and certified ESL teacher with a rich and diverse background in communication, literacy, and language development. She holds a Master’s degree in communication disorders from Western Kentucky University, a Master’s in TESOL from Hunter College, and a Bachelor’s degree in Literature from SUNY Purchase. Her multifaceted education and clinical experience enable her to address communication challenges from both linguistic and therapeutic perspectives. Karen has extensive experience working in elementary school settings and with individuals across the lifespan. Her pediatric specialties include the treatment of language delays, articulation disorders, reading difficulties, and pragmatic language skills, particularly for children on the autism spectrum. She also works with adults facing speech and language challenges due to brain injuries, aging, or dementia, always tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

She is trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach and related literacy programs such as Wilson and Fundations. This, combined with her expertise in speech sound development and phonemic awareness, makes her particularly effective in supporting students with overlapping language and literacy difficulties. Karen is skilled at identifying the root causes of reading challenges and integrating speech and language therapy seamlessly into reading instruction. Her holistic, evidence-based approach helps clients develop not only clear speech but also the confidence and skills to communicate effectively in daily life. Karen strives to make each session engaging and meaningful, using age appropriate activities that reflect real-world communication settings. Most recently, she has expanded her practice to include fluency disorders, including stuttering and cluttering.

Karen is deeply committed to helping every client achieve functional, confident communication—whether through spoken language, literacy, or social interaction.