Hello! I’m Dani. I hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and California state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology. I earned a Master of Science in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Before earning my CCC’s, I spent eight years as a classroom teacher and social cognition specialist in public and non-public school settings.

Since 2020, I have been working full-time as a speech-language pathologist, primarily in school settings. In 2022, I founded my own practice to provide therapy in natural environments - home, school, and community - so children, young adults, and their families can practice communication where it matters most.

I hold a certificate in DIRFloortime® and have training in Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA). I am passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and their caregivers through a play-based, developmental approach. I work with children and young adults with a variety of speech and language differences, emphasizing collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers, educators, and vocational trainers.

Building strong, trusting relationships with my clients and their families is at the heart of my work. I value collaboration, shared joy, individuality, and empowering clients to communicate authentically and confidently.

To stay current with evidence-based practices, I regularly attend workshops, trainings, and conferences. I have also presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention and the International Council on Development and Learning DIRFloortime® (ICDL) Conference on understanding and engaging gestalt language processors.

A Los Angeles native now living in San Francisco, I love exploring the city’s neighborhoods, hiking in Marin, practicing yoga and pilates, spinning on my Peloton, reading, and enjoying live music. On weekends, you’ll usually find me spending time with my partner, friends, and family.