Mission

Being able to communicate with others is the most important of all life skills, whether it is monolingual or multilingual.

Working with diverse populations is my passion, particularly in improving the family education with facilitating language environment and providing language resources in the multicultural community. Therefore, it is my mission to provide high-quality service by putting the best interest of our families as my priority.

About Me

My name is Helen and I have always been drawn to words. Spoken speech and clear communication quickly became my passion and led me to specialize as a trilingual speech and language pathologist in Cantonese and Mandarin.

I was born in Hong Kong and my first language is Cantonese, so it wasn’t always easy when I moved to the United States when I was young. My struggle to learn English and get really good at communicating in this new language fueled my interest in diversity and bilingualism. I get how hard it can sometimes be to say what you want to say in a way that others understand.

For the past 20 years, I have worked in public education and early intervention as a speech-language pathologist. I mainly provide speech therapy services to families who live in Los Angeles, speak Mandarin or Cantonese.

My approach is unique and works wonders. My focus is on developing relationships in a natural and enriching environment. I help my clients learn by experiencing language in a functional, practical, and fun manner.

Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, and with intermediate proficiency in Spanish, I always loved to dive deep into language structure. I’m a licensed California Speech and Language Pathologist, a Board Certified specialist with expertise in child language. I’m also certified in PECS, SCERTS, ABA, DTT, and TEACCH programs, among others.

I taught university-level courses and served as a clinical mentor at the undergraduate and master levels. I had given presentations at California Speech Language and Hearing Association's state convention for topics related to bilingual evaluations and treatments.

Beyond all the certifications and licenses, I’m a friendly, warm human being who loves hiking, traveling, and trying international cuisines, a passion that took me to 25 countries so far. I love spending time with my 5-year-old niece and 9-year-old nephew and enjoy meeting and working with new people.

Let’s get acquainted and help you communicate!

What can I help your child with?

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Articulation

Difficulty using age or culturally appropriate sounds

Receptive Language

Trouble with following directions or understanding oral information

Expressive Language

Limited oral vocabulary and difficulty using sentences

Pragmatics

Difficulty interacting with others, unable to demonstrate age appropriate social skills

Stuttering

Trouble producing a normal flow of speech

Why choose me?

Certified member of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Professional member of California Speech Language Hearing Association

Licensed California Speech and Language Pathologist

Board Certified Specialist with expertise in child language

Assistive Technology Specialist Certification

Certified in PECS, SCERTS, ABA, DTT, and TEACCH programs

Areas of specific interest include augmentative and alternative communication, bilingualism, and selective mutism

Served as university lecturer and guest speaker to state conventions discussing topics related to bilingualism and language acquisition

Therapy Pricing

  • Please contact us to discuss your situation and learn about how we can help.
  • Currently, we do not accept insurance. We will provide a monthly invoice to be submitted to your insurance company, if needed.
  • Assessment will be discussed at the initial meeting, pricing depends on complexity.

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Topics

  • This refers to all of the ways we share our ideas and feelings without talking. We all use forms of AAC every day. You use AAC when you use facial expressions or gestures instead of talking. You use AAC when you write a note and pass it to a friend or coworker. We may not realize how often we communicate without talking.

  • This refers to any difficulty or combination of difficulties with perception, motor production, or phonological representation of speech sounds. Speech sound disorders can be caused by an underlying motor/neurological, structural, or sensory/perceptual reason. Sometimes, they have no known cause.

  • This refers to difficulty socializing with other people appropriately. People with normal articulation and understanding skills may not be able to interact well with others.

  • This refers to the ability to communicate in more than one language.If a child has a speech/language problem, it will show up in both languages. Therefore, it is important to become familiar with communication milestones. Children who are exposed to two or more languages should meet the same developmental milestones that other children meet.