SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPISTS

 Jennifer received her Bachelor's of Science Degree and a Master's Degree in Communication Disorders from Auburn University.  She has been a speech-language pathologist since 1990 working in a variety of settings to include Early Intervention, school districts and private practice.  Jennifer piloted a preschool expressive language program for Stafford County Schools.  Jennifer specializes in Social/Pragmatic Language, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Expressive Language Disorder, Feeding Disorders, and is Beckman Oral Motor Certified.  She provides services through clinical setting, Telepractice and in home. 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 has served as Vice President of Public Relations for the Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia.

Caressa received her Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Kansas State University and went on to receive her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Radford University in 2003. Upon graduation, she started working with the pediatric population in a  variety of settings including early intervention and in the school setting. 
She has also worked with adults modifying foreign accents since 2004.  
Caressa is currently licensed in Virginia and Washington, DC. In addition, she has her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA. Caressa has worked in several states as a speech-language pathologist including Georgia, California, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. She also lived in Costa Rica for two years working as a speech-language pathologist.  Caressa also serves as our PR Director.
Caressa enjoys paddle boarding with her three children, reading, skiing, and scuba diving. 

 Kristin graduated from the University of Hartford in 2004 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 in 2008. She began her career providing early intervention services to children ages birth to 5 years in the state of New York. She has since worked in pediatric private practice and public school settings. Kristin specializes in Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Articulation Delays, Oral Motor/Sensory Feeding Disorders, Expressive Language Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. In 2016, Kristin relocated to Virginia and joined the Tots to Teens Therapy team.  Kristin also serves as our Lead Therapist for our Early Intervention and Telehealth services.

Nicole graduated with her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Pittsburgh and was accorded her provisional license to practice in Virginia. Throughout her years in Pittsburgh, she focused on pediatrics and interned in a variety of schools, outpatient centers, and a private practice. Growing up in Virginia, she always had a passion for teaching kids how to take care of and ride horses. This interest, paired with her interest in speech and language, have led her to this special field of work. She enjoys helping students of all ages and loves to include variety and fun into her therapy sessions. In her free time, Nicole enjoys baking, running, and riding her horse Lily. 

Aiesha graduated with her bachelor's and master's degree in  Speech-Language Pathology from Old Dominion University. She has always  loved working with kids of all ages, beginning with her experience in  after-school programs and later in clinical settings. She enjoys working  with kids with Autism and creating close relationships with her clients  and their families. Aiesha has experience working with various children  with speech and language disorders, expressive-receptive language  disorders, and developmental delays in outpatient pediatric and early  intervention settings. Outside of work, Aiesha loves to watch movies,  try new restaurants, travel, and paint.

Sarah received her Bachelor’s of Science in Communication of Sciences & Disorders from Radford University in 2015, and her Master’s of Science in Communication Disorders from California University of Pennsylvania in 2018. She is licensed to practice in the state of Virginia, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). After completing internships in learning centers, pediatric private practice, and skilled nursing facilities, she began her career working in the public schools in 2018. In the school setting Sarah worked with children aged 5-18 years old. She gained experience working with children who had articulation & phonology disorders, receptive-expressive language disorders, social-pragmatic language disorders, fluency disorders, genetic disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sarah switched to working in pediatric private practice in 2020. She has special interests in Childhood Apraxia of Speech, speech sound disorders, and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC). In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with family & friends, swimming, and cooking!

Ce’zanne  received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from  California State University San Marcos and her Master’s degree in  Speech-Language & Hearing Sciences from San Diego State University.  She was accorded her provisional license to practice in Virginia.  Ce’zanne enjoys working in pediatrics and has experience in private  clinics, elementary schools, and high schools. She has done research  projects emphasizing the characteristics of African American English  (AAE) in young children, and plans to continue her passion for research  later in her career. In her free time, Ce’zanne enjoys hiking, baking,  trying new foods, and spending time with her family. 

Christina received her certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. She 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. Prior to joining the Tots to Teens family, she gathered clinical experiences in multiple settings including outpatient therapy centers, a deaf and hard of hearing center, and the public-school systems in Florida, Arizona, and Virginia. Christina enjoys working with clients with a variety of needs including articulation/phonology, expressive and receptive language, fluency, cognition, and apraxia of speech. She has special interests in speech sound disorders and contributing research to the field of communication disorders. 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 in Speech-Language Pathology from George Washington University and was accorded her provisional license to practice in Virginia. She has intern experiences at a pediatric private practice, outpatient pediatric hospital, and university clinic. Alecia has worked with clients who have speech, language, and feeding disorders. Additionally, she has an interest working with autistic clients and with the Deaf and hard of hearing populations. In her spare time, she enjoys drawing, crocheting and spending time with her 2 cats.

Nicole received her Bachelor’s of Science in Communication of Sciences  & Disorders from the Pennsylvania State University in 2019 and her  Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Ithaca College in  2021. She is licensed to practice in the state of Virginia, and holds  her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American  Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Nicole began her career  working in the school setting with students from the preschool age  through high school. She has experience in the areas of articulation,  receptive and expressive language, fluency, pragmatic aspects of  communication, and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC).  In her free time, she enjoys hiking, being outside, and trying new  coffee shops.