MidCoast SLP

MidCoast SLP Speech and Language Evaluations and Therapy in Brunswick, Maine

08/20/2026

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there is something so strange about working in a profession where the ultimate goal is for the people you grow to care so much about to not need to come see you anymore.

Today was one of those very bittersweet days as this amazing boy officially graduated from speech therapy!

These two videos are from October 2025 and today, his very last session. Seeing them side by side makes me a little emotional. We started with limited expressive language and spent so much time building words, putting words together, and helping him communicate more of what he wanted to say. Today, he is independently using phrases and sentences to share his thoughts, wants, ideas, and of course, his personality!

For the past year and a half, his family has been right there alongside him. Part of every session, learning, practicing, celebrating, and helping carry everything we worked on into everyday life. His progress is his own, but having a family so involved in the process has been such an important part of getting him here.

And he truly is just the sweetest boy. I have loved watching his language grow, but even more than that, I’ve loved getting to know more and more of him as he has been able to share it with us.

Going from limited words to hearing all of those independent phrases, sentences, thoughts, and ideas is pretty amazing.

This is exactly what we worked toward from the beginning. So incredibly proud of you, buddy (and Mom)!

You found your voice, and it has been such a privilege to watch you learn to use it. 🎓🗣️❤️

Summer social groups Sometimes the best opportunities to practice social communication don’t look much like “speech ther...
08/11/2026

Summer social groups

Sometimes the best opportunities to practice social communication don’t look much like “speech therapy.”

Today’s challenge was simple: work together to build three slides.

Getting there was the important part. The progression in these photos says so much—from sorting through a pile of pieces and figuring out where to start, to combining ideas, building together, making adjustments, and eventually reaching their shared goal!

With one shared set of materials and one shared goal, the boys had to figure out how to make their ideas work together. They had to notice when to speak up, when to listen, how to show a partner what they meant, and what to do when their ideas didn’t quite match.

Along the way, we worked on:

• initiating with a peer
• verbal and nonverbal communication
• giving and following directions
• sharing ideas and materials
• compromising
• flexible thinking
• collaborative problem solving
• patience and waiting
• noticing what a partner is doing
• repairing communication when something doesn’t work the first time

Small summer groups give kids the time and space to practice these skills with a peer in a setting that feels natural, motivating, and purposeful.

The finished product is fun, but watching the teamwork and communication develop along the way is the real success! 😊☀️🧱

So many of the moments that stay with me happen outside of my treatment room.A parent sends a video of their child sayin...
06/30/2026

So many of the moments that stay with me happen outside of my treatment room.

A parent sends a video of their child saying a sound they've been working on for months while in the car. An email comes through about a conversation at dinner that felt easier than it used to. A quick text arrives after school because something finally "clicked."

Those aren't the moments I can plan for, and I think that's why they mean so much.
They're a reminder that therapy doesn't stop when a session ends. Families are trying strategies during everyday routines, noticing small changes that I don't get to witness, and finding ways to make practice fit into real life instead of adding one more thing to an already busy day.

When someone takes the time to send me one of those updates, I don't just see progress. I get a glimpse of how a child is growing outside my office, and that's the part I would have missed otherwise.

Some of the best carryover happens when therapy stops feeling like practice and starts showing up naturally in everyday life. Those moments are the ones that tell me a skill is starting to stick.

If you've ever wondered whether it's worth sending those texts, videos, or emails... I promise they're always worth sharing. They brighten my day, help me celebrate your child's progress, and give me a better picture of what's happening between sessions. Keep them coming!

06/22/2026

Rolling into our summer schedule, my favorite weeks! Since opening MidCoast SLP three years ago, I’ve been able to take Mondays and Fridays off each summer to spend more time with my own kids. Working hard the remaining weeks of the year is so worth spending this extra time with my babies as times flies by. Happy summer everyone!!! ☀️

One of the unique things about being a speech-language pathologist is that success often means helping families reach a ...
06/11/2026

One of the unique things about being a speech-language pathologist is that success often means helping families reach a point where less support is needed.

Today we celebrated that milestone for Winsie!

That’s always the goal, but it never feels quite as straightforward when you’ve spent years getting to know a child and family.

Winsie attended her 130th and final speech session at MidCoast SLP today. When I think about her, the first thing that comes to mind isn’t a goal mastered or a test score. It’s her personality. She is a child who genuinely finds joy in EVERYTHING. She walks into every session with a smile, ready to laugh, be silly, connect with me, and make everyone present just as happy.

The progress Winsie has made has been incredible. The little girl who first walked through my door almost 2 years ago is now communicating confidently with family, friends, teachers, and anyone else she meets!

But what stands out just as much is her family.

