Karen Jackson Parrish

M.ED., CCC-SLP LSLS Cert. AVT

Founder of Pediatric Speech and Language Services, Inc.

Karen is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with 37 years of experience. She started Pediatric Speech and Language Services, Inc. in the fall of 1993. She obtained her BS from Appalachian State University in 1978 and her M.Ed from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1980. Karen was one of the founding members of NC AG Bell in 1993, a past president of NC AG Bell, and the first recipient of the NC AG Bell Daniel Ling award in 2004. Karen became a certified LSLS Auditory Verbal Therapist in 1997. Her specialty is working with children who have severe articulation and language delays from a variety of etiologies and with children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Karen has had the privilege of working in many settings: schools, clinics, and homes with children from infancy to high school. Karen can teach language to deaf children using sign language, Cued Speech, Oral and Auditory/Verbal therapies. She is committed to each child having access to the services needed to ensure effective linguistic development.

Emily R. Berry

M.A., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT

Co-Owner of Pediatric Speech and Language Services, Inc.

Emily is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with special interests in working with clients who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. She obtained her BS from Ithaca College in Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped in 1994 which included a teacher’s certificate, and her MA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Speech-Language Pathology in 1997. Emily joined Pediatric Speech and Language Services, Inc. as the first employee in 1997. Emily is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, AG Bell, and NC AG Bell. Emily became a LSLS Certified Auditory Verbal Therapist in 2009. Emily is fluent in American Sign Language and Cued Speech.

Erin Hays-Stephens

M.S., CCC-SLP

Pediatric Speech and Language Services, Inc.

Co-Owner / Speech-Language Pathologist

Erin is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about helping children build functional communication and feeding skills that support everyday life. She has specialized experience working with children with feeding and oral motor needs, as well as those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and children with articulation and language delays. Since joining PSLS in 2003, Erin has served infants, toddlers, and school-age children throughout the Charlotte Metro area, and became a partner of Pediatric Speech and Language Services in January 2022. She is trained in a range of evidence-based approaches to support complex feeding and communication needs across developmental levels. She also serves on the Carolina’s Center for Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery team and works with the UNC-Chapel Hill feeding team, supporting children with medically complex feeding challenges, including infants with breastfeeding difficulties, tethered oral tissues (tongue/lip ties), tube feeding, and oral aversion. Erin is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care that helps each child grow in confidence, independence, and connection.

Allyson Gray

M.S., CCC-SLP

Allyson is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a special interest in working with the pediatric population who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Allyson completed theAuditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT) specialization track during graduate school and has experience implementing the auditory-verbal principles to promote spoken language in a variety of settings. She loves learning alongside children of all ages and abilities, facilitating communication development through play, and working as a team with families. Allyson is new to the Charlotte area and moved to join the PSLS team!

Anna Woodhouse

M.S., CCC-SLP

Anna Woodhouse is a Speech-Language Pathologist based in Raleigh! She received her Bachelor’s from Auburn University (War Eagle!) with a minor is Spanish. She continued on to the Medical University of South Carolina to receive her Masters in Speech Language Pathology, with a focus on supporting children with hearing loss and their families. She is thrilled to be back in the triangle close to family and friends! Anna’s special interests include providing speech and language therapy to children in English and Spanish. She enjoys working with children with language delays, complex needs, AAC users, and children with hearing loss. Anna is passionate about supporting families to provide treatment that is accessible and family-centered. In her free time, Anna loves getting outside to explore nature, traveling across the globe, and hanging out with her forever puppy, Lily.

Ashley Seliquini

M.S., CCC-SLP

Ashley is an autistic ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with special interests in working with clients who have pediatric feeding disorders, early intervention speech and language disorders, and young autistic children. Ashley received her BA in Latin from Wake Forest University in 2006 and her MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from East Carolina University in 2012. She joined Pediatric Speech and Language Services, Inc. in March 2020. To date, she is the recipient of four ASHA Awards for Continuing Education (ACE). Ashley has trained with the UNC-Chapel Hill feeding team, and serves as an outsource in the Triad for clients requiring ongoing feeding therapy.

Ashley is also passionate about providing neurodiversity affirming therapy to her autistic clients and those with autistic characteristics. She is trained in gestalt language processing. Ashley believes that everyone has unlimited potential and communication occurs through a variety of means. It is her job as a neurodivergent SLP to help parents understand communication, play, and sensory differences in their children in order to help their children lead the happiest and most authentic lives possible.

