What We Do

At iSpeak Therapy Services, we are dedicated to working with your child’s pediatrician, medical team and/or school personnel if needed. All children receive a full initial evaluation which includes a standardized assessment and informal observation which assist in the determination of eligibility for services and are useful for goal recommendations. All therapeutic intervention is provided in an intensive manner which as is determined by ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologists.

Meet Our Therapists

A. Lynn McKenzie, MS, CCC-SLP, Owner

Lynn has been a certified and practicing speech/language pathologist for 16 years and brings her vast experience, continuing education, and passion for children together for a result-oriented therapeutic experience.Her Experience includes providing speech and language therapy to children in a variety of settings who have been diagnosed with Articulation Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, Auditory Processing Disorders and Hearing Impairments just to name a few. When Lynn is not working, you will find her enjoying time with her family.

Lynn McKenzie

A. Lynn McKenzie, MS, CCC-SLP, Owner

Lynn has been a certified and practicing speech/language pathologist for 16 years and brings her vast experience, continuing education, and passion for children together for a result-oriented therapeutic experience.Her Experience includes providing speech and language therapy to children in a variety of settings who have been diagnosed with Articulation Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, Auditory Processing Disorders and Hearing Impairments just to name a few. When Lynn is not working, you will find her enjoying time with her family.

Whitley Tucker

Whitley Tucker, MS, CCC-SLP

Whitley received a Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University. She has experience working in various settings, including public schools, a traumatic brain injury clinic, and skilled nursing facilities via travel therapy. Her expertise extends to English-Spanish treatment and evaluation, allowing her to cater to a wide range of clients with cultural and linguistic sensitivity. Outside of her professional endeavors, Whitley finds joy in exercising, attending concerts, and exploring new destinations abroad. However, her greatest happiness comes from spending quality time with her friends and family.
Whitley Tucker

Whitley Tucker, MS, CCC-SLP

Whitley received a Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University. She has experience working in various settings, including public schools, a traumatic brain injury clinic, and skilled nursing facilities via travel therapy. Her expertise extends to English-Spanish treatment and evaluation, allowing her to cater to a wide range of clients with cultural and linguistic sensitivity. Outside of her professional endeavors, Whitley finds joy in exercising, attending concerts, and exploring new destinations abroad. However, her greatest happiness comes from spending quality time with her friends and family.

Madeline Bailey, MS, CCC-SLP

Madeline received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Florida and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of South Florida. She has a background working in pediatrics in private therapy clinics as well as preschools and elementary schools. Madeline enjoys working with children of all ages who have a variety of speech, language, and developmental disorders. She has a special passion for working with children on the autism spectrum as well as educating caregivers and advocating for clients’ needs. Madeline is a life-long learner and continues to expand her knowledge and implementation of neurodiversity-affirming practices as well as understanding the sensory needs of her clients. What she enjoys most about the private practice setting is the ability to develop a working relationship with the whole family, partnering together to make an impact in a child’s life. In her spare time, Madeline enjoys getting outdoors, yoga, jogging and going to coffee shops, as well as spending time with family and friends. She is originally from Panama City Beach, Florida.
Madeline Photo
Madeline Photo

Madeline Bailey, MS, CCC-SLP

Madeline received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Florida and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of South Florida. She has a background working in pediatrics in private therapy clinics as well as preschools and elementary schools. Madeline enjoys working with children of all ages who have a variety of speech, language, and developmental disorders. She has a special passion for working with children on the autism spectrum as well as educating caregivers and advocating for clients’ needs. Madeline is a life-long learner and continues to expand her knowledge and implementation of neurodiversity-affirming practices as well as understanding the sensory needs of her clients. What she enjoys most about the private practice setting is the ability to develop a working relationship with the whole family, partnering together to make an impact in a child’s life. In her spare time, Madeline enjoys getting outdoors, yoga, jogging and going to coffee shops, as well as spending time with family and friends. She is originally from Panama City Beach, Florida.

