Angelina is the visionary founder and director of SpeechAim, where she combines her expertise as a senior Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for helping clients achieve their fullest communicative potential. She holds a Master of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toronto, where she graduated with the highest academic distinction in her class. Angelina is also a summa cum laude graduate from York University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology. Her academic journey is marked by excellence, being a two-time recipient of the prestigious Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS).
Angelina brings a wealth of clinical experience, having worked across diverse settings, including homes, daycares, schools, hospitals, and community centers. Her practice spans a wide range of areas such as articulation/phonology, receptive and expressive language, motor speech, fluency, literacy, voice, swallowing, and social-communication skills. She has extensive experience with both pediatric and adult clients, specializing in complex cases involving Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, developmental delays, and more.
Dedicated to advancing her field, Angelina is committed to evidence-based, family-centered care. She is trained in several specialized programs, including Hanen’s ‘It Takes Two to Talk’ for early language development, the ‘Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Level 1’ for autism, and the ‘Lidcombe Program’ for fluency disorders. Her approach is both personalized and functional, ensuring that therapy is not only effective but also deeply collaborative, involving family members, health professionals, and educators.
Angelina is proud to offer her services in English, Hebrew, and Russian, making her practice accessible to a diverse range of clients. Her work is driven by a belief in the power of communication and a commitment to helping every client thrive.
Dain is a CASLPO-registered speech-language pathologist. She received from the University of Toronto both a Master’s of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Education.
Dain’s clinical experience has gained depth through work in hospitals, clinics, schools, and through teletherapy. Her expertise lies in fluency intervention, articulation training, and social communication coaching.
Dain has travelled to over 20 countries, some in which she taught English, provided speech therapy and delivered a conference presentation. Her exposure to various languages and cultures has honed her awareness to articulatory differences and interaction styles. These diverse influences have equipped Dain to respond effectively to the varying needs of clients in Ontario.
Through years of practice as a SLP, Dain has become efficient in prioritizing goals, maximizing session value, and designing relevant home practice for continued progress. She also actively explores innovative evidence-based approaches through regular professional development opportunities, and discovers new techniques through reflective practice.
Dain is proficient in Korean, in addition to English, and can provide services in both languages.
Eliana received her Master of Health Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toronto and is registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). Prior to that, Eliana graduated summa cum laude with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from York University.
Eliana's clinical experiences and training have allowed her to develop skills in assessing and treating children and adults with various speech, language and swallowing disorders. Specifically, Eliana has clinical experience in the areas of receptive and expressive language delay, articulation/phonology, english pronunciation training, motor speech, literacy, social communication skills and swallowing. Additionally, she has training in Hanen's "It Takes Two to Talk" - a family-focused early language intervention program, as well PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) - a tactile-kinesthetic approach to speech therapy.
Eliana is passionate about helping clients and their families reach their communication goals and strives to provide fun and personalized sessions. She is bilingual and can provide therapy services in English and Spanish.
Gabriella is a certified bilingual (English and Russian) Speech-Language Pathologist who received her Master of Science at Adelphi University in New York and completed her Bachelor of Arts at Queens College in New York as well. Additionally, she completed the Bilingual Extension Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) as well as the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
Gabriella is passionate about creating client and family-centered therapy to help motivate and support everyone to achieve their goals. She enjoys working with children of all ages and uses evidence-based practice in her therapy to help clients reach their communication goals, and carryover their newly acquired skills into their everyday lives.
Gabriella has experience working with phonological disorders, articulation disorders, expressive and receptive language delays, vocabulary building, pragmatic skills, and tailors therapy to each child's individual needs.
Julie Cohn is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist and is certified by Speech-Language and Audiology Canada, an accreditation which indicates that Julie has met the standard of knowledge set by SLPs across Canada. Julie holds a Master of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Science from the University of British Columbia.
Julie has presented her work at such venues as the Internationally Educated Professionals Conference, and has contributed poster presentations at conferences among researchers in the Speech-Language Pathology field.
Julie has also participated a variety of workshops, including Bystander Intervention Training, UnConference at the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion, Fostering 2SLGBTQIA Inclusive Environments, The Toronto Voice Course, and the Art Heals Health Heals Art Symposium.
Julie’s current and prior practice include intervention in the areas of articulation/accent modification, voice, fluency, professional communication, language rehabilitation, and swallowing. Julie has worked in a variety of settings, including various hospitals, clinics, school boards, and in private practice.
Additionally, Julie has over 30 years’ training and experience as a professional actor, director, play and screen writer, and theatre creator. In her leisure time, Julie enjoys skiing, travelling, trying new foods, and dancing.
