Our Team
Our Therapists have Master's degrees in Speech-Language
Pathology by ASHA-Accredited Graduate University Programs
Katerina Melitsopoulou
MA CCC-SLP, TSHH, Bilingual Extension Founder/Director
Katerina Melitsopoulou, MA CCC-SLP, TSHH, Bilingual Extension is a New York State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, the Founder and Director of Premium Therapy. She earned her Master of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Lehman College, CUNY. She has extensive experience working with children of all ages. Katerina has been a Speech Department Supervisor in preschool settings for seven years. She is Trilingual and provides therapy and evaluations in English, Spanish and Greek. Katerina is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), an affiliate of ASHA's Special Interest Group 14 (Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations), a member of ASHA's Hispanic Caucus, and a member of the American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology.
Nadia Ansari
MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD, Bilingual Extension
Bilingual Lead Speech Supervisor
Nadia Ansari, MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD is a NY State Licensed Speech Language Pathologist who earned her Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Nadia obtains a bilingual extension in Spanish and is also a native speaker of Urdu. Her focus in the realm of speech-language pathology is servicing bilingual and multicultural populations. She has provided therapy in school, clinic, and rehabilitation settings. Nadia has evaluated and treated clients with receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation disorders, as well as aphasia, dysarthria, and cognitive-linguistic deficits. Her goal is to empower families through enhanced communication skills, all while celebrating cultural and linguistic diversity.
Addily Garcia
MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Speech Supervisor
Addily Garcia, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD is a NY State Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, who received her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from New York University. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary arts and science with a concentration on Disability Studies from City College and her Associate’s degree from Queensborough Community College. Her clinical skills have been refined through a variety of settings including schools, private practice and inpatient rehabilitation where she treated and evaluated language, articulation, cognitive-linguistic, voice and swallowing disorders in children and adults. She has treated, evaluated and counseled individuals and families in both English and Spanish. As a second language learner she is passionate about supporting and advocating for multicultural and multilingual families. Addily is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Gemma Moya Galé
PhD CCC-SLP, TSSLD, Bilingual Extension
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Gemma Moya-Galé, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her primary interests focus on the development of novel treatment approaches, using automatic speech recognition, to improve communication and quality of life in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Additionally, her clinical research aims at the inclusion and empowerment of underrepresented populations with PD, such as Hispanic/Latinx/Latiné, and her community outreach strives to maximize resources and services that are linguistically and culturally responsive for this population.
Karen Steinberger-Berenson
MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD,
Speech Supervisor
Karen Steinberger-Berenson, MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD earned her Masters’ from Touro College. She is licensed in the states of New York and Maryland. She is excited to be back working with Katerina and the rest of the staff as a tele-therapist for Premium Therapy! Karen has extensive experience with Early Intervention, Kindergarten, school-age students, and adults. She has provided services in Charter Schools, preschools, rehabilitation facilities, and clinical settings. Karen has experience providing evaluation and therapy services for a variety of pathologies including, receptive- and expressive-delays, developmental delays, articulation and phonological disorders, and autism-spectrum disorders. She has also evaluated and provided services for clients who have had strokes resulting in aphasia. Karen is fluent in both English and Hebrew. Karen is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Theresa Donohue
MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD, Bilingual Extension
Bilingual Speech Supervisor
Theresa Donohue, MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD is a NY State Licensed Speech Language Pathologist and a licensed Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) with a Bilingual Extension in Spanish. She earned her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Teachers College, Columbia University. Currently, Theresa is pursuing a doctorate in Audiology (AuD) at the CUNY Graduate Center. She has extensive experience providing speech-language therapy and evaluations to children 0-3 (Early Intervention Program) and to the NYC DOE students, grades K-5. Theresa has worked with children with receptive and expressive language disorders, hearing loss, autism spectrum disorder, phonological disorders, articulation disorders, and learning disabilities. She has received training in a variety of literacy programs and has experience co-teaching phonics to Kindergarten students. Theresa is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Carolina Acevedo Martelo
MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, Bilingual BS, Dysphagia, Dysphonia & Feeding Disorders
Carolina Acevedo Martelo, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD Bilingual BS, is a NY State Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, who earned her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the Universidad Especializada de las Américas UDELAS, Panamá, and her Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the Universidad Escuela Colombiana de Rehabilitación, Bogotá. Carolina has 25 years of experience working with children and adults of all ages. She specializes in electrostimulation for dysphagia and dysphonia, design and implementation of adaptive utensils for patients with dysphagia, protocol for management of nasogastric tube at home, and design and implementation of communication boards for ALS patients. She is the author of the rehabilitation program Rehabilitar con sazón de mamá [Rehabilitate with Mom’s Cooking], a series of five recipe books published from 2021-2023. Extensive experience working in the rehabilitation of patients with sleep disorders and picky eaters.
