Knowledgeable Speech Pathologists

Fundamental Therapy Solutions has a small, dedicated staff of speech pathologists to help you and your child overcome difficulties with learning, improve their quality of life, and more. 

Born and raised in Gainesville, Amy earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Florida. In 2001, Amy began working as a special education teacher for elementary and middle school students at the Einstein School. She taught the Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program (LiPS) and provided individual speech and language therapy after school. Shortly after, Fundamental Therapy Solutions was founded and quickly expanded, offering multiple services in the clinic setting and in many schools. Amy specializes in reading disabilities and has extensive experience in school-based therapy. In addition to LiPS, Amy has been trained in Visualizing and Verbalizing, Seeing Stars, It Takes Two to Talk - The Hanen Program, Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, and administration of the ADOS-2.

Sabrina has been a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with Fundamental Therapy Solutions since 2008. She graduated from the University of Florida in her undergraduate and graduate studies. Before working for Fundamental Therapy Solutions, Sabrina worked as a contract Speech Pathologist and as an SLP in private practice and the school system for five years. Sabrina appreciates the families we are fortunate enough to serve and strives to meet their needs to the best of her ability. 

Erin is a Speech-Language Pathologist who graduated from the University of Florida in 2005 with a Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She has been with Fundamental Therapy Solutions for twelve years. Prior to her position at FTS, Erin spent one Fellowship year at the Einstein Montessori School in Melbourne, FL. Erin specializes in reading disorders and uses the Lindamood Phonemic Sequencing Program. 

Jessica graduated from Florida State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Science and Disorders and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University in 2021. Jessica came to FTS in 2017 and is currently the Assistant Office Manager and a Speech-Language Pathologist at the FTS Lake City location. She enjoys traveling and nature walks with her husband and doggy. 

DeAnna graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida in May 2017. DeAnna spent two years at the University of Central Florida Student Health Services before starting with Fundamental Therapy Solutions. 

Jamie was born and raised and lives in Lake City, FL. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders and California State University, Northridge's distance learning program, with a master's in Speech-Language Pathology. Jamie is skilled in helping children with communication disorders and their families in various settings but specializes in early intervention. She particularly loves working with toddlers! Jamie enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and gardening in her free time. 

Elizabeth "PJ" provides early intervention to children from birth to 5 years of age and works with children of all ages, including those with autism, alternative/augmentative communication needs, and feeding difficulties. She is trained in the PROMPT Technique, LiPS Program, SOS Approach to Feeding, and Beckman Oral Motor Protocol. Before working as a Speech-Language Pathologist, PJ worked as a teacher for the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, with intermediate skills in American Sign Language. She is also fluent in Spanish with family originally from El Salvador!

Sabrina Roper, CCC-SLP

Hannah Arnold, CCC-SLP

Erin Kramer, CCC-SLP

Elizabeth Pierre-Jean, CCC-SLP 

Jessica Guzman, CCC-SLP

Jamie Foote, CCC-SLP

DeAnna LeBreton, SLPA

Stephen Lewerenz, CCC-SLP

Rachel Ridley, SLPA

Katie Gonzalez, CCC-SLP

Natalie Cecil, SLPA

Franchesca Flores-Rodriguez, SLPA

Estefania Romera, CCC-SLP

Amy Conway, CCC-SLP

Haley Heminger, CF-SLP

Chrissy Towell-Rehberg, SLPA

Mayra Polo, SLPA

Kelly OKrepkie, SLP

Corey Duty, CF- SLP

Hadley High, SLPA

Kayla Tomlinson, CF-SLP

Jessica Kreitzer, SLPA

Erin Bradley, CCC-SLP

Emily Amerson, CCC-SLP

Sabrina Roque , SLPA

Samantha Fox, CCC-SLP

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist & Founding Director

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist 

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist 

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist 

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist 

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Rachel earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2018 from the University of South Florida. During undergrad, Rachel was a member of NSSLHA and volunteered at various Speech & Hearing events for children between ages 5-9. Rachel enjoys working with kids of all ages and is interested in receptive and expressive language therapy. 

Sabrina graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Science and Disorders from the University of South Florida in May 2020. She is currently working on her Master of Science degree in Communication Science and Disorders at Florida State University. Sabrina enjoys working with children of all ages and being able to influence their lives in a beneficial way!

Hannah graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Communication Disorders. She completed her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and her clinical fellowship year with us at FTS! Hannah has a special interest in early intervention but enjoys working with children of all ages.  

Jessica holds a post-baccalaureate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Florida, a Teaching Certification in both Elementary Education and K-12 Art through the Educator Preparation Institute at Santa Fe College, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from the University of California at Berkeley. Before pursuing a career in speech-language pathology, Jessica worked as an art teacher at Alachua Learning Academy and a costume designer at the Hippodrome Theatre! As a licensed foster parent, she cares deeply about supporting children who have experienced trauma or faced challenges of any kind. Jessica is an advocate for addressing the needs of children from a holistic perspective and augments her speech-language pathology education with training in trauma-informed care through TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) and MNRI (Musgatova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration) methods.

