SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPISTS

   Jennifer received her Bachelor's of Science Degree and a Master's Degree in Communication Disorders from Auburn University. . In 2008, she and cofounder, Patti Minicucci, created Tots To Teens Therapy Services to provide speech and language resources in an interdisciplinary approach to the families of Northern Virginia. Jennifer enjoys traveling with her husband, family and friends in her spare time. 

  Kristin graduated from the University of Hartford with a Bachelor's in Psychology. She earned a Master's of Science in Communication Disorders from the State University of New York at New Paltz. She began her career providing early intervention services to children ages birth to 5 years in the state of New York. In 2016, Kristin relocated to Virginia and joined the Tots to Teens Therapy team.  Kristin is the Quality Assurance Manager as well as the Lead Therapist for our Early Intervention and Telehealth services.

  Sarah received her Bachelor's of Arts degree from University of Washington and went on to receive her Master’s of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Syracuse University. Her favorite part of her job is providing families with parent coaching to help their child meet their goals. Her own experience with her daughter requiring multiple therapies has provided a unique and empathetic perspective towards other parents’ experiences of having children in therapy. In her free time you will find her hiking, camping, traveling, and exploring with her family. She also loves to read and has a habit of spontaneously dancing anytime she hears music. 

Abby received her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Longwood  University in Farmville, Virginia. As a graduate clinician, she had the  opportunity to work with individuals across the lifespan. She completed  internships at Central Virginia’s Early Intervention program, Longwood  Speech Hearing and Learning Services private practice, Prince Edward  County Elementary through High School, and the Veterans Affairs Hospital  in Richmond, Virginia. Now as a licensed and certified provider, she  loves working in pediatrics. During sessions, she focuses on child lead  therapy, being proactive to sensory needs, modeling language without  expectation, and embedding speech practice into play. Outside the  clinic, she loves baking, hiking, reading, and playing with her puppy.

 Aiesha graduated with her bachelor's and master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Old Dominion University. She enjoys working and creating close relationships with her clients and their families. Outside of work, Aiesha loves to watch movies, try new restaurants, travel, and painting 

  Emily graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and I then went on to earn my Master in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Carolina. She grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania, and now lives in Manassas, Virginia. She loves working out, catching up with family and friends, exploring new places, and spending time with my adorable German Shepherd puppy, Lexi. From the start of my career, she has always had a passion for working with children and feels so lucky that Tots to Teens is helping her continue that journey!

Anoli received her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Neuroscience from the University of Mary Washington. She then went on to pursue her Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Longwood University. Anoli is very passionate about early intervention, pediatric feeding, and the caregiver coaching model of service delivery. She is so excited to meet the families here at Tots to Teens and empower them with tools and strategies that make communication more meaningful. When she doesn't have her SLP hat on, Anoli loves to do any kind of art, and she specifically enjoys doing calligraphy (wedding signage, seasonal cards, etc). She is a huge Swiftie and also loves to play pickleball, anytime, any place. 

Katarina completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Washington  State University and later completed her Master’s in Speech-Language  Pathology at the George Washington University. Before joining the team  at Tots to Teens, she completed internships in acute care and at Kennedy Krieger’s center for autism. During her free time she enjoys reading,  hiking, painting, and considers herself an amateur bird watcher.

Christina received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Midwestern University in Arizona. Christina enjoys working with clients with a variety of needs through telehealth. Christina is passionate about working as a part of a multidisciplinary team to best address the unique needs of her clients. 

Alecia received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from George Washington University. She enjoys incorporating play into her sessions as well as movement based activities. In her spare time, she enjoys drawing, crocheting and spending time with her 2 cats.

  Leena, a proud "Double Duke” with a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology from James Madison University, has experience working with pediatric clients in private practice, school, and hospital outpatient settings. Her clinical interests include feeding/dysphagia, early language, and AAC. Leena values connection-based, sensory-affirming, and responsive feeding approaches. Outside of work, she enjoys nail art, Marvel movies, and exploring new coffee shops with friends.