Laura Crouse
MS, CCC-SLP
📍 Location
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
🌐 Languages
🎓 Education
MS — Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of Rhode Island · 2018
BS — Speech-Language Pathology
The George Washington University · 2016
📜 Certifications
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Orton-Gillingham Certified
Orton-Gillingham Academy — Multisensory Literacy Intervention
Passionate About the Power of Communication
From an early age, I was fascinated by language — how it connects people, shapes identities, and opens doors. That passion led me to the field of speech-language pathology, where I've had the privilege of helping people of all ages find their voices for over seven years.
I believe that access to high-quality speech therapy should not be determined by zip code, income, or background. That conviction drives me to serve high-need and at-risk communities, and to continually expand my clinical skills so I can meet every client where they are — linguistically, culturally, and developmentally.
I currently work at a bilingual English-Spanish school in Washington, DC, where I provide speech therapy five days a week. I am working toward full bilingualism in Spanish so I can more deeply serve the individuals and families in my community. I also hold a certification from the Orton-Gillingham Academy, which allows me to deliver specialized, multisensory literacy intervention for those with dyslexia and related reading challenges.
My Philosophy
"Every person deserves a therapist who sees their full potential, honors their culture, and works alongside them and their support system. My goal is to be that therapist — and to make a lasting difference, one client at a time."
I am passionate about the intersection of ethics and evidence-based practice. I stay current with research and innovation to ensure that every client I work with receives the most effective, up-to-date care possible. I also believe strongly in client- and family-centered therapy — involving the people who matter most in the therapeutic process leads to better, more lasting outcomes.
Education
Master of Science (MS) — Communication Sciences & Disorders
Graduate training with clinical rotations in school-based, outpatient, and medical speech-language pathology settings. Led research developing the University's first transgender voice program.
Bachelor of Science (BS) — Speech-Language Pathology
Undergraduate research assistant in the GWU Speech and Hearing Department. Completed an internship with DC Public Schools' literacy team. Studied Spanish abroad in Valencia, Spain.
Clinical Experience
Speech-Language Pathologist
Providing pediatric speech, language, and feeding therapy in both outpatient and school-based settings, including a bilingual English-Spanish school.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Outpatient pediatric speech and language therapy serving children across a range of diagnoses and ages.
School-Based SLP
School-based services for students Pre-K through High School across the Charleston Metropolitan Area.
Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Delivered structured literacy instruction using the Orton-Gillingham approach at a school specializing in language-based learning disabilities.
Graduate Clinician — Medical SLP
Medical speech-language pathology clinical placement, gaining experience with dysphagia, cognitive-communication, and voice disorders.