Speech Language Pathologist Founder Of Speak Easy Pediatrics, LLC

Kate Besonen is a pediatric speech- language pathologist who specializes in treating young children, ages birth-three, with communication delays and disorders. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from The Ohio State University, with a specialty in school-aged children. Kate spent the first few years of her career working in the school system and a home health private practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was this invaluable experience in which she discovered her passion for working with children in their natural environments.

Shortly after moving to Florida in 2016, Kate founded Speak Easy Pediatrics. Her desire to establish a community based early intervention private practice, manifested with one end goal in mind: to provide the best possible treatment, and therapeutic support system for each child and family that is served.

Outside of therapy, Kate enjoys spending time on the beach with her husband, Will, their son, Colton, and their two dogs, Socks and Charlotte.

Occupational Therapist Speak Easy Pediatrics, LLC

Ashley received her Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Central Florida in 2015 and her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2018. She is licensed in the State of Florida and certified by the National Board of Occupational Therapy. She is also a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Ashley has worked in pediatrics since 2019 and has experience with a variety of populations, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorders, ODD, ADHD, and Developmental Delays. She especially enjoys taking continued education courses on the topics of sensory integration, self-regulation, visual perceptual skills, and motor planning. She is also trained in the Handwriting Without Tears protocol.

Her training in both mental and physical health has led her to value taking a holistic, whole-person approach when assessing client’s strengths and areas of opportunity. Evaluation and intervention objectives focus on maximizing the child’s independence in their daily occupations utilizing a play-based approach. Ashley believes strongly in working side by side with parents to meet their child’s goals and provide education to ensure parents feel confident carrying over skills learned in therapy sessions.

Ashley grew up in the Tampa Bay area, going to Rays baseball games and the beach. She is proud to be a part of the Tampa Bay community. When not working with kiddos, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and two dogs, as well as trying new restaurants around town, practicing yoga, and watching documentaries.

Speech Language Pathologist Speak Easy Pediatrics, LLC

Brittany received her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from the University of South Florida in 2016. She is licensed in the state of Florida and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Her experience as an SLP includes multiple school, home health, and private clinic settings. Brittany has worked with children from 1-18 years old. She has had the pleasure of working with many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, articulation/phonological disorders, expressive and/or receptive language disorders, fluency disorder, apraxia, and developmental delays.

Brittany believes in educating, learning from, and collaborating with families and other therapy professionals to help facilitate effective communication.

When not working, Brittany enjoys spending time with her two dogs, traveling to new places, reading, and going to the beach. She also enjoys finding ways to serve her community and take part in new volunteer opportunities.

Speech Language Pathologist Speak Easy Pediatrics, LLC

Coleen Rinard is a pediatric speech-language pathologist licensed in Florida and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). A Colorado native, she earned her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Florida in Tampa. Coleen has a wealth of experience with pediatrics and developmental early intervention. She worked at All Children's Hospital for 15 years and has worked at a number of home health SLP agencies. She has a passion for helping children and providing families with effective speech solutions unique to each child.

Coleen enjoys spending time with her family including her one year old Golden Retriever, Kalua. She also enjoys long walks on the beach with her husband, Pat and cheering on Auburn University sports teams, where her daughter, Carissa will swim beginning in 2023.

Speech Language Pathologist Speak Easy Pediatrics, LLC

Courtney English is a pediatric speech-language pathologist who is licensed in Florida and certified by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Courtney is a Chicago native and traveled to the Quad Cities where she earned her undergraduate degree from Augustana College. During her Bachelor's, Courtney completed oral-motor research at the University of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia and completed an internship at the Florida School of the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine, Florida. Courtney earned her Master's degree at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio where she was awarded a research assistantship to work in a genetics lab studying Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). In addition to research, Courtney gained clinical experience working home health in Early Intervention for two Ohio counties, leading parent-toddler early language groups, and accepting a graduate position at the Cleveland Clinic in acute care. After returning to Chicago and working at a pediatric private practice, Courtney relocated to Riverview, Florida.

She comes to Speak Easy Pediatrics with strong experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), CAS, expressive and receptive language delays and disorders, articulation/phonological disorders, fluency disorders, feeding/swallowing disorders, Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC), pragmatic disorders, and developmental delays. Courtney is motivated to make intervention engaging and fun for your child while incorporating evidence-based approaches to ensure progress.

In her free-time, Courtney enjoys reading, playing rec league softball and volleyball, and attending a weekly pottery class. Coming from Chicago, she has been excited to visit the beaches in St. Pete, Clearwater, Sarasota, Siesta Key and more!

Speech Language Pathologist Speak Easy Pediatrics, LLC

Lucy is a speech-language pathologist who is licensed in Florida and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Lucy was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of South Florida. She has a passion for studying the field of Speech-Language Pathology and partnering with families to help their child reach new horizons. Lucy has experience treating a wide age range of children, from early intervention services up to high school-aged students in school, clinic, and home settings. She has experience working with articulation/phonological disorders, language delays/impairments, stuttering, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), voice disorders, and more. She looks forward to creating a trusted partnership with her families and clients to empower children with new communication skills.

Outside of therapy, Lucy enjoys spending time with her husband, DJ, and her two kitties, Kona and Bean. Lucy and DJ love all things beach and nature-related, to include kayaking, paddleboarding, biking, swimming, surfing, and watching sunsets.

Occupational Therapist Speak Easy Pediatrics, LLC

Melissa is a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant. Graduating from Polk state in 2018, Melissa entered the world of pediatrics and adult occupational therapy within the hospital setting and private clinic. After years of specializing in both adult and pediatrics, she then transitioned full time into pediatric occupational therapy focusing her love for therapy with children and their families. She believes in providing child focused and individualized therapy to reach the needs of each child and their family. She strongly believes in parent involvement, parent education, and collaboration to provide children with the best possible outcomes. Melissa has experience with a wide range of diagnoses and disorders. She is passionate about fine motor development, functional play, handwriting, and sensory integration

Speech Language Pathologist Speak Easy Pediatrics, LLC

Milvia Miseroy is a bilingual (Spanish) Speech-Language Pathologist who graduated from the University of South Florida in 2016. Mily is licensed by the state of Florida, and is certified through the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. She has experience working with both the pediatric and geriatric populations.

In the pediatric setting, Ms. Mily has experience with treatment of autism, articulation/ phonological disorders, auditory processing disorders, and receptive/expressive language disorders. In addition, Mily also has experience in inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, private practice, and skilled nursing facilities.

Mily enjoys coffee, spending time with her family and friends, volunteering at church, all things natural living, and has a green thumb for plants.

Speech Language Pathologist Speak Easy Pediatrics, LLC

Miranda Sibert is a Speech-Language Pathologist who is licensed in Florida and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Originally from Indiana, she received her bachelor's degree in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences from Purdue University and her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Florida. Miranda has experience working with children aged 1-18 years old in public schools and home health. She has had the pleasure of working with many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, articulation/phonological disorders, expressive and/or receptive language disorders, fluency disorders, and developmental delay. Miranda believes in play-based therapy and collaboration with the parents and caregivers to help facilitate motivation and progress towards all communication goals.

Miranda enjoys spending time with her husband, friends, family, and her two dogs, Berkley and Finley. Miranda will never turn down a good coffee or the chance to try out a new restaurant in St. Pete.