Meet Our Team
Nicole Griffith, M.A., CCC-SLP
Owner/Speech-Language Pathologist
Nicole has been a speech-language pathologist (SLP) for over 10 years. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a Master’s in Speech-Language-Hearing in 2015 and has been in love with the profession ever since. Nicole has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient, acute care in hospitals, early childhood development center, and public schools. She has extensive knowledge ranging from birth to adulthood. Although Nicole has loved every experience and setting worked as an SLP, creating a private practice has been a career aspiration of hers from the beginning.
Nicole is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC’s). She is licensed to practice in the states of Kansas and Missouri.
Nicole has expertise in treating articulation and phonological disorders (speech sound errors) with a variety of approaches including cycles, minimal pairs, multiple oppositions, and more. She has hundreds of hours of experience in treating receptive/expressive language, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and social skills. She has a passion for providing early intervention to little ones and providing parent support. Additionally, Nicole is trained in the following specialized courses: Meaningful Speech (gestalt language processors) and Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (treatment for childhood apraxia of speech). Listed on the Apraxia Kids Directory:
https://www.apraxia-kids.org/slp/united-states/kansas/olathe/nicole-griffith/
Nicole is a lifelong Kansas resident who currently resides in Olathe, KS with her husband, 3 children, and 2 shelties. Her hobbies include playing with her kids, discovering new parks, cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs, baking bread and sweet treats, traveling, adding to her saltwater reef aquarium, gardening and exploring new coffee shops and breweries in Kansas City.
Alyssa Wood, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Alyssa Wood is a licensed occupational therapist who earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2022. She has experience working in school-based, outpatient, and hospital settings, with a strong passion for supporting children and their families.
Alyssa is dedicated to helping children build the skills they need to thrive in their everyday lives from play and self-care to school participation and social engagement. She values creating a fun, supportive, and individualized therapy environment where each child can grow in confidence and independence.
Her clinical interests include sensory processing and orthopedic conditions. Alyssa is a member of the Kansas Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA) and is certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and she is currently licensed in Kansas. She is also working toward her Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) certification.
Originally from western Kansas, Alyssa earned her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Kansas State University. She lives with her husband, two young children, and their high-energy German Shepherd mix. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, traveling, and making memories with her family. She is a lifelong fan of the Kansas State Wildcats and Green Bay Packers.
Grace Buckalew, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Grace has been a speech-language pathologist since graduating from the University of Kansas in 2024. Grace received her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware in Cognitive Science with minors in Disability Studies and Public Policy in 2022, and her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology in 2024. Grace currently works full-time in an early childhood center, but loves to work with students and clients of all ages.
Grace has experience assessing and providing intervention related to: articulation disorders, phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language, gestalt language processing, augmentative and alternative communication, and more. Grace is passionate about literacy, and loves to incorporate elements of literacy into her therapy sessions. One of Grace’s favorite clinical experiences is providing intervention and parent training sessions for augmentative and alternative communication.
Grace is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice in the state of Kansas. Grace is trained in the Meaningful Speech specialized course which details identification and intervention regarding Gestalt Language Processors.
Grace is originally from Wilmington, Delaware (very close to Philadelphia) and made the move to Kansas to pursue her career as an SLP. Grace loves to read, camp, cook, watch Philadelphia sports, and is currently learning how to sew!
Graycee Stephenson, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Graycee is a licensed speech-language pathologist who has been practicing since earning her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from University of Kansas in 2024. She completed her undergraduate studies in Communication Sciences and Disorders, with a minor in Human Development and Family Science, at Kansas State University.
Graycee has experience working as a school-based SLP in an elementary school setting, serving children ages 3–12 with a wide range of communication needs. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). She is licensed to practice in the state of Kansas.
Graycee utilizes a child-led, play-based approach to therapy that promotes independent, effective communication. She enjoys working with complex communication needs and making therapy fun! Graycee loves connecting with her clients and tailoring therapy to each client's needs and interests.
She has experience assessing and treating articulation disorders, phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and gestalt language processing. Graycee is experienced with a variety of AAC systems, including LAMP, TD Snap, Proloquo2Go, and TouchChat. She has also completed specialized training in gestalt language processing through Meaningful Speech. She has a love of learning and is always expanding her knowledge in the field.
Outside of work, Graycee enjoys spending time with her husband, dog, and new baby. She loves baking sourdough and other sweet treats, any and all arts and crafts, and watching Survivor!
Maggie Wilson, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Maggie is a licensed occupational therapist who earned her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Spalding University in Kentucky in 2020. She has been living and practicing in Kansas for the last 5 years. Maggie completed her clinical study at Children’s Mercy Hospital where she discovered her passion for working with kids. During her time there, she had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of diagnoses and medical conditions. Maggie is certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and is currently licensed in Kansas.
