Meet Your Therapist

Mrs. Aleisha

Aleisha

Owner/Speech Therapist

Mrs. Aleisha

My Why:
To create a positive, supportive clinic where our #1 priority is to help children and families overcome challenges, to thrive and enjoy a full, productive and joyful life.

Ms. Alex

Alexandra Davis, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Mrs. Aleisha

My Why:

To care for your child like I care for my disabled cousin. To provide love and support to every child and family that walks in our door.

Ms. Courtney

Courtney Turner

Speech Therapist

Mrs. Aleisha

My Why:

To encourage and empower children and their families so that we all may realize the power in everyone having a voice.

Ms. Jenn

Jennifer Rosado

Speech Therapist

Mrs. Aleisha

My Why:

To love and serve families by helping them to connect and communicate meaningfully. To be a light and a hope to those who need one!

Ms. Katie

Katie Johnson, M.S. CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Mrs. Aleisha

My Why:

To empower and support children and families through their therapy journeys. She is so excited to be a part of the Family First Therapy team and can’t wait to be a positive light in each child’s life.

Ms. Abbie

Abbie Allen, M.S. CF-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Mrs. Aleisha

My Why:

To give children confidence in their communication skills and to assist them in building meaningful relationships with others! To take advantage of every opportunity to show love and compassion to our children and families.

Ms. Meagan

Meagan Geis, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Mrs. Aleisha

My Why:

Dedicated to providing high quality support for children and their families.

Ms. Emily

Emily Connelly, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Mrs. Aleisha

My Why:

To have an opportunity to make a lasting impact on not only the child, but the family as well. The kiddos are the future and my hope is that I can help them grow into successful and self-sufficient adults!

Ms. Melissa

Melissa Guidry

Client Coordinator

Mrs. Aleisha

My Why:

Dedicated to providing high quality support for children and their families.

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Therapist Bios

Aleisha

Aleisha VanAmburg,
MS CCC-SLP, Prompt Trained

Aleisha VanAmburg, MS CCC-SLP is a Florida state licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and holds her Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC’s) through ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association). Mrs. VanAmburg obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the University of South Florida. She began her career in 1997 working in the public school system as a speech language pathologist at an elementary school with a large population of children with special needs. In 2002, she expanded her clinical skills to include working in a private outpatient clinic for twelve years treating pediatric clients with a variety of delays and disorders. Mrs. VanAmburg continued her career as a clinical instructor in the graduate program for Speech Language Pathology at the University of South Florida (Go BULLS!) for three years until realizing her dream of opening her own private practice with a focus on family centered intervention.

Our clinic opened in the fall of 2015 with a small team and only 1000 square feet and has continued to grow and thrive, adding occupational therapy services and an additional 1000 square feet in 2019. We have been helping a multitude of wonderful children and families ever since! Aleisha is Prompt Trained and specializes in working with children who have issues with motor planning (Apraxia) and feeding difficulties. She also works closely with families to wean children from tube feedings to oral feeding. She enjoys working with younger children but has over 25 years of experience working with all types of delays and disorders, She is still passionate about her chosen career. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, biking and boating. She is an avid yogi and intuitive to her clients needs.

Alexandra Davis, OTR/L

Alexandra Davis, OTR/L

Alexandra is a Florida state-licensed Occupational Therapist. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from the University of South Florida and continued her education earning a Master’s of Occupational Therapy at Advent Health University.

In addition to working on our team for several years, Alexandra also works in early intervention, servicing the birth-3 population, and at a hospital in inpatient rehabilitation. Alexandra is passionate about applying the knowledge and expertise she has gained from her vast experience across multiple settings.

Alexandra continues to expand her skill set by continuing to take courses to enhance her practice. Alexandra has advanced training in DMI, CIMT and Bimanual Therapy styles. In combination with these skills, Alexandra uses a variety of modalities to help children achieve their milestones. Alexandra is passionate about helping children participate in all aspects of their lives to the fullest extent.

Courtney Turner

Courtney Turner, MS, CCC-SLP

Courtney Turner, M.S., CCC-SLP is a Florida state licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and holds her Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC's) through the American Speech and Hearing Association. Courtney earned her Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Florida and her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Jacksonville University. She began her career in Jacksonville working in a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center for medically complex and fragile infants and toddlers.

