About Us - Alyssa Campbell Therapies

Mission

Alyssa Campbell Therapies is a private pediatric therapy practice that provides speech, language, occupational, and feeding therapy to children in their homes, schools, and daycares throughout the Tampa Bay area. We also provide services via teletherapy.

Our mission is to provide speech/language and occupational therapy services of the highest quality to both patients and their families. By collaborating with families and caregivers, our goal is to help each child enhance his or her skills to the maximum potential.

We work with a variety of disorders, including but not limited to articulation/speech sounds, language (listening comprehension and expressive language), feeding, stuttering/fluency, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, handwriting, and voice. We have experience with children of all ages and a wide variety of disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, Down syndrome, apraxia, developmentally delayed, epilepsy, and chromosomal abnormalities.

Who we are

Alyssa Campbell Therapies provides certified and caring therapists to assist your family on the path to improvement.

Alyssa Shafii Campbell, M.S., CCC-SLP

Owner & Director, Speech-Language Pathologist

Alyssa is originally from Tampa, Florida and received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University. She has over 19 years of working experience and has worked for the Hillsborough County School District, home healthcare private practices, prescribed pediatric extended care facilities, and in hospital settings. She has experience working with both children and adults.  Alyssa holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a certified practicing Speech-Language Pathologist with the Florida Department of Health. She is also a member of the American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 813.784.8802

Alyssa Shafii Campbell, M.S., CCC-SLP

Meridith Heffner, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Meridith was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area.  She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee and a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Florida. Prior to entering the field, she received her Masters in Social Work from Florida State University, and worked with social and emotional development programs for youth in Hillsborough County. Throughout her clinical experiences, she received extensive training in the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and literacy disorders. Her professional interests include voice and fluency disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Positive Behavioral Support. Meridith holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a certified practicing Speech-Language Pathologist with the Florida Department of Health.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 727.412.1737

Meridith Heffner, M.A., CCC-SLP

Carissa Rutt, M.S., OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Carissa earned her Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. She then went on to obtain a Masters in Science from the University of Washington with a focus on Rehabilitation and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Carissa has practiced occupational therapy for the past 20 years in the areas of pediatrics, out-patient hand therapy, acute care, geriatrics, and therapy management.
Carissa is a proud military wife and enjoys spending time with her husband, two young children and two German Shepherds. They have lived in three countries and four states! When not exploring the Florida theme parks or beaches with her family, Carissa enjoys running marathons and half marathons, hiking, and skiing.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 813.373.0448

Carissa Rutt, M.S., OTR/L

Olandria Langford, OTD, OTR/L

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Olandria is native to Florida, born and raised in Pompano Beach. She received her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from The Florida State University and moved to Tampa to complete her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. Olandria demonstrates confidence working with the pediatric population given 3 years experience serving families facing deficits in developmental, sensorimotor, cognitive-behavioral, and physical deficits whether in the clinic, in the home, or virtually. She has a true passion for including the caregiver in the therapy process by combining education, coaching, and skilled therapy to promote optimal success and engagement in meaningful activities in each client served. Olandria holds a certificate of clinical competence from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and is a licensed Occupational Therapist with the Florida Department of Health. She is a published author advancing the knowledge base of her profession and remains an active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and Florida Occupational Therapy Association. Olandria’s meaningful activities include quality time with her family, traveling, making a joyful noise, and smiling. She also finds purpose in helping others in various capacities.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 954.673.4304.1935

Olandria Langford, OTD, OTR/L

Patricia Hadders, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Patricia was born in Tallahassee, Florida. She moved to Tampa to pursue her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Florida. Prior to pursuing a career in Speech-Language Pathology, Patricia received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida. Throughout her clinical experience, she gained valuable experience treating and evaluating adults and children with various disorders including, but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Articulation Disorders, and Language Disorders. Her professional interests include early intervention, fluency, feeding disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Patricia holds her certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a certified practicing Speech-Language Pathologist with the Florida Department of Health. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog. She also enjoys reading, watching movies, and taking the dogs on new adventures.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 352.988.3924

Patricia Hadders, M.S., CCC-SLP

Kailey McGarity, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kailey was born and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida and relocated to Tampa in August 2019. She received her Bachelor of Health Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Florida. After graduation, she completed her Clinical Fellowship in the Hillsborough County Public School District. Her professional interests include Articulation Disorders and Language Disorders. Kailey holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a certified practicing Speech-Language Pathologist with the Florida Department of Health. In her free time, Kailey enjoys traveling, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 772.323.6296

Kailey McGarity, M.S., CCC-SLP

Nicole Fish, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Nicole was born and raised in the Tampa Bay Area. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of South Florida. She moved to a small, quaint town in Georgia, named Thomasville, where she commuted to Valdosta State University to obtain her Master in Education for Speech-Language Pathology. Throughout her clinical journey, she gained valuable experience treating and evaluating children of all ages with various disorders including, but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Articulation Disorders, and Language Disorders. Her professional interests include early intervention, fluency, and voice disorders. Nicole is currently working towards obtaining her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) by completing her Clinical Fellowship. Nicole is a certified practicing Speech-Language Pathologist with the Florida Department of Health. In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her young son and daughter, husband, and golden retriever. She also enjoys photography, walking the beach, and exploring the outdoors.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 727.743.8795

