Thembi Depass, MS, CCC-SLP
Building Strong Readers and Soeakers
Foundations Therapy
Foundations Therapy provides individualized speech therapy and language-based literacy skills for all ages, with a primary focus on children ages 2–12 throughout Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, MD. As a dedicated speech-language pathologist, Thembi DePass, MS, CCC-SLP, focuses on building the essential communication and literacy skills children need to thrive in their everyday lives.
Her approach is deeply rooted in family collaboration, ensuring that every session is a step toward greater confidence and clarity. By addressing speech clarity, receptive and expressive language, and language-based literacy, she empowers young learners to become strong readers and speakers, fostering a foundation for lifelong success in Maryland's Anne Arundel County community.
Licenses/Certifications
 ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
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Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)
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Education
Thembi DePass is an alumna of the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD). She graduated magna cum laude from the University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies.
Following her time at UMD, she went on to earn a Master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and became a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in 1998. She founded Foundations Therapy in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Her approach emphasizes building the essential communication and language skills that support academic achievement, meaningful relationships, and everyday success.
Bio
Thembi DePass is an alumna of the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD). She graduated magna cum laude from the University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies.
Following her time at UMD, she went on to earn a Master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and became a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in 1998. She founded Foundations Therapy in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Her approach emphasizes building the essential communication and language skills that support academic achievement, meaningful relationships, and everyday success.
Memberships
Member, American Speech-Language Hearing Associstion (ASHA)
Other Languages
Spanish-Basic Proficiency
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Speech-Language Therapy
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Accent Reduction
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Adult Speech/Language Disorders
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Aphasia
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Child Speech/Language Disorders
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Dysphagia
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Developmental Delays
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Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Stuttering
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Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
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