Antonia Evans
MMedSci, SLP
Antonia Evans, MMedSci, SLP,is a NY State Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, who earned her Master of Medical Science in Speech and Language Therapy from The University of Sheffield. She received her Master of Arts in French and Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh. Antonia has worked in day services, schools, the community, clinics, and a high secure hospital with a variety of populations with communication needs ranging from preschool children to older adults. Antonia has completed assessment and intervention within a variety of clinical areas, including learning disability, autism, receptive and expressive language, articulation, phonology, AAC, aphasia, dysarthria and mental health. Antonia has experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and values working collaboratively with clients and their caregivers to provide person-centered care. Antonia is passionate about neuro-affirming practice and values all means of communication.
Talya Schreiber
MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Talya Schreiber, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD is a NY State Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, who earned her Master’s degree from Touro University and her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Yeshiva University. She is thrilled to be working alongside Katerina and the dedicated team at Premium Therapy. Talya specializes in working with preschool and school-age children, developing her skills through experience in both public and charter schools. She prioritizes a client-centered approach to provide individualized care and support to her clients. Talya has experience treating expressive and receptive language, pragmatics, articulation, phonological awareness, literacy, and aural rehabilitation. Talya is deeply passionate about empowering individuals and respecting all forms of communication equally.
Annabel Martinez
MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD, Bilingual Extension
Annabel Martínez, MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE, is a New York State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who earned her Master of Science degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from New York University (NYU). She is bilingual and has provided services in English and Spanish via tele-therapy as well as in person in schools, private practice, rehabilitation centers, and home settings. She has experience working with Early Intervention, pre-school and school-age children, and adults. Annabel has evaluated and treated clients with receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, stuttering, aphasia, and dysarthria, among other communication difficulties. She is committed to empowering clients and their families by providing them with tools and strategies to better facilitate communication skills. Annabel is a member of the Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Theodore Jones
MS CF-SLP, TSSLD
Theodore Jones, MS, CF-SLP, TSSLD, is a clinical fellow who earned his Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Teachers College, Columbia University, and his Bachelor’s in Cognitive Science and Linguistics from the University of California, San Diego. He is dedicated to serving culturally and linguistically diverse populations across the lifespan. Theodore has provided therapy to high school students with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, dyslexia, stuttering, and articulation disorders. His adult experience includes work in acute care and skilled nursing facilities, as well as at a private practice specializing in voice and swallowing. He is certified in LSVT LOUD® and SPEAK OUT!®, and has supported individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurogenic voice disorders via specialized support groups. Theodore prioritizes highly individualized, evidence-based care responsive to each client’s communication goals, personal experiences, and cultural-linguistic background.
Shan Mo
MS CF-SLP, TSSLD, Bilingual Extension
Shan Mo, MS, CF-SLP, TSSLD-BE, is a clinical fellow who earned her Master's in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Teachers College, Columbia University, and her Bachelor's in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience from UC San Diego. She holds a bilingual extension in Mandarin and is dedicated to serving culturally and linguistically diverse populations across the lifespan. Shan has provided therapy to a wide range of clients, from toddlers receiving Early Intervention services to high school students in special education who primarily use AAC. She also has experience working with adults diagnosed with dysarthria, aphasia, apraxia, and dysphagia in outpatient and acute care settings.
Shan is committed to delivering evidence-based, individualized therapy that honors each client's cultural and linguistic background, with the goal of supporting all forms of communication.