Nicole Fish, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

Morgan Mahairas, M.S., CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Fellow

Morgan was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area. She received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of South Florida and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University. Prior to pursuing her career in Speech-Language Pathology, Morgan was a preschool teacher. Throughout her clinical experience, she gained valuable experience treating and evaluating adults and children with various disorders including, but not limited to: Articulation Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Language Disorders, and Pragmatic Disorders. Her professional interests include articulation disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), language disorders, and social-pragmatic disorders. Morgan is currently working towards obtaining her certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) by completing her Clinical Fellowship. Morgan is a certified practicing Speech-Language Pathologist with the Florida Department of Health. Morgan joins our ACT family after completing her pediatric clinicals with us and training under Alyssa Campbell. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, goldendoodle, and her family and friends. She also enjoys working out, relaxing with a cup of coffee and a good book, and cheering for the Bucs and Bolts.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 727.807.1093

Morgan Mahairas, M.S., CF-SLP

Ashley MacGuire, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Ashley was born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, a city 40 minutes west of Toronto, Canada.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She has over 20 years working experience serving both pediatrics and adults and has worked for both public and private schools, and inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.  Her professional interests include early intervention, apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and emergent literacy.  Ashley holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a certified practicing Speech-Language Pathologist with the Florida Department of Health.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 334.224.2312

Ashley MacGuire, M.A., CCC-SLP

Kaleigh Coccia, OTD, OTR/L

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Kaleigh was born in Tampa but has lived in several different states. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Evangel University and moved back to Tampa to complete her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. Kaleigh has worked with children in multiple capacities, including as a teacher at an Autism Center for 3 years. She has experience working with children of all ages addressing fine motor, visual deficits, sensory processing, behavioral disorders, and handwriting. She is passionate about helping children meet their goals and develop through purposeful and meaningful activities. Kaleigh holds a certificate of clinical competence from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and is a licensed Occupational Therapist with the Florida Department of Health. She is also a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Kaleigh enjoys hiking, going to the beach, and spending time outside with her husband and puppy.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 708.979.1935

Kaleigh Coccia, OTD, OTR/L

Jenna Metz, B.A., SLPA

Office Administrator, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Jenna was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and earned her Associates in Arts degree from Hillsborough Community College in 2010. She graduated from University of South Florida in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  Jenna is a certified Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with the Florida Department of Health. One of her professional goals is to continue her education and receive a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.  Jenna enjoys reading and has a passion for music and plays the violin in a local ensemble.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 813.451.1929

Jenna Metz, B.A., SLPA

Judy Schiavo, M.S., CCC-SLP

Administrative Assistant , Speech-Language Pathologist

Judy is serving as an Administrative Assistant, as well as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Originally from Pennsylvania, Judy earned her first Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with a concentration in Sociology at Mansfield State University. After working many years in family business, she arrived in Tampa where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of South Florida. Judy has applied her language therapies in collaborative and inclusive settings, and she places an emphasis on getting to know her clients and families. She has spent most of her career in a middle-school setting, with a strong concentration on comprehension, receptive and expressive language, problem solving, and social skills. She has both pediatric and adult experience in home and daycare settings.

Judy holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a certified practicing Speech-Language Pathologist with the Florida Department of Health. In her free time, Judy enjoys spending time with her family. Her other interests include writing, volunteering, and supporting friends in theatre productions, particularly musicals. She has been a member of Sertoma throughout her career, sings in both a choir and a chorus, and has rung handbells for 24 years.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 813.956.4748

Judy Schiavo, M.S., CCC-SLP

Danielle Ethier, M.S.

Behavior Specialist & Parent Liaison/Advocate

Danielle has her Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Psychology, and her Masters of Science in Community and Mental Health Counseling. She has been working with children and families affected by autism and learning disorders for over 18 years.

Danielle has 2 roles with ACT that offer in-home, school, and community support. As a Behavior Specialist, Danielle can offer parent training and behavior support for your child.

Every day is precious with having a child with special needs and the diagnosis and paperwork can be overwhelming. As a Parent Liaison/Advocate, Danielle can help assist you through the process. She can help you navigate insurance coverage, finding the appropriate therapy providers for your child, and advocating for your child’s rights. Once you receive a diagnosis from your Doctor, Danielle will assist families with program set up so parents can enroll their child into the programs recommended by their Doctor. Once a child is school age, Danielle will work collaboratively with the school teams and educate parents on their child’s IEP and 504 plans to ensure children are reaching their full potential. She can also support families by assisting with their child’s school placement during a relocation who have a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, anxiety, sensory processing and other diagnosis.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 908.872.2239

Danielle Ethier, M.S.

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