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Speech Therapist in Novato, CA

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Heather Carpenter, MS, CC-SLP

Heather Carpenter, MS, CC-SLP | Speech Therapist photo
Speech, Language and Literacy Therapy
Heather Carpenter is an experienced speech-language pathologist in Novato, CA providing local and teletherapy services.

Master of Science, Speech Pathology, University of Washington, 2001
Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, University of Washington, 1996

Clinical Services:
Telepractice – Remote speech therapy services provided via video conferencing.

Articulation Delay-Difficulty with making speech sounds which can impact a child’s speech intelligibility.

Language-Based Learning Disability – Problems with reading, spelling or writing.

Receptive Language Delay/Disorder – Difficulty understanding spoken language.

Expressive Language Delay/Disorder – Difficulty or a delay in communicating ideas clearly.

Phonological Awareness and Early Literacy – Phonological awareness is knowledge of the sounds and sound structure of words, as well as the relationships of sounds.

Evaluations:
Speech and Language Evaluations provide an in depth assessment of a child’s expressive and receptive language skills and/or articulation (speech sound production).
Language-Based Learning Disability Evaluations provide an evaluation of higher level language skills which include reading and writing.
Bio
Master of Science, Speech Pathology, University of Washington
Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, University of Washington
Licensed in Speech Pathology by the Washington State Department of Health and the California Speech Pathology Board
Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationAmerican Speech and Hearing Association
Member, International Dyslexia Association
Payments Accepted
Private Pay and direct billing for approved Kaiser Permanente members. For other insurance carriers I do not direct bill and am considered an Out-of-Network provider. However I can provide a super bill which you can submit to your insurance carrier for determination of reimbursement.
License:CA 19165
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Speech-Language Therapy  Learning Disabilities
 Accent Reduction  Motor Speech Disorders
 Apraxia  Online / Video / Teletherapy
 Child Speech/Language Disorders  Speech Sound Disorders
 Developmental Delays  Stuttering
 Language-Based Learning Disabilities
Licenses/Certifications
 ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)  Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)