Who We Are
As a California Department of Education approved Nonpublic Agency (NPA), LA Speech Pathology Services, Inc. was established in 2013. We are a therapist-run company that offers occupational therapy, physical therapy, educational therapy and speech-language services.
We have extensive experience in typical and atypical child development and in working on behalf of the children, collaboratively with teachers and school staff. Our associates work with caregivers, families, school teams, and other professionals as needed to develop successful plans for meeting IEP goals and objectives.
All therapists hold degrees, certifications, and licenses required by the State of California and our National credentialing associations. Through professional collaboration and continuing education, we provide leading-edge expertise across a wide array of specializations.
Meet The Executive Director
Matthew Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist who has over 18 years of professional experience. He graduated with a BS degree in Speech and Language Pathology from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. He then went on to complete his MS in Speech and Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The areas of specialty that Matthew focuses on include: Children with speech and language disorders related to childhood language disorders; auditory processing, technology, Autism and related disabilities. Matthew enjoys working with children to remediate their difficulties with communication and improve their lives, as well as, their families. Matthew currently serves private clients throughout Greater Los Angeles.
Matthew was a proud recipient of the ACE award for continuing education in 2007 and his services are featured in the Cheviot Living Magazine.
Meet The Team
Speech Language Pathologists
Sonia Hiller M.S., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Ladan Haverim, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech Language Pathologist
Kara Otero, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Matthew Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Owner/Founder
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CA State License in Speech-Language Pathology
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Consultant, SLP Technology Applications
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ASHA Certified
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LSH Credentialed
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Expert Witness
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Socially Thinking Clinically Trained
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Hanen-It Takes Two To Talk
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Beckman Oral Motor Program
Barbara Mizrahi, M.A.
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SLP Consultant
Sasha Piper, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
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Hanen-Certified
Paula Cooperband, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
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Prompt-Certified
Kyra Quinones, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Gal Yannay M.S., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
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Clinical Fellow/RPE Licensure
Kortney Spencer, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
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Social Thinking Clinically Trained
Monica Ruegg, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Tracy Gumbiner, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
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NDT Certified
Gissel Quincy, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Marcia Arnold, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Leeya Shaked M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Victoria Tedder, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Nessa Eugene, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Jackie Orona, M.A., CCC-SLP
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AAC/Assistive Technology
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Lori Marks, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Catherine Armstrong, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Collin Reynolds, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Ghia Florendo, SLP-A
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Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Christina Arzouman, SLP-A
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Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Najwa Khater, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Martine Harris, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Suzanne Okin, SLP-A
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Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Shemi James, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Augmentative Communication Specialist
Javier Gonzalez, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Sima Golden, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Medical Speech-Language Pathologist
Jorge Guerrero, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Bi-Lingual Speech-Language Pathologist
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Client Relations
Mary Walsh, SLP-A
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Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Ana Lucia Valentini, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Tri-Lingual Speech Pathologist
Alyssa Conti, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Aissa Arana, SLP-A
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Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
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Bilingual English-Spanish Translator
Danielle Drosdick, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Multi-Lingual Speech-Language Pathologist
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Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
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Client Relations
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M.S., Linguistics
Kim James, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Lindsay Nitake, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Tina Howell, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Early Intervention
Jennifer Polan, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Augmentative Communication Specialist
Miriam Brock, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Augmentative Communication Specialist
Nadia Dunkerton M.S., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Emily Vanwormer, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Lisl Clerk, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Elspeth Ellison, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Janice Eagle, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Tiffany Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP
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Augmentative Communication Specialist
Erica Wurz, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Debbie Spellman, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Medical Speech-Language Pathologist
Shea Fitzgerald, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Therapists & Consultants - Occupational, Physical & Educational
Alan Boland
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Education Consultant
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B-CLAD Certification
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Clear Teaching Credential
Christine Toleson, Ph.D.
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Licensed Educational Consultant
Gina Fu
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Credentialed School Psychologist
Gabby Friedenthal, M.Ed.
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Educational Specialist
Diane Neskovska-AT, M.A.
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Assistive Technology Consultant
Carlo Padal, OTR/L
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Chief Financial Officer
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Licensed Occupational Therapist
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Neonatal Therapist and Feeding Specialist
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Swallow Certified (SWC)
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Certified Lactation Consultant
Stephanie Vint, OTR/L
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Licensed Occupational Therapist
Brian Louff, OTR/L
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Licensed Occupational Therapist
Allen Smith, COTA
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Shiva Haverim, OTR/L
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Licensed Occupational Therapist
Maria Padal
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Licensed Physical Therapist
Audrey Chernovsky
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Physical Therapist
Neil Tang, DPT
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
Administrative Professionals
Robert Adams, Esq.
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General Counsel
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Educational Attorney
Jonathan Presto, M.S.
Jonathan Presto, M.S.
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Director, Business Development
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Social Media Manager
Karen Nusenow
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Administrative Secretary
Meet The Therapy Dogs
Hugo Smith
Therapy Dog
Dale Smith
Therapy Dog
Jackie Hernandez
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Bi-Lingual Translator
R. Bondoc, Jr.
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Accountant