Riley Pettit
MS CF-SLP, TSSLD
Riley Pettit, MS, CF-SLP, TSSLD is a clinical fellow who earned her Master of Science in Communication Disorders from the Speech-Language Pathology program at Southern Connecticut State University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science, with minors in Disability Studies and Human Development and Family Sciences, from the University of Delaware. She has evaluated and treated clients with a wide range of communication needs, including early intervention hearing evaluations, AAC assessments, aphasia therapy, and Parkinson’s-related speech evaluations. Riley is especially passionate about working with children and has experience addressing articulation disorders, phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language delays, stuttering, feeding and swallowing challenges, and supporting gestalt language processors. She completed her master’s thesis on communication dynamics in children with hearing loss and is dedicated to helping children find their voice.
Sobie Cheung
MS CF-SLP, TSSLD, Bilingual Extension
Sobie Cheung, MS, CF-SLP, TSSLD-BE, is a clinical fellow who received her Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Teachers College, Columbia University with her bilingual extension in Cantonese and Mandarin. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from George Fox University. She has experience working with people of all ages, from toddlers to geriatrics, in diverse clinical settings, including acute care hospitals, a bilingual school, and a head and neck cancer center. Sobie has provided speech-language therapy to children in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, addressing expressive and receptive language disorders, motor speech disorders, speech sound disorders, and social-pragmatic challenges. Her work with adults has included treatment of dysphagia, aphasia, and cognitive-linguistic deficits. She is deeply committed to providing individualized therapy that honors clients’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds, integrates evidence-based practice, and supports all forms of communication equally.
Eni Shyti
MS CF-SLP, TSSLD, Bilingual Extension
Eni Shyti, MS, CF-SLP, TSSLD, is a CF Speech-Language Pathologist with a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Long Island University. As a bilingual Albanian speaker, Eni is passionate about supporting diverse populations and fostering communication across languages and cultures. Eni specializes in working with children and has experience in both early intervention and elementary school settings. She enjoys helping children develop their communication skills and has worked with a wide range of needs, including articulation disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorder, and expressive/receptive language deficits. In addition to her work with pediatrics, Eni has also provided therapy for adults with communication difficulties, particularly individuals with aphasia. This range of experiences has given her a deep appreciation for how communication impacts every stage of life, and she is dedicated to helping each individual find their voice and thrive.
Elizabeth Jacob
MS CF-SLP, TSSLD
Elizabeth Jacob, MS, CF-SLP, TSSLD, is a clinical fellow who earned her Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Long Island University and her Bachelor’s in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Lehman College. She has gained diverse clinical experience across schools, clinics, and specialized therapy environments, providing evidence-based treatment to a wide range of clients, including school-aged children, high school students, adults with aphasia, and individuals using AAC. Elizabeth is passionate about addressing speech, language, and cognitive communication disorders, always tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client. In addition to direct therapy, she has provided counseling to caregivers of aphasia clients, recognizing that supporting families is a critical aspect of effective therapy. She is committed to delivering culturally and linguistically responsive care, ensuring therapy is individualized and respects each client’s background and communication needs.
Ashly Cabrera
MS CF-SLP, TSSLD
Ashly Cabrera, MS, CF-SLP, TSSLD completed both her bachelors and masters degree in speech language pathology at Ithaca College. Growing up bilingual in New York City gave her a strong appreciation for the power of communication and inspired her to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Ashly had the opportunity to work with children of all ages, including school-aged and high school students, as well as adults and older adults. She has experience supporting clients with fluency, language and articulation disorders, Autism, AAC, and cognitive-communication challenges. What Ashly enjoys most about being a speech-language pathologist is seeing the progress her clients make—whether it’s saying a new sound, expressing themselves more clearly, or gaining confidence in social interactions. She finds it incredibly fulfilling to support clients in reaching their goals and succeed in their communication skills.
Julia Taubes
MS CF-SLP, TSSLD
Julia Taubes, MS, CF-SLP, TSSLD is a clinical fellow who earned her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Yeshiva University and her Bachelor’s degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences at the University of Maryland. Julia has evaluated and treated a diverse range of clients, including early intervention and school-aged children, high school students, and adults with aphasia and dysarthria, as well as individuals with cognitive, fluency, and voice disorders. Within her pediatric experience, she has supported children with autism spectrum disorder, gestalt language processing, stuttering, articulation disorders, and expressive/receptive language delays. Julia provides individualized, evidence-based treatment, adapting her methods to meet each of her clients unique strengths, needs, and goals. She is thrilled to be part of the dedicated team at Premium Therapy, where she is committed to empowering clients to communicate with confidence.