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La-Tanya Rowe Matthias, MS, CCC-SLP

La-Tanya graduated from Florida States University with a Masters of Science in Speech and Language Pathology. She has a background in education having taught elementary school prior to becoming a speech-language Pathologist. She has over 13 years experience as a practicing speech-pathologist working in public and private schools as well as nursing homes and home health agencies with age groups from toddler to geriatric. The majority of her work has been in the public school system working in Elementary and Middle Schools with students having a variety of disabilities such as Autism, Mild-Moderate Intellectual Disability, Language, Articulation, and Phonological Disorders.
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La-Tanya Rowe Matthias, MS, CCC-SLP

La-Tanya graduated from Florida States University with a Masters of Science in Speech and Language Pathology. She has a background in education having taught elementary school prior to becoming a speech-language Pathologist. She has over 13 years experience as a practicing speech-pathologist working in public and private schools as well as nursing homes and home health agencies with age groups from toddler to geriatric. The majority of her work has been in the public school system working in Elementary and Middle Schools with students having a variety of disabilities such as Autism, Mild-Moderate Intellectual Disability, Language, Articulation, and Phonological Disorders.

JeNai Huff, M.S., CCC-SLP

JeNai graduated from the University of Louisiana Monroe with a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She has experience working with children between early intervention and high school age in the private clinic, school, and home health settings. JeNai enjoys working with children diagnosed with a variety of disorders and disabilities to help improve their communicative needs. She also enjoys providing “parent education” to empower parents with additional tools to further support their little one’s speech therapy progress.
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JeNai Huff, M.S., CCC-SLP

JeNai graduated from the University of Louisiana Monroe with a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She has experience working with children between early intervention and high school age in the private clinic, school, and home health settings. JeNai enjoys working with children diagnosed with a variety of disorders and disabilities to help improve their communicative needs. She also enjoys providing “parent education” to empower parents with additional tools to further support their little one’s speech therapy progress.
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Leah Rhodes, MCD, CCC-SLP

Leah received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and her Master’s of Communication Disorders in Speech-Language Pathology at Auburn University. She has a background in working in private practices as well as elementary schools. Leah has experience working with a variety of speech, language, and developmental disorders including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation disorders, intellectual disabilities, apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Down Syndrome.
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Leah Rhodes, MCD, CCC-SLP

Leah received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and her Master’s of Communication Disorders in Speech-Language Pathology at Auburn University. She has a background in working in private practices as well as elementary schools. Leah has experience working with a variety of speech, language, and developmental disorders including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation disorders, intellectual disabilities, apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Down Syndrome.

Andrea Merrill-Smidt, OTR/L

Andrea Merrill-Smidt received her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from Georgia State University. She has experience working in outpatient pediatric clinics with children who have developmental delays, Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other physical and developmental challenges. She also worked at a private school with autistic students. Andrea believes in getting to know a child holistically and understanding what they need to thrive and succeed in life, supporting the needs in gross and fine motor, sensory systems, visual perceptual skills and in the areas of daily living. Andrea strives to be a neurodiversity-affirming practitioner.
Andrea Merrill-Smidt
Andrea Merrill-Smidt

Andrea Merrill-Smidt, OTR/L

Andrea Merrill-Smidt received her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from Georgia State University. She has experience working in outpatient pediatric clinics with children who have developmental delays, Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other physical and developmental challenges. She also worked at a private school with autistic students. Andrea believes in getting to know a child holistically and understanding what they need to thrive and succeed in life, supporting the needs in gross and fine motor, sensory systems, visual perceptual skills and in the areas of daily living. Andrea strives to be a neurodiversity-affirming practitioner.

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250 Georgia Ave. Suite 315 Atlanta, GA 30312
Call us at: 470.210.4301
Email: [email protected]
Hours:
8:30am to 6:00pm Monday through Thursday
Virtual Only on Fridays
 Closed on Saturdays and Sundays

 

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