Maggie has worked in a variety of populations including orthopedics, acute care, and rehabilitation settings. She has experience working with clients who need pelvic floor therapy and hand therapy. Maggie enjoys working with children with a play-based approach to address concerns with socialization, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, and daily living/self-care needs. Her passion is helping her clients feel confident in themselves and thrive across all environments.
In her free time, Maggie enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and watching the Chiefs!
Chanel Bircher, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Chanel earned her master’s degree in Communication Science and Disorders from the University of Central Missouri in 2019. She brings a diverse clinical background and experience across a wide range of ages, settings, and areas of communication to her work with each client and family.
Chanel is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC’s). She is licensed to practice in the state of Kansas.
Chanel began her career at a private practice in Columbus, Georgia, where she provided speech-language services to individuals ranging from birth through geriatric populations in both in-person and teletherapy settings. She later expanded her clinical experience while providing home-based services to military families in Germany.
Chanel has special interests in early intervention, autism, literacy, and language disorders. She has completed the Inside Out Sensory Certificate Program for SLPs furthering her understanding of sensory processing and its impact on communication, regulation, connection and engagement. She is passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming care, advocating for her clients and families, and collaborating with other professionals to support each client’s skills and goals. Chanel finds joy in building deep connections with children and their families to achieve functional communication.
Outside of therapy, Chanel enjoys staying active, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Carley Frisch, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Carley has been a speech-language pathologist since graduating in 2024. Carley received her undergraduate degree from Kansas State University in Communication Sciences and Disorders with minors in Leadership Studies and Spanish in 2022, and her Master’s degree from the University of Kansas in Speech Language Pathology in 2024. Carley currently works full-time in an elementary school (preschool-5th grade), but loves working with clients of all ages.
Carley is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC’s). She is licensed to practice in the state of Kansas.
Carley has extensive knowledge and experience relating to treatment and evaluation in the following areas: augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), receptive and expressive language, gestalt language processing, and articulation disorders. Carley is passionate about AAC and neurodivergent language development, and believes that anyone can be an independent communicator with the right tools and supports. Her therapy approach focuses on relationship building, co-regulation, and putting a client’s interests first.
Carley has specialized training in the Meaningful Speech course for Gestalt Language Processing, and in the following augmentative and alternative communication systems: LAMP Words for Life, TD Snap, Proloquo2Go, and TouchChat. Carley is originally from Crystal Lake, Illinois (right outside of Chicago) and moved to Kansas to pursue her career as an SLP.
Carley loves to travel, bake breads and sweets, swim, read, and is currently learning how to throw pottery!
Kayden Rogers, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kayden earned her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Rockhurst University in 2025. She completed her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Education at the University of Kansas. Kayden currently works full-time as a school-based speech-language pathologist with Olathe Public Schools and also provides memory-care, language, and swallowing services to residents at Lakeview Village Retirement Community. She enjoys supporting individuals of all ages in developing meaningful and functional communication skills.
Kayden is passionate about neurodiversity-affirming practices and incorporating sensory-based approaches into therapy. She has experience working with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), articulation and phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, literacy, and a variety of other communication needs. She strives to create individualized, engaging therapy experiences that help clients feel comfortable, confident, and empowered to communicate in the ways that work best for them.
Kayden is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). She is licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the state of Kansas.
A lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, Kayden has been working with children since the age of 16. Her experience includes serving as a lead toddler teacher at a preschool, working in after-school programs with school-aged children, leading K–6 summer camps, and supporting children in a variety of educational and community settings. These experiences have shaped her passion for helping children grow, feel safe and accepted, and develop communication skills in ways that honor their individual strengths and needs.
Outside of her professional work, Kayden enjoys hiking in national parks, exploring local trails with her dog, reading, baking, discovering new coffee shops and restaurants throughout Kansas City, and going to see movies with friends and family.
Helen Willis, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Helen has been a speech-language pathologist since graduating in May 2025. Helen received her undergraduate and Masters degree from Purdue University in Speech Pathology with focuses in Psychology and Applied Behavioral Analysis. Helen currently works full-time in an elementary school (K-5th grade), working primarily with Autistic kiddos and general speech/language disorders.
Helen is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC’s). She is licensed to practice in the state of Kansas.
Helen has training and clinical experience in programming and providing therapy with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She specializes in LAMP, TouchChat, and TD Snap. She has experience providing individualized speech, language, and social communication services to autistic children in specialized school settings, as well as conducting therapy for individuals with autism, apraxia, articulation, and language delays. Helen also has clinical experience across the lifespan, most recently working in private practice in Montana with the birth to three populations. She has experience working with pediatric feeding, acute care, swallowing, voice, and cognitive-communication disorders.
Helen is originally from Kansas City, Missouri and grew up competitively swimming and playing golf! She is currently learning American Sign Language and loves to make stop motion animations, travel to National Parks, and write on her blog!
