Lotus Speech Therapy
About the Owner
Jen is a highly skilled speech and language pathologist with extensive experience that spans across various age groups and therapeutic settings throughout her career. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Science in 2018 from Stockton University in Galloway, New Jersey, where she also pursued a minor in Spanish to enhance her language skills. Continuing her academic journey at Stockton, Jen successfully obtained her Master of Science in Communication Disorders, with a specialization focusing on hispanic, latino, and multicultural communities in 2020. During her master's program, she had the remarkable opportunity to present her research in Bogota, Colombia which focused on negative psychological factors impacting second language acquisition in immigrants. Additionally, she served as a teacher’s assistant for her Neurology professor, as well as a graduate assistant supporting the Hispanic Emphasis Specialization.
Following her graduation, Jen relocated to Virginia, where she honed her skills by working in a diverse range of settings including elementary schools, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living environments, and private practice. In 2022, driven by her passion for rock climbing and the range of activities that Colorado offers, she made the move to this picturesque state. Here, she began her work in pediatric home health, a specialization she has embraced wholeheartedly ever since. Jen’s areas of interest in pediatrics encompass language disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, dysphagia, and the complexities of bilingualism. In addition to her work with children, her expertise also extends to adults, particularly in stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery, as well as addressing issues related to dysphagia.
Lotus Speech Therapy adopts a holistic and neurodiversity-affirming approach to speech therapy. Jen firmly believes that the most effective way to establish a meaningful connection during pediatric therapy is through child-led, play-based interactions that foster organic and motivating environments tailored to meet each client at their unique level of need.
Language, AAC, bilingualism, dysphagia, stroke, TBI
Services
Free 15 Minute Consult
Concerned about your child/loved one’s speech, language, and/or feeding? We offer a free consultation service through telehealth to determine eligibility for services.
Comprehensive Evaluations
If determined eligible, evaluations can be completed with or without an official report with corresponding fees. Evaluations are completed over 1 - 1.5 hrs and include family history, questionnaires, patient observation, dynamic assessment, goal setting, and a written report with followup meeting to discuss results if selected. No standardized assessments will be completed during these evaluations as they tend to have severe limitations in the populations that Lotus services.
Treatment Sessions
Sessions last from 30-60 minutes and include 5-15 minutes of family education/discussion. Prospective families are expected to implement home skills in order to increase carryover between sessions.
Peer Consult
Need a second set of eyes? Lotus is happy to offer consultation services to clinicians seeking support for clients that are not responding to provided therapy treatments.
Communication is for everyone
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Communication is for everyone ·
Holistic and individualized treatment for everyone
Areas of treatment
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Language Disorders
Difficulty understanding others or expressing themselves
Limited vocabulary -
AAC
Program matching
Family education
Direct treatment -
Dysphagia
Tube weaning
Food exploration
Compensatory strategies -
Stroke/TBI
Aphasia
Alternative communication methods
Memory strategies
Pillars of care
Whole person approach
Affirming
Collaborative
Frequently asked questions
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Lotus is currently self-pay through cash or card. All payments are due at time of services. Super bills can be provided for reimbursement upon request.
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Sessions range from $65–$110, depending on length and need. Sessions more than 30 minutes away from Jen’s home address will have mileage fees. Please see my pricing page for a more detailed menu of my services and offerings.
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Lotus Speech Therapy operates on the idea that every person -regardless of age, ability level, and/or diagnosis - deserves individualized care that celebrates their strengths while honoring and supporting differences.
Holistic speech therapy is a treatment model that considers the whole person, including their physical, emotional, and social well-being, to help improve their communication skills. It goes beyond traditional medical models by taking into account a person's lifestyle, environment, and overall well-being.
Neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy is a respectful and inclusive approach to therapy that values and celebrates neurological differences.It's based on the idea that brain differences are natural and that conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia are variations of the human brain.
Therapy at Lotus is completely child/patient led and incorporates therapy into their interests. Therapy is conducted in an organic manner that does not rely on compliance or rigidity for progress. All forms of communication are honored while respecting the individual’s bodily autonomy.
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All sessions will be completed in your home or in a community setting of your choosing. In the past, Jen has completed sessions in parks, restaurants, and the aquarium! Community based engagement is essential for carryover outside of therapy.
Still have questions? Reach out!