Charla-Maye is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist from the Caribbean island of Jamaica. She graduated with a Master of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toronto. She also graduated with a certificate in Speech and language Sciences from Brock University and magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree in Communication Management with a minor in Marketing from Saint Leo University (Florida).
Charla-Maye began her career in British Columbia in 2017 where she has worked with adults and children with various diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, William’s Syndrome etc.
Her clinical experience includes a broad range of areas such as language facilitation, fluency, speech sound disorders, swallowing, acquired language disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), social communication, english pronunciation training and apraxia of speech.
She has received additional training in Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA), Lidcombe through the Montreal Fluency Centre for children 6 and under with fluency disorders, and in the Comprehensive Stuttering Program through the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR) for school - aged to adult clients. She is also trained in Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT) level 1 to support clients with motor speech disorders and is certified by Hanen for both "More Than Words" and "It Takes Two To Talk."
Charla-Maye enjoys partnering with families and individuals to empower them to reach their communication goals especially through learning strategies they can apply in everyday life.
Charla-Maye is a fluent speaker of English and she also speaks Jamaican Patois. She is available for virtual services anywhere within Ontario.
Hailey earned her bachelor of arts degree in Linguistics at York University. She then completed a graduate certificate of Communicative Disorders Assistant at Durham College.
While completing her graduate certificate Hailey gained plenty of experience working with many pre-school to school aged children. She has assisted and provided unsupervised sessions both in person and virtually. Hailey has supported children reaching their goals for early language and articulations. She has also worked with many neurodivergent individuals using AAC to reach their social communication goals.
Hailey’s approach to therapy is for the session to be client led and play-based in a positive environment. This ensures her clients are comfortable, and remain motivated while she supports them with their goals.
Embree has an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has 2.5 years of experience working with verbal and non-verbal children and youth on the spectrum providing ABA Therapy in centers, virtual, as well as 1:1 sessions. Embree has since been trained as a Speech Therapy provider and is passionate about using her knowledge and experience to support children in meeting their speech and language goals. Embree has experience providing therapy treatment related to fluency, articulation disorders, early language, narratives, oral motor difficulties, voice therapy, AAC devices and more. She is very passionate about working with individuals of all ages and incorporating her knowledge of ABA into her approach to Speech Therapy to better support her clients.
Embree strives to build a warm, comfortable and fun teaching environment for clients and looks forward to building a professional and personal relationship with the families. She uses a client-led and play-based approach to help motivate naturalistic learning. Embree is highly appreciated for her patience, empathy, objectivity and attention to detail. She hopes to further pursue her graduate studies for Speech-Language Pathology.
Embree is fluent in English, French and Cantonese.
Kira is an innovative and engaging Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. She is a current Masters Candidate in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Toronto and soon to be SLP! She discovered that Speech Therapy was a natural expression of her passion for communication, languages and health sciences while participating in York University’s Kinesiology and Psychology double degree program.
She has had the pleasure of learning about speech and language through various mediums, across diverse populations; Working with the adult population at the Aphasia Institute supporting adults with Aphasia, and working with the DeafBlind population at the Canadian Helen Keller Centre, providing services in American Sign Language (ASL), Tactile ASL and 2-Hand Manual. She has experience supporting speech therapies with children, focussing on communication for Autistic children, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), literacy skills, articulation (speech sounds), play based therapies and language development for bilingual/multilingual children. Kira also had the opportunity to work with Indigenous children in Northern Ontario where she supported speech and language services on reserves focusing on bilingual development in Anishinaabemowin and English.
Kira provides services in English, French and American Sign Language. Her goal is to empower those facing communication barriers to lead lives with connection and autonomy.
Nada holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Linguistics from York University. She has a keen interest in cognitive and developmental language acquisition as well as phonetics and phonology.
Nada’s professional experience includes working with children ranging from ASD, articulation difficulties, and speech delay, to adults with Strokes, TBI and Spinal Cord Injuries. In addition, she has experience treating dysphagia in a rehabilitation setting.
Nada strives to provide a warm, safe and happy space for clients to engage and enjoy their sessions. Using cultural awareness, patience and empathy is integral to her therapeutic approach.
Nada is fluent in English and French and has novice knowledge in Spanish and Arabic.
Michela Luba holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from York University and is currently pursuing a Communicative Disorders Assistant certificate from Georgian College. She has experience providing both virtual and in-person therapy to the paediatric population, focusing on articulation, literacy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), receptive and expressive language skills, social communication, and early language intervention.
During her student placement at a paediatric speech clinic, Michela gained invaluable experience working with children aged 18 months to 18 years. She facilitated therapy sessions, conducted parent training, and built strong relationships with families. Additionally, Michela has volunteered with March of Dimes Canada, working with adults with Aphasia.
