Expert Speech Pathologist
Providing personalized speech therapy to enhance communication, language, and social skills for all ages.
Committed to evidence-based strategies that build confidence and effective interaction.
Hi! I'm Shimra, known to some of my clients as “Shimmy,” and I am a dedicated Speech Pathologist committed to enhancing lives through evidence-based practice, personalized care, and innovative therapy approaches. As a passionate kids speech pathologist, I help children develop strong communication, language, and social skills, while as an adult speech pathologist, I guide adults in improving social communication, professional speech, and everyday interactions with confidence.
My journey in speech pathology began at Yeshiva University, where I pursued a major in speech and audiology. I furthered my education at Iona College, earning a master’s degree in speech therapy in 2017. Since then,I have gained extensive experience across early intervention programs, nursing homes, public schools, and charter schools. I provide both in-person and online speech pathologist services, making therapy accessible, flexible, and tailored to each individual’s needs, ideal for those searching for a speech therapist near me.
Credentials:
Certified: Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association (CCC-SLP) since 2017
Telepractice Expertise: Practicing as a Teletherapist since 2019
Licensed: Holding professional licensures in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Ohio
School Certifications: Certified in Illinois (PEL) and New York (TSSLD)
Education: Bachelor's degree in Speech and Audiology from Yeshiva University (2015)
Advanced Education: Master's degree in Speech Therapy from Iona College (2017)
Diverse Experience: Extensive in-person and virtual experience across early intervention programs, nursing homes, public, and charter schools
Early intervention programs
Nursing homes
Public and Charter schools
Specialization: Focused on evidence-based neuroaffirming practice and personalized care
Tele-Education Skills: Expertise in telepractice and virtual education
Supervision: Guided speech graduate students, particularly in telehealth, fostering practical skills and professional growth
Continuous Learning: Committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice
Impact: Dedicated to making a meaningful difference in clients’ lives
Personal Note:
Based in Evanston, IL, where I live with my husband Jonathan and my daughter Nessa
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I offer personalized therapy programs as a kids speech pathologist and adult speech pathologist, including articulation, fluency, language, and social communication. I also provide support through an online speech pathologist platform.
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As a kids speech pathologist, I help children improve communication, language, and social skills. Therapy includes targeted exercises, parent coaching, and sessions with an online speech pathologist for flexible, effective learning.
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As an adult speech pathologist, I support adults in social communication, public speaking, and professional speech. Sessions are available in-person or via an online speech pathologist, ensuring convenient, tailored care. -
Yes, I am an experienced online speech pathologist, providing virtual therapy for children and adults. Both kids speech pathologist and adult speech pathologist services ensure effective, flexible, and personalized communication improvement.
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Parents learn practical strategies from a kids speech pathologist to reinforce speech and language skills at home. Support is also guided by an online speech pathologist for consistent, measurable progress.