At SVS, we believe quite simply that learning leads to innovation, innovation leads to growth, and growth becomes success.
ABOUT US
Silicon Valley Speech is a neurodiversity affirming speech-language pathology practice providing speech therapy treatment for a wide range of communication needs including social skills, articulation, phonology, accent modification, motor speech disorders like apraxia, expressive language, receptive language, stuttering, executive functioning, and speech delay.
Involving clients and their families in goal-setting is crucial! It’s a fundamental part of family centered care that truly captures the client’s priorities and aspirations for therapy.
We believe that the best therapy outcomes are achieved when clients and families are actively involved in the process and working towards shared goals.
Partnering for Success:
Empowering Clients and Families Together!
A strengths-focused approach in therapy recognizes and taps into the client’s natural abilities to foster growth and development, making for more effective, enjoyable, and empowering therapeutic experiences.
We strive to create a positive and inclusive therapy environment where our clients can thrive and reach their full potential.
Unleashing Potential:
The Impact of Strengths-Based Approaches
When therapy activities match a client's interests, they're much more likely to be engaged and motivated (which helps with building rapport and connections, too)! This increased engagement can lead to better learning and participation during the treatment session.
We also know that incorporating creativity and fun into therapy sessions can lead to more positive outcomes and a better overall experience for everyone involved. We make learning fun!
Putting Clients First:
Tailoring to Your Interests!
Every person has their own unique way of expressing themselves—and honestly, we all do! We celebrate and encourage diverse communication styles in therapy to promote confidence and self-expression.
We tailor our treatment techniques to incorporate play-based activities that are designed to be fun and engaging while targeting customized therapeutic goals.
Embracing Unique Voices:
Tailored Communication and Play Styles!
Breaking Down Walls
Finding out What Works
Capitalizing on Strengths
All too often, in this profession, others are boxed in by lack of creativity. What works for one child and their family, does not necessarily work for every child and their family. Here at SVS, we custom tailor therapeutic platforms that deliver results.
It sounds simple, but it isn't easy. At SVS, we are driven to help you, your child, and your family succeed. By carrying over simple therapeutic principles to the home environment, we reinforce success with daily practice.
A child should never be defined by their weaknesses, or what they can't do...yet.We focus on our second core principle, find out what works. We each have different learning styles, patterns of thought, and motivators. By aligning a child's motivation with speech & language goals, we break down the therapeutic divide.
WHAT WE DO
Providing a Protective and Goal-Oriented Learning Atmosphere
Synthesizing a platform that inspires growth
Always Moving Forward
We want children to succeed. We know you want your children to succeed. We will work with you to help your children want to succeed and meet their goals.
As we capitalize on strengths, we do not ignore weakness. We gather feedback from positive learning experiences and re-apply this positivity to areas that require growth. By creating this positive feedback cycle, we harness momentum from learning and grow with the child to help them accomplish their goals.
Buying-in on the momentum driven positive feedback cycle, we create experiences that nourish, change, and inspire forward thinking.
By making mistakes, we learn.
By learning, we innovate. Through innovation, we live.
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MEET THE TEAM
M.A., CCC-SLP
M.S., CCC-SLP
Clinical
Director
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Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Clinical Resources Specialist
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Kate Sellers
Jacqueline Brettner
kate's bio
jacqueline's bio
Kate Sellers, M.A., CCC-SLP, is an experienced ASHA certified Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist and the owner/Executive Director of Silicon Valley Speech. Kate began Silicon Valley Speech in 2014 with the intent of creating a warm and caring environment specializing in customized, individual and family-centered therapy. She is passionate about her work, and thrives on creating a fun and nurturing environment to enhance children’s confidence and communication skills. She is inspired and receives so much joy from the families she works with. Recognizing that every child learns differently, she creates engaging speech therapy experiences tailored to individual needs. She combines fun and learning by using sensory-based techniques and encouraging natural communication during playtime to maximize progress.
In addition, Kate holds the Memberships of several professional organizations related to the field of Speech-Language Pathology including:
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association
- California Speech-Language and Hearing Association
- ASHA’s S.T.E.P. program (Student to Empowered Professional)
- Therapy Dogs International (TDI)
- The SCERTS® Model
- SAT-PAC
- The Hanen Centre
Kate loves to incorporate children’s interests into the therapy sessions, making it fun to learn! Working together with the child’s team and family, a collaborative model is integrated throughout the speech and language program.
Jacque is a California Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and a member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She has diverse experience working in the public school system and providing family focused in-home therapy to children of all ages and young adults. Jacque is PROMPT certified and has specialized training in the areas of social communication, expressive/receptive language, language-based literacy, autism spectrum disorder, apraxia, fluency, and speech sound disorders.
Jacque is creative in her therapy sessions and incorporates each child’s individual interests and strengths to target goal areas.
What people are saying about us...
Mountains are climbed by single steps,
one step at a time.
Speech is made by single sounds,
one sound at a time.
Life is heard through your own voice,
give your child their voice,
and it will never be forgotten.
For new patient inquiries, please call: (408) 807-6807
