MEET OUR TEAM

Adora is the owner and founder of Be Heard Speech Therapy. She graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with a Master of Arts in Communication Disorders. She has been a Speech Language Pathologist for over 10 years. She loves working with children and believes that families are experts when it comes to their children. She is passionate about helping families and ensuring that all concerns are acknowledged and understood. She created this clinic because she believes everybody has a voice and deserves to be heard.

Julie is the clinical director at Be Heard Speech Therapy. She earned her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from California State University, Los Angeles. Julie is passionate about understanding each client as a whole and supporting their growth through individualized, compassionate care. She values building strong relationships with clients and their families, believing that collaboration is key to fostering meaningful progress. When she’s not in the clinic, Julie is happily chasing after her toddler, golden retriever, and cat, or diving into a new craft project and home organization idea.

Ravyn Reid is the Interim Clinical Director at Be Heard Speech Therapy. She earned her Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Loma Linda University, bringing over a decade of specialized experience in autism and developmental communication across early intervention, school, and clinical settings. Ravyn is passionate about wellness, nervous system regulation and supports her clients through a deeply holistic lens, believing that true healing happens when we honor the whole person: their sensory needs, their capacity for joy, and their unique way of moving through the world. She values collaboration with families and sees every interaction as an opportunity for meaningful connection and growth. When she's not in the clinic, Ravyn can be found at the gym or yoga class, spending quiet moments with her cat Zen, wandering to the beach, or exploring new places.

Jennifer Gomez is the Clinical Manager at Be Heard Speech Therapy. She is a passionate and experienced speech-language pathologist with over a decade of dedication to the field of communication. After working as a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) for 9 years, Jennifer earned her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Baylor University, graduating with highest honors. She now proudly holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.

Jennifer strongly believes that connection over compliance is key to meaningful progress, and she implements this philosophy in every session. Her therapy approach is client-centered, strengths-based, and rooted in neurodiversity-affirming practices that celebrate each individual’s unique communication profile.

Her areas of clinical expertise include:

• Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

• Fluency Disorders

• Motor Speech Disorders

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Jennifer’s warmth, creativity, and deep clinical knowledge allow her to collaborate meaningfully with families and make therapy both effective and enjoyable.

Miriam is an administrative assistant. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Human Services pursuing a career in helping others. Often being the first point of contact she is welcoming and understanding to make sure we are helping in the best way possible. When she is not in the clinic she can be found out at a live music event or the next outdoor adventure. 

Sarah is our Administrative Assistant at Be Heard Speech Therapy, she is diligent in maintaining and supporting daily office operations. She takes pride in helping others and creating a welcoming environment. She is motivated to make a positive impact and support therapeutic and educational development. 

Alejandra Tercero Neri is a Cal State Fullerton graduate with a major in communication disorders. She has over five years of experience as a special education paraprofessional working with children of all ages. Her passion for helping others and positively impacting her clients' lives is unmatched. She is a lifelong student and constantly seeking to further improve as a therapist by taking on new challenges and finding new methods to help her clients.

Alyssa Camacho has been a SLPA for three years, with experience in the both school-based and clinical field. She graduated from California Baptist University with a major in communication sciences and disorders. She enjoys taking a play-based, child-led approach in therapy and is an advocate for all forms of communication. On her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the beach and spending time with her dog.

Angelika is a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with more than three years of experience specializing in early intervention. She is passionate about supporting young children as they build foundational communication skills and strives to make every session engaging, meaningful, and play-based.

With a belief that learning is most powerful when it’s fun, she feels grateful to spend her days helping children grow, communicate, and connect—one joyful moment at a time.

Hi everyone my name is Ariana Arias. I have been a SLPA for 2 and a half years. I have worked in ABA as a behavior technician. I speak English and Spanish and have experience doing sessions in Spanish. I look forward to meeting you!

I am a dedicated and passionate speech-language pathology professional with a strong commitment to helping individuals communicate effectively. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University, Long Beach, and began my career as an SLPA in an early intervention clinic, where I discovered my love for the field. I am currently pursuing my graduate studies at California State University, San Marcos.

