Our Team

Our TALK mission is to deliver world-class therapy, personalized for our clients and their families.  We specialize in discerning clients with high standards that require security and discretion.  We only hire experienced therapists with a track record of lasting results who have demonstrated an ability to create deep rapport with clients and their families.  Finally, we look for creativity in our therapists because one size never fits all and we know that having fun is at the heart of accelerating results.

We created TALK because we all have a passion for speech therapy. Combined, our therapists have been helping clients for over 50 years. In addition to standard state licensure required of any practice, we have some of the most aggressive continuing education requirements of any practice in Atlanta.  In addition to serving Atlanta with our office on Miami Circle, we also offer video therapy to clients from around the world.

Our staff maintains the highest level of ongoing continuing education and training. We all hold ACE Awards from ASHA documenting our ongoing commitment to excellence. Our therapists have training in a variety of programs and approaches including, but not limited to:

  • Orton Gillingham

  • SPELL-Links

  • Interactive Metronome

  • Kaufman Apraxia Program (K-SLP)

  • Integrated Listening Systems (iLs)

  • Affect Based Language Curriculum

  • Lindamood Bell (Visualizing and Verbalizing, On Cloud Nine Math, LiPS, Seeing Stars)

  • Conversational American Sign Language (ASL)

  • Visual Phonics

  • Kaufman Speech-to-Language Protocol (K-SLP)

  • Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC)

  • SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Supports)

  • PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Trained

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy Trained

  • NDT (Neuro Developmental Training)

  • Beckman Oral Motor Protocol

The result is a collaborative team working together to figure out the very best solutions for lasting results for each of our clients.  Together, our team can tailor a specific intervention plan for communication, oral motor and feeding needs.

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Clare Lashley, M.A., CCC-SLP

Clare has over 30 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings.  She has been recognized for her proven ability to work with families to address clinical challenges large and small with an unrivaled ability to put clients and families at ease. Clare ran her own private multi-disciplinary practice in Florida and was a sought after externship supervisor for the University of South Florida.  She has been the lead therapist for several prominent practices and now we are lucky to have her with TALK! Clare’s clients excel because of her attention to detail, compassion and innovative approaches to therapy.

Clare brings special expertise, training, and passion to Oral Motor and Feeding therapy.

Clare enjoys spending time with her husband and 16-year-old daughter.  In her free time, she is a photographer and an avid reader.  A life-long physical fitness and sports enthusiast, Clare loves to be active and enjoys time at the gym and walking her dog Rosebud. 

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Greta Abbott, M.S., CCC-SLP

Greta brings almost 10 years of experience to TALK. After graduating Magna Cum Laude with her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, she worked in a variety of settings involving clients with complex profiles. In addition to demonstrated results in pediatric therapy, she has also developed restorative, inpatient therapeutic techniques for adult clients. Greta’s previous leadership experience is an asset to TALK and the families she works with. Greta is our point person for identification of IEP issues, client advocacy and collaboration with public schools and IEP teams.

Greta brings special expertise and a passion for working with hearing impaired clients and she is conversational in American Sign Language (ASL).

Greta is a Special Olympics volunteer and a proud member of the Atlanta Women’s Chorus and she has been a proofreader since 2018 for materials on the Teachers Pay Teachers website.

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Miriam Vargus, Environmental Health Manager

Miriam is a crucial member of the TALK team. She is the behind-the-scenes element that helps keep TALK beautiful, clean and safe. She allows you to be relaxed and comfortable in our offices. Miriam has over 10 years of experience in her field. She remains a critical part of the team as we implement additional COVID-19 safety and cleaning procedures.