Kim is your ambassador to everything Therapy Connections! She has been keeping Therapy Connections fun, spunky, spirited and sassy since 2001! What she has in snark, she doubles in heart. You will not meet anyone more vested in seeing children meet their full potential and families find the resources that they need to succeed! If there's a program or "something you heard about" - Kim is the one who will know about it, or she will find it for you.

Kim spends many hours tracking schedules and paperwork to provide families with the most seamless experience possible, her true passion is tracking the progress that children make when they come through our doors. She has been there alongside families to watch first steps, hear first words, see milestones that were once thought impossible. She is one of the big reasons why people say that this place "feels like family."

Outside of work, she enjoys reality shows, tracking weather radars, or dreaming up therapy gadgets. She is also quite proud of her beautifully chaotic playlist, which includes genres ranging from Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Snoop Dogg, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Skid Row, to .38 Special. Get to know Ms. Kim - she will surely put a smile on your face!

Ms. Debbie is the proud owner of Therapy Connection. She has been a speech-language pathologist since 2013, when she graduated from Southern Connecticut State University. She has served both children and adults in a variety of settings, including public schools, daycare centers, telehealth, home care, and private practice.

As a military spouse, she has worked with diverse families across the country before settling in Beavercreek with her husband and two boys. Originally from Jamaica, she enjoys traveling home to visit family and friends. Debbie is passionate about treating the whole person through meaningful, functional activities and a client-centered approach to care. She values collaboration with parents and colleagues to help every client build skills that carry over into everyday life.

Outside of work, Debbie is a big foodie. She enjoys cooking, exploring new restaurants, attending Broadway shows, and watching Korean dramas. She never turns down an opportunity to belt out her favorite hits at karaoke night with friends. She also enjoys writing poetry and is the author of a children's book, ABC Actions.

Trish is one of our speech pathologists who is never supposed to retire (we hope)! She worked in Centerville schools and after 37 years of practice she has become a valuable part-time Therapy Connections team member since 2016. Her experience and creativity have been such an asset to our group and families. Trish shares her love of childrens books in therapy. When not at Therapy Connections, Trish spoils her grandchildren and is a competitive dancer!

Cindi has over 25 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist and has been part of Therapy Connections since 2012. Originally from Atlanta, GA, she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Vanderbilt University. She then continued her studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she earned a master’s degree in educational psychology.

Her work at the U of I included analyzing and conducting research on children’s peer relationships and early school adjustment. Cindi later discovered a passion for helping children communicate while working with patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries in a pediatric day rehabilitation program. This experience led her to pursue a second master’s degree in speech and hearing sciences at the University of South Alabama. She enjoyed serving children in the Maryland public school system before relocating to Ohio and joining the talented team at Therapy Connections.

Connecting with children by “meeting them where they are” is the hallmark of Cindi’s child-led therapy sessions. Children laugh, play, and explore during speech therapy while building the communication skills they need to thrive. Always on the lookout for new toys and books to add to the fun, Cindi finds true joy in helping children learn to talk back!.

Katie Depp has been with Therapy Connections since 2004! She is an excellent speech pathologist with a passion for helping children. Social skills, feeding therapy and 'the complex child' are her areas of special interests. Katie is calm, cool and collected when helping her families problem solve to find practical and effective treatment methods. Always on the search for new treatment methods and innovating therapy tools, Katie is a natural-born leader who excels in motivating those around her! Katie has chosen impressive continuing education coursework to further her training and knowledge from the key leaders in the profession. Katie lives in Centerville with her husband and 2 children. Aside from all things speech therapy, she enjoys baking and spending time with her family.

Ms. Shelby earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communication Disorders from Brigham Young University. She has worked in both school and rehabilitation settings, serving children and adults with a wide range of communication needs—from preschoolers finding their first words to medically fragile patients in long-term care. Before entering private practice, Shelby served as a school-based speech-language pathologist in Beavercreek, Ohio.

Shelby became a speech-language pathologist because she believes communication is at the heart of human connection. Helping a child say their first word, overcome stuttering, or gain the confidence to express their thoughts brings her tremendous fulfillment and continues to inspire her work each day.

Outside of speech therapy, Shelby is also a certified life coach and podcast host who is passionate about holistic health and empowering others to live vibrant, fulfilling lives. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and four children, traveling, and getting lost in a good book.

Katie H has found her calling in pediatric occupational therapy. She enjoys working with children to develop childhood skills required for success in home, school and community environments. She has a passion for creating strong foundations for supporting improved participation and function required in childhood and beyond. She enjoys incorporating play, music, movement, and art to motivate and engage her clients. When she’s not at Therapy Connections, she enjoys spending time exercising, and playing in the outdoors with her family. 

Being an occupational therapist at Therapy Connections is truly a dream come true for Hannah. She first discovered Therapy Connections while shadowing there in high school and later worked for a family whose son received therapy at TC. Seeing the client-centered, intentional, and welcoming environment firsthand made a lasting impression on her.

After graduating from the University of Cincinnati, Hannah was excited to reconnect with the team and begin her career at Therapy Connections. Her favorite part of being an occupational therapist is building relationships with children and their families while working together toward practical goals.

Hannah is also part of the unofficial party-planning committee and loves any opportunity to celebrate others. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, staying involved in her church, exploring local thrift stores, and baking sourdough bread.

Hannah looks forward to meeting each family and partnering with them as they help their child grow.

Laura has been with Therapy Connections since 2015. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati. She is a super-motivating Physical Therapist and completes many exercises with her students. Her years of ballet training show. Laura will use a variety of training modalities and build in complexity to find the ‘just right’ challenge in creative ways. Laura is exceptionally efficient, a positive thinker and a compassionate clinician. Laura, her husband Chris and their 4 children live in Beavercreek.

Helping children grow stronger, more confident, and more independent is Carlie’s passion. She believes therapy should be engaging, encouraging, and fun. She enjoys finding creative ways to turn hard work into play so that every child feels excited to reach their goals. Building meaningful relationships with children and their families is one of the most rewarding parts of her profession.

Outside the clinic, Carlie enjoys spending time with her husband and their energetic German Shepherd. She loves staying active through hiking, working out, spending time outdoors, and trying new activities. Traveling is another of her passions, and she is currently working toward a bucket-list goal of visiting every U.S. National Park.

Carlie feels incredibly grateful to be part of each child’s journey and looks forward to helping them build the strength, confidence, and skills they need to thrive.