Sara Shapiro

Katie, Founder and Director of Crossroads Speech Therapy, located in West Lakeview in Chicago, IL offers diagnostic individualized Therapeutic and Consultative services to children from their first year of life through adulthood. Katie has been licensed and practicing since 2008 and has extensive experience treating children and adults with speech and language delays and disorders. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and hearing Science at the University of Illinois in 2006 and her Master’s degree in Communication Science and Disorders from Saint Louis University in 2008.

Alex is an outgoing and enthusiastic Speech Language Pathologist who holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence. She completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and loves being back in the Windy City. Alex is a bilingual speech therapist and she leads sessions in both Russian and English.

Lauren received her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Washington University in St Louis and her Bachelor of Science in Community Health at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is Early Intervention credentialed through the state of Illinois to provide occupational therapy services to children ages 0-3 years and their families. Lauren has clinical experience working with infants, children, and adults with diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, learning disabilities, trauma, and many others.

Quinn is a licensed speech-language pathologist. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Iowa and her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Saint Louis University.
She has a wide range of experience working with children through the Early Intervention program, preschool and daycare aged children, and elementary/middle school-aged children.

Abby is an enthusiastic speech-language pathologist who is dedicated to helping children of all ages improve their communication skills. She has evaluated and treated children in a variety of settings including early intervention, preschool through high school, outpatient clinics, therapeutic schools, private practices, and hospitals.

Courtney, a passionate occupational therapist, and mother herself, is committed to helping children address their physical, social, and emotional development as well as cognition and sensory processing skills. Her goal is to enhance children’s independent participation in daily life. She is driven to help children achieve these milestones and goals by following their lead and acknowledging their interests.

Stephanie is an experienced Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist. She has a passion for the field of Pediatrics, supporting families of children with disabilities, and being involved in the special needs
community. Stephanie graduated with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina, and has worked almost exclusively in the adolescent mental health and outpatient pediatric therapy settings.

Sara is a licensed speech-language pathologist who grew up in Cincinnati. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Linguistics from Washington University in St. Louis and her Master’s Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences and Disorders from the Ohio State University. Sara is PROMPT Level One certified and is a certified Early Intervention Provider and Evaluator.

Jaime has well-rounded pediatric experiences with children of all ages including a wide range of disabilities, backgrounds, and cultures. She has provided treatment for speech and language in areas such as expressive language, receptive language, articulation, fluency, and pragmatics.  Jaime values building a strong rapport with the families she works with and encourages family involvement to enhance the child’s skills and growth. 

Ellie is a full time speech and language pathologist and excited to be treating children in the Chicagoland area. She attended University of Illinois for undergraduate and graduate school. She has experience working with children of various ages and diagnoses including swallowing disorders, picky eaters, expressive/receptive language delays, phonological and articulation disorders, fluency disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Audrey has a Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Ohio University-Athens.

Andria is a personable and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about providing excellent care in a unique way for families and children. Andria has experience with both children and adults in a variety of settings and her goal is to help her clients in a way that is meaningful to them and focuses on their interests and goals.

Charlotte earned her Master’s of Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she graduated Cum Laude with honors. She has a background working with Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and various learning disabilities.

Jessica (she/her) brings 15 years of professional experience in the education field to her therapeutic practice, focusing on the whole person, activity, and environment to reach identified goals. Her approach to therapy is strengths-based, family-focused and client-centered while striving to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic experience for her clients and their families.

Lilli is dedicated to helping children grow, learn, and develop. She uses a creative, caring, and evidence-based approach to encourage child and family engagement in her treatment plans. She aims to empower children and their families to participate in all meaningful activities and environments by addressing family concerns and providing support for day-to-day routines.

Rachel has her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Western Illinois University. Rachel treats and evaluates individuals with articulation and phonological disorders, language disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and pragmatic language disorders. She also has experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and Down Syndrome.

Kaitlin received her bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation sciences with a minor in disability and human development from the University of Illinois at Chicago and received her doctorate degree in occupational therapy from Midwestern University in Downers Grove. She has a wide range of experience working with both children and adults with varying diagnoses in different practice settings.

Caitlin is a speech-language pathologist from the Chicago suburbs and has extensive knowledge working with children with expressive and receptive language disorders, social communication language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, selective mutism, articulation and phonology disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and fluency disorders.