Michela is known for her nurturing nature and passion for children which allows her to be a dedicated clinician, committed to creating tailored sessions that address the unique needs of each client, fostering an environment where children feel comfortable and motivated to achieve their communication goals. In her personal time, Michela enjoys spending time with her family, being active outdoors, and traveling.
Cassandra is a dedicated Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) with a passion for helping individuals reach their full communicative potential. She earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Family and Community Social Services and a Social Service Worker Diploma from the University of Guelph-Humber.
She then went on to obtain her Communicative Disorders Assistant Graduate Certificate from Durham College. Cassandra has had valuable experience working with children with Autism as an Instructor Therapist. She also has experience as a CDA helping school-aged children achieve articulation goals and treating speech sound disorders.
Cassandra is committed to providing personalized and compassionate care to her clients. She works closely with families to ensure each client receives care tailored to their unique needs.
With over four years of experience working directly with adolescents and young adults, Gem has developed a deep understanding of ADHD, social communication issues, high-functioning autism, and various speech disorders. Her background in Psychology, coupled with her current studies in Psychotherapy, shapes her comprehensive approach to supporting clients.
She recognizes how our environments influence communication development and how untreated speech disorders can affect confidence and emotional well-being. Her personal experience with hearing aids and auditory processing disorder gives her valuable insight, as well as a warm dose of empathy. Passionate about helping individuals improve their communicative and speech skills, she is committed to supporting clients in reaching their full potential.
Gem is also fluent in Hebrew and Russian, bringing a culturally sensitive perspective to her work.
Sarah graduated from the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program at Durham College and began working for the YMCA Child Care shortly after, where she gained valuable experience over two years. Driven by a desire to make a greater impact on children of all needs, Sarah decided to further her education and acquired her Communicative Disorder Assistant (CDA) degree from Durham College.
During her CDA program, Sarah completed a placement at an early intervention school for children with special needs, where she continues to volunteer when possible. She has primarily worked with children ranging from 18 months to 5 years of age, focusing on augmentative and alternative communication, receptive and expressive language, and early language intervention. Sarah has collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), Communicative Disorder Assistants (CDA), Occupational Therapists (OT), Physical Therapists (PT), and nurses.
Sarah is dedicated to creating a safe and engaging environment for her clients, where learning is both fun and effective. Her overarching goal is to ensure that clients feel happy, secure, and ready to learn every day.
Eden Gershman is a dedicated and passionate professional, with a strong desire to positively impact the lives of those she works with. A recent graduate from Guelph Humber with a degree in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing, Eden brings a fresh perspective and a comprehensive understanding of business strategy, market research, and digital marketing. Her academic background, combined with a natural drive for excellence, positions her as a versatile and proactive professional ready to excel in today’s competitive landscape.
With valuable experience as a first point of contact in previous roles, Eden has honed her skills in client relations—managing scheduling, addressing inquiries, and ensuring clear, timely communication. She is committed to providing exceptional support, always striving to make every client interaction a positive and seamless experience. Eden’s focus on delivering quality service ensures that clients feel supported and valued throughout their journey with the company.
Shameeqa holds a Bachelor of Arts, specializing in Psycholinguistics from the University of Toronto. While currently undergoing a Masters of Health Science in Speech Language Pathology, Shameeqa strives to integrate curriculum knowledge and new academia to current practice and clinical sessions as a SLP-A!
Shameeqa’s passion for supporting the development of early learners ignited her interest in the field of Speech Language Pathology at a very early age. Past clinical experience has equipped Shameeqa to work with clients in late infancy to early adolescent years. She has diverse knowledge in various language differences and uses a patient-centered approach to promote language enrichment and linguistic awareness.
Shameeqa takes an intersectional approach to learning, creating a warm environment celebrating diversity and inclusion. Although coming from a multicultural home, Shameeqa exclusively communicates in English, with slight ability to comprehend and speak Bengali.
Zahra holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Iran, as well as a diploma in Early Childhood Education from Seneca College. Currently, she is completing the Communicative Disorders Assistant program at St. Lawrence College. With over 20 years of experience, Zahra is dedicated to helping children with diverse communication needs.
She has worked extensively with children diagnosed with speech and language disorders, as well as those on the Autism Spectrum, offering therapy in different settings. Zahra's expertise spans both verbal and non-verbal learners, focusing on articulation, developmental language disorders, and expressive and receptive language development. Certified in CPR (Level C) and First Aid, Zahra has also completed specialized training in PECS Level 1, Gestalt Language Processing, AAC for Gestalt Language Processors, and Spark Communication.
She provides speech therapy to children aged 18 months to 18 years, with a commitment to their communication progress and overall well-being. Fluent in English and Farsi, Zahra offers her services in Newmarket and the surrounding areas.