Haley Trick, MS, CCC-SLP is a Speech Language Pathologist at PickleTree Pediatric Therapy.

Haley has 6 years of experience as an SLP working with children. She enjoys working with kids on early language development, social skills, speech sound disorders, pediatric feeding skills and orofacial myofunctional disorders. Prior to working at PickleTree, Haley worked in local public schools serving preschool and elementary students.

Haley enjoys spending her free time with her family and discovering new places around the city. She is excited to meet new families and support their goals as part of the PickleTree Pediatric Therapy team.

Education and Experiences:

Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Miami University

Bachelor’s of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Miami University

Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

License to practice speech-language pathology from the state of Ohio

Completion of over 65 hours of advanced education in the areas of pediatric feeding disorders and orofacial myofunctional disorders

Completion of The Myo Method (TM) (orofacial myofunctional course)

Completion of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Level 1 Training

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Katherine completed her undergraduate degree at Miami University and earned her master’s degree at Indiana University in 2019. Katherine has worked in a range of settings including a nursing home (including a trach-vent, psych, and rehab unit), an adult hospital (inpatient and rehabilitation unit), inpatient at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, and an outpatient clinic (all ages). Katherine enjoys working with both kids and adults. Katherine enjoys working on language development, speech sound disorders, functional communication skills, and feeding therapy. She believes in providing a positive, fun environment with evidence-based techniques to improve speech / language / feeding skills.

Katherine enjoys spending her free time with her family, playing soccer, and exploring coffee shops and restaurants around the city. She also has a new puppy that is an absolute menace. Katherine is excited to continue working in the clinic setting and join the PickleTree Pediatric Therapy team!

Education and Experiences:

Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Miami University

Bachelor’s of Art in Speech Language Pathology from Indiana University, Bloomington

Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

License to practice speech-language pathology from the state of Ohio

Intermediate level with American Sign Language

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Megan Whelan, M.S. CCC-SLP, COM is a Pediatric SLP, based in Northwest Arkansas. Megan holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and is a Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM). Megan received her bachelor’s in psychology from University of Missouri-Columbia and her master’s in communications sciences Disorders from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri.

Megan is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IOAM). She is a multiple recipient of the ASHA’s Award for Continuing Education (ACE) for professionals who demonstrate their commitment to lifelong learning.

Megan has been practicing in the field of Speech Pathology for twelve years. Megan specializes in speech sound disorders, language delays, and myofunctional disorders. She has worked in private practice, an Autism program, and as a preschool and elementary school-based Speech Pathologist. Megan has a wide variety of previous experience working in public schools and private practices in Colorado, Arkansas, Connecticut, and Ohio.

Megan will be working with our patients who enjoy flexibility in scheduling and having the comfort of therapy from the convenience of their home or office.

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Hello, I’m Erica Haber, one of the speech-language pathologists at PickleTree Pediatric Therapy. I love helping kids overcome difficulties related to articulation and orofacial myofunctional skills.

I am also employed by a local public school district and have strong connections collaborating and consulting with other service providers such as teachers, occupational therapists, special education teachers, and most importantly parents.

I currently have 10 years of experience working with children with a variety of communication challenges including apraxia, phonology, articulation, expressive and receptive language delays and vocabulary deficits, and functional communication skills using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three children, baking, weight lifting, gardening, and reading.

I’m so excited to meet your child!

Education and Experiences:

Masters of Arts in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Akron

Bachelor’s of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences from The Ohio State University

Certificate in Assistive Technology from Bowling Green State University

Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

ASHA ACE award for continuing education

License to practice speech-language pathology from the state of Ohio

Completed The Myo Method (TM) (orofacial myofunctional course)

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Erin Pate, M.A.CCC-SLP

Hello! My name is Erin and I am thrilled to be another dedicated speech-language pathologist here at PickleTree! A proud Cincinnati native, I went west after high school where I earned my Bachelor’s in Speech and Hearing Sciences and Licensure in Elementary Education from the University of Colorado-Boulder. Years later I returned to my hometown to complete my Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Cincinnati.

I am entering my sixteenth year practicing as a pediatric SLP and have helped children overcome challenges in a wide variety of communication needs including speech-sound production, expressive and receptive language delays, apraxia, fluency, orofacial myofunctional deficits and social-emotional skills. My professional journey has allowed me to serve students in private practice as well as in public and private school environments. I find immense joy in collaborating and working as a team with all associated professionals to best meet and service each client’s individual needs.

I feel lucky to live in Mariemont with my husband and sweet daughter. We love spending time outdoors with family and friends, cheering for all of our Cincy teams, traveling to new destinations, and staying active around town. I am excited to be a part of the PickleTree Therapy team and look forward to supporting all in reaching their maximum potential!

Education and Experiences: Master of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders - University of Cincinnati Bachelor of Arts, Speech Language and Hearing Sciences - University of Colorado-Boulder Elementary Education Licensure - University of Colorado-Boulder Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) License to practice speech-language pathology from the state of Ohio Completion of Orofacial Myology: From Basics to Habituation (Neo-Health Services, Inc training program)

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Hello, I’m Jess Conover, owner and speech-language pathologist at PickleTree Pediatric Therapy. I am passionate about helping children overcome difficulties with feeding/swallowing, Orofacial Myofunctional skills, speech, language, and literacy.

Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure of lecturing to other speech therapists, general education, and special education teachers. I also provide consultative services to a variety of speech therapists regarding specific patients on their caseload with myofunctional disorders.

After ten years practicing as a school-based speech therapist, I realized the challenge of practicing speech therapy in a setting where caseloads and educational plans can compromise therapeutic and educational success. Providing therapy through private practice allows me the opportunity to not only customize treatment according to the specific needs of your child, but also affords me the chance to get to know you as a parent and help you to help your child through home programming.

Successful therapy translates to unlocking your child’s full potential, leading to a happier child. These skills build on each other to facilitate higher quality interactions with family and peers. As an added bonus, we often see educational measures improve as well. I look forward to meeting you and your child!

When I’m not furthering my obsession with professional development and continuing education, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children, attempting to train our chaotic puppy, gardening, being a chauffeur to soccer/rock climbing/basketball, and falling asleep before the end of a good movie!

Masters of Arts in Speech Language Pathology from The Ohio State University

Masters in Education from Xavier University

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Dayton

Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

License to practice speech-language pathology through the state of Ohio

Certified Myofunctional Therapist (TM)

Completed Feed The Peds (TM) (feeding course)

Completed The Myo Method (TM) (orofacial myofunctional course)

Completed TOTS (TM) Training (through Chrysalis Orofacial)

ASHA ACE award for continuing education

200+hours of advanced education in the areas of pediatric feeding disorders and orofacial myofunctional disorders

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