Bridget Tharp
Bio coming soon
Laura Beebe M.A., CCC-SLP
Laura joined the speech team in 2023. She received her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Akron and her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Science from The Ohio State University. Laura specializes in receptive/expressive language skills.
Mila Zunich, M.A., CF-SLP
In 2023, Mila joined Columbus Speech & Hearing, bringing with her a BA in Communication and Sciences Disorders from The College of Wooster and an MA in Speech-Language Pathology from The Ohio State University. Her interests lie in Down Syndrome and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), along with a strong focus on expressive and receptive…
Marika Shoger, M.A., CF-SLP
Marika joined CSH in 2023. She holds a BA in Speech and Hearing Services and an MA in Speech-Language Pathology from The Ohio State University. Her professional interest is in auditory-verbal therapy, articulation, and expressive/receptive language disorders.
Katie Behrendt, M.S., CCC-SLP
Katie became a part of Columbus Speech & Hearing in 2023. She holds a Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Bowling Green University and a Bachelor of Education and Science degree from Miami University. Her areas of expertise include Early Intervention, articulation, and helping adults who have suffered from strokes, traumatic brain injuries,…
Danielle Telfer, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Elina Frank, Au.D., CCC-A
Dr. Frank joined Columbus Speech & Hearing in 2023. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Vanderbilt University, where she distinguished herself by receiving the prestigious Best Capstone Award. In addition, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech & Hearing Sciences from The Ohio State University. Dr. Frank’s expertise includes services for pediatrics and…
The Halter Family
Reece’s parents, Natalie and Josh, noticed a speech regression in their son when he was around the age of two. They began searching for services, but as this was during the pandemic, most appointments were done virtually. As a child with autism, this approach wasn’t the best fit for Reece and they began seeing a…
September is Healthy Aging Month
Embrace the Joy of Healthy Aging Month: Nurturing Your Hearing Health! We often underestimate the beauty that surrounds us, from the laughter of loved ones to the soothing melodies of nature. But what if these precious sounds started to fade? That’s where hearing health steps in, paving the way for a fulfilling life at any…
What is the Expanding Expression Tool (EET)?
What is the Expanding Expression Tool (EET)? EET is a tool that speech-language pathologists use to help: general description skills, oral expression, written expression, vocabulary comprehension, defining and describing, making associations, stating functions of objects, categorization and similarities and differences. Pictured is an EET semantic map. A yellow rain coat is placed in the middle…