I believe that therapy is most effective when it is client-centered, strengths-based, and tailored to each individual’s unique communication needs. I enjoy building meaningful connections with clients and their families, making therapy both engaging and impactful.

My areas of clinical expertise include:

• Early Intervention (EI)

• Expressive and Receptive Language

• Articulation and Apraxia of Speech (AOS)

• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

• Medically Fragile Populations (e.g, Down Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, etc.)

• Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Rehabilitation

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including TouchChat, Proloquo2Go, TD Snap, LAMP, and emerging experience with switches and eye-gaze technology

I am passionate about working with clients of all ages and abilities, as each experience allows me to learn and grow as a clinician while helping others reach their communication goals.

Darlene has worked in the speech-language pathology field since 2015 and has been practicing as a Speech-Language Pathologist since 2018, after earning her Master of Science from Chapman University. She has experience working with a wide range of clients with varying speech, language, and developmental needs, with a special passion for early intervention. She believes therapy should be individualized, engaging, and meaningful, and she values building strong, collaborative relationships with families. Her approach is warm, supportive, and family-centered, with the goal of helping each child grow in confidence and communication. As a mother to a toddler, Darlene brings both professional knowledge and personal understanding to her work with young children and their families. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, running, and spending time with her family.

I’m Diana and I am a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) with experience supporting children across a range of communication needs in clinic and play-based settings. Skilled in implementing individualized treatment plans, facilitating language development through engaging, child-led activities, and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams. Known for building strong rapport with clients, adapting to each child’s unique communication style, and creating supportive environments that encourage participation and growth. Passionate about neuroaffirming, strengths-based care and helping clients develop functional communication skills.

I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorders at Cal State Fullerton and have been working as a SLPA for over 2 years. My specialties are with the pediatric population. Outside of speech therapy I am into crafting, gaming (big Pokemon fan here!), and cosplaying.

Jannel has been practicing speech therapy since 2018 and has experience working in school, private, and in-home settings. Her strong suit is working with the early intervention population with a family centered approach by equipping families with the confidence, knowledge and strategies to help their child to BE HEARD. In 2021, she graduated with her MBA to additionally work in service and hospitality. 

Karla Jimenez is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist who graduated from Pacific University in 2022. She has experience supporting young children and their families in the areas of early language development, expressive and receptive language, AAC, and neurodivergent communication. She has a special interest in early intervention, Gestalt Language Processing, and providing neurodiversity-affirming, play-based care.

Karla’s approach is child-led, relationship-based, and family-centered. She believes therapy is most meaningful when it builds on a child’s strengths, interests, and natural communication style while helping caregivers feel confident supporting communication during everyday routines.

Outside of work, Karla is a first-time mom and loves spending time with her daughter and her dog, Leia. Becoming a mom has made her appreciate even more how important it is for families to feel heard, supported, and genuinely cared for throughout their child’s journey.

I graduated from Cal State University Fullerton with a bachelor's degree in Sociology. I earned my degree as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant from Santa Ana College. I have experience working in the school setting. My prior experience includes providing student support to English Language Learners at the high school level. I am bilingual and speak Spanish. Additionally, I have experience working with adolescents and young adults.

I am a speech language pathologist assistant, I earned my bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders from California State University, Los Angeles. I am a SLPA who has a strong passion for helping children find their voices and build confidence in their communication skills. I strive to create a supportive and engaging environment where the kids can feel encouraged to express themselves. Outside of work I enjoy going to farmer's markets, making flower bouquets, and spending time with my loved ones.

I'm Pia Adams, a bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) fluent in Spanish and English. 

I earned my associate's degree from Santa Ana College from their Speech Language Pathology Assistant program in June 2025 and I am currently working towards my bachelor's degree at Cal State LA . I have worked with children ranging from 1-13 years of age and also children with disabilities. I have three fur babies (two dogs and one cat). I love to read thrillers in my spare time.

