Laura Crouse
MS, CCC-SLP
📍 Location
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
🌐 Languages
🎓 Education
MS — Speech-Language Pathology
University of Rhode Island · 2018
BA — Speech and Hearing Sciences
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 eight years.
I believe every client deserves high-quality, individualized speech and language care. That conviction drives me 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) — Speech-Language Pathology
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 Arts (BA) — Speech and Hearing Sciences
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.