About The Coleman Therapy Center

CATHERINE COLEMAN, M.S. CCC-SLP

CTC is owned and directed by Catherine B. Coleman, M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist.  Catherine has owned SPEAC, LLC, Speech Pathology, Education and Consulting for 10 years. 

Catherine is a former George Washington University Clinical Supervisor and Adjunct Professor.  Classes taught by Catherine were Voice and Diction, Language Disorders and Development, Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing, Augmentative and Alternative Communication methods and a weekly clinical seminar. 

Catherine believes that families play a crucial role in the therapeutic process.  Families are always encouraged to join in therapy sessions when appropriate and typically receive a full explanation why certain therapies are used and how these can be reinforced in the home environment.  Our clinic therapy rooms all have one way mirrors so parents can observe therapy whenever they choose to do so.

All of the CTC therapists attend continuing education programs on the therapies which are supported by research and evidence-based practice.  All therapy treatment plans are individualized to meet the needs of each child and typically contain a family/home plan to ensure skill generalization.

AMY STALICA, M.S. CFY-SLP

Amy was raised in Upstate, New York.  She attended Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts where she received a Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Physiology.  She received her graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Amy has gained experience working in acute care hospital settings, pediatric speech therapy outpatient clinics, and specialized programs for children with Autism.  She enjoys treating a wide variety of children, especially those with Autism, Down Syndrome, expressive and receptive language delays/disorders, oral-motor, fluency and articulation disorders and reading disabilities.

MELISSA SHORT, M.A. CFY-SLP

Melissa was raised in Yorktown, Virginia and she currently resides in Gainesville, Virginia.  She attended James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia where she received her Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  Melissa received her Masters of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Melissa has gained experience through working in the private practice setting, within the Arlington County Public Schools system, and through various camps.  Melissa enjoys working with a wide variety of children, especially those with Autism, Down Syndrome, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, developmental disabilities, expressive and receptive language delays/disorders, articulation disorders, and reading disabilities.