Where great clinicians come to play.

Speech Language Pathologists

  • Jeannette  Founder, Co-Owner, Speech Therapist, Apraxia Specialist

    Jeannette

    Founder, Co-Owner, Speech Language Pathologist

    Jeannette’s patience and ability to build rapport with children are her greatest strengths. Her ener­getic and enthusias­tic personality makes her a perfect match for any child. She has an evident passion for what she does and weaves her creative skills into her practice.

    Education & Training:
    Boston University
    Northwestern University

    Me in three words:
    Very, VERY loud!

  • Shannan - Speech Therapist & Literacy Specialist

    Shannan

    Speech Therapist & Reading Specialist

    Shannan is an insightful and determined clinician. She has extensive experience with a wide range of abilities and structures her sessions in a way that puts her clients at ease. Shannan’s ability to incorporate augmen­tative supports allows for optimum success within therapy sessions.

    Education & Training:
    MGH Institute of Health Professions

    My favorite thing to do outside of work…
    Watch the Patriots

  • Kirsten M.S., CCC-SLP Speech & Feeding Therapy / Voice & Reading Specialist

    Katie

    Speech & Feeding Therapy / Voice & Reading Specialist

    Katie is an adaptable, fun and passionate clinician who has extensive experience evaluating and treating children with a variety of mild to severe speech and language disorders. She works hard to make sessions fun so that her patients look forward to therapy, while still challenging them to reach their full potential.

    Education & Training:
    Emerson College

    My favorite thing to do outside of work…
    Go on adventures with my toddler twin boys!

  • Sam L, M.S., CCC-SLP - Speech & Myofunctional Therapy

    Sam L

    Speech & Myofunctional Therapy

    Samantha is a patient and enthusiastic clinician who is dedicated to helping each child she serves communicate more effectively. She is extremely passionate about her work and believes in building strong relationships with her clients and their families. Samantha creates an inviting environment by providing treatment that is tailored to meet the specific needs and interests of each child.

    Education & Training:
    Sacred Heart University

    Me in 3 words…
    Kind, reliable, and passionate

  • Maeve  Speech Therapy

    Maeve

    Speech Therapy

    Maeve finds value in creating a welcoming environment for each child as well as their families. During her undergraduate and graduate clinical experiences she worked in private practices and school settings, working with individuals ages 1 1/2 yo- 35yo with a wide variety of speech, language, and communication disorders. Throughout the many settings Maeve has experience working in, she has served many individuals on the Autism Spectrum.

    Education & Training:
    Emerson College

    Me in three words.
    Caring, passionate and optimistic

  • Jenna  - Speech Therapy

    Jenna R

    Speech Therapy & Reading Specialist

    Jenna is an enthusiastic, positive and dedicated clinician with experience in the school setting, private practice and early intervention. Jenna has experience evaluating and treating children with articulation and phonological disorders, expressive/receptive language delays/disorders, pragmatic language disorders, and AAC. She is passionate about building relationships and collaborating with caregivers to maximize support.

    Education & Training:
    St. Ambrose University (Speech) & Gordon College (Reading)

    My favorite things to do outside of work…
    Hiking with my dog in the White Mountains and spending time with family at Newfound Lake.

  • Christina - Speech Therapy

    Christina

    Speech Therapy

    Christina is a compassionate and patient clinician who has experience working with children of all ages. She has experience working in various settings including private practice, early intervention, and the public schools.

    Education & Training:
    Adelphi University

    My favorite thing to do outside of work…
    I love to read!

  • Taylor - Speech Therapy

    Taylor

    Speech Therapy

    Taylor is an experienced clinician who we are happy to welcome back! She did her clinical rotation training under Jeannette, our founder. Taylor is passionate about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Gestalt Language Processing treatment. Taylor received her graduate degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is committed to providing functional child-led, play-based therapy to foster a positive and fun learning environment and to promote carryover of skills.

    Education & Training:
    University of Massachusetts, Amherst

    My favorite thing to do outside work is…
    Go to the beach with my niece!

  • Brianna - Speech Therapy & Voice Specialist

    Brianna

    Speech Therapy & Voice Specialist

    Brianna is a cheerful, positive, and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist who feels strongly that building a working relationship with a child and their family is key to successful therapy. She is committed to individualizing treatment to best fit the child to maximize their communication in therapy, at home, and in the community. She first found her passion for helping people with disabilities volunteering at a local therapeutic horseback riding facility when she was only a teenager.

    Education & Training:
    Worcester State University

    My favorite thing to do outside of work…
    Go on hikes with my two dogs!

