About

Empathy Speech and Language

"I believe that everyone has something important to say, and it is my goal to be able to help my clients communicate their thoughts and ideas to be understood."
Meet Katherine
Owner and Founder of Empathy Speech and Language
If you have made it this far I am so glad you are here. Empathy Speech and Language was established after years of dreaming about private practice. My vision is to deliver the highest quality services to achieve effective communication. This drive comes from the belief that providing client-specific, evidenced-based therapy while including play and laughter results in amazing outcomes. My core values are family, friends, honesty, and empathy. I enjoy being in the presence of children as it is amazing to watch them grow, learn, and develop new skills. Working through a team and community-based approach allows for everyone to feel that they are an important part of the journey. Being with people brings out the best in me and I feel lucky to have found a profession where I have the opportunity to meet and work with so many amazing children and families.
My Mission: Ultimately I hope to have a positive influence on my clients' lives, whether we work together for weeks, months, or years. I believe that everyone has something important to say, and it is my goal to be able to help my clients communicate their thoughts and ideas to be understood. It is also essential for me to acknowledge the emotions and challenges parents face when searching for support for their children and provide encouragement and guidance as we navigate the process together. Thank you for visiting and I cannot wait to meet you!

Training & Qualifications
Katherine Barnes, M.S. CCC-SLP
Degrees
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Master's of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2008 -Worcester State University
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Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2005- Worcester State University
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Minor In Spanish
National Certification
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American Speech Language Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
State Licensure
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Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology
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State of Rhode Island Department of Health-Speech Language Pathology
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California Speech-Language Pathology License
Experience
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12 years of experience working in the profession.
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Working with school-aged children ages Pre-K-5 for the last 5 years.
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Completed countless screenings, evaluations, reports, IEPs, and progress reports for students with varying abilities and diagnoses.
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Over the years I have organized, attended, and participated in hundreds of IEP meetings, for initial and re-evaluations and annual reviews.
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Direct experience with many English Language Learner and Dual Language Learner students.