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Speech-Language Pathologist in Alexandria, VA

Speech Of Cake, Inc.

Speech Of Cake, Inc. | Speech-Language Pathologist photo
Speech, Language, & Literacy
Speech Therapy in Alexandria, VA
Speech of Cake is a speech therapy private practice that supports children and families in our community of Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia with communication, literacy, feeding and swallowing disorders. We provide one-on-one therapy services for children of all ages, as well as guidance and education for caregivers. Our therapists specialize in treating language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia, using the Orton-Gillingham approach.
Education/Training
​Dr. Overton received her doctorate in literacy, culture, and language education at Indiana University with a minor in educational leadership and public policy. She also earned a certificate in entrepreneurship from Cornell University. Dr. Overton attended Emerson College to earn a master's degree in speech-language pathology, and she obtained a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology, minor in linguistics, and certificate in American Sign Language at the University of Pittsburgh.
Bio
Courtney Overton, EdD, CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Literacy Specialist. She is the Founder & CEO of Speech of Cake. With a passion for shaping future clinicians, Dr. Overton also serves as a Clinical Fellowship Mentor at Speech of Cake, a Clinical Supervisor for several universities, and a Clinical Professor at the University of Maryland. For the past few years, Dr. Overton has advocated for neurodivergent students and students of color by providing seminars, workshops, and keynotes on a national level through her organizations, DiverCity SLP and The SLP Guide to Dyslexia.
Memberships
Dr. Overton is a member of For(bes) the Culture, National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing, American Speech-Language Hearing Association, International Literacy Association, International Dyslexia Association, Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation, Incorporated, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Payments Accepted
Credit cards
Hours:9am-7pm
Cost/Session
$105
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Speech-Language Therapy  Motor Speech Disorders
 Autism Spectrum Disorders  Online / Video / Teletherapy
 Child Speech/Language Disorders  Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
 Developmental Delays  Speech Sound Disorders
 Language-Based Learning Disabilities  Stuttering
Licenses/Certifications
 ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)  Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)