Mary Kate is a licensed speech-language pathologist who has worked with children ranging from preschool to high school age. Mary Kate is experienced in providing services to children with expressive and receptive language disorders, articulation disorders, pragmatic disorders, developmental delays (DD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Lainie received her Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and her Master’s degree from Rush University. She has worked with the pediatric population in a variety of settings including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, school, private clinic, and via teletherapy.

Katie received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and her Master’s degree from Northwestern University. She has experience working with children of all ages through adulthood. She is especially passionate about working with children with receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency, social-pragmatic communication, articulation, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Atur received her Bachelor’s degree from DePaul University and her Master’s from Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. She has experience working with children of all ages tis well as adults. She has helped clients with receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, pragmatic disorders, ASD, apraxia of speech, and more! She is experienced working with adults with TBI, aphasia, fluency disorders, and voice disorders.

Hailey received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and her Master’s degree from Northwestern University. She has gained experience working with individuals across the entire lifespan, such as infants in the NICU, students in the Chicago Public School System, and within inpatient and outpatient care.

Janice is a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist, who received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and her Master’s degree from Northwestern University. She has experience with diverse clients across the medical, school, and teletherapy settings, seeking services for articulation, receptive and expressive language, fluency, accent modification, and cognitive communication.

Katie received her Bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University and her Master’s degree from Northwestern University. She has experience with children of all ages through adulthood.

Karolina received her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from Marquette University and her Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from St. Xavier University. She has experience working in a variety of settings, such as clinics, therapeutic day schools, and charter schools. She has experience working with various ages and diagnoses.

Alayna is a licensed speech-language pathologist who is passionate about working with preschool and school aged children. She has experience providing intervention to individuals with speech and language delay, phonological and articulation impairments, receptive and expressive language disorders, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and fluency disorders.

Jamie Sue has been a practicing pediatric speech-language pathologist since 2004. She has been trained in a variety of therapy techniques, including: Beckman Oral Motor, D.I.R. Floortime, LAMP, PROMPT Level 1, Lindamood-Bell’s Visualizing and Verbalizing and LIPS, and the Hanen Programs, “It Takes Two to Talk” and “More Than Words”.

Katie has experience evaluating and treating a wide range of diagnoses in the areas of expressive and receptive language, articulation and phonology, fluency, and pragmatics. Katie currently holds her American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence, IL State Speech-Language Pathology License, and Professional Educator License (PEL) in the state of IL.

Kayla is a licensed speech-language pathologist and a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Saint Xavier University and earned her Graduate degree from Governors State University in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Nicole received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. She attended a post-baccalaureate program for certification in Communication Science in Disorders at Chapman University and received her Master’s degree at Northwestern University.

Carrie is a licensed speech-language pathologist in the state of Illinois and a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Western Michigan University. Carrie has 7 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist and has worked with the pediatric population in the public school, therapeutic school, and private speech settings.

Nainee loves working with preschool and elementary-aged children with a variety of speech and language needs and/or a variety of disabilities She has extensive experience with children who have needs ranging from early language delays, fluency (stuttering), apraxia, pragmatics/social language, articulation, AAC, expressive and receptive language delays, and more.

Gabriela is a passionate speech-language pathologist who received her Bachelor’s degree from University of Pittsburgh and her Master’s degree from Northwestern University. She has experience working with children of all ages through adulthood and K-8 children in the schools.

Carolyn graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She received her Master’s of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Grand Valley State University. Carolyn began her clinical experience working within the Early Intervention Program, school settings, (K–high school grade levels), as well as private practice.

Stacey has been practicing as a speech-language pathologist for eleven years in home, school, community, clinical, and teletherapy settings. While experienced in treating a variety of delays and disorders, she has a particular interest in language-based impairments and early language development.

Hope is a former Speech Language Pathologist with experience in acute care, short term rehabilitation, skilled nursing and therapeutic day schools. After working in the field for 8 years, she left to stay home with her 3 boys. She joined Crossroads in 2020 and now serves as Billing and Administrative Manager bringing her knowledge of the speech and occupational therapy fields as well as experience in insurance and therapy billing together to help Crossroads’ clients navigate their therapy needs and insurance benefits.

Marina studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and majored in Accounting. She is trilingual and speaks Hebrew, Russian, and English. Her previous experience includes several years of handling financial clearance/prior authorization functions for major hospitals in Wisconsin.