Kristen Dorsey Jones, M.A., CCC-SLP

Co-Director, Speech-Language Pathologist

Kristen is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice speech therapy in the state of Virginia.  She received her graduate degree from George Washington University in Speech and Hearing Sciences.  She received her undergraduate degree from Lafayette College.  Kristen enjoys working with children of all ages and has experience working with children who have apraxia of speech, fluency disorders, speech sound disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, learning disabilities, and reading disabilities.  Kristen is PROMPT trained (level 1) and has continuing education in Social Thinking and the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol. Kristen has a passion for reading and is trained in Lively Letters, the Orton Gillingham Approach, and is a Tier I Certified Structured Literacy Teacher through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction. Kristen is also an adjust professor at GWU, teaching a Literacy course in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences.

Alicia McFadden, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL

Co-Director, Speech-Language Pathologist

Alicia is a certified member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice therapy in the state of Virginia.  She received her graduate degree from George Washington University in Speech and Hearing Sciences.  Alicia began her career as a clinician working in a non-public school specifically designed for children with Autism in Los Angeles, California.  There, she worked with children and adults utilizing augmentative communication devices, implementing a social thinking curriculum, and addressing receptive and expressive language skills. She also has experience working with adults in the rehabilitative setting. Alicia enjoys working with children and adults of all ages.  Her special interests are in the area of language and pragmatics.  She is one of 3 speech pathologists in the state of the Virginia who has completed the Social Thinking® Clinical Training Program and she has extensive training in Executive Function skills. Alicia has earned an ASHA ACE award for completing more than 70 hours of continuing education within a three-year period. She is also trained in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and has completed multiple education courses aimed at improving literacy, articulation and phonological disorders, augmentative communication, and expressive/receptive language disorders. 

Makenzie Sinclair M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Makenzie is a licensed member of the Virginia Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. She graduated with her Masters in Speech and Hearing Sciences from George Washington University. She received her undergraduate degree from West Chester University of PA. Makenzie enjoys working with children of all ages. She has special interests in working with children who have receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, fluency disorders and pragmatic difficulties. She has completed a certification program with Georgetown University in early childhood intervention.

During her free time, Makenzie enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and running. 

Caroline Haynes M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Caroline is a certified member of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and licensed member of the Virginia Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. She graduated with her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from James Madison University. Caroline also holds a certification through the Infant and Toddler Connected of Virginia and has experience providing Early Intervention services to children ages birth-three. Caroline enjoys working with children of all ages with a variety of communication disorders including receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, motor speech disorders, fluency disorders and social/pragmatic language disorders. She has completed continuing education courses in the areas of motor speech disorders, fluency, literacy, and alternative communication devices.   

In her spare time, Caroline enjoys going on road trips, watching movies, and playing games with friends and family.

Megan Ray, M.S., CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Megan is a licensed member of the Virginia Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. She graduated with her master’s in Speech and Hearing Sciences from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her bachelor’s in Psychology from North Carolina State University. 

Megan has received specialized training to work with children with hearing impairments. She has also completed Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) training. Megan enjoys working with children of all ages. Her special interests include working with children who have receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, and hearing impairments. She also speaks Spanish and completed coursework in Spain and Guatemala. 

During her free time, Megan enjoys traveling, watching movies, baking, and spending time with friends and family. 

Sara Dada M.H. Sc., CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Sara is a certified member of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and licensed member of the Virginia Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.  Sara graduated with a Master’s of Health & Science from the University of Toronto in 2007 and started her career as a private practitioner in Canada working with a focus on early intervention and preschool screenings.  She moved to the U.S. in 2010 and continued in the field as a full-time school Speech-Language Pathologist with a focus on individuals with Autism at the preschool and elementary level.  In 2014, she moved to the secondary level and continues to enjoy addressing the needs of students with Autism, focusing on social skills and increasing functional communication, using augmentative and assistive technology.  In addition, she provides services in the areas of articulation, fluency, pragmatics, and receptive/expressive language skills for her students.  She has completed continuing education courses in “Fluency Shaping Techniques”, “Hanen Program-It Takes Two to Talk”, “PROMPT introduction”, Kaufman, and PECS level I and II.  She has recently started working part-time back in the private sector field and enjoys working with a variety of ages and speech and language needs. 

During her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, listening to podcasts, and watching movies/playing games with her family. 

Debbie Rhodes, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist 

Debbie is a certified member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice speech therapy in the state of Virginia.  She received her graduate degree from Kent State University in Speech-Language Pathology and her Bachelor of Education Degree in Communication Disorders from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.  Debbie began her career working in the public-school setting in Prince William County, VA and then transitioned to private practice.

Debbie has special interests in working with children who have articulation and phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, and pragmatic difficulties.  In addition, her experience includes working with children with autism spectrum and sensory integration disorders.  She has completed continuing education courses in the areas of childhood speech and language disorders, fluency, sensory integration and executive functioning disorders as well as DIR Floortime®,

During her free time, Debbie enjoys reading, camping, and traveling.

Ashley Hemingway, MSOT, OTR/L

Lead Occupational Therapist

Ashley is a certified member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and is licensed to practice therapy in the state of Virginia. Ashley has worked as a pediatric occupational therapist in various settings to include the public school system for the past five years in the Northern Virginia region. Ashley completed her Masters of Occupational Therapy at James Madison University. She is a Certified Autism Specialist. Ashley is also certified in Handwriting Without Tears and Interactive Metronome along with experience using Therapeutic Listening, Astronaut Training, Zones of Regulation, The Alert Program, and the Superflex curriculum. She has special interests in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Processing Disorders. In her free time, she enjoys creating adaptive books, traveling, spending time with her family and friends, and reading. She is excited to start working with the families at CSTC Therapies!

Valarie Dargan

Practice Manager

Valarie has over 12 years of Healthcare management experience that includes serving as Practice Administrator for a cardiovascular organization with multiple offices, Practice Manager for a holistic physician's office that treated autistic children and Front Desk Manager for a MRI center.  Valarie possesses extensive administrative experience combined with excellent interpersonal skills and organizational ability. Her experience includes Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, and Credentialing.  Valarie is a proud graduate of Townson University in Maryland.  

In her free time, she enjoys spending time traveling with her husband. Valarie is an avid reader and enjoys cooking big Sunday meals for her 2 adult children. Valarie is a Baltimore Ravens fan!

Sarah Looney

Practice Scheduler

Sarah is a native of Alabama and brings over 10 years of administrative experience.  She has an Executive Bachelor of Business Administration from Faulkner University.  As a mother of a special needs child, Sarah feels a strong connection to other parents seeking services for their children. 

In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and son.  They love to watch University of Alabama football games in the fall and Atlanta Braves games in the spring / summer.