Meet the Team!
Our therapy team at Sweet Talkers brings together years of combined experience in pediatric speech and occupational therapy. Our dedicated therapists have worked in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, schools, ABA centers, preschools, teletherapy, and private practices, gaining valuable expertise along the way. We are passionate about providing personalized care and implementing evidence-based treatment techniques to address the unique needs of each child we work with. At Sweet Talkers, we consider it a privilege to support our patients and their families on their journey towards improved communication, motor skills, independence, and overall well-being.
Krista Jones, MS, CCC-SLP
CEO | Speech-Language Pathologist
Krista changed careers and became a Speech Pathologist after two of her own children were diagnosed with speech and language disorders. Krista is passionate about creating a space where families feel loved and supported, and have access to top-of-the-line therapy for their children.
Some of Krista's specialties include speech sound disorders, language disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Myofunctional Therapy, Gestalt Language Processing, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Maria Enriquez
Office Manager
Maria is the beautiful, smiling face that greets you when you walk into our clinic. She is in charge of everything from scheduling to billing. Maria has years of experience in the pediatric clinic setting, and she knows what it takes to keep things running smoothly!
Our patients love Maria because she is kind, organized, knowledgeable, efficient, and just a positive, happy person all around!
Christina Moreno, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Christina has experience treating children and adolescents in both school and private practice settings. Our patients fall in love with Christina's kind and patient demeanor, and the love and compassion she has for children is evident in everything she does.
Christina's specialties include early intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gestalt Language Processing, AAC, speech sound disorders, language disorders, and social communication disorders.
Bridget Baldwin, M.ED, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bridget specializes in working with young children and loves being in the private practice setting because it is where she feels she is able to make the most difference in the lives of her patients and their families. Bridget has the biggest heart, and her kindness and compassion are evident in her therapy.
Some of Bridget's specialties include Feeding Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, AAC, Gestalt Language Processing, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, oral motor delays, and language delays.
Katelin Taylor, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kate has worked in hospital, outpatient, and private practice settings. Kids and parents alike fall in love with her friendly personality, and and the compassion she has for her patients.
Some of Kate's specialties include Feeding Therapy (including infant feeding), speech sound disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and receptive and expressive language delays.
Julia Blankenship, BS, C-SLPA, RBT
Referral Specialist
Julia is a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Aide with the State of Georgia, Certified Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with ASHA, and a Registered Behavior Technician. She is specially trained to implement speech & language therapy as well as behavior therapy. Julia has her Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and is currently in a Master's program to become a SLP!
Our patients and staff love Julia because of her warm smile and gentle, calming demeanor.
Rachel VanKempen, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Rachel has experience in the clinic, ABA, home, daycare, and outpatient rehab settings. She has been trained in the Astronaut Program and the SOS approach to Feeding therapy. She provides expert support for kiddos who are always on the move! Our patients love Rachel's sweet demeanor, and her calming approach to therapy.
Some of Rachel's specialties include Feeding Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Auditory-Vestibular-Visual system integration, and fine and gross motor delays.
Christie Hall, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Christie has over 20 years experience serving the pediatric population in outpatient and private practice settings. Before she came to Sweet Talkers, she was the Lead Speech Pathologist at UCLA Medical Center in the Outpatient Rehabilitation department. Some of Christie's specialties include Autism Spectrum Disorders, Phonological Disorders, Executive Functioning, Language Disorders, and Early Intervention. She is specially trained in PROMPT, Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cuing (DTT), and Natural Language Acquisition for Gestalt Language Processing.
Christie's clients love her because of the creative ways she makes learning fun! She has a skillful way of incorporating therapy into creative play and exciting activities so therapy doesn't feel like therapy at all!
Anjanette Swift, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Angie loves working with kiddos in the private practice setting. She has a youthful spirit and brings so much energy and love to her sessions! Our patients adore Angie's positive, energetic personality, and her creative ways of making therapy fun!
Some of Angie's specialties include Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gestalt Language Processing, Articulation/Phonology, Receptive/Expressive Language Disorders, and Fluency Disorders.
Graciela Garza, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Graciela has experience treating patients in both the school and private practice settings. Our patients love Graciela's enthusiastic, positive demeanor, and her special way of making her patients feel at ease.
Some of Graciela's specialties include Spanish Language Evaluations, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fluency Disorders, Speech-Sound Disorders, Phonological Processing Disorders, and Receptive-Expressive Language Disorders.
Nicole Karingada, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Nicole has over 13 years experience as a Speech Pathologist in the rehabilitation, school, and private practice settings. Her areas of expertise include Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, AAC, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Feeding and Swallowing Disorders, Articulation, Executive Functioning, and Motor Speech Disorders. Nicole's specialized training includes PROMPT, TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues, Beckman Oral Motor, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, and Talktools Feeding First.
Nicole's passion and enthusiasm for her work, combined with her warm and compassionate demeanor, make her a favorite among our patients. She has a unique talent for creating a comfortable environment while inspiring and motivating patients to achieve their fullest potential.