Miss Leslie, the owner of Essential Skills Pediatric Therapy, has served the Hernando County community as a Speech Pathologist for over 25 years. She has a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of South Florida and has had the honor of treating hundreds of children throughout her career. Her goal is to create a playful and welcoming environment for children to explore fun and meaningful activities while gaining skills along the way!
Miss Stephanie, has been a Speech Language Pathologist since 2012. She earned her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of South Florida. She is experienced in providing therapy in a variety of pediatric settings including school, clinic and teletherapy. She is proficient in addressing developmental speech and language delays using wide a variety of treatment methods and approaches.
Miss Ciara has worked in early childhood settings since 2023 as a teacher's assistant. During this time, she pursued her Bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Science and participated in shadowing opportunities here at Essential Skills Pediatric Therapy. She graduated from the University of South Florida in May 2026 and is a licensed Speech Language Pathology Assistant. She believes in creating a supportive, patient-centered environment where children feel empowered to improve their communication skills.
Miss Cassandra is an Occupational Therapist experienced in developmental and medical intervention. Her role is to support occupational therapy students completing their pediatric clinical rotation. She earned a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Keiser University and completed her Doctoral degree with the University of Montana. As a mother of two, Miss Cassandra is passionate about improving her client's overall function and participation in family life.
Miss Emily is an Occupational Therapist who specializes in pediatric intervention. Miss Emily worked as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for nine years. She pursued her Master's degree at Keiser University graduating in 2025 as an Occupational Therapist. Miss Emily is the mother of two active boys. Miss Emily is dedicated to helping children reach their full potential and have the skills to live happy, fulfilling, and successful lives.
Miss Amanda is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who earned her degree from South University in 2020. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Business Management and a minor in Communication from the University of South Florida in 2010. She is a dog mom to her beloved rescue dog. Miss Amanda has experience working in private practice, telehealth and community settings. She is devoted to helping children learn and grow to reach their full potential.
Miss Megan has been an Occupational Therapist since 2019. She earned her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from West Virginia University. She is experienced in providing therapy in pediatric outpatient clinic and school settings. She is proficient in providing services as part of an interdisciplinary team. She has a passion for enhancing the abilities and occupations of childhood to improve engagement in family and community life.
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