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Who We Are
We are speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists who are passionate about serving and supporting families.
Our speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists are nationally certified, state-licensed, and highly trained in a variety of specialty areas. We are neurodiversity-affirming and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all families. We bring commitment and passion to every session and pride ourselves on our creative programs, flexibility, quick decision making, and long-standing partnerships with local physicians, dentists, orthodontists, and community agencies.
What We Do
We provide high-quality services to families by putting kids at the center of therapy.
We offer three models of service: in-clinic, teletherapy, and a hybrid of the two.
We offer speech-language therapy for articulation, expressive and receptive language, oromyofunctional issues, motor speech, feeding and swallowing, stuttering, executive functioning, and social language.
We offer occupational therapy for fine and gross motor skills, feeding, self-care, hand-eye coordination, sensory integration, and visual-motor skills.
Intake and Insurance
Navigating care is challenging. We're here to help.
Taking the first step toward selecting a speech therapist or occupational therapist for your child can be an emotional experience. You might be full of questions and concerns of all sorts, ranging from insurance coverage to clinician qualifications to what will happen if your child throws a tantrum and refuses to participate. Emotions and concerns and questions mean that you’re engaged and focused on what’s best for your child. Coincidentally, so are we!
Clinic Announcements
There's always something happening at the clinic! Here's the latest report . . .
- We’re happy to announce that we have two new SLPs joining our staff in July! We’ll be able to offer lots of scheduling options to folks this summer and into fall. More details coming soon.
- Believe it or not, it’s not too soon to be thinking about your fall therapy schedule. Summer is a great time to move into an afterschool therapy spot. Let us know if you need one.
Meet The Hello Clinic clinicians and staff
Jenny Peddicord, Speech-Language Pathologist
Jenny Peddicord, Speech-Language Pathologist
I believe in discovering and uncovering each child’s unique mix of strengths and challenges and helping them to understand it too. I believe in using the skills of every member of the team to provide cohesive and long-lasting change. I believe in valuing cultural, social, linguistic, religious, and economic differences. I believe in loving what I do.
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Clinic Director
Laura Holden, Speech-Language Pathologist
Laura Holden, Speech-Language Pathologist
Life is about relationships. I get to come to work every day and help children communicate so that they can access their social world, engage with others, and form relationships. There’s nothing better than watching a child become empowered by their communication and connecting with the world.
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Christina Gagosian, Occupational Therapist
Christina Gagosian, Occupational Therapist
I love my job because I get to work with such amazing children, families, and therapists in a fun and creative way. It is extremely rewarding to be able to help children grow, learn, participate in family life, and just be kids. Many children need a little extra support in order to process and adapt to their environments so that they can participate in everyday activities. I believe that every child and family can experience success and confidence in their goals, and I feel fortunate to be a part of that process.
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Sarah Kuhrts, Speech-Language Pathologist
Sarah Kuhrts, Speech-Language Pathologist
Communication is powerful. I love my work because I am able to help children make their needs and wants known, express themselves with confidence, and connect with others in meaningful ways. I believe my role is to guide and support children as they work toward becoming effective communicators, and I am honored to be a part of each family’s journey.
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Lauren Forgione, The Hello Clinic Staff
Lauren Forgione, The Hello Clinic Staff
My job at The Hello Clinic is to help facilitate each part of our clients’ experience with us, ensuring that our service meets (or exceeds!) your family’s needs. When it comes to understanding your plan and utilizing your benefits, I delight in being your go-to contact and advocate. I pride myself in making sure the clients and families that we serve always know that they can depend on me to walk alongside them, cheer their successes, and tackle each challenge as a team… it is that simple.
Office Administrator
Renee Limon, The Hello Clinic Staff
Renee Limon, The Hello Clinic Staff
I believe everyone has a story. My role at the clinic allows me to listen, connect and share stories each day.
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Our Awards
Our Awards
We're a PDX Parent Pick!
We are humbled and honored to have been recognized as one of Portland’s top 5 physical, occupational, and speech therapists by PDX Parent Picks every year since 2019. This recognition is extra special because winners are chosen based on parent nominations and voting. We know that our clinic families place their trust in us and that means the world to us.
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Find answers to the most common questions at our FAQ page. Or contact us to ask us anything!