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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 . . .
- As a health care facility, masking is required in our clinic. Please help us prevent the spread of germs!
- Runny nose? Cough? Fever? We ask that clients and family members stay home when feeling any cold or flu symptoms, even if testing negative for Covid. We are happy to shift appointments online.
- Did you know we offer a contact-free payment option? We encourage online payments for both in-person and virtual visits.
- Our new SLPs, Carolyn and Mags, have morning and mid-day openings in their schedules. Get in touch if you’d like to book an appointment!
- Have you met Courtney, our new office coordinator, yet? Stop in and say hello!
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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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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Mags Frazier, Speech-Language Pathologist
Mags Frazier, Speech-Language Pathologist
Communication is the root of everything: how we relate to each other, build community, state our needs, talk about our feelings, tell jokes, interview for jobs, and share memories. Sometimes we communicate using our words. Other times we may communicate using a device such as our iPad or phone, sharing pictures, sharing music, playing a game, laughter, or simply a hug. My role as an SLP is to cultivate the best multi-modal communication approach for you and your family. I will listen attentively to help you say what you want to say when you want to say it. Your thoughts and feelings matter. I want to hear your wonderful ideas and so does the world!
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Carolyn Griffith, Speech-Language Pathologist
Carolyn Griffith, Speech-Language Pathologist
As a speech-language pathologist, my goal is to provide clients with tools for communication and empower them to engage others in play and conversation. I value partnering with my clients and their families to develop individualized goals and work towards their unique objectives. I love learning from the children I work with and appreciate the diverse ways in which they communicate. My clients make coming to work a joy!
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Courtney McCoy, The Hello Clinic Staff
Courtney McCoy, The Hello Clinic Staff
I feel like my purpose in life is to take care of others. To make a positive impact on someone’s life, even in a small way, is super meaningful to me. Knowing that I have the ability to care for and to make others happy is what also brings me happiness. I hope to one day become an SLP and continue helping others.
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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!