Our vision is to help children unlock their full communication potential through high-quality, accessible speech therapy.
Core Values
Excellence in Service
We are committed to providing the highest quality speech and language services to children, parents and schools, ensuring that every individual receives personalized care and support.
Accessibility & Inclusion
We strive to make our services available to all, regardless of geographic location or resources, through innovative teletherapy solutions.
Empowerment
We believe in equipping families, schools and therapists with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed.
Collaboration & Partnership
We value teamwork and collaboration, ensuring that every stakeholder is supported. We all work towards the common goal and improving student outcomes.
“Communication is key to every child's success. With the right support, we help them speak with confidence and clarity.”
— Courtney, Founder of Virtual Speech Academy
Trainings
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Awards
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Our lead therapist is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS) and is comfortable with applying strengths-based interventions and approaches using a neurodiversity lens.
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Our team comprises of therapists who are trained in basic American Sign Language (ASL) and incorporates the use of sign along with gestures, visuals, and verbal output when working with all children.
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Our lead therapist had the unique opportunity to receive training through the Franklin Covey’s “Leader in Me” program. An evidence-based program that focuses on whole-child development through leadership, culture and academics, and continues to incorporate these strategies with the children we serve today!
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Our therapists are CPR/First Aid trained.
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Our team is comprise of therapists who are trained in the English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) program and have extensive experience working with children who are English Language Learners (ELL).
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The Founder of Virtual Speech Academy (VSA) is committed to lifelong learning and recently earned the 2024 - 2027 Award for Continuing Education (ACE) from the American Speech and Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Licenses & Certifications
All of our therapists hold and maintain national-board clinical certification and collectively hold licenses to practice in the following states.
State of Washington
State of Florida
State of Missouri
Meet the Team
With over 10 years of experience, our committed speech-language pathologists are known for delivering personalized and effective services that enhance children’s communication skills. We have extensive experience in private practice, skilled nursing facilities and public school settings. Helping children and adults to overcome speech and language challenges.
Professional Experience
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Courtney has devoted most of her career supporting students in the 3rd largest school district in the state of Florida and the 7th largest school district in the United States. She has worked at several schools throughout the county to include urban, rural, and Title 1 schools.
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As a subcontractor, Courtney has partnered with Hendry County School District, a rural district situated in the agricultural heartland of Florida offering accessible diagnostic and therapeutic services to elementary, middle and high school students through tele-therapy.
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As a subcontractor, Courtney has partnered with Omak School District located in the northern mountainous region of Washington state offering accessible diagnostic and therapeutic services to elementary, middle and high school students through tele-therapy.
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As a subcontractor, Courtney has supported middle and high school students, virtually, within the St. Louis Public School District, located in the inner city of St. Louis; the 5th largest district in the state of Missouri.
