Founders journey:
Learning and growing with every client
Though I have mastered many strategies and courses over the years, it is my clients who have taught me most!
- Perl Greenfeld
How it all began..
Growing up I was the popular kid around excelling both socially and academically. Life was fun. I was always surrounded by friends either studying together or simply having a good time. Life was good.
However, I’ll never forget how everything changed for me.
It happened when I was 12 years old, a fresh high schooler full of expectations and dreams. That year a new student joined our class, a recent immigrant who barely knew the language or school culture. As hard as I tried to befriend her and include her in class activities her anxiety blocked her from becoming part of us. I watched her struggle through all her high school years facing social awkwardness, selective mutism and depression.
It was painful.
At the core I saw a smart, sweet and socially capable kid who with some integration aid could have been successful.
My career choice was simple.
How it all began..
Growing up I was the popular kid around excelling both socially and academically. Life was fun. I was always surrounded by friends either studying together or simply having a good time. Life was good.
However, I’ll never forget how everything changed for me.
It happened when I was 12 years old, a fresh high schooler full of expectations and dreams. That year a new student joined our class, a recent immigrant who barely knew the language or school culture. As hard as I tried to befriend her and include her in class activities her anxiety blocked her from becoming part of us. I watched her struggle through all her high school years facing social awkwardness, selective mutism and depression.
It was painful.
At the core I saw a smart, sweet and socially capable kid who with some integration aid could have been successful.
My career choice was simple.
Our Mission
It’s our mission to provide children and families with the skill sets they need to positively engage, perform, and participate in life and the world around them by providing quality therapy to serve each child’s potential.
We are guided by our core values:
Intimate
Our team is like a family. We support each other through challenges and celebrate our collective successes together.
Individual
Each case is approached with thoughtful consideration of its particular needs when formulating a comprehensive plan of action.
Interaction
Constant communication between the director, clinicians and families cultivates a warm and nurturing environment and rapport.
A glimpse at our clinical directors who make it all happen.
Perl a certified SLP since 2011 has treated thousands of clients across various domains.
Perl’s area of expertise is in apraxia, language disorders and social communications skills.
Perl is the brainstorm behind the well known “ Social Buddies Program” and has developed a unique dynamic assessment program which assists psychologists , schools and other professionals gain a better understanding of individuals with nuanced social difficulties.
Stefanie a bilingual certified SLP with a strong commitment to supporting families and placing them at the center of their care.
Acknowledging the paramount role of family involvement in nurturing a child's development, Stefanie emphasizes a collaborative approach that ensures both individualized attention and a strong support system.
