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Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Our Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) department believes in the assessment and treatment of children with speech, language, and feeding disorders from a holistic perspective. Understanding that communication occurs within the context of a caregiving support system, our goal is to improve communication and positive mealtime experiences by prioritizing goals that align with your child’s needs and values. Our therapists are trained to use principles of multidisciplinary collaboration, mindfulness, sensory integration, neurodevelopment treatment, and traditional models of speech language pathology to help guide assessment and intervention strategies. It’s our goal to help your child foster connections through positive mealtime experiences and clear communication, all while having fun at the same time.
Gabrielle (Gabby) Mikolay is a highly skilled Speech Language Pathologist with over three years of experience in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University and a Master of Science from Midwestern University. Gabby is dedicated to providing excellent care and fostering strong community relationships, regularly collaborating with physicians to ensure the best outcomes for her patients.
As the Lead Speech Language Pathologist, Gabby leads a department focused on delivering exceptional speech and language therapy services. She is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the department, supervising and mentoring staff, coordinating patient care, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Her leadership extends to ensuring adherence to industry best practices and advancing the team's professional development.
Mike Cole M.S. CCC-SLP earned his Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from Illinois State University in 2004. Currently, Mike is president of Use Your Words, P.C., private clinical practice specializing in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Mike provides AAC evaluation and treatment for individuals with autism, Down Syndrome, genetic disorders, cerebral palsy, and ALS. Mike presents at local, national, and international conferences and webinars related to AAC. He also provides consultation and training to schools and families related to AAC implementation. Mike has prior experience as a speech-language pathologist in the school setting serving those with complex communication needs. He also has experience as an Assistive Technology Specialist in the schools focusing on AAC evaluation, implementation, and staff training. Additionally, Mike serves as VP for the American Board of Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
Laura J. Sambrookes-McQuade, SLPD, CCC-SLP, (she/her) graduated with her Doctor of Speech Language Pathology degree from Northwestern University in March 2021 and founded APTIH in November 2021. Dr. Sambrookes’ doctoral work focused on investigating which teaching strategies best support the health profession education student’s ability to deliver “bad news” to caregivers and their support network.
Dr. Sambrookes specializes in speech language and feeding for children aged birth to five. Her interest areas include: pediatric speech language disorders, late talkers, apraxia, early intervention, autism (treatment and diagnosis), sensory motor feeding disorders as well as swallowing and feeding disorders in infancy. Her practice approach is hallmarked by empathy and mindfulness practices.
Personally, Dr. Sambrookes enjoys long distance running, yoga, reading, journaling, philanthropy, and enjoying time outside with her husband, four children, and two dogs.
“She is an amazing SLP who love working and playing with kids. She is enthusiastic and very kind to parents as well. She listen any concerns from parents and give useful suggestions. My kid has showed so much progress in his language and social skill.”
Alexis Montgomery
Speech-Language Pathologist
293 S Circle Dr
Palatine, IL 60067
4.85(7)
Jaclyn Pizzoferrato
Speech-Language Pathologist 25.8 mi
Jaclyn (Jackie) is a Speech-Language Pathologist who earned her Master’s degree at Midwestern University in Speech-Language Pathology. Jackie has been practicing as a speech-language pathologist at EYT since 2018. Some recent life changes have brought Jackie out of state, and she is now primarily seeing children via telehealth for the IL and MD branch.
Jackie believes in engaging children in play-based activities to foster overall language development. Jackie is certified in PROMPT Therapy, DIRFloortime® Certified, and has training in Interactive Metronome. Jackie specializes in children with Apraxia of Speech, pragmatic language disorders, and a variety of expressive/receptive language disorders. In her free time, Jackie enjoys working out, exploring the city, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Melissa Grosvenor, PhD, M.S. CCC-SLP, I/ECMH-C, BCS-CL, is a board-certified child language specialist, credentialed infant mental health specialist, and owner of Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy, with locations in Palatine, Illinois, Bucktown, Chicago and Kensington, Maryland. She is highly qualified and a leader in her field.
Dr. Grosvenor completed her master’s degree in speech-language pathology at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and her doctorate in infant and early childhood development at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California.
Dr. Grosvenor is also a credentialed DIRFloortime® provider. She has more than 10 years of experience teaching courses through the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL), Profectum, and the Erikson Institute.
She loves the “family feel” culture at Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy, where the thriving nurturing environment drives growth and development for the outstanding therapists, children, and their families. Dr. Grosvenor attributes much of her success to her two beautiful children, who teach her important lessons about child development and parenting.
She welcomes new and existing patients to Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy and looks forward to helping them flourish.
“Melissa is a phenomenal therapist. She is very knowledgeable and challenges my son the right amount. She takes extra time to answer my questions and coordinate care with his school and other providers. We are so thankful for her!”
Express Yourself Therapy
Occupational Therapist
887 E Wilmette Road
Suite B
Palatine, IL 60074
5.0(2)
4.85
(7)
Alexis Montgomery
Speech-Language Pathologist 28.2 mi
“She is an amazing SLP who love working and playing with kids. She is enthusiastic and very kind to parents as well. She listen any concerns from parents and give useful suggestions. My kid has showed so much progress in his language and social skill.”