  • Sasha - Speech Therapy

    Sasha

    Speech Therapy

    Sasha is an enthusiastic, warm, and engaging clinician who has several years of experience working in public and private school settings. She has worked with children of all ages exhibiting a wide range of speech and language disorders, and particularly enjoys the preschool and elementary population. Sasha enjoys making therapy fun and interactive, tailoring her sessions to meet the individual needs and interests of each child. She values play as a tool to develop communication skills, and believes that children learn and generalize skills best when they are motivated and engaged.

    Education & Training:
    Boston College
    Emerson College

    What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
    Watching children make powerful communication gains! There is nothing more rewarding than hearing from a parent that their child was able to express something for the first time.

  • Marybeth - Speech Therapy

    Marybeth

    Speech Therapy

    Mary is a kind and easy going clinician who has experience working with children and adults of all ages. She has many years of experience working in various settings including public schools, nursing homes, and adult rehabilitation centers. She is passionate about the field of Speech and Language Pathology places great importance on making all children feel valued, supported, and challenged.

    Education & Training:
    University of New Hampshire
    Florida Atlantic University

    What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
    Watching my students improve their skills

  • Nicole - Speech Therapy; Spanish Speaking

    Nicole

    Speech Therapy; Spanish Speaking

    Nicole is an enthusiastic and passionate clinician who is dedicated to building rapport with the child and family. She has experience working with the public school systems, early intervention, and private practice. She has worked with children of all ages and a variety of speech-language impairments, but especially enjoys working with the Spanish bilingual population. She also has a special interest in working with the deaf or hard of hearing and early language skills.

    Education & Training: Emerson College

    My favorite thing to do outside of work…. When she’s not at NSCT, you’ll find Nicole running her own web design business, hula hooping, or looking for the next best taco restaurant.

  • Charlotte = Speech Therapy

    Charlotte

    Speech Therapy

    Charlotte is a fun, patient, and dedicated clinician who has developed a passion for working with the pediatric population as well as their families. During her graduate clinical experiences, she worked in private practice and school settings with children ages 2 years old to 11 years old with a variety of speech, language, and communication disorders. She is positive and adaptable, and always looking for ways to use her creativity to create fun and engaging sessions to support kids in reaching their individual goals!

    Education & Training: Emerson

    Me in 3 words. Kind, goofy & reliable.

  • Julia - Speech Therapy; Russian Speaking

    Julia

    Speech Therapy; Russian Speaking

    Julia is an empathetic and engaging clinician who graduated from Northeastern University with her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She is passionate about patient- and family-centered care and works hard to create individualized plans of care for each child based on their unique needs. Julia believes that when therapy is fun, progress can be made much more effectively and she emphasizes building rapport with her clients and families.

    Education & Training: Northeastern University

    My favorite thing to do outside work…. Try new restaurants and explore new places!

  • Megan

    Speech & Feeding Therapy

    Megan is a compassionate and dedicated clinician who aims to create a safe environment for children to grow their communication skills. She believes that building rapport with both children and their caregivers helps to facilitate success in and outside of the clinic. Trained in PROMPT and LSVT.

    Education & Training: Nova Southeastern University

    Me in 3 words: Passionate, compassionate & positive.

  • Maddy Speech Therapy

    Maddy

    Speech & Feeding Therapy

    Maddy is a positive and patient clinician who has experience working in both private practice and school settings. After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire, Maddy went on to earn her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Northeastern University. She is dedicated to providing fun, client-centered care that targets the individual needs of each child and family. Maddy believes that therapy should be fun, and that a strong and positive relationship with a client and his or her family is key to making progress in speech therapy.

    Education & Training: Northeastern University

    Me in 3 words: Positive, fun, and empathetic.

  • Ali

    Speech & Feeding Therapy

    Ali is a compassionate, energetic, and kind clinician who graduated from Boston University with her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. During her graduate career, she worked in an array of clinical settings, including a pediatric hospital, private practice, and preschool. In that time, she developed a passion for feeding therapy, early language, and working with neurodiverse children. She is committed to using neurodiversity-affirming practices to promote inclusivity, celebrate differences, and educate families on the importance of this approach. Ali believes that the best therapy environment includes creativity, fun, and family collaboration, to ensure the child feels supported and comfortable at all times

    Education & Training: Boston University

    My favorite thing to do outside of work: Up-cycle clothing and skateboard!