Ashley Willett

Ashley Willett

M.A., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVT

Ashley is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist, dually licensed in North Carolina and Georgia, with a passion for helping individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing develop spoken language skills. She also works with clients who experience reading challenges, including dyslexia, using evidence-based approaches to support communication and literacy development.
She earned her Bachelor of Science (2005) and Master of Arts (2007) in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Ashley began her work with Pediatric Speech and Language Services, Inc. in 2006 and joined the team in 2007.
Ashley has provided services in a variety of settings, including schools, preschools, daycares, and clients’ homes across multiple counties in North Carolina. In 2021, she expanded her clinical experience in Atlanta, Georgia, where she began providing virtual services with the Katherine Hamm Center at the Atlanta Speech School. She is trained in both sign language and Auditory-Verbal Therapy, allowing her to individualize treatment for each client and family. She has also successfully completed Orton-Gillingham coursework at the Classroom Educator Level, further supporting her work with individuals with reading difficulties.
She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), AG Bell, and NC AG Bell, and became a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS) Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist in 2012.
Ashley provides in-person services at the Summerfield, NC location and virtual therapy sessions for clients in North Carolina and Georgia.

Audrey Womack

M.Ed., CCC-SLP

Audrey is an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist. She graduated from the University of North Carolina- Greensboro in 1984 with her Masters of Education in Speech-Language Pathology. She has experience working with adult CVA/TBI; pediatrics with speech and language delays, autism, CAPD, etc. She has worked in various settings including hospital outpatient, adult group homes, vocational rehabilitation facilities, adult assisted living facilities, and private practice. Audrey joined the PSLS team in April 2014 and serves the Greensboro area.

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Bria Banks

M.S., CCC-SLP

Bria received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She recently graduated from North Carolina Central University in July of 2024, where she received her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Bria has always had a passion for the pediatric population and her special interests include working with children within the areas of articulation and language disorders. She also has a passion for working with autistic children and takes pride in providing a neurodiversity affirming environment and treatment style.

Caroline Forman

M.A., CCC-SLP

Caroline Forman is a North Carolina native who attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where she earned her B.A. in Psychology. Caroline later obtained her M.A. in Speech Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Following graduate school, Caroline relocated to Colorado where she worked with children in early intervention and private practice settings. Caroline has gained experience in the areas of articulation, apraxia, early intervention, sign language and both receptive and expressive language. Her passion is working with infants and toddlers and enjoys incorporating play and parent-coaching into her therapeutic framework. In her free time, Caroline enjoys hiking, listening to music, cooking, naps, and making others laugh.

Cassie Donsbach

M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVT

Cassie is a CCC-Speech-Language Pathologist and a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist. She has special interests in working with clients who are language delayed, deaf and hard of hearing, and children with Autism. Her interest in the field originated from childhood when her younger brother was diagnosed with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and a language delay. He began therapy where he learned to use his hearing aids to listen and develop spoken language. Cassie was immediately involved in his therapy and has had a passion to partner with families and guide them on their journey ever since. Cassie obtained her BS and MS from Marshall University in West Virginia. She has experience providing services within the school system, at a preschool for the deaf and hard of hearing, within a clinic, and in the home setting. She has been serving children with various communication disorders, including hearing loss, autism, and language delays, within the home environment and school system. She strives for sessions with high parent involvement that keep kids engaged and motivated. She also has experience working with children with Autism and is trained in behavior management techniques. Cassie has experience with sign language and PECS. She started working with Pediatric Speech and Language Services in October 2017 and became a Certified Listening and Spoken Language Certified Auditory Verbal Therapists in 2021.

Chrissy Kramer

M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVEd.

Chrissy is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with 30 years6 experience working with children who have developmental delays, language delays, articulation disorders, apraxia of speech, autism and children who are deaf and hard-of hearing. Chrissy enjoys early intervention, providing families strategies to help their child be successful communicators. Using fun activities, she engages with children to develop play skills while also encouraging language development. She earned her master’s degree in Speech Pathology from Clarion University in 1996. Throughout her career, she has worked in various settings including daycares, homes, public schools and UNC. For nine years, she was part of an interdisciplinary evaluation team, assessing children with multiple needs. She has had numerous opportunities to train therapists and speak at conferences on speech development, language development, listening skills and evaluations. She is skilled in working with children who require a visual mode of communication such as sign language or Cued Speech. She is also a Certified Listening and Spoken Language (LSLS) therapist. She lives in Raleigh with her husband and two teenagers.