Alexis Montgomery
Speech-Language Pathologist
1820 W Webster Ave Ste 106
Chicago, IL 60614
4.85(7)
Rebecca Mudge
Speech-Language Pathologist 35.4 mi
820 E Terra Cotta Ave
Suite 244
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Rebecca attended Marquette University for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. Rebecca recently graduated with her Masters degree in August of 2024, and loves working with children to help promote their speech and language! Rebecca grew up in Algonquin and is excited to be back in the Northwest suburbs after living in Milwaukee for the past five years. Rebecca initially became interested in speech therapy from her mom, who is a school-based speech-language pathologist, and helped create Rebecca's passion in working with pediatrics!
Her areas of interest/experience during graduate school include ASD, social pragmatic language, cognitive communication disorders, dysphagia, and early language development in ages birth - 3 years of age. Although a majority of Rebecca's experiences have been with pediatrics, she also has experience working in acute care, inpatient rehab, and within an adult outpatient clinic. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys going to sporting events (Go Cubs!), working out, trying new coffee shops, and visiting friends in the city. Rebecca is very passionate about working with her clients here at Pediatric POST, and strives to promote functional, play-based intervention during her sessions that best support her client's needs.
Danielle is a fun-loving and caring Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. Danielle attended Northern Arizona University where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degree all while swimming competitively for her university’s NAU Lumberjack NCAA DI Swimming and Diving team. Danielle’s passion is working with children and she “loves watching kids learn and grow and seeing the wonder and excitement in their eyes as they realize they're capable of doing new things.”
Danielle has been practicing for over 10 years and is an expert in the area of:
Danielle loves being outside, being in and near water, and having fun! Her hobbies include spending time with her family, swimming, grounding/being in her garden and backyard, exploring the outdoors, and listening to and feeling live music. Danielle believes that laughter and having meaningful relationships are very important in life, and most importantly she enjoys sharing these fun moments and experiences with children to foster their growth.
Joanna is a dedicated pediatric speech-language pathologist with 10 years of experience helping children develop strong communication skills. After earning her Master's degree from the University of Northern Iowa, Joanna is passionate about creating a positive and fun therapy environment. She works closely with families to ensure each child reaches their full communication potential.
In addition to speech and language therapy, Joanna has experience providing feeding therapy to children who struggle with oral-motor skills, picky eating, or difficulties with chewing and swallowing. Using a gentle, individualized approach, she helps children build confidence and comfort around food, promoting healthier eating habits and reducing mealtime stress for families.
Outside of work, Joanna enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and young son.
Whether addressing speech delays, articulation issues, or language comprehension, Joanna is committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of children and their families.
Areas of interest include:
• Articulation and speech sound disorders
• Language delays and disorders
• Feeding therapy (oral motor skills, picky eating, swallowing difficulties)
• Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)
• Social communication and pragmatic language skills
• Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
Payton is an experienced and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist who loves the diversity of ages and diagnoses she gets to work with in the field. She finds immense joy in helping children communicate for the first time, articulate speech sounds, explore new foods, and develop a deeper understanding of language in their everyday activities. She also appreciates the collaborative nature of pediatric therapy, working closely with children, families, and a multidisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers.
Payton earned her Master’s degree from Western Illinois University and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she also played collegiate soccer. Her experience as a student-athlete shaped her into a supportive, team-oriented SLP who brings energy and enthusiasm to her sessions.
Outside of work, Payton enjoys home decorating, weekend getaways to the lake house, and staying active through exercise. Fun fact: She was named after a former Chicago Bears player!
Payton’s areas of expertise include:
Articulation disorders, phonological disorders, & childhood apraxia of speech
Mandi has over ten years of experience working as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). After receiving her Master's Degree from Northwestern University, she began working as an SLP in the elementary school setting, and soon added pediatric therapy clinic work as well. Mandi is passionate about helping children communicate effectively so that they can build relationships, share ideas, learn, and grow.
Mandi is a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who prioritizes connection over compliance and works to ensure that her students and clients feel comfortable, safe, and seen. She utilizes a total communication approach to teach children self-advocacy skills including expressing their wants and needs effectively. In her free time, Mandi enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and doing agility with her two dogs.
Mandi's areas of expertise include: Autism and ADHD Articulation and phonological disorders Apraxia of speech Functional communication AAC and other communication modalities Receptive/expressive language delays and disorders Pragmatic language deficits
Danielle is a fun-loving and caring Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. Danielle attended Northern Arizona University where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degree all while swimming competitively for her university’s NAU Lumberjack NCAA DI Swimming and Diving team. Danielle’s passion is working with children and she “loves watching kids learn and grow and seeing the wonder and excitement in their eyes as they realize they're capable of doing new things.”
Danielle has been practicing for over 10 years and is an expert in the area of:
articulation
apraxia
executive functioning (problem solving, task initiation, cause/effect, emotional control, planning, prioritization)
eliciting opportunities for communication
phonetics
feeding therapy
dysphagia
base of tongue and oral motor exercises
speech delay
communication repair
non-verbal communication
pragmatic skills
autism
stuttering
dyslexia