  • Lauren

    Speech & Feeding Therapy

    Lauren is a dedicated, creative, and empathetic clinician with several years of experience working with children of all ages and with a variety of diagnoses in private practice, school, and hospital settings. She uses a child-centered and play-based approach that helps create an engaging environment for her clients. She plans fun and effective sessions by emphasizing individualized, collaborative, and family centered care in order to help her clients achieve their goals.

    Education & Training: MGH Institute of Health Professions

    My favorite thing to do outside of work: Curl up with a good book and a freshly baked treat!

  • Eliza

    Speech Therapy

    Eliza’s clinical experience includes both early intervention and school-based settings. She has experience evaluating and treating children with receptive/expressive language disorders, articulation/phonology disorders, social pragmatic disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorder, and children who use AAC. In addition, she has a special interest in literacy development, and is currently pursuing coursework to receive licensure as a reading specialist as well as Orton-Gillingham certification. She enjoys working with children and their families to provide motivating and engaging therapy to develop speech, language, and literacy skills.

    Education & Training: University of Rhode Island

    My favorite things to do outside of work…I love going on hikes with my dog, skiing or spending time at the beach

  • Alise

    Speech Therapy

    Alise began working with kids during high school while volunteering for her local parks and recreation program as well as teaching a youth tennis program. During her time in undergrad, she worked with kids to create theatre and realized just how important all aspects of communication are for these children. She discovered some of the various tools and supports children may need to communicate effectively and instantly wanted to learn more! She has been working in the private practice setting since graduating. She absolutely loves being a part of children’s communication development and creating lasting relationships with the children, families, teachers, and other professionals. She believes in the power of play-based therapy and works diligently with families to individualize their plan of care.

    Education & Training: Emerson College

    My favorite things to do outside of work… is be outside either hiking, camping, gardening, or playing tennis!

Occupational Therapists

  • Sam M - Clinical Director, Occupational Therapy

    Sam M

    Clinical Director, Occupational Therapy

    Samantha is an experienced clinician, having been practicing OT for 8 years. She earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Boston University and then returned to her alma mater to teach in the occupational therapy program for several years. She has experience working in acute care/hospital and NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) settings, but her real passion lies with children, which led her to pursue her dreams and transition over to the pediatric clinic. One of her biggest strengths is her ability to build rapport with her clients and their families, and she will always work collaboratively with the family to achieve therapeutic goals. Samantha’s flexibility and energetic personality allow her to think quickly on her feet and adapt to the intricate and individual needs of each child between and even within treatment sessions.

    Education & Training:
    Boston University

    My favorite thing to do outside of work…
    Spend time with my husband and two daughters (and our dog!); but after they go to bed, I love reading or settling in to some reality TV!

  • Bobbi OT

    Bobbi

    Occupational Therapy

    Bobbi is a compassionate occupational therapist who loves working with children and their families. She attended Quinnipiac University in the Entry-Level Master of Occupational Therapy Program and completed her fieldwork in clinical settings, including an outpatient clinic, a NICU graduate program, preschool and elementary schools, and an inpatient psychiatric hospital. She also has experience working in a special education preschool with children with ADHD and Autism. Bobbi believes in capitalizing on children's strengths and interests to help support them in meeting their goals.

    Education & Training:
    Quinnipiac University

    My favorite thing to do outside of work…
    Going to the beach, spending time with friends and family, or going for a run!

  • Katie W - Occupational Therapy & Group Coordinator

    Katie W

    Occupational Therapy & Group Coordinator

    Katie has almost 15 years of pediatric Occupational Therapy experience treating across a variety of settings. She is known for being uber-creative with sessions and her strong ability to collaborate with other providers to maximize progress. Katie has a special interest in supporting children with ADHD and executive functioning, and has even designed mini escape rooms for kids to solve! Creating and running groups is another passion of Katie’s, as groups provide natural opportunities for children to apply the skills they have worked hard on during their individual sessions to the real world, as well as build teamwork skills.

    Education & Training:
    North Shore Community College

    My favorite thing to do outside of work…
    Anything outdoors!

  • Danielle - Occupational Therapy & Feeding

    Danielle

    Occupational Therapy & Feeding Therapy

    Danielle is an energetic and passionate occupational therapist who believes kids learn best through child led play. She has experience working with children of all ages with a variety of diagnoses including autism, developmental delay, oral motor delay, picky eating, physical disabilities, genetic disorders and ADHD. She is trained in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding and values collaborating with others. She works hard to create a therapeutic relationship to best support the needs of all her families. Danielle’s creativity and flexibility makes every session unique and individualized while still having fun!

    Education & Training:
    University of New Hampshire

    Fun fact…
    I ran track & field at UNH!