After moving back to the Tampa Bay area she transitioned to the outpatient pediatric setting as well as within the schools and hospital homebound programs. Courtney is passionate about working with the pediatric population and is excited to be a part of the Family First Therapy team!

Jennifer Rosado

Jennifer Rosado, MS, CCC-SLP

Jennifer is a Florida state licensed, Spanish-speaking, bilingual speech therapist. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of South Florida. Jenn worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant before pursuing her Master's degree and continuing her career as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.

Jenn has valuable experience working with children from early childhood to young adults with literacy disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, and various speech and language disorders. She is an experienced tutor of the ‘The Barton Reading and Spelling System’ and is PROMPT trained. She is passionate about coming alongside families on their unique journeys to meaningful communication and connection!

Abbie Allen, M.S. CF-SLP

Abbie Allen, M.S. CF-SLP

Abbie is a speech language pathologist in her clinical fellowship year. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and her Master’s degree from University of South Florida.

Abbie has experience working with children of all ages through her pediatric externship rotations here at Family First Therapy and at the Bolesta Center at USF. In these settings, Abbie gained expertise working with children with a variety of diagnoses such as hearing loss, language delays, articulation disorders, social-pragmatic deficits, feeding disorders and literacy disorders. Abbie is Prompt Trained and is also knowledgeable working with children who are Gestalt Language Processors (GLP).

Abbie has a passion for building relationships with children and their families and helping them further develop their communication skills!

Katie Johnson, M.S. CF-SLP

Katie Johnson, M.S. CF-SLP

Katie is a Florida state licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. She is a Louisiana native and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Louisiana Tech University and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at University of Louisiana Monroe. Katie worked as a third grade and sixth grade teacher for several years before pursuing her Master’s degree and continuing her career as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.

Katie's experience as a elementary education teacher prior to becoming a speech language pathologist has given her a more unique set of tools to further assist children from early childhood to adults with fluency disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gestalt Language Processing, Speech-Sound disorders, feeding disorders and various language disorders. Katie is Prompt Trained and is proficient in working with children who are Gestalt Language Processors (GLP Learners).

Meagan Geis, OTR/L

Meagan Geis, OTR/L

Meagan is a Florida state-licensed occupational therapist. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Carolina and continued her education at Clarkson University to obtain her Master’s of Occupational Therapy. Prior to working as an OT, Meagan coached gymnastics as well as assisted in the development of two adaptive gymnastics programs.

During her schooling, she held internships at the Autism Academy and Muscular Dystrophy Association where she worked with children and families to promote inclusion and accessibility. She is passionate about the pediatric population and completed two pediatric fieldwork rotations; one here at Family First Therapy and one in East Idaho Regional Medical Center’s hospital-based pediatrics. Meagan has vast experience working with a variety of diagnoses within the pediatric setting and specialized practice in pediatric pelvic health. Meagan is passionate about helping children grow and gain independence.

Emily Connelly, OTR/L

Emily Connelly, OTR/L

Emily is a Florida state licensed Occupational Therapist. Emily earned her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences from the University of South Florida, Go Bulls! Emily continued her education earning a Masters degree from the University of Saint Augustine in Occupational Therapy. She completed her fieldwork rotations in Beaufort, South Carolina in an outpatient orthopedic hand clinic and Flowery Branch, Georgia in an outpatient pediatric clinic. Emily has experience working with children with a variety of diagnoses including Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, Down syndrome, and genetic abnormalities.

Additionally, Emily has extensive experience in upper extremity orthopedic conditions. Emily is passionate about pediatric occupational therapy and the lasting impact OT can have on a child and their family. Prior to her education, Emily has over 12 years experience in childcare as a nanny, athletic coach, and teacher’s assistant.

Melissa Guidry

Melissa Guidry, BS Ed. ITDS

Melissa’s background is in early childhood education with a BS degree from University of Memphis. She taught elementary school before transitioning into the Head Start Program where she found her passion working with and leading educational programs for Head Start families. She has 3 children, Kayla, Nick and Tyler and is an advocate for her own children's unique needs.

She served families in Hillsborough County's Early Steps program providing parent support and education as an in home infant toddler developmental specialist. She enjoys working with families in the process of obtaining therapies and gains personal joy in each child's successes. In her free time she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her family, hiking, camping, boating and cooking.

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