Katie received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 2016 and her master's degree from the University of South Florida in 2019. Her special interests include Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), serving children on the Autism Spectrum, and early intervention. Katie also has experience working in the public school system in Atlanta. 

Natalie graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in Linguistics and a minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Natalie is currently enrolled in the post-baccalaureate program at the University of Florida and plans to pursue a master's degree in CSD. During undergrad, she was a part of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), where she was provided many learning opportunities as a future SLP. Natalie is excited to gain valuable experience at FTS!

Kayla earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of South Florida in August of 2018 and has been working with FTS as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant since! She is currently in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at Jacksonville University and will graduate in 2023. Kayla enjoys working with children of all ages. In her free time, Kayla loves traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog, Reese!

Haley moved to Gainesville in 2014 to attend Santa Fe College, where she played volleyball for two years. After graduating with her Associate of Arts degree, she started working as a paraprofessional at The Einstein School, a private charter school in Gainesville. Haley was formally trained in LiPS, a reading program, and completed it daily. She then transferred to the University of Central Florida, earning her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and started at FTS as an SLPA. In 2021, Haley moved back home to Jacksonville, FL, to attend Jacksonville University to pursue her master's degree in Speech Pathology!

Christina (Chrissy) graduated with a bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Michigan in 2016. After graduating, she gained experience working with children aged 0-5 as a preschool teacher, then later as a private nanny. More recently, Christina began pursuing her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Florida State University. Her special interest is in early speech and language development, but she is excited to help children of all ages at FTS!

Corey is a Speech-Language Pathologist who graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a minor in Linguistics. In 2022, he earned a Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida and is currently completing his Clinical Fellowship year with FTS. Corey enjoys working with children of all ages and backgrounds and is most interested in early speech and language development, augmentative and alternative forms of communication, and articulation. 

Kelly is a Speech Language Pathologist who graduated from Loyola University of Maryland in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Kelly then went on to earn her Master's Degree from Long Island University-Post in 2022. Kelly recently moved from New York and is completing her Clinical Fellowship year at Fundamentals. Kelly enjoys working with children of all ages and is excited to be part of the FTS team!

Mayra graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration from Florida International University and completed a post-baccalaureate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida. Mayra plans to pursue a master’s degree in CSD in the future and look forward to helping children of all ages at FTS. 

Emily graduated from the University of Florida in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Minor in Education. In 2011, she earned a master's in Speech-Language Pathology. Emily previously worked at Tacachale Center, ACG Therapy Center, and public and private schools. Emily has an interest in play-based techniques, semantics, and reading therapy. She enjoys engaging with children of varying ages and abilities!

Franchesca graduated from the University of Florida in May of 2022 with a Bachelor of Health Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a minor in Educational Studies. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in the near future to become a Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist. Franchesca is excited to work with children of all ages and continue learning through new clinical experiences at FTS!

Estefania is a Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Florida International University in Miami, emphasizing cultural and linguistic diversity. In 2018, Estefania completed her clinical fellowship experience at Fundamental Therapy Solutions, working with patients from 12 months to 18 years of age. She then relocated to Denver, Colorado, where she worked in the school system with students in primary and secondary settings. Her passion for providing early intervention, speech and language, and AAC services stems from her varied experience in both private and school settings.  

Hadley graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Health Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders degree and a minor in Disabilities in Society. She is currently working on her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Nova Southeastern University. Hadley is particularly interested in early speech and language development and is excited to help children achieve their communication goals! 

Amy earned her bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Florida. Before joining the FTS team, Amy worked for twenty years at The Morris Center in Gainesville, FL. Amy specializes in reading disorders and the Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program (LiPS).

Erin is a Speech-Language Pathologist who graduated from the University of Florida in 2016 with a bachelor's degree and later received a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology degree from Florida State University. She has worked locally as a school-based therapist and is passionate about early intervention, autism spectrum disorder, and augmentative and alternative communication.

Samantha is a Speech-Language Pathologist who spent over three years researching successful early intervention for children on the Autism spectrum while completing her undergraduate studies at Ohio State University. She received her master’s degree in 2017 from Ohio University and has since become an active member of the ASHA aural rehabilitation special interest group due to her passion for sign language and the treatment of auditory processing disorders. Before working at Fundamental Therapy Solutions, Samantha worked as a contract Speech Pathologist. She spent most of her time at a school for children with autism while using a total communication approach.

Stephen has been a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with Fundamental Therapy Solutions since 2019. He is a Florida State University graduate of his undergraduate and graduate studies. Stephen has worked as a contract Speech Pathologist and in the school system for over five years. He enjoys working with children of all ages and being able to impact their lives in a positive way.

Amy Tomlinson, CCC-SLP

 Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

 Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

 Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

 Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

 Certified Speech-Language Pathologist & General Manager

 Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

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