  • Carly - Occupational Therapy

    Carly

    Occupational Therapy

    Carly is a compassionate and positive clinician with a passion for working with kids to reach their full potential. She loves to use her creativity to create new and fun ways for kids to reach their goals. Carly’s flexibility allows her to adapt to the individual needs of every child.

    Education & Training:
    Quinnipiac University

    My favorite thing to do outside of work…
    Tap Dancing!

  • Katie M.

    Occupational Therapy & Feeding Therapy

    Katie Moloney is a playful and compassionate pediatric occupational therapist. She earned her degree from the University of Scranton. Katie has experience in early intervention, feeding therapy, mental health, and traditional outpatient interventions. Katie is constantly looking to expand her knowledge in all areas of practice, with a special interest in feeding, sensory integration, and mental health management. Katie believes that children can best achieve their goals when motivated by individualized play, and through collaboration with their families.

    Education & Training:

    The University of Scranton

    My favorite thing to do outside of work…

    My favorite things to do outside of work are to be anywhere outside with my dog, home projects, and traveling.

  • Tess

    Occupational Therapy

    Tess is a nurturing and enthusiastic occupational therapist with a longstanding passion for working with children and their families. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of New Hampshire and completed her fieldwork in a variety of clinical settings including a pediatric rehab hospital, outpatient clinic, specialized school, and acute care/hospital. She has experience working with children of all ages with various medical complexities, developmental delays, and sensory needs. Tess believes in the power of play and creativity as essential tools for unlocking each child’s fullest potential.

    Education & Training:

    University of New Hampshire

    Fun Fact…I am a twin!

  • Elizabeth

    Occupational Therapy

    Elizabeth is passionate about working with children and their families to promote participation in everyday occupations. Liz has worked as an OT with clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including outpatient pediatrics, home-hospital, school-based services, schools, educations collaboratives, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation, and long-term acute care. Liz is a Sibshops Facilitator, a certified provider of Interactive Metronome, Brain Gym (R) 101 Certificate provider, and has training in Safety-Care (R). She has special interests in neurodiversity, Pediatric CIMT, dysgraphia, and more!

    Education & Training: MCPHS University

    Favorite thing to do outside work.. dancing, cooking, hot yoga, traveling, going to the beach and spending time with family & friends!

Administration

  • Jackie - Patient Care Coordinator

    Jackie

    Patient Care Coordinator

    What’s the most inspiring part of your work?
    The most inspiring part of my job is the joy I feel when I have the ability to make a child or parent have a brighter day. For me, the most inspiring part of my work is knowing I have done something to make their day just a little bit better.

  • Laurie Patient Billing Coordinator

    Laurie

    Patient Billing Coordinator

    What’s the most inspiring part of your work? Feeling the unity and seeing the encouragement from the team every day.

  • Jenn - Director of Billing & Operations

    Jenn

    Director of Billing & Operations

    My super power would be…
    Invisibility

  • Colleen - Office Manager

    Colleen

    Office Operations Manager

    My favorite thing to do outside of work:
    Shopping!

  • Aimee - Co-Owner

    Aimee

    Co-Owner, Business Operations

    What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
    Being a small part in connecting families with the support they need. Hearing the relief in a parents voice when they found a partner that can help their child. I am so inspired by this team each and everyday!

  • Jenna - Patient & Billing Coordinator

    Jenna

    Patient & Billing Coordinator

    My favorite thing to do outside of work: Tend to my many houseplants!

  • Stephanie

    Patient Care Coordinator

    My favorite thing to do outside of work: I am a lifelong learner! I enjoy teaching myself web development and I just picked up vegetable gardening!

Continuing education

Continuing Education

Our staff proudly stays on the cutting edge of research in our respective fields

We believe in furthering our own education, as well as helping the next generation of clinicians develop their skills. We partner with local colleges and universities to serve as mentors; we are so excited to have established relationships with the area’s best programs and honored to be a highly sought-after placement for students.

Continuing education courses we’ve recently completed include:

  • DIR/Floortime Therapy – an alternative to ABA

  • Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

  • Childhood apraxia of speech

  • Anxiety in children

What we offer at Buttonloop.

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    Speech Therapy

    Helping children become successful communicators with the world around them.

  • occupational therapy climbing instructor cartoon graphic

    Occupational Therapy

    Helping children develop the skills they need to maximize independence in their daily lives.

  • feeding therapy instructor at table with child cartoon graphic

    Feeding

    Helping problem feeders through individual and group feeding sessions.

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    Social Skills Groups

    Helping children improve peer interactions, turn taking and and following directions.