Kristen has a special interest in working in early intervention and with preschool and elementary school children with autism spectrum disorders.

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Kristen earned her Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Leisure Studies at Ouachita Baptist University in 2013. She completed her post-baccalaureate program at Texas Women’s University in 2019 and went on to earn a Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Houston in 2022. Kristen has gained experience in a variety of settings including, charter schools, ABA clinics, and aphasia recovery centers. She has a special interest in working with preschool and elementary school students with autism spectrum disorders. Before becoming an SLP, Kristen worked as a registered behavior technician (RBT). As an RBT, Kristen discovered her passion for working with children with autism spectrum disorders and witnessed firsthand the positive impact of speech therapy. After seeing the benefits of early intervention and speech therapy, Kristen decided to change careers and become a speech-language pathologist. She enjoys teaching children how to communicate, learn new vocabulary, and be confident in their speech. In addition to working with her clients, Kristen enjoys training parents and teachers, and equipping them with tools and resources that will enhance and encourage speech and language at home and in the classroom with their children and students. Kristen is eager to support and enrich learners’ communication skills at Therapy at the Zone.