Over the course of our sessions, Winsie’s parents showed up every single time. They asked questions, shared observations, practiced with us in session and while at home, communicated openly, and carried over strategies in ways that made therapy meaningful beyond our time together each week. They weren’t watching therapy happen, they were part of it.

After this time together, saying goodbye is not easy. But seeing Winsie reach a point where private therapy is no longer needed is exactly what we have all been working toward from the very beginning.

Congratulations to the one and only, very special Winsie, and her amazing family! Thank you for trusting me to be a small part of your story. It has been such a joy to watch you grow.

Three years… and in the busyness of life I almost let it pass without acknowledging it!MidCoast SLP opened on 05/01/2023...
05/04/2026

Three years… and in the busyness of life I almost let it pass without acknowledging it!

MidCoast SLP opened on 05/01/2023, and somehow here we are!

121 families.
5,405 sessions.

All filled with effort, patience, laughter, frustration, and growth!

Early mornings, last-minute schedule shifts, kids cracking up or leaning in for hugs mid-session, moments where something finally clicks after weeks (or months) of trying. The hard days, the really good ones, and everything in between.

What stays with me most isn’t the numbers, it’s the people behind them. The families who trust me with their children, and the kids who keep showing up, trying, adjusting, and growing in their own time.

And honestly, some of my favorite moments don’t even happen in session. They’re the after-hours texts and videos from families… sharing a new word, a clearer sound, a moment they didn’t think would happen yet. Or hearing from families months (or years) later—taking me@up in my genuine offer to always reach back out to check in if needed to make sure everything still feels on track, or seeing if it’s time for a little extra support again.

Getting to be part of those in-between moments is something I never take lightly.

I’ve learned more from them than I ever expected about patience, flexibility, resilience, and what progress actually looks like when you zoom out.

I’m sure you’ve noticed the trend by now that I truly feel that many of the biggest wins are the quiet ones. More confidence. Feeling understood. Increased independence. Those don’t get tracked anywhere, but they’re the ones that have the biggest impact on my heart.

This practice was built to be individualized and relationship-based, not driven by outside expectations or checkboxes. The fact that families continue to choose that approach and be part of it means more than I can say.

Thank you for being part of these last three years. Here’s to what lies ahead! 🤍

05/01/2026

Flashback Friday!

Another two clips, same kid. We continued to work together a few more months after the second video and now we can say my friend is a speech therapy graduate!

In both videos, we’re working on /s/ at the beginning of words. But what stands out most to me isn’t just the sound… it’s him.

In the first clip:
You’ll see us really working together in a structured way. I’m providing more support by giving models, reminders, and little tweaks to help find where that /s/ lives. We’re at the word level, taking our time, figuring it out side by side.

There’s teamwork here. Building trust and awareness as comfort grows, and lots of shared moments in the play keeping communciative pressure low.

Fast forward to the second:
Now we’re moving into phrases and sentences. You see some continued challenges. And that’s part of it! Because you’ll also hear more accurate /s/ sounds showing up and more language overall.

What I love most is the willingness to try, adjust, and keep going. That confidence to stick with something even when it’s tricky—that’s real progress.

Because this is what it actually looks like:
Support → practice → trying → missing → adjusting → getting it.

Not perfect. Not linear. But meaningful!

That /s/ is coming through more clearly and more often. But even more than that… there’s this ease. More talking, more ideas, more personality coming out without needing to pause and think so hard about each word.

Less “working on it,” more just being a kid who’s talking. That’s the part that never gets old.

Because progress isn’t just about a sound—it’s about connection, confidence, and giving kids the tools to express who they already are.

If you’re noticing your child working hard to be understood, or you’re just not sure what’s typical, you’re not alone in that. If you’re wondering whether your child might benefit from a little extra support with speech, I’m always happy to talk it through.

*Videos are shared with parental consent*

04/10/2026

Flashback Friday!

Two moments with the same child, just about 6 months apart.

In the first clip, we’re hearing single words and a few short phrases, mostly to label and request. Lots of play, lots of modeling, and giving language space to build without pressure.

Fast forward… and it’s a whole different level
More commenting, more variety, pronouns, plurals, action words—and my favorite part...her humor woven throughout!

This kind of progress comes from consistent, long-term support and a lot of small moments adding up over time, not overnight.

Also, a real highlight:
“Clean up time” somehow turning into a very strategic, very intentional expansion of play… purely for language development purposes, of course!

Because when kids find their voice, they also get very good at using it. And honestly, isn’t that the goal?

03/20/2026

Flashback Friday!

Two moments with the same child.

It starts with connection and grows into communication.

The first video shows early shared moments—eye contact, joint attention, and engagement through play.

The second shows what that foundation can become—more words, more interaction, and more independence in communication.

Progress in speech therapy isn’t always loud. These small moments are the ones that lead to big progress. And by progress, I mean the incredible team effort families put in outside of each therapy session.

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18 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME
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