals that are important to you — whether that includes vocal characteristics, communication style, confidence, and/or broader self-expression.

I also support social-cognitive communication skills, including social communication/pragmatics and executive functioning skills such as organization, attention, memory, planning, and self-advocacy. All types of diversity is welcome here! I build plans that are built on your strengths and are centered around functional goals that are meaningful to you in your everyday life.

I was born and raised on Guam and have a passion for culture and languages. My background in English Linguistics fueled my experience as an elementary school teacher, and after getting my MS in Communication Sciences & Disorders, I moved on to provide speech and language services to preschool to high school students. I currently work with adult and geriatric patients with the occasional pediatric/school-aged student.

I provide virtual services throughout Massachusetts, with additional in-person services on a case-by-case basis. I’m happy you’re here, and I’m so excited to meet you!