Marybeth Burgess

MS, CCC-SLP

Marybeth is from Franklin, Tennessee. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Tennessee, and went on to receive her Master of Speech Pathology from the University of South Carolina.  While at the University of South Carolina, Marybeth gained experience in outpatient adults, outpatient  pediatrics, and school settings. Marybeth has experience treating  patients with a variety of diagnoses including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delay, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, phonological disorder, and Down Syndrome.  In her spare time, Marybeth enjoys running, going to the beach, exploring Charleston, and spending time with her friends, family, and dog (a pit/lab rescue named Maggie).

Favorite food: Mexican food (tacos, burritos, enchiladas... all of it)
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite Movie: The Family Stone ​
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Tess Halverson

MS, CCC-SLP

Tess is from Morgantown, West Virginia. She earned her Bachelor as well as Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from West Virginia University. While studying at WVU, Tess gained experience evaluating and treating patients in pediatric outpatient, school, and pediatric acute care settings. Tess is a speech therapist for CCTC and currently works in both the clinic and naturalistic environment setting treating a wide variety of diagnoses. Tess has a special interest in the treatment of feeding disorders. Tess moved to Charleston a year ago and still loves to explore the city in her spare time. She also likes to spend time at the beach, travel, and try new foods. 

Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite Movie: The Little Mermaid

Laura Nye

MA, CF-SLP

Laura is from the Detroit, Michigan area. She received both her Bachelor of Science and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. There, she learned to provide speech-language services in school, clinic, and outpatient hospital settings. Laura gained experience treating children with autism, cerebral palsy, brain injuries, feeding and swallowing disorders, and other diagnoses. Laura currently treats patient in the clinic and the natural environment. She likes to use books and arts and crafts when working with patients. Laura enjoys hiking, eating delicious food, taking naps, and exploring Charleston.
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Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite color: Orange
Favorite movie: Tangled

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Allyson Saxton

MA, CCC-SLP

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