Renee began working as a SLPA three years ago. She graduated from Cal State University Los Angeles with her BA in Communicative Disorders. Previous experience also includes working as an early intervention teacher at a speech clinic. She started her professional journey after observing in home therapy as a mother of twins with a speech delay. “My favorite part of speech therapy is working with the family as a team on the child’s goals and watching the breakthrough. When the child says their first word or makes their first sign, it’s so rewarding!” In her free time she enjoys hiking, spending time with her family, listening to live music, dancing and traveling. 

Rosemarie is a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist Assistant with over 13 years of experience supporting children and families in educational and clinical settings. Her passion and experience allows her to individualize speech and language therapy services to children with diverse communication needs. Rosemarie attended Cal State University Long Beach.

Rosemarie’s expertise lies in early intervention, articulation, and language development, with a strong commitment to fostering growth and confidence in every child she serves.

I am a dedicated Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with 12 years of school based experience supporting children ages 3 to 18 years of age. I hold a Bachelors of Science in Communication Disorders from Utah State University and a SLPA Associates degree from Santa Ana College. Prior to entering the field of speech and language I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and worked as a house manager supporting unhoused pregnant mothers and their babies at a maternity shelter. My educational and work experience is connected to my deep passion to serve children and families.

As a school based SLPA I am a generalist in the field which has required me to develop strong skills in providing effective treatment in a wide range of speech and language needs. My experience includes providing interventions in the following areas: Articulation, Language, AAC Training, ASD, Stuttering, Cleft Palate, Selective Mutism, Childhood Apraxia, and Social Skills.

My objective as a SLPA is to provide treatment that integrates the needs of the whole child by addressing their speech and language goals in addition to nurturing their social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs. I am committed to creating a safe learning environment where your child feels safe, encouraged and excited to grow their speech and language skills.

Outside of work I am caring for my elderly grandfather, walking my dog Bubbles and attempting to master the latest TikTok dances at home, lol!

My name is Stevie Gutierrez, I have my Bachelor's Degree from California State University, and I am a current SLP graduate student with the Cleveland State University online program. I have been a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant since 2020, and in 2021 I became an ASHA Certified Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (C-SLPA). I have my American Sign Language Certification and enjoy using ASL within sessions. As a previous Registered Behavior Technician, I have experience in supporting clients and parents with behaviors. Some other areas of trainings and knowledge throughout my journey as a C-SLPA are working with children and adults with ASD, using AAC devices, Apraxia with a focus of Dynamic Temporal Tactile Cueing (DTTC), Readtopia Literacy, and more. Outside of the therapy room, I am a mother and bonus mom, so spending time with my family, going to different places like amusement parks, sporting events, etc., spending the day by the pool or driving to the beach all bring me joy.

I am a speech-language pathologist assistant with a strong passion for supporting children and families through individualized, evidence-based therapy. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from California State University, Fullerton, and I am currently completing my master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Biola University. My professional experience includes working with pediatric clients across a range of communication needs in both clinic and educational settings.

I value building strong, trusting relationships with clients and caregivers and believe therapy is most effective when it is engaging, functional, and tailored to each individual. I strive to create a positive and supportive environment where clients feel confident, motivated, and successful. I am dedicated to ongoing learning and collaboration to ensure high-quality care and meaningful progress for every client I serve.

Teresa has seven years of experience as a speech language pathologist, working with children who have a variety of communication needs. She brings a holistic mindset to all of her therapy sessions, taking into consideration each child’s interests and sensory system. Teresa’s style of therapy includes following the child’s lead during natural play-based activities. Her goal is to empower caretakers and families to build communication skills throughout their daily routines. Teresa uses her creative, calm, and playful personality to foster authentic connections with clients and their families. Outside of work, Teresa enjoys spending time with her partner and two kids at local parks and beaches, as well as creating art.

Hello! My name is Vanessa Valle. I'm a bilingual Speech-Language Pathology Assistant fluent in English and Spanish. I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of age groups, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, and high schoolers. I love creating a supportive, engaging environment where individuals of every age feel confident expressing themselves!

Hi! My name is Yaeli, and I am a bilingual SLPA. I graduated from California State University, Long Beach where I earned my degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have learned so much about the meaningful role that communication plays in clients' and families' lives, and would love to continue contributing to every individual's growth and success. In my free time, I love to read, watch shows/movies, and listen to music!