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.

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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

  1. Personal Note:

    • Based in Evanston, IL, where I live with my husband Jonathan and my daughter Nessa

  • 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.

  • 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.


  • 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.

  • 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.