Holly Vaughn

M.A., CCC-SLP

Holly received her Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Holly’s passion for working with children and families blossomed during her time as co-owner and head instructor of Karate International of Elkin where she and her husband taught life skills and karate to children ages 3 and up. Holly has experience working with clients of all ages and families in a variety of settings (including; pre-school, elementary schools, therapeutic riding center, skilled nursing facility) with speech, language, cognition, swallowing, and more. Her passion is empowering families and clients to achieve their goals through individualized therapy. Holly is dedicated to volunteering as a therapy dog team with her pup Korra and has a love for reading.

Huili Wang

M.B.A., M.A., CCC-SLP

Huili Wang is an ASHA certified SLP. She obtained her B.A. in English and M.B.A in China. She has a M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Huili started working as an SLP for PSLS in 2019. In addition to working as a full-time therapist, Huili is working towards her doctorate in the field. Huili is a mom of a child with hearing loss. She has great passion for helping kids with hearing impairment and other communication disorders. In China, Huili served as a liaison between orphanages, the government and foster and adoptive families from around the world for 5 years. She has traveled to 30 European and Asian countries. Her first language is mandarin Chinese, and English is the second. She understands Cantonese as well.

Jenine Entwistle Viole

M.S.P., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVT

Jenine Entwistle Viole is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with special interests in working with clients who are deaf and hard-of- hearing to promote listening and spoken language development. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences from the University of Connecticut in 2014 and her Master of Speech Pathology from the University of South Carolina in 2016. She graduated as part of the Auditory-Verbal Therapy track program at USC. Jenine will be serving children and families in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. Jenine is a certified Listening and Spoken Language Auditory-Verbal Therapist.

Jerusha Johnson

M.S., CCC-SLP

Jerusha Johnson is a board certified Speech-Language Pathologist based in Raleigh, NC who was born in Tamilnadu, India; raised in Muscat Oman; and grew up in North Carolina, US. She completed her Bachelor of Science at University of North Carolina Greensboro, in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Human Development and Family Services and American Sign Language. She then moved on to acquire her Master of Science degree at Francis Marion University, in Speech Language Pathology along with research work looking at the effects of speech diagnosis and therapy amongst multicultural family groups. Francis Marion located in Florence, SC was a challenging time of life where she honed her leadership skills by heading the National Student Speech, Hearing, Language Association (NSSHLA) chapter at the university, as president, along with a group of strong supportive leadership team. She is excited to be back in her hometown with family and friends after gathering experience as a clinical fellow from two schools (Overhills Elementary – Harnett County NC- in Spring Lake near the Fort Bragg Army Base and Gibsonville Elementary – Guilford County NC – in Gibsonville). Jerusha has knowledge working with a variety of populations (ASD, Medically Fragile students, and Behavioral Needs while working on language, articulation, fluency, pragmatic and social communication therapy) at the elementary school level. Her joy of interacting with children of all ages led her to remain immersed in activities involving kids of all ages through speech sessions, church youth programs and volunteer activities. Some hobbies she enjoys include cooking/eating a variety of food from all different cuisines, reading books and photographing heart felt moments making lifelong memories to look back at one frame at a time.

Kaleigh Flaker

M.A., CCC-SLP

Kaleigh is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist who resides in Asheboro, NC. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Disability Studies at West Virginia University in 2020. She then earned a Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2023. Kaleigh’s special interests include working with clients who have pediatric feeding disorders, oral motor delays, and early language development. Since beginning her work as a SLP, Kaleigh has completed multiple trainings in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, and is certified in Vital Stim. Outside of work, Kaleigh enjoys reading, going to the gym, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog, Maggie.

Kantrell Knox

M.A., CF-SLP

Kantrell is a dedicated speech language pathologist clinical fellow with a passion for helping others find their voice. She earned both her Bachelor’s (2022) and Master’s (2025) degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Throughout her clinical training, Kantrell gained hands-on experience across a variety of settings, including preschools, public schools, and skilled nursing facilities. Her clinical interests focus on supporting children and adolescents with receptive and expressive language delays, selective mutism, speech sound disorders, and articulation challenges.

