Hi there!
I'm Kristen, a licensed speech language pathologist and owner of Bloom Pediatric Therapy LLC, a private speech therapy practice providing services for individuals birth to 18 years old in Knox County, Ohio.
While I am glad you found me, I understand that seeking therapy services for yourself or your child may be a difficult process and you may need advice and support.
I am happy to offer a free phone consultation to discuss your needs and answer any questions you may have!
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT KRISTEN
Kristen Cantrell, MA CCC-SLP received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Hearing Science from The Ohio State University in 2009 and her Master of Arts degree in Speech Language Pathology from Cleveland State University in 2011. She is currently licensed by the State of Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board and has her certificate of clinical competence through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She also holds her pupil services license through the Ohio Department of Education
Upon completion of her graduate program, Kristen worked in the public school system in the Columbus area for eight years before relocating to Mount Vernon, Ohio. She continued working with the pediatric population through an outpatient clinic, the Knox Country Educational Service Center, and a virtual school, providing services via telepractice and in person. She has been providing therapy in the private practice setting since 2021.
For more than a decade, Kristen has gained significant experience assessing and treating a variety of communication disorders and has worked with children with a range of disabilities, such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Prader Willi Syndrome, and Rett Syndrome. Throughout the years, she has developed a passion for speech sound disorders and early intervention (receptive and expressive language development).
She is a lover of themes, books, songs, and play based therapy and strives for child-led and neurodiversity affirming practices that focuses on connection over compliance. Kristen has a passion for helping children achieve their full potential through an individualized, evidence-based, and collaborative approach.
