Therapists
Haley Smith
Haley graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2021 with her bachelor’s degree in Human Development & Family Studies. She received her graduate degree from North Carolina Central University in Communication Sciences & Disorders. She is licensed to practice in the state of North Carolina and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Haley’s clinical experience is with children in a variety of settings including private practice, day cares, homes, and schools. She has experience in the evaluation and treatment of children with diverse backgrounds and a range of needs including speech sound disorders, language delays, autism spectrum disorder, and childhood apraxia of speech. Haley is passionate about working with children who use alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) with a special interest in PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System).
In her free time, Haley enjoys hiking, spending time with friends, and reading. She is originally from Lumberton, North Carolina and now lives in Raleigh.
Brooke Plemmons
Brooke Plemmons graduated from North Carolina State University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She received her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from East Carolina University in 2023. Brooke is licensed to practice in the state of North Carolina.
Brooke has gained experience evaluating and treating pediatric patients in a variety of therapeutic settings including private practice, schools, and daycares. She has worked with children with a wide range of disorders including articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, selective mutism, Childhood apraxia of speech, Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and stuttering. Brooke has a passion for working with children, and strives to provide specific, individualized speech and language therapy to each of her clients.
Brooke resides in the Raleigh area. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family at the beach.
Grace Donohue
Grace graduated from the University of Virginia in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders and Cognitive Psychology. She received her master’s degree from the University of Texas at Dallas in Speech Language Pathology in 2022. She is currently licensed to practice in North Carolina and Texas.
Grace has clinical experience working with children with a range of disabilities including articulation and language disorders, Autism, Down Syndrome, stuttering, and more. She has worked in multiple settings, most recently in the school system, as well as private practices and virtual therapy. Grace is passionate about providing a safe and fun environment during therapy sessions, to enable children to reach their goals and flourish.
Grace is currently living in the Raleigh area. In her free time, she enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, spending time with loved ones, and watching college basketball.
Macy Gregory
Macy graduated from Old Dominion University in 2022 with her bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She is currently licensed in North Carolina as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
Macy has extensive experience working with children with autism, intellectual disabilities, and delays in expressive and receptive language, and articulation disorders. With a background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, Macy has developed a comprehensive understanding of diverse communication needs and behavioral strategies among school-aged children with autism.
In addition to behavioral therapy, she has several years of experience as a nanny, which allowed her to hone her ability to connect with clients and families, fostering a nurturing environment where growth and learning can thrive. Macy strives to empower individuals to reach their full potential through tailored therapeutic approaches and unwavering support.
In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, working out, and spending time with her loved ones, both human and feline. Macy is originally from Chesapeake, Virginia and currently resides in Raleigh.
Sarah Batson
Sarah graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders and a minor in French. She earned her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology at The University of Texas at Dallas, and is licensed to practice under the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the State of North Carolina.
Sarah has gained extensive experience working with children in private practices, elementary schools, and specialized clinic programs. Her clinical experience includes treating children with disordered language repertoires, phonological and articulation disorders, fluency disorders, and autism spectrum disorder.
During her undergraduate studies, Sarah carried out research exploring the benefits of telepractice-based language intervention. This experience equipped her with valuable skills to provide remote services and directly involve caregivers in the therapy process. Sarah is passionate about creating engaging and effective intervention plans that cater to each child's unique strengths and interests. Her approach emphasizes flexibility, creativity, and child-centered care.
Sarah grew up in Louisiana and now resides in Raleigh, NC. In her free time, she enjoys attending pilates classes, traveling with her husband, and trying new recipes.