Kantrell is committed to delivering personalized, engaging, and evidence-based therapy that empowers clients and families alike. She believes that communication is foundational to connection and her goal is to make that foundation as strong and functional as possible for every individual she serves.

Karyn Sterling

Karyn Sterling

Teacher of the Deaf

Karyn is a Teacher of the Deaf specializing in auditory oral and auditory verbal philosophies. She obtained a BS in Education of Deaf Children, a BS in Early Childhood Education as well as a concentration in Auditory Oral Deaf Education from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro in 2005. Karyn has taught in both early intervention as well as the public school systems during the course of her career. Karyn joined the Pediatric Speech and Language Services team in 2016 and works part time in the Greensboro area.

Katie Beth Watson

M.A., CCC-SLP

Katie Beth is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist who received a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Special Education from Appalachian State University. She then obtained a M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Katie Beth has a special interest in working with the deaf and hard-of-hearing population, fluency disorders, and children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. With a passion for a holistic, patient-centered approach, Katie Beth focuses on leveraging each child’s unique needs in order to foster communication skills and engagement in the world. Katie Beth is dedicated to empowering caregivers and advocating for a therapy plan that considers each child’s individual needs.

Kaylee Matthews

M.A., CCC-SLP

Kaylee received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Appalachian State University in December of 2020. She just graduated in May of 2023 from North Carolina Central University with a Masters Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Kaylee spent her last semester of graduate school doing her clinical placement with PSLS and just joined the team full-time to complete her clinical fellowship year. Her passion is working with toddlers and school-age kids.

Laurel Copes

Laurel Copes

M.S., CCC-SLP

Laurel is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a special interest in working with early language, feeding, and articulation clients. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Carolina. Laurel is passionate about working alongside families to foster communication development through child-led, play-based therapy. She has completed training in pediatric feeding development and has experience serving clients with swallowing difficulties. In her free time, Laurel enjoys playing with her cats, reading, and traveling. Laurel is excited to serve the Charlotte area!

Logan Mims

M.A., CCC-SLP

Logan is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist who received both her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2018) and graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology (2020) from UNC-Greensboro. Logan has an interest in working with school-aged children with speech and language delays, fluency disorders, as well as deaf and hard of hearing clients. She strongly believes in providing engaging and individualized therapy services, while working closely with families to help promote functional communication skills at home and in the community. In her free time, Logan enjoys crafting, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Makayla Jones

M.A., CCC-SLP

Makayla Jones is an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist. She obtained her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and then she obtained her M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Makayla has gained clinical experience across a variety of settings, including daycare centers and in-home environments, where she provides individualized therapy for children. She has a particular interest in working with early intervention, articulation disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication. In her free time, Makayla enjoys reading, caring for her houseplants, and spending time with family and friends, including her dog, Milo.

Michelle Lopez

M.A., CF-SLP

Michelle Lopez is a Clinical Fellow Speech‑Language Pathologist and a proud local of the Winston‑Salem area. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Michelle loves helping children grow confident in their communication and works closely with families to make therapy meaningful, empowering, and fun.

Zori Vinson

Zori Vinson

M.A., CCC-SLP

Zori Vinson is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Zori’s passion for working with children began while tutoring and working in the public school system. She obtained both her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Zori has gained clinical experience in the areas of early intervention, by using a caregiver-coaching approach to empower and incorporate caregivers during various routines during therapy; articulation/phonology; verbal apraxia; language disorders and pediatric feeding disorders. Zori has a special interest in working with clients with pediatric feeding disorders and speech sound disorders. She also has experience working with pediatrics with the following diagnoses: Down Syndrome, Autism, Neurological and Genetic Syndromes, Oral Dysphagia, GERD and Constipation.
Zori also seeks and discovers a way to help patients who are aversive/avoidant, stressed or unmotivated during mealtimes, by incorporating support from family, verbal praise, and fun reinforcers. Her philosophy is that feeding should be fun and safe. She has been professionally trained in using various skilled interventions such as spoon placement, oral motor/sensory strategies, non-stressful methods of introducing novel foods, gradual texture progression/gradations, and more. In her free time, Zori enjoys watching movies, eating at Chick-Fil-A, and spending time with family and friends.