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.

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. 

Imani Bell is an Administrative Assistant at Be Heard Speech Therapy, she is dedicated to supporting the team and ensuring a smooth experience for every client. She values being a helping hand and is passionate about contributing to educational and therapeutic environments.

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.

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.

Brooke earned her Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders in 2020 and has experience working with diverse populations, including children with speech sound disorders, language delays, autism spectrum disorder, and AAC needs. Her background as a paraeducator for students with autism inspired her passion for helping individuals find their voice. Brooke is currently pursuing her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, cats, and family, baking, and playing board games.

I earned my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2022 and have been practicing since then. I’m passionate about helping individuals improve their communication skills and have extensive experience working with early intervention populations. I enjoy developing comprehensive, total communication systems tailored to each family's needs, with a strong emphasis on caregiver education and support. Outside of my professional work, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my cattle dogs, exploring new places through travel, trying out new dinner spots, and discovering unique finds while antiquing.

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. 

Hi! I'm Melissa. I am a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist with over 11 years of experience in the field. I earned my B.A. in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Fullerton, and my M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Saint Mary’s College in Indiana. Before pursuing my master's degree, I spent four years working as a board-certified Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA).

Over the years, I’ve had the joy of working with a wonderfully diverse range of children and families, including those in early intervention, autism, Down syndrome, AAC, and bilingual intervention. I have a special love for early intervention and the assessment process, discovering each child’s strengths, identifying their needs, and creating meaningful, individualized plans that support their development. One of my greatest passions is partnering with families and helping them feel confident, supported, and empowered with the tools that foster their child’s growth and success.

In my free time, I love spending time with my family, hiking, enjoying a warm cup of coffee, traveling, and trying new foods wherever I go.

My name is Natalie Garcia, and I am an SLPA. I graduated from Cal State University, Fullerton with a degree in Communicative Disorders, where I had wonderful opportunities to learn from and grow alongside experienced professionals.

My passion for this field began at home watching my brother, who was born with a cleft lip and palate, work with his SLP  for many years. Seeing the progress he made and the supportive relationship he built with his SLP showed me firsthand that speech therapy is more than just a job, it is about connection, growth, and empowering others to find their voice.

For the past five years, I have worked as a special education paraprofessional, which has been an incredible learning experience. My students have taught me so much about different modes of communication and the importance of relationship building.

In the future, I hope to further my education, but for now, my goal is to learn as much as I can from professionals and from the children I have the privilege to work with, helping them develop their voices and reach their full potential.

I graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with a B.A. in Communicative Disorders, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Baylor University. I have been working as an SLPA for two years and have experience supporting children of all ages. I am passionate about providing quality services, which is reflected in my devotion and the positive energy I bring to every session.
My passion for the field of speech-language pathology began when my daughter was diagnosed with a rare syndrome that caused a speech delay. With 20 years of firsthand experience, I understand the journey that many families go through. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my three beautiful children, having movie nights, listening to music, dancing, and singing.

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.

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.

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.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development at Cal State Fulllerton in 2004. I earned my Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) license from Santa Ana College in 2024. I bring over 18 years of experience as a preschool teacher, where I developed a strong foundation in early childhood education, language development, and individualized learning approaches. In addition, I have 2 years of experience working in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), supporting children with communication and behavioral needs. My passion lies in helping children reach their full potential through communication, connection, and play-based learning.